Latest news

Anniversary: VanderStaay
Engagement: Kane and Sivyer
Engagement: Naff and O’Hare
Engagement: Baggett and Robinson
Anniversary: Waters
Wedding: Nagely and Kissinger
Engagement: Weller and Oxley
Wedding: Allen and Hinrichsen

On the street

What’s the best way to spend a snow day?
What’s the best costume you’ve ever worn for Halloween?
Though the cooler weather lately seems odd for August, autumn is just around the corner. What types of fall fare do you like to make — and consume?
The new school year is about to begin. What was your favorite subject when you were in school?
What is your favorite event or events to watch during the Olympics?

Podcasts

High School Spodcasters: First Glance at Area Football '09

Polls

Do your children help you with cooking family meals?

Response	Percent
Yes		53%
No		46%
Total	13

Videos

THS baseball ousted at Hayden: Mirror staff report; May 14, 2013; The Tonganoxie High baseball team hung tough against one of the state’s top teams on Monday, but saw its season come to a close with a 6-4 loss in its regional opener at No. 4 Topeka-Hayden.
Chieftain softball falls to Bonner Springs: Mirror staff report; May 14, 2013; The Tonganoxie High softball team’s season came to an abrupt end Monday with an 18-3 loss to Bonner Springs in Class 4A regional action at Eudora.
MHS softball cruises by Raiders: By Justin Nutter; May 14, 2013; Entering Monday’s regional opener, McLouth High softball coach Ballard Patterson made the game plan as simple as possible: Hit the ball hard and play good defense. The Bulldogs did both from the get-go, and the results spoke for themselves.
Three THS golfers qualify for state: Sandburg, Williams, Hall headed to Cheney; By Justin Nutter; May 14, 2013; Well before the start of Monday’s regional tournament, Tonganoxie High golfers knew a potential road to state would be very steep. The Chieftains fell just five strokes short of punching their ticket, but for three members of the varsity squad, the season isn’t quite over.
Tonganoxie police calls, May 3-9, 2013: May 13, 2013; Tonganoxie police calls for May 3-9, 2013:
Local athletics schedule: Monday, May 13: May 12, 2013; Here is the local athletics schedule for Monday, May 13.
Girls soccer draws Maranatha in regional opener: Mirror staff report; May 11, 2013; The Tonganoxie High girls soccer team has received the No. 6 seed in the Class 4-1A northeast regional bracket, released Saturday by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
All 3 Lansing prison escapees returned: Staff and Wire Reports; May 11, 2013; All three inmates who walked away from a northeast Kansas prison on Friday morning were back in custody Friday night, the Kansas Department of Corrections reported.
Two Lansing prison escapees in custody in Missouri; search for third escapee includes area near Bonner Springs: Staff and wire reports; May 10, 2013; EDGERTON, MO. — Two of three inmates who walked away from a northeast Kansas prison surrendered Friday afternoon at a northwest Missouri home where they had been holed up for hours, authorities said.
Five Questions: Grilling safety: May 10, 2013; As springtime blooms, it’s time to fire up the outdoor grill for tasty barbecue favorites. Douglas County Kansas State Extension Ramily and Consumer Science Agent Susan Johnson offers the following tips to keep food-borne bacterial from ruining the fun.
THS soccer ends regular season with rout of Heritage Christian: Seven Chieftains score in 12-2 victory; By Justin Nutter; May 9, 2013; Less than 24 hours removed from a comeback win in overtime, the Tonganoxie High girls soccer team wasted no time removing the suspense from its season finale.
Drug investigation nets 81 arrests in northeast Kansas: Associated Press; May 9, 2013; The Kansas Bureau of investigation says 81 people were arrested on drug-related charges after a lengthy investigation by local and state authorities.
Chieftain track teams take 5th at KVL meet: By SJ Munoz; May 9, 2013; The Tonganoxie track teams both finished in fifth place at the Kaw Valley League Meet Wednesday at Mill Valley.
Leavenworth County residents reporting of phone scams: May 9, 2013; The Leavenworth County Sheriff’s office has received complaints involving a phone scam.
Tonganoxie USD 464 retirees to be honored at reception: May 9, 2013; Tonganoxie Education Association and Tonganoxie USD 464 will have a retirement honoring several people in the school district.
Three victims identified in Ottawa homicide; police searching for missing child; “person of interest” being questioned: Ian Cummings; May 9, 2013; Law enforcement authorities Wednesday identified the victims in a triple homicide discovered earlier this week in rural Ottawa, and said they were still looking for the 18-month-old daughter of one of those killed. Police also said they were questioning 27-year-old Ottawa man Kyle T. Flack as a “person of interest” in the case.
Golfers finish third at KVL tourney: By Justin Nutter; May 8, 2013; Over its last several outings, the Tonganoxie High golf team has seen its scores drop from tournament to tournament. THS wasn’t able to defend its Kaw Valley League title on Wednesday, but still managed to continue its trend of consistent improvement.
Soccer scores OT win on senior day: By Justin Nutter; May 8, 2013; The Tonganoxie High girls soccer team pushed its win streak to three games Wednesday against KC Christian, handing the Panthers a 3-2 overtime loss on senior day.
Regional brackets announced for softball, baseball: Chieftains, Bulldogs learn first-round opponents; Mirror staff report; May 8, 2013; Softball and baseball teams across Kansas learned their potential roads to the state tournament when regional brackets were released Wednesday by the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
27-year-old man arrested in connection with Ottawa triple homicide: Ian Cummings; May 8, 2013; A 27-year-old Ottawa man has been arrested in connection with a triple homicide discovered in Ottawa Monday.

Previous Next

What’s the best way to spend a snow day?

Shovel your driveway and paths, check neighbors’ driveways and then grab all your closest little ones and find the biggest sledding hill. Snowmen also are a must. Snow days are a great time to catch up on missed shows and much-needed rest. I love snowdays, they haven’t changed one bit even as an adult, although I am sure not all working adults can say that, but I am happy I can. I was excited to see the snowmen and other snow sculptures throughout the Lawrence and Kansas City metro areas.

— Davo Howe

More responses