Chieftain ending publication with current edition
The World Company is ceasing publication of two of its weekly newspapers, including The Chieftain of Bonner Springs and Basehor.
City News
2015 in review: Top stories of the year
The top 10 stories reported by The Chieftain in 2015.
Opinion
Newspaper served as vital link for area residents
This is a requiem for a newspaper, column and an important part of local life.
- Christmas movies a highlight of the holiday season December 21
- Chatting with Santa always a treat December 14
- Once popular Christmas tree fundraisers were hard, cold work December 8
- Sports highs, lows a highlight of fall season November 30
- Thanksgiving holiday’s history varied, but meaning holds true November 23
Face to Face
Face to Face: Bonner Springs business owner Nancy Goss
Nancy Goss, owner of Excess Self Storage in Bonner Springs, is the subject of this week’s Face to Face.
- Face to Face: Bonner Springs volunteer Bill Miller December 22
- Face to Face: Bonner Springs volunteer Jason Schram December 9
- Face to Face: Basehor veterinarian Nikki Green November 27
- Face to Face: Bonner Springs city employee Christina Brake November 24
- Face to Face: Bonner Springs Elementary teacher Ea Trumbo November 18
Local Area
City managers review 2016 plans
With 2015 in the books, area city officials now are preparing for the projects that will take up much of their focus in 2016.
- De Soto school board announces special meeting January 18
- Topeka teens' music making rounds on Internet December 31
- Bonner business to offer 'market' days December 31
- Edwrdsville city staff organize donation drives December 31
- Arizona must pay fines, reimburse Kansas customers December 31
- Newspaper served as vital link for area residents December 31
- Chieftain ending publication with current edition December 31
- Manhattan staging New Year's Eve ball drop December 30
- Face to Face: Bonner Springs business owner Nancy Goss December 30
- Kansas mulling stiffer penalties for water violations December 30
- City managers review 2016 plans December 30
Heard in Bonner
From red to green: citizens impact traffic signal changesAnother example of how residents can make a difference in their city government… and even traffic flow at a main downtown intersection. Plus some local business news. August 5
Today's events
- Walkie Talkies at 8 a.m.
- Bonner Springs Rotary Club meeting at 11:45 a.m.
- Walkie Talkies at 8 a.m.
- Bonner Springs Rotary Club meeting at 11:45 a.m.
Event calendar
Births
- Elizabeth and Marcus Howell, Olathe, a boy.
- Chris and Erin Thom, Bonner Springs, a girl.
- Jackson Thomas Sloan, Atchison, a boy.
- Kyle and Jill Reynolds, Overland Park Regional Medical Center, a boy.
- Ryanne and David Toland, Bonner Springs, a girl.
