The Gardner News

06/26/2024

Edgerton Lake wasn’t always known as Edgerton Lake.The lake didn’t always exist either.Edgerton Community Museum Curator Charlie Troutner has a new display on the history of the lake and the railroad’s role in its creation.“It is a big piece of Edgerton history because it goes back to 1892,....

06/25/2024

Over 20 Gardner Gold Special Olympics Athletes and their families went to the State-level Special Olympics Kansas soccer and track meets May 31 through June 2 in Maize, Kansas.Gardner Gold co-sponsor Paula McDonald Athey said the Gardner Rotary Club provided a generous grant to assist in hotel fees....

06/20/2024

Snow Cone with a Cop day at Gardner Police Dept. Radio station Life 88.5 partnered with the police station to facilitate relationships with the community and connect the community with their local law enforcement.
Trailridge 8th grader Micah Bullock said he wanted to be a police offer when he grows up.
“So I can arrest the bad guys,”he said.
Bullock is currently participating in the Youth Police Academy this week.

06/20/2024

Two hundred and forty nine years ago the Continental Congress created the U.S.

06/16/2024

06/13/2024

⚠The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for our area this afternoon, with the heat index expected to surpass 100 degrees. 🌡️The heat advisory will be in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. today. Make sure to take the necessary precautions to stay safe and cool in the hot and humid conditions, as heat-related illnesses can occur quickly. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles!

The Justice Center lobby will be open during normal business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) for anyone needing a place to cool off. The Johnson County Library in Gardner is also available as a cooling location during its hours of operation (9 a.m. - 8 p.m.).

Exercise caution if you must be outside in these temperatures. Call 9-1-1 if you suspect you are experiencing a heat emergency.

(Friendly Reminder: The Gardner Justice Center also serves as a tornado shelter for those without a safe place to go during tornado warnings.)

06/11/2024

05/20/2024

https://www.gardnernews.com/news/2024/05/20/fast-moving-storm-wreaks-havoc-through-gardner/

A quick moving storm Sunday night from the Horizon Trails Apartment Complex at 30125 W.

05/15/2024

https://www.gardnernews.com/news/2024/05/15/inaugural-gardner-edgerton-alumni-hof-class-announced/

The inaugural class of the Gardner Edgerton Alumni Hall of Fame class was announced May 6 by the Gardner Edgerton Schools Foundation and the school district.Alumni Ray Braun, Dr.

05/08/2024

The City of Edgerton approved new ordinances for Frontier Days new festival location at the April 25 city council meeting.

Frontier Days is temporarily moving to Martin Creek Park from its original location downtown due to the new Greenspace construction.

The City of Edgerton approved new ordinances for Frontier Days new festival location at the April 25 city council meeting.Frontier Days is temporarily moving to Martin Creek Park from its original location location downtown due to the new Greenspace construction.This will be the first time the festi...