BonnerSprings.com / Shawn Linenberger

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

Recent stories

Tonganoxie sophomore to receive kidney transplant from mom: By Shawn Linenberger; November 25, 2008; In the coming months, Melissa Ostermeyer will be giving something to her son, Jacob, for which he’ll be thankful many Novembers to come.
Basehor resident dies from injuries suffered in wreck: By Shawn Linenberger; October 14, 2008; A 22-year-old Basehor man died Saturday from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident Friday at 163rd and Leavenworth Road northwest of Basehor.
Digger Dan Equipment Rodeo postponed: By Shawn Linenberger; September 11, 2008; The Digger Dan Equipment Rodeo has been postponed because of impending inclement weather.
Leavenworth County Judge Frederick Stewart to retire: By Shawn Linenberger; September 10, 2008; Leavenworth County District Court Judge Frederick N. Stewart, who faces an investigation surrounding alleged sexual misconduct against a former administrative assistant, will be retiring from the bench effective Oct. 1.
Mother of injured teen addresses ‘false’ rumors: By Shawn Linenberger; September 3, 2008; As a Basehor teen remains in critical condition at Children’s Mercy Hospital, her mother spoke Wednesday about rumors circulating about her daughter.
Basehor-Linwood High School student’s condition upgraded to fair: By Shawn Linenberger; 10:59 a.m., August 25, 2008 Updated 12:32 p.m.; A Basehor teen was in fair condition Tuesday at an area hospital. She earlier had been listed in critical condition after falling out of a vehicle Saturday south of Basehor.
Leavenworth County judge denies sexual misconduct claims: By Shawn Linenberger; August 21, 2008; Leavenworth County District Court Judge Frederick N. Stewart, who faces an investigation surrounding alleged sexual misconduct against a former administrative assistant, denied the allegations Tuesday.
Vehicle linked to Florida homicide found abandoned near Tonganoxie: By Shawn Linenberger; 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.
Bonner Springs resident wins 3rd District nod: By Shawn Linenberger; August 7, 2008; A crowded race now is down to just two, and another will pit former employer against former employee.
Schedule changes are on tap at Leavenworth County Fair: By Shawn Linenberger; July 31, 2008; The 82nd annual Leavenworth County Fair will have some significant changes in scheduling for this year’s installment, slated for Aug. 12-16 at the Leavenworth County Fairgrounds.

Recent photos

Thursday's storms knocked a sign welcoming visitors to Linwood to the ground. Residents cleaned up damage to the southern Leavenworth County community after a tornado was reported in the area.

Thursday's storms left a sign welcoming visitors to Linwood on the ground. Residents were cleaning up damage to the southern Leavenworth County community, primarily fallen tree limbs. Roof damage also was reported in the city. And, a tornado was reported in the area during Thursday's storms.