Shawn Linenberger News editor

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

Recent stories

Fans flock to KCK for soccer, baseball
February 27, 2013
Empty seats were a rarity at Sporting Kansas City games in 2012.
Five questions: Tonganoxie Phil
February 5, 2013
Longtime Leavenworth County physician Dr. Phil Stevens also is known as Tonganoxie Phil. Stevens explains how he got the name, which he’s known for each February with Groundhog Day.
5 questions: Dog days
Tips for caring for animals during hot summer weather
August 10, 2012
People aren’t the only ones who need to be careful while out in the excessive heat. Here are tips from the Humane Society about pet care.
Brown to face Baldwin City’s Holland for 3rd District Kansas Senate seat
August 8, 2012
Topeka — It was at the 11th hour that Rep. Anthony Brown, of Eudora, and J.C. Tellefson, of Leavenworth, were campaigning in the Republican primary race for the Kansas Senate 3rd District seat.
State Senate candidates says he is a Dole Republican
August 2, 2012
Former Leavenworth County Commissioner says Topeka needs legislators willing to work together
GOP candidates sound off at Eudora forum
July 18, 2012
Forum included Kansas Senate GOP candidates for Baldwin City’s district
What summer break?
Area teachers work outside the classroom
June 26, 2012
Teachers relish having a few months off between school years, but some area educators take on additional jobs.
Lansing escapee found in KCK
03:37 p.m., May 9, 2012 Updated 05:16 p.m.
A convicted sex offender who escaped from Lansing Correctional Facility three weeks ago was back in custody Wednesday afternoon.
Convicted sex offender escapes from Lansing
April 18, 2012
A 59-year-old convicted sex offender escaped early Wednesday from Lansing Correctional Facility.
Rumsfeld visits Fort Leavenworth
February 24, 2012
Donald Rumsfeld recalled his 2001 Secretary of Defense confirmation hearing in which he fielded a question from U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts of Kansas about what worried him late at night.

Full story list

Recent photos

Butterfly gardening attracts flittering bursts of color to homes, as well as provides an important habitat for the creatures.

Garage sale season is starting, as evidenced by this sign posted Saturday in Tonganoxie. Cynthia Ewer, editor of organizedhome.com, has some pointers for folks thinking about having a yard sale.

Longtime Leavenworth County physician Dr. Phil Stevens talks about his alter ego, Tonganoxie Phil, and offers his prognosis for winter’s end.

As the calendar turns from 2012 to 2013, there can be a host of factors that can test a person’s physical and mental health.

Pets such as this goldendoodle can be out in the excessive heat, but the Humane Society says precautions should be taken with animals out in the summer heat.

Full photo list