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Bitter temps cause closures early in week

The prolonged bitter temperatures in recent days forced Tonganoxie USD 464 to cancel classes for a fourth consecutive school day as the city of Tonganoxie also postponed a meeting due to the inclement weather.USD 464 officials announced Tuesday that classes again would not be in session ...

Classes canceled again for Wednesday in Tonganoxie school district

Tonganoxie USD 464 has canceled classes for a fourth consecutive day.Superintendent Loren Feldkamp announced Tuesday evening that classes again would not be in session Wednesday. Concerns about the potential for more snow and slick roads, as well as rolling blackouts, factored into the ...

Amtrak’s Southwest Chief to reduce service through Kansas

NEWTON — Amtrak riders in Kansas will encounter reduced service starting in October as part of the rail passenger service’s nationwide cutback in routes because of the coronavirus pandemic.The Southwest Chief, which runs through Kansas from Chicago to Los Angeles, will reduce its service ...

Storm hits area Saturday; debris drop-off available

Tonganoxie residents were cleaning up Saturday morning after an overnight storm brought some hail and strong winds that caused damage to several trees.City residents can drop off tree limbs and brush from the storm, in the lot next to the Tonganoxie City Fire Station on Fourth Street if they ...

No school Friday for Tonganoxie, McLouth or Genesis Christian Academy

Inclement weather has forced the cancellation of Friday classes for the second consecutive week in Tonganoxie and McLouth.There will be no school Friday for Tonganoxie USD 464, McLouth USD 342 or Genesis Christian Academy.Other area school districts canceling classes are Basehor-Linwood, ...

High waters at area lakes to hinder July 4 recreation

Jet skiing, tubing and most camping might be off limits this Independence Day at both Perry and Clinton lakes, where historically high waters are complicating holiday recreation.While a primitive campground is open at Perry State Park, most campgrounds with electrical hookups are limited and ...

Genesis Christian Academy cancels Wednesday classes

Genesis Christian Academy has canceled Wednesday classes.GCA officials posted on social media Tuesday night that they would make a decision on whether to cancel classes early this morning.Tonganoxie USD 464 and other area schools called off classes Tuesday night.