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911 call prompts river search
Bonner police spend more than two hours searching for upturned canoe
April 9, 2008
A 911 call this afternoon prompted a search of the Kansas River near Turkey Island, a small patch of land on the river west of the area near Tiger Tow, 2914 Loring Dr. The search was called off at about 5:35 p.m
KU title chase conjures fond memories of 1988 for Bonner Springs alum
By Chris Wristen
April 9, 2008
Wendy Ross couldn’t help but smile Monday night as bedlam erupted on Massachusetts Street in downtown Lawrence after the University of Kansas basketball team won the NCAA men’s championship.
KDOT engineer explains criteria for installing traffic signals
By Jesse Truesdale
April 9, 2008
A state traffic engineer says deadly accidents, by themselves, don’t necessarily increase the chances that an intersection will get a traffic signal
Robots coming to BSHS
International competition to draw students from across U.S., world
By Jesse Truesdale
April 9, 2008
High school and middle school students from across the country and the world will meet in Bonner Springs next week to pit their robot-programming skills against each other.
Sands seeks Edwardsville casino approval
City Council to consider rezoning, special use-permit requests
By Jesse Truesdale
April 9, 2008
Edwardsville City Council will consider a rezoning request and a special use permit Monday for the estimated $777 million casino proposed for near 110th Street and Interstate 70 by the Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Braves beat Kaws with defense
By Nick Bates
April 9, 2008
A key defensive play was pivotal in Bonner Springs 4-3 victory over Perry-Lecompton on Monday.
Kansas national title win was amazing game to watch in person
April 9, 2008
I’m swearing. Then praying. Then pleading. Then closing my eyes. I am in utter agony.
Walkers run to titles
Jonathan and Jeremy Walker lead Braves to second at Bobcat Classic
By Nick Bratkovic
April 9, 2008
Jonathan and Jeremy Walker have been running together since they were 6 years old.
Daniel M. “Danny Belknap”
April 9, 2008
A memorial service for Daniel M. “Danny” Belknap is scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Highland Park Funeral Home and Crematory.
Birth gives new life to everyone
By Rae Sedgwick
April 9, 2008
Some youngsters cry when they are baptized; this one laughed out loud.
A glimpse of old-time justice
By Clausie Smith
April 9, 2008
What started out as a simple check of two transients resulted in a kidnapping in Bonner Springs and a murder in Topeka in the spring of 1912.
Team-first Jayhawks deserve praise
April 9, 2008
The Kansas Jayhawks are perched atop the college basketball nest, and KU fans couldn’t be more proud.
Golf tourney coming to Sunflower Hills
April 9, 2008
There’s still time to register for the Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament on April 18 at Sunflower Hills Golf Course.
Bingo night at First Christian Church
April 9, 2008
The Hope Crusaders Relay for Life team of the First Christian Church will play host to Bingo Night at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12.
Ag Hall of Fame to host open house
April 9, 2008
Whether you’ve stopped by the National Agricultural Hall of Fame recently or you’ve never been before, now is your chance to check it out free of charge
BSHS swim team imroves times at East
By Nick Bates
April 9, 2008
The Bonner Springs girls swim team continued its season Thursday at Shawnee Mission East.
Bonner Springs loses soccer game to Lansing
By Nick Bates
April 9, 2008
Lansing defeated the Bonner Springs soccer team 9-0 on Tuesday at David Jaynes’ Stadium
Henley earns complete-game victory against Tonganoxie
By Benton Smith
April 9, 2008
It was two triples, one in the second and one in the sixth, off the bats of Basehor-Linwood players that decided the tight, well-pitched game between THS starter Logan Forbis and BLHS lefty Tyler H
Sweet! KU’s title is awesome
By Jim Finley
April 9, 2008
How sweet it is! Many loyal Kansas Jayhawk fans and alumni will long remember the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas where the Jayhawks made history making records defeating Memphis for the National Championship last Monday
Vines to Wines
Basehor winery plants for future with assistance from volunteers
By Lara Hastings
April 9, 2008
Corky, Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery’s mascot, flopped down and made himself comfortable in the dirt alongside about two dozen planting crew volunteers Sunday morning.