High water is limiting use of some area lakes this July 4 weekend, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District.On Thursday, the Corps said beaches at Milford, Perry, Rathbun, Harlan County, Harry S. Truman, and Tuttle Creek lakes would be closed due to high water.Some ...

There’ll barely be time for the turkey and stuffing to get cold this week before area communities turn their attention to holiday parades.And again this year, Santa Claus will make pre-Christmas visits throughout the area, giving youngsters a chance to prove to the Jolly Old Elf they’ve, ...

Once again the town of Canterbury is coming to life in Bonner Springs, as the Renaissance Festival’s performers, vendors and entertainment work to create a magical 16th century world.The Renaissance Festival, located just north of Interstate 70 and Kansas Highway 7 in Bonner Springs, will ...

The Tonganoxie Recreation Commission is sponsoring a double-elimination sports trivia tournament that will be held July 13, 20 and 27 at Bichelmeyer’s Steakhouse in downtown Tonganoxie.Categories will include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, soccer and NASCAR. Registration is ...

Tonganoxie youth found themselves in a sticky situation this weekend.On Saturday night, 17 area children participated in the Tonganoxie Recreation Commission's summer theater program when they put on the play "The Golden Goose.""I thought it went great," said Lori Vicory, the play's director. ...