KIRBY’S BY-LINE By Mayor Gene Kirby HELLO EVERYONE… Well, by now we have settled into our fall and winter routines. School and college are all well under way. For those of us who have had children move away to college, I hope you are adjusting well. It can be quite difficult to adjust to and I hope all are surviving it. We have approved a new Comprehensive Plan although we will work on fine tuning it to fit our specific needs. Again, we had a number of people serve on different committees as well. It was a long, sometimes hard, process. The final plan will not please everyone’s wishes. We cannot make that happen. It has to be one that addresses the needs of everyone, now and into the future. Many thanks to Jim Pittman, and his group of volunteers, that serve on the Planning Commission. We have had a busy summer at City Hall as well. Our Parks and Recreation Dept. have moved from summer sports to fall sports. I want to thanks all of those who volunteered their time to make this a successful summer, from those on the Parks and Recreation board, to all of those parents who assisted in many ways. The Parks and Recreation Dept., along with city other city staff and volunteers gave us another well attended and managed Spooky Center.
WINTER 2014-15 CONNECTION CALENDAR NOVEMBER November 13 . . City Council Work Session November 20 . . City Council Meeting November 27 . . Thanksgiving – City Offices Closed
DECEMBER December 4 . . . City Council Meeting December 7 . . . Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting December 18 . . City Council Meeting December 24 . . Christmas Eve – City Offices Close at Noon December 25 . . Christmas – City Offices Closed
JANUARY January 1 . . . . . New Year’s Day – City Offices Closed January 2 . . . . . January 30 – Spring Soccer Registration January 2 . . . . . City Council Meeting January 15 . . . . City Council Meeting January 19 . . . . Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – City Offices Closed January 22 . . . . City Council Work Session
Unfortunately, Autumn in the Grove had to be moved to City Hall due to standing water at Kelly Grove Park. I want to thank all of those who made this a success in spite of the last minute change.
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On October 20, the city hosted a dinner to recognize our employees and many volunteers. There are a number of committees to serve on and we need to thank all of those who give of their time, talents, and efforts to serve all of us in some way. There are too many groups to name whose desire is to help our city in any number of ways.
February 5 . . . . City Council Meeting February 16 . . . Presidents Day – City Offices Closed February 19 . . . City Council Meeting February 26 . . . City Council Work Session
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! JOIN US FOR THE 28TH ANNUAL MAYOR’S CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY ON DECEMBER 7 Join Mayor Gene Kirby at 6 p.m. on Sun., Dec. 7 for the Annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Entertainment will include music and dance performances. The Mayor will recognize invited guests, accept donations, and ask everyone to join in singing traditional carols while watching the lighting ceremony. Those wishing to donate to the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Program are encouraged to bring their donations to the Lighting Ceremony. Private individuals, civic organizations, and businesses are encouraged to participate in the fund drive. City of Lansing employees will be selling baked goods to raise funds for the program. Everyone is invited to enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies. Join us in celebrating the holiday season!
Every year, the Mayor’s Christmas Tree Program benefits Lansing families in need during the holiday season by providing them with nonperishable food, toys, clothes and grocery store gift cards. Beginning Mon., Nov. 10, 2014, Angel Trees will be located in the Lansing City Hall lobby at 800 1st Terrace, the Lansing Historical Museum at 115 E. Kansas Avenue, and the Lansing Community Library at 730 1st Terrace. Those interested in participating
can pick up a tag at one of the locations listed, purchase the gifts on the tag and return the new unwrapped gifts to Lansing City Hall by Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014. Gifts must be new items in original packaging or with tags attached. You may also bring in monetary donations or request to adopt a family for the holidays and purchase all of the family’s requested gifts. Please consider participating in this important program. Your assistance will help brighten the holiday season for these local families. If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 913-727-3036.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION - CHECK OUT WWW.LANSING.KS.US Kirby’s By-Line, continued from page 1 From civic groups who focus on a particular field to those who assist us in any way that they can.
leads a life of service to those less fortunate. May her work serve as a source of inspiration to all of us.
It was an honor to name our volunteer of the year, Mrs. Nancy Jones. She
Simply put, we could not be the city we are without the hard work and dedica-
Chief’s Corner By Steve Wayman We are fast approaching another holiday season and I want to remind everyone about some safety tips. Identity and credit card information theft is a constant problem that everyone needs to be mindful of – you only have to read the headlines to see that large companies as well as smaller organizations and average citizens are all potentially vulnerable. Check your credit report to make sure there is nothing listed that you do not know about. When shopping at a store, be careful not to leave cell phones, wallets and purses in a shopping cart. Thieves look for the opportunity to steal a purse or part of its contents. It only takes a split second and your wallet or purse could be gone. How much personal information do you keep in your cell phone, wallet or purse? If you are shopping and have your purse in a shopping cart make sure that it is closed and snapped. Gentlemen, make sure you are aware of your surroundings. If a stranger bumps into you while you are shopping, check to make sure your wallet is still where it is supposed to be. At this time of year people who wish to take from you are looking for that moment when you are distracted. If you are out shopping try to park in a well-lit area. Have contact numbers for your financial cards to contact in case they do come up missing or lost. Also, if you notice strange vehicles or persons in your neighborhood, contact the police department and let us check it out. It may be nothing, but if you live there and do not recognize the person or persons then give us a call. Let’s all be safe and enjoy this holiday season.
Nancy Jones At the city of Lansing’s 21st Annual Recognition dinner on Oct. 20, 2014, Nancy Jones was selected PRIDE Volunteer of the Year. Nancy was recognized for dedicating her time and service to the community. Nancy volunteers her time at the Lansing Middle School helping with the Lions Pantry program which she co-founded two years ago. She also spends her time at Catholic Charities stocking shelves, and collecting clothing for the Veterans Administration program. Nancy has lived in Lansing for 17 years and has been a very active member of the Lansing community always providing caring support to others. Thank you to Nancy Jones for all of her hard work and dedication. Congratulations!
tion of so many. There are countless groups who contribute so much to our quality of life. Please consider joining one of these groups and helping in any way you can. Work will begin soon on the entrance to the new high school. There will be times when this will cause some inconveniences for some of us. Progress does not come without a price. When completed, the new high school will be one that we can all be proud of. Our thanks to all, who continue to work and make this happen. We continue to work to serve everyone, it is always a challenge. We have to continually balance our wants from our needs. Keeping in mind our hopes and dreams for the good of everyone. There will always be things we need to do and, those things we would like to do. Then there will always be the issue of how to pay for these things. We will work to continue to grow as best we can. We do our best to keep everyone informed through press releases, Facebook, city website, and our weekly EBlast. If you’re not signed up, please do. You may contact Ken Miller, PIO at 727-5488 for the how to on getting wired with the city.
It is that time of year when our thoughts turn to the holidays. We have already begun our Mayor’s Christmas Tree Fund. As you may already be aware, we have obtained an autographed 2014 Sporting KC team jersey. It is on display at City Hall. There will be a drawing on Dec. 7, at the Christmas tree lighting for this great stocking stuffer. Chances are $1.00 each or five for $6.00. Please consider what you may do to help out. There will be other opportunities to help those who will need our help. Angel Trees will soon be going up at City Hall and other locations where you may adopt a specific child for the Christmas season. Please help in any way you can. Let’s not have to turn away any child. My thanks to everyone who works to make our city one of the TEN BEST CITIES in Kansas. Honors like this don’t just happen. It takes all of us to do what we can, no matter how big or small our part. From my family to yours, we wish you a Merry Christmas, a happy and healthy New Year, and happy holidays to all. Gene Kirby
Beth Sanford City of Lansing Finance Director Beth Sanford was selected and is being honored as the Employee of the 3rd Quarter - and after reviewing all 2014 Employees of the Quarter, Mike Smith also selected Beth as the Employee of the Year. Beth has been with the City since August 8, 1994. She was nominated because of her work ethic and willingness to help other employees. Beth not only oversees the Finance Department, but the Municipal Court as well. “She has a calm nature that puts people at ease,” said City Administrator Mike Smith. “The City has a yearly audit and since Beth has been the Finance Director the City has received the highest ratings possible.” She has also put policies in place for protecting the City investments as well as a cash handling policy. Congratulations to Beth Sanford, Lansing’s Employee of the Year!
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CHECK OUT WWW.LANSING.KS.US YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION LANSING PARKS AND RECREATION YOUTH SOCCER: Registrations will be taken Jan. 2 – 30. Cost is $35 per youth for Lansing residents. Non-residents are welcome to register for the increased fee of $40 per youth. Registration fees include a jersey and socks. Please see division chart for participant eligibility.
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Season of play will be late March through Mid-May. Registrations will be accepted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Parks & Recreation Office, located in the Lansing Activity Center, 108 S. Second Street. Late registrations may not be accepted. If late registration is accepted a late fee of $10.00 per participant will be assessed. Assistance is available for qualifying individuals. Please visit our website to download the information flyer along with the application for the Scholarship Program, or call for more information. All scholarship requests must be received by Friday, January 16, 2015. Refunds will NOT be offered after the uniform/equipment order is placed on: February 20, 2015 Registration forms will be available online at: www.lansing.ks.us. For more information on any of our programs, call 727-2960 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. You can also email at: parks@lansing.ks.us
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The fall colors were in full bloom at the city of Lansingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 9th Annual fall festival, Autumn in the Grove, located at City Hall because of flooding in Kelly Grove Park. All along the parking lot both children and adults enjoyed the beautiful painting techniques from local artists, a magician, pumpkin decorating, caricature artist, wild birds, carnival games, and a live chainsaw carving. Several local organizations were offering mouthwatering treats, including hot chocolate, apple cider, hotdogs, brats, chili, and nachos.
Everyone, young and old, had a great time! Thank you to everyone who attended Autumn in the Grove and we will see you next year!
The city of Lansing would like to thank the following sponsors: ~ Crossroads United Methodist Church ~ Commerce Bank ~ Lamborn Farm ~ Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley Beverage of Kansas, Inc. ~ Lansing Correctional Facility
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WARD 1 NEWS Councilmember Kevin Gardner
As the newest council member, I would first like to thank the council for allowing me to be part of the future of Lansing. I have a tremendous amount of respect for every council member, and as each meeting passes, I feel the concern they have for the needs of citizens and growth of the city is making Lansing a better place to live. I am in Ward One with Dave Trinkle and I look to him for guidance and knowledge of how best to represent this area. I have seen Dave on the council, and served with him on the Parks and Recreation board. He is
the type of person who you can easily talk to and he understands what your questions and concerns are about. I had the opportunity to tour all the areas that affect our city and each person with whom I toured was as courteous as they were informative. It is an interesting tour that helped me learn how different facets of city operations can work together while focusing on their own challenges. I acquired the Ward One seat through an unfortunate situation and my goal is that I can be an asset to Lansing’s future.
Lansing has a lot to offer as evidenced by the number of events held throughout the year, the school system at all levels, being honored as one of the top ten cities to live in, and our law enforcement division being ranked number one in the state. The city staff, council, school administrators, board, teachers, volunteers, Chief Wayman, and the police department deserve major kudos for our city’s recognition as we head forward into the future. Fall is upon us as we now get ready for this year’s Mayor’s
Christmas Tree Lighting event. As the weather cools and then turns cold, we should be glad that the season for warmth, family, and giving will soon be here. I hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holidays. Each week is a learning experience and as I progress as a council member my goals and objectives are to use these experiences to keep Lansing moving forward. Thank you. Have safe and enjoyable holidays, Kevin Gardner
WINTER STORM SEASON IS ON THE WAY! By Tim Dossey, Code Enforcement Officer SIDEWALKS: Clearing sidewalks after winter storms is mostly about being a good neighbor. As a matter of practicality and safety, it is the responsibility of owners/residents of property adjacent to a public sidewalk to remove snow and ice from the sidewalk following each winter storm. When everyone does his or her part by clearing the sidewalks following a snow or ice storm, all of our pedestrians, from children to the elderly, benefit by having a safe place to walk, and property owners’ liability for falls is reduced. Property owner/resident responsibility for clearing sidewalks is formalized in the City Code. The reason this task has been codified as a property owner responsibility is that it is both impractical and far too large a tax burden for the city to clear all the sidewalks in the city. We know of no city that clears sidewalks city-wide with taxpayer resources. The city does, however, include most of the city trail system and certain sidewalks that are not immediately adjacent to properties in its snow and ice removal operations. These are shown as Priority 5 on the City’s Snow Removal Map which may be found at http://lansing.ks.us/ DocumentCenter/View/3156. The city does not attempt to inspect every sidewalk in town following storms to determine if they have been cleared, but does follow up on all complaints about sidewalks that have not been cleared within a reasonable amount of time following snow or ice storms in accordance with the City Code.
If you have questions about removal of snow and ice from sidewalks or wish to submit a complaint, please call 727-2400.
STREETS: To expedite snow and ice removal operations, many streets throughout the city are designated as Emergency Snow Routes. Signs are posted identifying these routes. City ordinance prohibits parking on emergency snow routes during a winter storm emergency, and vehicles parked, or stuck without chains or snow tires on these streets, may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense. When these routes are kept free of parked cars, emergency crews can get them cleared more quickly and move on to clear other streets. On all streets, citizens can assist in assuring that snow is effectively removed by parking in their garages or driveways away from the curb, placing snow they remove from their driveway to the sides of the driveway instead of in the street, keeping personal property away from the curb, and staying clear of snow removal equipment when it is operating. Placing snow in the street is a violation of City Code. Snow and ice removal is an emergency operation. The operators work under difficult conditions with limited visibility and limited traction, and your consideration is greatly appreciated. If you hire a contractor to clear your driveway, please let him know that it is against City Code for him to put the snow in the street.
Plowing snow from the street is a continuous operation that produces a continuous windrow of snow and does not present an opportunity to avoid placing the windrow in front of driveways. Parking in or part way in the street severely slows our removal operations and limits the portion of the street that can be cleared. Parking in cul-de-sacs during snow storms severely slows the operation and limits our effectiveness, as cul-desacs are very time consuming to clear even without obstructions and we have a multitude of them in our city. If a street or cul-de-sac is obstructed so that we cannot operate safely, our policy is to skip that street until the obstruction is removed by the owner. Please share this information with your neighbors who park in or part way in the street and help us avoid delays in clearing your street. Please note that some cul-de-sacs where we have experienced repeated problems have been posted “No Parking During Snow”, and violators may be ticketed and towed from these locations. Mailboxes, if damaged from contact by city equipment, will be replaced. Mailboxes damaged by the force of the snow itself from removal operations are the owner’s responsibility to replace. Every winter storm has a unique and individual character, depending on road surface temperature, air temperature, wind chill, form of precipitation throughout the storm (rain, freezing rain, sleet, wet snow, dry snow), rate of precipitation, time of day, amount of traffic on the street at various times during the storm, and
weather conditions following the precipitation event. Emergency snow and ice removal operations are tailored to the specific conditions encountered with each storm. The City’s Snow and Ice Removal Policy sets priorities for snow and ice removal. Priority of operations is depicted on the Snow Removal Map which may be found at http://lansing.ks.us/ DocumentCenter/View/3156. We physically check and take appropriate action on every inquiry or complaint we receive about road conditions. We have an answering machine to take after hours inquiries during snow and ice removal operations. Messages will be checked periodically at 727-1700 when emergency staff returns to the shop. During normal work hours you may call 7271700 or 727-2400 with your inquiries. We pledge to do our best to provide safe streets. Please help us make this a safe winter season by allowing extra time for your drive, and using extra caution when snow and ice are present.
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CHECK OUT WWW.LANSING.KS.US Angel Falls Trail Work By Ken Miller, Public Information Officer The construction on the Angel Falls Trail has begun. This project will give the community a pedestrian/bicycle connection through undeveloped property that will connect the Mary St. Trail with the Ida St. Trail. This project is scheduled to be completed in the spring of 2015. The project is paid for with Transportation Enhancement grant funds through the Kansas Dept. of Transportation, Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality grant funds from the Mid-America Regional Council, along with exchanged Federal Transportation funds. This project uses no local tax dollars. Mike McDonald, Library Director A few months ago the Lansing Community Library joined 40-plus existing public libraries from Northeast Kansas in a shared regional catalog known as NExpress. This change has provided patrons with broader access to materials and empowered you to accomplish tasks remotely, such as renewing books and placing holds on items. The library is pleased to announce two significant additions to library services as well as a series of exciting events associated with The Big Read. In late October, the library debuted the AWE Early Literacy Station. This all-in-one interactive program, geared for children ages 2-8 with English and Spanish offerings, helps children attain fundamental skills to be successful in school. The station is located near the children’s area and may be reserved in one-hour blocks. Visit the circulation desk to learn more about this engaging program. The early literacy station was made possible through a State Library of Kansas sub-grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Friends of the Lansing Community Library provide a matching gift to secure the grant funding. Thank you Friends! The library is also pleased to offer, in partnership with the Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS), access to thousands of movies, television shows, music and audiobooks through hoopla digital (hoopladigital.com). Cardholders from area public libraries can now download the free hoopla digital mobile app on their Android or IOS device or visit hoopladigital.com to begin enjoying thousands of titles – from major Hollywood studios, record companies and publishers – available to borrow for instant streaming or temporary downloading to their smartphones, tablets, computers and Apple TV. There are no waiting periods for these materials and hoopla’s automatic return means no late fees. Patrons may have up to 5 checkouts per month. To learn more, visit the library and speak with a staff member. The library is one of six Kansas community libraries to receive a grant from the Kansas Humanities Council to host The Big Read. The Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts de-
signed to revitalize the role of reading in American culture by exposing citizens to great works of literature and encouraging them to read for pleasure and is managed by Arts Midwest. The Big Read will focus on “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien, a collection of stories about a young platoon in the Vietnam War. The library will host several events incorporating the book and be a drop-off point for cards and letters to service members serving abroad. A video documentary produced by students at Lansing High School debuted November 8 and is available for checkout from the library. Remaining events include two book discussions, a panel discussion with several veterans, and a workshop on memoir writing.
November 19 @ 6:30 p.m. Book Discussion One – Lansing Community Library December 9 @ 6:30 p.m. – Panel Discussion with Veterans – Lansing City Council Chambers January 14 @ 6:30 p.m. – Book Discussion Two – Lansing Community Library February 5 @ TBD – Workshop on memoir writing – Lansing Community Library
While not required, registration for these events is highly encouraged. All events are at no cost to attend. Information can be found at the library website, www.lansing.ks.us or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ BigReadLansingLibrary. For more information, contact Youth Services Librarian Terri Wojtalewicz at 913-727-2929 or by email at twojo@lansing.ks.us. For a complete list of upcoming programs, please visit the library at www.lansing.ks.us or on Facebook. On behalf of the library staff and board, THANK YOU for your continued support of your community library. If you have any questions/ concerns about the topics discussed here or other aspects of the library, please do not hesitate to contact me at mmcdonald@lansing.ks.us or 913-727-2929.
Yard Waste Collection Ends in Late November in Lansing Lansing’s trash/recycling/ yard waste collector, Deffenbaugh, will suspend collection of yard waste on November 29 and then resume yard waste pick up on March 1. Call 913-727-3233 with questions.
FOR MORE INFORMATION - CHECK OUT WWW.LANSING.KS.US Sales Tax Extension Vote Coming in January 2015 In early 2015, Leavenworth County will mail ballots to registered voters so they can decide whether to extend the existing 1% Countywide Retailers Sales Tax for 20 years. This is a sales tax extension, not a “new” tax. The ballot measure, if approved, would extend the one percent sales tax for 20 years, from Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2036. According to the Leavenworth County Board of Commissioners’ Charter Resolution: (a) 80 percent of the said sales tax proceeds shall be used for the purpose of improving the road system of the county as follows: 1. The improvement of 147th Street from Fairmount Road to Parallel Road. 2. The improvement of McIntyre Road from K-7/US 73 Highway to K-5 Highway. 3. The improvement of Eisenhower Road (Co. Rd. 34) from approximately one-half mile east of 20th Street in the city of Leavenworth to County Road 5. 4. That all of the remainder of the 80 percent allocated to road improvement projects be used for the improvement of the secondary road system of the county. (b) 20 percent of said sales tax be used for future capital needs of the county and economic development. Lansing leaders say the city’s share of revenue from the sales tax extension would be used for infrastructure, parks and economic development. When your ballot arrives in the mail, please vote!
O an ing S ook nt r On Sat., Oct. 25, the Lansing Parks and Recreation Department and the Lansing Community Library hosted the annual Spooky Center at the Lansing Activity Center. Once again, two sessions were conducted to better serve the community. The first session was for youth up to and including third grade. Youth in this age group were able to play carnival games,
visit a “Trick-Or-Treat Village,” and enjoy refreshments free of charge. The second session had youth in grades four through eight participating in carnival games, a haunted house, a photo booth, and refreshments that were also free of charge. The event was a huge success thanks to our many sponsors, supporters and volunteers. We thank everyone for their efforts to make this possible.
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City Website Features By Laura Phillippi, Site Supervisor Things have been hopping at the Lansing Historical Museum. A book signing for the book Lansing Correctional Facility was held on Oct. 28. Copies of the book are available at the Museum’s gift shop for $21.99 plus tax. Our 2nd annual Boo on the Block on was held on Halloween. This year’s pumpkin carving contest winners are as follows: 12 & under - 1st place Jana Burnett, 2nd place Jeramia Burnett. Ages 13 through 18 - 1st place Hannah Kirby, 2nd place Sarah Baranow, 3rd place Cameron Baranow. Debbie Kirby won 1st place in the adult division followed by Jason Crum in 2nd place and Cheryl Baranow, 3rd place. The winners received gift certificates to local restaurants.
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Santa’s elves are getting ready for the Christmas open house at the Museum on Dec. 13 from 1-3 p.m. Santa will be at the Museum and there will be cookies and drinks. Admission is free. The first two book discussions of the Remembering the Great War 100 Years later were a success. The next book discussion is on Diana Preston’s Lusitania: An Epic Tragedy at the Tonganoxie Public Library located at 303 S. Bury and takes place on Feb. 28 at 10 a.m. This series is sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council. Another program made possible by KHC is “World War I on the Homefront: Persuasion and Propaganda” by Dr. Lorraine Madway on Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. at the Lansing Historical Museum. Admission is free. Dr. Madway is university archivist and curator of special collections at Wichita State University. The Museum’s collection continues to grow. The Lansing Police Department donated over 150 slide negatives from the D.A.R.E. program at the Lansing Intermediate School (now the Lansing Activity Center) in the early 1990s. We have been working to scan and identify the people in the slides and entering the information into the database. We also received some vintage Lansing High School photographs from the Mills family. A woman in California mailed us a small wooden shoe that was carved by a Kansas State Penitentiary inmate. Officer Dave Walker gave it to his brother Eli on June 2, 1904. I believe at one point the shoe had a pin cushion pad at the opening of the shoe. Back in the day, inmates made such things in the prison’s tinker shop. The Lansing Historical Society is busy planning the next On the Run 5K, which will be May 31. The race course goes through the grounds of the Lansing Correctional Facility and is one of the few times the public can see the land of the oldest penitentiary in Kansas. It is a chiptimed certified race that is open to walkers and runners. There will also be a children’s race. Stay tuned to local media for updates.
LGTV-Channel 2 Schedule Schedule MONDAY 10:00 am - Movers and Shakers (Interview program with local officials and personalities.) 12:00 pm - The Kansas State Penitentiary: An Institution and a Neighbor 12:12 pm - Their Stories - local history of the area 7:00 pm - City Council Meeting TUESDAY 10:00 am - City Council Meeting 7:00 pm - City Council Meeting WEDNESDAY 12:00 pm - The Kansas State Penitentiary: An Institution and a Neighbor 12:12 pm - Their Stories - local history of the area 2:00 pm - Chamber Ribbon Cutting 7:00 pm - Movers and Shakers 7:30 pm - Lansing Pulse (current events discussion with City Administrator.) 8:00 pm - Legislative Forum THURSDAY 1:00 pm - Movers and Shakers 7:00 pm - Fire District #1 Board Meeting FRIDAY 5:00 pm - City Council Meeting 7:30 pm - Lansing Pulse 8:00 pm - Legislative Forum SATURDAY 10:00 am - Movers and Shakers 12:00 pm - The Kansas State Penitentiary: An Institution and a Neighbor 12:12 pm - Their Stories - local history of the area 1:00 pm - City Council Meeting 2:00 pm - Chamber Ribbon Cutting SUNDAY 12:00 pm - The Kansas State Penitentiary: An Institution and a Neighbor 12:12 pm - Their Stories - local history of the area 7:00 pm - City Council Meeting 8:00 pm - Legislative Forum If you have any questions or comments about programming on LGTV-Channel 2 in Lansing, please contact Ken Miller at 913-208-6650 or by email.