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Three people were taken to the hospital following a collision in southern Leavenworth County, according to an official with the Sheriff's Office.
The heat index today could reach triple digits, according to the National Weather Service.
Local residents will have more than one public fireworks display to choose from Thursday night.
A woman was taken to the hospital after her vehicle overturned south of Tonganoxie, a Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office official said.
A driver was taken to the hospital after he was ejected from his vehicle during a crash on the Kansas Turnpike in southern Leavenworth County, according to an online report from the Kansas Highway Patrol.
A fire set in the hallway of a Leavenworth apartment building may have resulted in several hundred thousand dollars in damage, a Fire Department official said.
Basehor’s Bramble Rose Farm hosted a memorable dinner last week with guests dining on the last dinner first-class passengers on the Titanic enjoyed before that fateful night the ship sank into the darkness and landed at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.Bramble Rose owner Linda Suttlehan took immense care to create a truly authentic experience for guests down to the smallest detail, including life rings with "RMS Titanic" printed on them, a large image of the ship and maids serving cocktails with each of the seven courses of the meal. Each guest was assigned the name of a Titanic survivor, carefully selected to fit the guest’s likes and careers. A biography of that survivor included a photo as well as how much their ticket cost and other details about their life after the rescue. A group of violinists performed throughout the evening.Guests were “welcomed aboard” the deck and were greeted by Capt. Edward Smith, portrayed by Suttlehan’s husband, John Duquette, and were served a Knickerbocker, which was a classic cocktail from the time made from rum and raspberries. Appetizers were available as Smith explained the significance of the flags that were being flown. The American flag signified the U.S. company that owned the Titanic; the flag from Scotland signified where much of the engineering took place; the Irish flag reflected where the ship was built and the blue ensign flag was flown to pay tribute to Smith, who was a member of the Royal Naval Reserve. The liner’s company Red Star flag was flown.Holly Hosler and her husband were celebrating their wedding anniversary and wanted to attend the Titanic dinner to mark the occasion. She even donned a period appropriate dress and large hat that would have fit right in with first-class passengers on the Titanic.“We have attended some of the dinners here in the past and have always enjoyed them. I put together this outfit and wore a cameo that I got from my grandmother,” said Holly.After cocktails, guests were escorted to the first-class dining room to enjoy virtually the same meal that was served on the last night of the Titanic’s doomed voyage. The seven courses included poached salmon, filet mignon and roasted game hen in addition to soup, salad and dessert. Halfway through the dinner, a punch Romaine was served as a palate cleanser. This cocktail is a shaved-ice drink made from rum and champagne and has been documented as being served on the Titanic in the first-class section.To accompany each course of the meal, a wine from Basehor’s Holy-Field Winery was also served. Bramble Rose Farm also produced some of the items served during the dinner and fresh eggs from another Basehor resident were incorporated in the dessert.Teresa and Dan Daveline are new to Basehor and saw the dinner advertised on social media. She contacted Bramble Rose Farm to get tickets and had a memorable evening.“Bramble Rose Farm and dinners like this truly makes them a gem,” Teresa said.Suttlehan is planning another themed dinner based on the last dinner on the train The Orient. The dinner will be set in 1939, the day Germany invaded Poland and started World War II. That dinner will take place on Oct. 4 and period costumes are encouraged. Watch for details on Bramble Rose Farm’s Facebook page. Tickets can be purchased at www.b-rosefarm.com.
A flood warning was scheduled to go into effect Monday evening for the Missouri River in the Leavenworth area.
The KC Symphony presented an outdoor concert from its Mobile Music Box series Thursday night at Haymarket Square.A balmy evening greeted a crowd of over 300 as they gathered to hear the string quartet of Minhye Helena Choi and Kristi Velicer, violins, Jen Houck, viola, and Meredith McCook, cello. They played selections ranging from classical to pop, wrapping up with a rousing version of “Orange Blossom Special.” The Mobile Music Box stage is a 4,000-pound outdoor stage on wheels complete with lighting and sound system. The mobile concerts are one hour long and include selections from varied genres arranged for the instruments featured. LV Arts and the Leavenworth Public Library hosted the event with support from sponsors and individual donors.“I love being a part of this group (LV Arts) because it helps me expand my definition of the arts,” said LV Arts vice president Sara Filbert. “This is a beautiful community. Through art, people can connect and get that we’re in this world together.” KC Symphony production manager Jenna Dolinger said the Mobile Music Box series started during the pandemic. “This was the brainchild of our CEO Danny Beckley during COVID to get the music out and get it to everyone in the community because not everyone can afford to get tickets to the symphony,” Dolinger said. “It’s a great way to get it out to everyone so everyone can hear the symphony, and everyone can enjoy it.”The mini concerts are comprised of quartets, quintets or even sextets, Dollinger said. “It’s not always strings,” Dollinger said. “Sometimes we have brass, sometimes woodwinds or mixed groups. They will play anything from film scores to a bit of pop where they are doing rock music arranged for strings. And, of course, more classical things playing as well.” The KC Symphony has contracted 44 Mobile Music Box concerts this year. Since the mobile concerts began, the impact has been far-reaching. “In total, I think we’ve hit 50-something area codes just in general in the Kansas City metro area,” Dolinger said. “We do some in the fall, some in the spring. It’s outreach to show people we’re not just stuffy in a hall. We’re out with everybody.”Dolinger said the concerts help communities gather for a common purpose. “Art is one of those things that will bring us all together – no matter what our political views, no matter anything else. We can listen to music, and we can enjoy it. To me, that’s why music needs to get out,” Dolinger said.