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National Signing Day at Bonner Springs Basehor-Linwood middle schoolers read essays on patriotism Polar Plunge makes a splash at Shawnee Mission Park Hollywood Casino sneak-peek 24th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Dick Burns Mat Classic 2012 BLAS Adopt-a-Family gift round-up 2011 Basehor PRIDE Holiday Celebration
Polls

Do you plan to visit the new Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway?

Response Percent
Yes, but I will wait a month or more to avoid large crowds of others trying out the new casino.
 
 38%
No, I don’t like to gamble.
 
 24%
Yes, but I am only interested in checking out the restaurants.
 
 22%
Yes, I will be there on opening day!
 
 13%
No, I am loyal to one of the existing metro casinos.
 
 1%
Total 148
Videos
Both BSHS boys, girls hoops leave Bishop Ward victorious
By Staff Report
February 3, 2012
Tuesday showdown with first-place Lansing on deck, girls remain perfect in another close one
Revved up crowd helps open Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway
By Caroline Boyer
February 3, 2012
With the call of “Gentlemen, start your engines,” the ceremonial first craps shoot was thrown Friday, and the doors of the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway opened to the public.
Leavenworth County Commission agenda: week of Feb. 6
February 3, 2012
The Leavenworth County Commission meets regularly at 9 a.m. each Monday and Thursday at the Leavenworth County Courthouse, 300 Walnut St. in Leavenworth.
Grass fire spreads through Basehor Christmas tree farm
Blaze one of four reported in Leavenworth County on Thursday
By Matt Erickson
February 2, 2012
A grass fire burned through several acres of a Basehor Christmas tree farm Thursday afternoon, one of at least four blazes treated by Leavenworth County fire departments Thursday.
Food: Cheap eats: How to save money but not sacrifice health
By Sarah Henning
February 2, 2012
This winter, struggling Greeks found space in their economy-trashed budgets for a little book called “Starvation Recipes” by Eleni Nikolaidou.
Neighbors: Mike Everett
February 1, 2012
Mike Everett of Bonner Springs is this week’s Neighbor.
Edwardsville begins condemnation process on dilapidated, vacant home
By Staff Report
February 1, 2012
The city of Edwardsville is taking action to condemn an unsafe building for the first time in several years.
Class aims for healthy kids
February 1, 2012
A new class designed to introduce children to fun ways to eat healthy and be active will be offered this spring at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Remember When for February 2, 2012
February 1, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain this week 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Letter: Water rate increase too big
February 1, 2012
Suburban Water sent notice of another huge increase and an upcoming Kansas Corporation Commission hearing so that the public will have some opportunity to provide minimal input on the issue.
Evolution of shaving
By Clausie Smith
February 1, 2012
In the deep, dark past when I was a youth, there were three milestones which meant adulthood. Two including getting a driver’s license and registering for the draft. However, the earliest sign of approaching manhood was shaving.
State recognizes BSHS social studies teacher
By Caroline Boyer
February 1, 2012
Andrew Addington admits that rather than posters of rock bands or movies, his walls in college were adorned with portraits of John F. Kennedy and Harry Truman.
New grading system causes problems for high school faculty
By Caroline Boyer
February 1, 2012
Bonner Springs High School teachers and officials with USD 204 are meeting to determine how to address problems with the district’s grading software at the high school level.
Single mother says she feels blessed after receiving free car
By Caroline Boyer
February 1, 2012
Erin Wren-Mahan recently received a holiday gift beyond her greatest expectations.
BLHS girls drop rematch with Tonganoxie
By Justin Nutter
01:44 p.m., February 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Juniors Jenny Whitledge and Hannah Kemp scored 14 and 12 points, respectively, and the Tonganoxie High girls avenged their season-opening loss to Basehor-Linwood with Tuesday’s 54-36 victory.
Bonner Springs boys determined to send Price off on winning note
By Nick Bratkovic
02:36 a.m., February 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Bonner Springs earnd a 63-52 victory against William Chrisman on Friday and defeated Piper 61-27 on Tuesday.
13-0 Bonner Springs girls find fourth-quarter fortune
By Stephen Montemayor
02:34 a.m., February 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Take a deep breath. The Bonner Springs girls basketball team trailed at halftime for just the third time this season on Tuesday. Three days earlier, it had needed a 19-3 run to erase a nine-point deficit against Spring Hill and win the Top Gun Tournament.
Bobcats cruise to victory over Chieftains
By Justin Nutter
12:25 a.m., February 1, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Senior Colin Murphy led all scorers with 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting and the BLHS rolled to a 63-39 victory over Tonganoxie.
County Republican meeting to feature Salina legislator
January 31, 2012
The Leavenworth County Republican Party will play host to a town hall meeting 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the Lansing Community Center, 800 First Terrace, Lansing.
Follow Live: Bonner Springs girls, boys at Piper, 6 p.m.
By Staff Report
January 31, 2012
Follow along as the Bonner Springs girls and boys basketball teams hit the road against Kaw Valley League opponents Piper.

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