Shawn Linenberger News editor

Shawn has been with The Mirror since 2001 and is the news editor.

Recent stories

No shadow
Tonganoxie Phil’s prognostication means so long winter, hello early spring
05:30 p.m., February 2, 2010 Updated 10:20 a.m.
If local residents are ready for spring to arrive early, they should be glad Tonganoxie Phil ventured outside Tuesday morning.
Law enforcement officials find missing Tonganoxie couple
12:11 p.m., October 27, 2009 Updated 01:59 p.m.
A rural Tonganoxie couple who family had lost contact with Monday evening have been found.
McLouth Threshing Bee is Aug. 7 and 8
July 29, 2009
It’s almost time for another McLouth Threshing Bee.
Yellow Ribbon Program to help veterans with college tuition costs
July 15, 2009
The program is a provision to the Post 9-11 G.I. Bill.
Events this weekend in area for bike enthusiasts
June 5, 2009
Lawrence will be the place for the Kansas State Harley Owners Group 2009 rally this weekend, but other events also are planned for area motorcycle enthusiasts.
Tonganoxie Days around the corner
June 3, 2009
Barbecue enthusiasts are going to be gearing up for another Tonganoxie Days.
Vehicle linked to Florida homicide found abandoned near Tonganoxie
02:05 p.m., August 19, 2008 Updated 03:03 p.m.
The Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office is in search of a person of interest in a homicide that happened Wednesday or Thursday in Orange County, Fla.
Nashville sound pairs with Tonganoxie charm
May 24, 2008
Tonganoxie isn’t quite the country music hub that Nashville claims fame to, or even Branson, Mo., but a downtown Tonganoxie music venue is a popular local spot for country music on the weekends.
Boys take Tongie tourney title
January 24, 2002
Van Horn’s Michael Lang carried the Tonganoxie Invitational’s Most Valuable Player award under one arm and his team on his back, but Lang didn’t have room for the team trophy.
Eudora High Cards fight third-quarter blahs
January 17, 2002
Perhaps Eudora coach Scott Stein should scratch the traditional jaunt he and his team take to the locker room at halftime.

Full story list

Recent photos

Work on County Road 1 continues in southern Leavenworth County. The road is expected to be open in late September, with the turnpike interchange on Interstate-70 at County Road 1 slated for opening before Thanksgiving.

Full photo list