Each semester, students at Missouri State University who attain academic excellence are named to the dean's list. On the latest list are two Tonganoxie students: Baylie Igleheart and Taylor Igleheart. For undergraduate students, criteria include enrollment in at least six credit hours ...
From an AI energy boom to a banking system bust, a set of speakers at the Dole Institute of Politics will be examining those issues and more as part of the Lawrence center’s fall schedule of events. Sheila Bair, a University of Kansas alumna and former chair of the FDIC, will be one of the ...
The Tongie Tailgate took a turn Friday thanks to Mother Nature, but the event still went on with hot dogs and recognitions. School officials moved the event at Beatty Field inside to Chieftain Arena as precaution during inclement weather in the area. The change in venue didn’t deter the ...
Good Shepherd Thrift Shop and Food Bank has announced its latest list of items it currently needs. The pantry continues to welcome canned corn, chunky soup, canned tomatoes and ramen noodles. Good Shepherd, at 423 E. Fourth St., accepts donations for the store and food bank 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ...
This year’s Tonganoxie Recreation Commission Tongie Split Fireworks Social will be Sept. 19. Festivities will run from 7-9 p.m. at TRC baseball fields. There will be an inflatable slide, moon bounce and a fun run. In addition, Brothers Market will be donating bananas for free banana splits ...
It’s that time of year again — when the tall tales grow taller and the laughs grow louder. The Kansas Storytelling Festival Tall Tale Qualifier and Workshop will be 2-8 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Tonganoxie Community Historical Society, 201 Washington St. Bil Lepp will be on hand for the ...
There still are a few opportunities to enjoy Tonganoxie Water Park before it closes for the season. The pool now will be open weekends through Labor Day Weekend. The final day for 2026 is Labor Day, which is Sept. 7. Adult swim is noon-1 p.m. each day. Regular swimming is 1-8 p.m. Saturdays ...
Photograph art display at the library The library is excited to share a photograph art display from Bekah Stewart Kibler. When you stop in, peruse photos focused on Oak Hill Cemetery in Lawrence where you’ll see all aspects of the cemetery throughout the seasons. The photos wis on display ...
A 24-year-old Independence, Missouri, man has been sentenced to 122 months in prison for involuntary manslaughter in connection with a 2020 shooting death in Leavenworth County, per a release from the office of Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson. According to court records, on Aug. 16, ...
Tonganoxie Community Historical Society’s Fourth Tuesday program will explore misconceptions about the relationship between Native Americans and the federal government. The event will be 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at the historical museum site. The event begins at 7 p.m. with a brief business ...
