Mark Rountree

Mark Rountree

  • Joined: August 17, 2023
  • Articles: 5855

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.

Lansing City Council discusses new budget

Lansing City Council members recently approved the city’s 2026 budget that exceeds the revenue neutral rate but remains flat in terms of the 2025 mill levy. The vote was 8-0.Mayor Tony McNeill said the major driver for this is a new comprehensive plan, which City Administrator Tim Vandall said citizens had asked for during several discussions of establishing Reinvestment Housing Incentive Districts.