DesotoExplorer.com / Shawn Linenberger

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

Recent stories

Leavenworth County attorney warning about asphalt company scamming elderly residents: By Shawn Linenberger; July 2, 2010; The Leavenworth County attorney is warning Leavenworth County residents to be on the lookout for a fly-by-night asphalt company that already has scammed a few elderly Leavenworth residents.
No shadow: Tonganoxie Phil’s prognostication means so long winter, hello early spring; By Shawn Linenberger; 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: By Shawn Linenberger; 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: By Shawn Linenberger; July 29, 2009; It’s almost time for another McLouth Threshing Bee.
Yellow Ribbon Program to help veterans with college tuition costs: By Shawn Linenberger; July 15, 2009; The program is a provision to the Post 9-11 G.I. Bill.
Events this weekend in area for bike enthusiasts: By Shawn Linenberger; 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: By Shawn Linenberger; June 3, 2009; Barbecue enthusiasts are going to be gearing up for another Tonganoxie Days.
Bagworms, webworms thrive in late summer: By Shawn Linenberger; August 27, 2008; Picking bagworms from trees can be a tedious task. But overlooking just one “bag,” can mean leaving hundreds of bagworms on a tree.
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.
Nashville sound pairs with Tonganoxie charm: By Shawn Linenberger; 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.

Recent photos

Dr. Phil Stevens, also known as Tonganoxie Phil each Groundhog Day, did not see his shadow Tuesday. Stevens took on the role of Tonganoxie Phil for a Kansas City, Mo. radio station for a few years and continues the “meteorology” role today. Pictured with him is a stuffed toy groundhog that a patient gave him a few years ago.

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