Archive for Thursday, July 7, 2005

Also from July 7

On the street
Photo galleries
Reds swept by Blue Sox
Polls

Is Lansing's population growing fast enough

Response Percent
Yes. Slow and steady is the way to go.
 
 76%
No. We aren’t even keeping pace with other cities in our county.
 
 23%
Total 30
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All stories

School funding increase approved
Scott Rothschild
July 7, 2005
Lawmakers representing Lansing all voted in favor of the school funding package that gained approval on the 12th day of the special legislative session.
Mowery powers Cavalry past Basehor
Kohl’s bat sizzles too; Amaral, McMillin solid on mound
By Chris Wristen
July 7, 2005
Matt Mowery’s breakout game fueled an explosive return to the baseball field for the Lansing Cavalry on Wednesday night at Lansing High School.
Accident leads to drug charges
July 7, 2005
A Leavenworth man faces drug-related charges after an accident early Sunday evening.
New board members to take seats
By Katie Bean
July 7, 2005
Lansing School Board will greet its new members before setting to business at the first meeting of the board’s year.
Park planners seek input
Current Staff Reports
July 7, 2005
Two workshops are scheduled next week to gather input from Lansing residents interested in the planning features of the city’s newest park.
Ex-coach steps up responsibility
By Elizabeth Studnicka
July 7, 2005
Kevin Gardner’s association with youth baseball in Lansing is long,
Sign up now for youth football
July 7, 2005
Registration for Lansing Parks and Recreation youth football will be accepted until July 15.
Cheerleading deadline nears
July 7, 2005
Lansing Parks and Recreation cheerleading registrations will be taken until July 15.
Soccer registration through Aug. 5
July 7, 2005
Registration for Lansing Parks and Recreation youth soccer will be accepted until Aug. 5.
Scoreboard
Results for the week leading up to July 7, 2005.
July 7, 2005
Scores for the Lansing Outlaws and Lansing Reds.
Errors still troubling Cavalry
By Chris Wristen
July 7, 2005
The Lansing Cavalry opened the summer season by winning their first five games, but since then the schedule has been rocky.
Lessons from the Huskies
July 7, 2005
As I stepped into the batter’s box and dug my cleats into the dirt, Lansing Reds pitcher Danny Wyatt flashed a sly grin in my direction.
Thousands turn out for city’s fireworks
12:00 a.m., July 7, 2005 Updated 12:03 p.m.
After viewing Monday’s Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza, Mayor Kenneth Bernard had only one thing to say. “That was impressive,” he said.
Coaches make a splash
Riptides thriving under new leadership
By Chris Wristen
July 7, 2005
It’s 8:25 a.m. on Tuesday morning, and the pool deck is bustling with swimmers at Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth.
Census Bureau estimates put population at 10,117
By John Taylor
July 7, 2005
The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest population estimates confirm Lansing continues to grow - but at a pace that has city officials scratching their heads.
Lawns and lawn mowers
Gene Young
July 7, 2005
Before 1950, lawns were cut with reel-type lawn mowers. Many of the yards in Lansing were just left to grow and were cut only occasionally.
Students treasure trip to nationals
By Katie Bean
July 7, 2005
Members of Lansing High School’s Future Business Leaders of America club returned last week from a trip to the national conference in Orlando, Fla.
Lawmakers resume special session
By John Taylor
July 7, 2005
Rep. Candy Ruff says if women were in charge of the Kansas Legislature, lawmakers wouldn’t have had to head back to Topeka this week to resume their special session on school funding.
Wilk to receive national award at event at KU
July 7, 2005
Lansing State Rep. Kenny Wilk will be recognized for promoting biosciences in Kansas and the U.S. at a breakfast Monday in Lawrence.
On the record
July 7, 2005
Lansing Police reports and fire calls.
Traffic on K-5 to be detoured
12:00 a.m., July 7, 2005 Updated 12:54 p.m.
The Kansas Department of Transportation said in a news release K-5 would be closed near the Lansing Correctional Facility while construction crews work on a $600,000 bridge project.
UMC to begin Bible school
July 7, 2005
Lansing children who are hungry for adventure may find it at Lansing United Methodist Church’s “Serengeti Trek” Vacation Bible School.
Prison arts program gives inmates hope
July 7, 2005
Arts in Prison founder Elvera Voth said she wanted the program to help rehabilitate the inmates instead of letting them just serve time.
Developer sets sights on Kansas
By John Taylor
12:00 a.m., July 7, 2005 Updated 12:04 p.m.
Lansing is attracting yet another commercial development - this time at First Street and East Kansas Avenue.