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Library Corner: Mafia in KC program; Creating Lotus lanterns

The Mafia in KC program happening Wednesday Kansas City has a long history with organized crime and was steeped in illegal and corrupt activities including Mob connections to the political scene and the Teamsters Union. Take an insider’s look into our connection to the mafia at 6:30 p.m. ...

Operation WildLife urges caution during spring wildlife encounters

Springtime wildlife encounters — and how the public should respond — were the focus of a recent segment on the “Dana & Parks” show on 98.1 FM KMBZ, where Operation WildLife Executive Director Diane Johnson joined Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office Public Information Officer ...

Remember When: A Community Review of Tonganoxie for April 22, 2026

Editor’s note: To capture time accurately, language from the past generally is left unchanged. This may result in some antiquated or out-of-use language from time to time. We try to maintain the exact wording when possible, but edits are occasionally made for the sake of brevity or because ...

McLouth Happenings: VBS registration starting

Vacation Bible School registration under way It’s time to sign up for Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church of McLouth. This year’s theme is “Rome – Paul and the Underground Church.” VBS will be from 9 a.m.–noonJune 1-5. Youths ages 3 years old to 6th grade (in the fall of ...

Cedar Hills Mall celebrates 1st anniversary in Tonganoxie

Cedar Hills Mall in downtown Tonganoxie marked its one-year anniversary Saturday. The mall was bustling with vendors, food trucks and cotton candy outside and the mall itself open inside. The business already is looking to expand into the north side of the building for more boutique space, ...

Leavenworth man sentenced in fentanyl-related death of 3-year-old child

A 35-year-old Leavenworth man has been sentenced to prison in connection with the fentanyl-related death of a 3-year-old boy. Kenneth C. Hedgecock was sentenced Wednesday, April 1, to 120 months on count one, involuntary manslaughter, and 18 months on count two, aggravated endangering a ...

Tonganoxie Business Association monthly coffee is Friday

Tonganoxie Business Association will have its monthly coffee gathering Friday. The TBA coffee will be 8 a.m. Friday at Venue 304 in the building that also has Grounded Coffeehouse. Anyone is welcome to attend the event.