Basehor youngster making a name in motocross
Beth KornegaySpecial to the Times A Basehor youngster is heading to the Amateur National Motocross Championship at Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. By… Login to continue reading Login…
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Commissioners to revisit proclamation next week
Leavenworth County commissioners took no action this week on a proposed Traditional Family Values Month proclamation, but they plan to discuss it again next week.
Lansing board members disagree over meal program agreement
Members of the Lansing Board of Education were at odds this week over a document related to school meal programs.
Cheer squad builds culture in summer workouts
Kyle BelangerSports correspondent BASEHOR – Basehor-Linwood High School cheer coach Courtney Hatch remembers the moment her team’s text thread kicked back up after she gave… Login to continue reading Login…
County approves resolutions of intent to exceed revenue neutral rates
The Leavenworth County Commission has approved resolutions expressing an intent to exceed what are referred to as revenue neutral rates for 2026.
Raiders to host weeklong introduction camp
A coach for the Junior ROTC Raider program at Leavenworth High School is hoping for a clean sweep this year at nationals.
The saga of dad and his dogs
Warmer weather would help dad's attitude, since outdoors was his favorite place to be. The only dilemma was with his dog, who had no interest in doing anything but sleeping and eating half of dad's meals.I knew the dog was steadily packing on the pounds but hadn't realized how much until I tried to put his collar on to go for a walk.
Pleasant Ridge hires new volleyball coach
Pleasant Ridge High School girls’ volleyball has landed its new head coach.Lisa Gourley has been named the Rams’ new mentor, taking over a program that returns the bulk of its players for the upcoming season. Pleasant Ridge athletic director Greg List is thrilled with the way Gourley fits into the school’s athletic culture.“Her passion for the game and commitment to player development make her a great fit for our program,” List said.
Les Novelettes celebrate 75th anniversary
Les Novelettes Club held their 75th anniversary celebration Saturday at Sunflower Missionary Baptist Church. About 80 people attended the fundraiser, which included a dinner and entertainment.Mayor Holly Pittman recognized the organization with a proclamation designating June 28, 2025, as “The 75th Anniversary of Les Novelettes Club.”Trey Johnson of Leavenworth High School and Deziree Gonzales of Lansing High School were this year’s recipients of the Les Novelette Helen Jackson Brown $1,250 scholarship from the Les Novelettes Club.Les Novelettes President Linda Horton said the organization was founded to provide educational funding.“(Formation of the club) was important then because Black students did not receive scholarships,” Horton said.Guest speaker Saturday was Dr.
Unsettling news about mental health of mothers
In a recent article in the KC Star by Catherine Pearson of the NYT News Service, she reports that the “mental health of mothers in the United States declined significantly from 2016 to 2023, according to a large new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine.”“The percentage of mothers who rated their mental health as “excellent” dropped sharply during the study period. At the same time, the percentage of mothers who said that their mental health was poor increased – particularly among those who were single parents, or whose children had Medicaid or were uninsured.”She also reported that “Last year, Dr.