Mark Rountree

Mark Rountree

Pet shelters are about saving lives

To the editor:Gov. Laura Kelly recently issued a proclamation making August “No Kill Shelter Month” in the state of Kansas.She asked all citizens to do… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Basehor-Linwood board proposes budget

The Basehor-Linwood Board of Education proposes to keep the school district's property tax rate almost flat for the 2025-2026 budget. But this would exceed what is referred to as the district's revenue neutral rate.

Monarchs ace signs with Cincinnati Reds

Kansas City Monarchs Julian Garcia has authored two of the greatest pitching seasons in Kansas City Monarchs history. Now he’s moving on to affiliated baseball.The… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Member’s words should concern every voter

To the editor:The deposition of Lansing school board member Mary Wood reveals troubling truths about how our public schools are being governed – and why… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

Basehor family named ambassadors for national agency

Danny Brooks had always been small for his age, but when his pediatrician noticed that Danny hadn’t made any significant growth, concerns grew. At his three-year appointment, Danny’s measurements were that of an 18-month-old child which triggered a series of appointments and testing to find the root cause of the issue.In March 2022, the youngster was diagnosed with Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy and became the first child in the Kansas City area to receive a gene therapy called Elevidys which is used to treat that particular type of Muscular Dystrophy.