Local news

Former Easton teacher sentenced to probation for sexual relations with student
September 8, 2010
A former teacher in Leavenworth County, who pleaded guilty to having sex with a high school student, has been sentenced to three years probation.
Escaped Kansas inmate apprehended in KCMO
September 2, 2010
George Dudley, an inmate at the Larned State Hospital who escaped from custody while making a court appearance Monday at the Wyandotte County Courthouse, was apprehended Tuesday afternoon.
Escaped Kansas inmate apprehended in KCMO
August 31, 2010
George Dudley, an inmate at the Larned State Hospital who escaped from custody while making a court appearance Monday at the Wyandotte County Courthouse, was apprehended Tuesday afternoon.
City offices to close for Labor Day
August 30, 2010
Lansing City offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 6 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Kiwanis Club picks up litter in “adopt-a-street” program
August 30, 2010
Lansing Kiwanis members continue to honor their commitment to the city’s “Adopt a Street” litter collection program.
Larned State Hospital inmate escapes in Wyandotte County
August 30, 2010
An inmate with the Larned State Hospital escaped while in custody of personnel for a court hearing at about 10:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 30, at the Wyandotte County Courthouse.
Authorities find person of interest sought in 14-year-old Great Bend girl’s death
11:09 a.m., August 27, 2010 Updated 02:24 p.m.
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six said authorities were trying to locate Adam Joseph “Rocco” Longoria of Great Bend. The 36-year-old Longoria is described as 5-foot 7-inches tall, weighing about 160 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
Winery opens harvest of grape crop to public
August 26, 2010
Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery’s “Picking Sundays” have returned. As the Basehor winery’s grape crop ripens, the public is invited to come out on Sundays to help with the harvest.
Police continue to enforce traffic safety on K-7 detours
August 25, 2010
A major construction project at Kansas Highway 7 and Johnson Drive has police busy making sure motorists on K-7 and detoured into adjoining neighborhoods are observing traffic laws.
Severe thunderstorm watch for area counties until 10 p.m.
August 20, 2010
Area counties are in a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Friday.
Overnight I-70 pavement project completed; eastbound lanes open
06:56 a.m., August 20, 2010 Updated 09:50 a.m.
An overnight pavement-replacement project that unexpectedly carried into the daylight hours today on Interstate 70 in Wyandotte County is now completed.
Easton teacher pleads guilty to having sex with student
11:57 a.m., August 13, 2010 Updated 02:33 p.m.
Shannon Young, 36, plead guilty as charged to all three counts of unlawful voluntary sexual relations with a then 17-year-old student at Pleasant Ridge High School in Easton.
Lansing library to mark first year in new building
August 12, 2010
Lansing Community Library will play host to an open house from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, to celebrate the one-year anniversary at its new location, 730 First Terrace, Suite 1.
Sunflower Broadband acquired by Georgia-based company
August 4, 2010
Knology of Kansas Inc., a newly formed part of West Point, Ga.-headquartered Knology Inc., will acquire Sunflower Broadband from The World Company.
Heat advisory goes into effect at noon Monday
August 2, 2010
The National Weather Service is advising people to stay in cool buildings as a heat wave takes hold of the metropolitan area.
Leavenworth County requests K-7 land-use study
July 30, 2010
Leavenworth County has asked the Mid America Regional Council to do a land use/economic assessment study of the Kansas Highway 7 corridor in the county.
Tonganoxie man sent to hospital following semitrailer accident
11:53 a.m., July 29, 2010 Updated 11:49 p.m.
A semi trailer landed in a ditch after a tire blew out Thursday east of Linwood.
City reiterates rules for political signs
July 26, 2010
With primaries right around the corner, city staff is asking candidates to watch carefully where they place their outdoor advertisements.
Fort reopens Main Gate after ‘suspicious package’ found
11:11 a.m., July 22, 2010 Updated 12:14 p.m.
Army officials say the Main Gate at Fort Leavenworth is open again after a “suspicious package” was found in an entering vehicle.
Three-vehicle wreck causes delays on US 24-40
July 21, 2010
One man was sent to an area hospital after a three-vehicle accident Wednesday at U.S. Highway 24-40 and 155th Street in Basehor.
Flash flood warning issued for area
July 20, 2010
A midsummer storm rolling through the area could cause problems at the evening rush hour.
KCK police need assistance locating person of interest
July 14, 2010
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department’s Property Crimes Unit is seeking assistance from the public in locating Michael E. Eckstein.
New Special Olympics team starting up
July 14, 2010
A new Special Olympics team is forming in southern Leavenworth County.
Work to aid in De Soto Road project
July 13, 2010
Work is scheduled to take place later this month along De Soto Road in preparation of future road improvements.
City explains reasoning behind early start to fireworks show
July 6, 2010
In a news release, the city cited inclement weather and safety as the reasons the fireworks at Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park began about 8 p.m. rather than at its usual dusk start.

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