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Sandstone opens to mixed reviews
By Jesse Truesdale
June 25, 2008
Patrons’ opinions about changes at Capitol Federal Park at Sandstone were mixed as the summer concert season kicked off Friday at “Big Summer Jam,” featuring hip-hop artists T.I., Keyshia Cole and Kansas City’s own Tech N9ne.

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Project envisions transit system of future for western Wyandotte County
Automated vehicles would lessen need for parking spaces
By Jesse Truesdale
June 26, 2008
A theoretical exercise that envisions a futuristic transit system for Western Wyandotte County kicked off Thursday.
Casino hopefuls put up millions in ‘privilege fees’
Staff Reports
June 26, 2008
All five developers seeking to become lottery gaming facility managers in Wyandotte County have paid their $25 million “privilege fees” to the state to keep their applications in the running.
Woodlands schedule announced
June 26, 2008
The Fall Festival of Horse Racing returns to The Woodlands on Saturday, Sept. 20, and will run through Saturday, Oct. 25. Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse races will take place Saturday through Wednesday with a starting post time of 12:30 p.m.
Lady ‘Cats lend a hand at TLC benefit event
Lombardino, Jeannin play in charity game
Chris Patch
June 26, 2008
Two Basehor-Linwood High School seniors put their athletic talents on display for a higher cause Saturday in the TLC Hoops for Kids Benefit Game at Mid-America Nazarene University in Olathe.
Two die in plane crash
Engine failure during training apparent cause
Lindsey Slater
June 26, 2008
Federal aviation officials continued work Wednesday in a southern Leavenworth County field, trying to determine the cause of a small-plane crash that killed two people Tuesday morning.
Jock, Johnson help Kansas defense dominate
By Pete Logan & Chris Wristen
June 26, 2008
In the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association All-Star Game last year, the Kansas All-Stars ended four long years of frustrating losses to their Missouri counterparts by capturing a 6-3 win.
Convicted killer in Robin Bell case to be sentenced
Staff Report
June 26, 2008
The sentencing hearing for the first of three suspects charged in the November 2005 murder of Tonganoxie resident Robin Bell is scheduled for Friday, June 27.
Organizers hope for large crowd at 9th Bonner Blast
June 26, 2008
The Downtown Bonner Inc., will host its Ninth Annual Bonner Blast this Saturday, June 28 following the City Band Concert, which starts at 8 p.m. in Kelly Murphy Park.
Basehor police earn certification on new handguns
By Lara Hastings
June 26, 2008
It’s an annual event, but Basehor Police Department officers were introduced to a few new twists during range qualifying this year.
Curbside recycling under way
Special to the Chieftain
June 26, 2008
Deffenbaugh began residential curbside recycling in Bonner Springs this week. Bins can still be picked up at the Bonner Springs City Hall, 205 East Second Street, or at the
Musicals looking for children actors
June 26, 2008
Rehearsals for the Bonner Springs City Library Children’s Performing Arts summer musical productions have begun, but additional cast members are being accepted through July 15. No audition is necessary.
Memorial motorcycle rally recheduled
June 26, 2008
A poker run will be held July 19, in honor of Tonganoxie resident Robin Bell, who was murdered in November 2005. Funds raised will be donated to Children’s Mercy Hospital in her name.
Harassing rides
June 26, 2008
In response to Cheryl Reischman’s recent letter about unruly dogs, the dogs do not have more rights than you do. Their owners don’t have more rights than you do, either.
Cleanup success
June 26, 2008
The 2008 Edwardsville Summer Solstice Clean-Up Day was a huge success this past weekend. The event drew a steady stream of residents with loads of trash and treasures they no longer wanted.
City library appreciated
June 26, 2008
With all the recent rain, my family has made more trips to our Bonner Springs City Library. We appreciate any coverage of the library events, collections and even the progress on our upcoming new library in the paper.
New minister to arrive in Bonner
June 26, 2008
Brad Wheeler, Bonner Springs, is a newly commissioned minister in The United Methodist Church.
Police thanks
June 26, 2008
Words cannot express the gratitude that we received from local merchants during the Police Officer’s Memorial Week. We would like to take a minute to acknowledge them and thank them for the food, drink and flowers.
Exhibit takes viewers inside juvenile lockup
By Nicole Kelley
June 26, 2008
Locked up inside the Wyandotte County Juvenile Detention Center, the only freedom for many of the young teenagers awaiting their fate is the freedom of thought.
High cost of oil seeps into roadwork bids
By Jesse Truesdale
June 26, 2008
“This is the tip of the iceberg,” City Manager Jack Helin said regarding the increased cost of street repairs as a result of higher oil prices. “We’re going to be paying a lot more for that kind of stuff.”
Rezoning OK’d for Walgreens
By Jesse Truesdale
June 26, 2008
Bonner Springs got one step closer Tuesday night to finalizing plans that would bring new retails stores to the area, including a Walgreens.
TV plan has plenty of positives
By Chris Wristen
June 26, 2008
Attention high school football and basketball fans: Your favorite sports’ state championships might be coming to prime time beginning this fall. As for those who play or watch other sports, your time may be coming soon.
NAACP scholarship awarded
June 26, 2008
Bonner Springs High School graduate James Carter III was named the recipient of the 2008 NAACP Bonner Springs Branch scholarship of $500 for graduating seniors at a celebration May 31 at Sisters Restaurant.
Chaotic Stability: Moving often a rite of passage for young
By Lara Hastings
June 26, 2008
I’m never moving again. Of course that’s what I said last year, and the year before that, and the year before that.
New management, players make Royals worth listening to
By Jim Finley
June 26, 2008
This summer I decided to get a little more involved in listening to the Kansas City Royals baseball games, and at times they have been exciting.
White Sands something to marvel
By Clausie Smith
June 26, 2008
Recently while touring in New Mexico, we stopped at the Sunspot National Solar Observatory, which is a unique and worthwhile experience. What is different is that tourists are allowed to roam around the area and actually see scientists at work. You can get a live look at the flames of the sun, which is truly an awesome view.
Morning walk paints a picture
By Rae Sedgwick
June 26, 2008
It was one of those mornings when the world wakens glad to be itself. The morning air was cool and welcome after a night of humidity and high temperatures that lingered long into the night. High in the top of the evergreen tree, a cardinal belted out a territorial ‘what cheer, what cheer” chirping while his mate below stuffed twigs into a nest tucked in a lower limb.
Operation Wildlife birds at library
June 26, 2008
At 11 a.m. Saturday Bonner Springs City Library will play host to Operation Wildlife’s “Dayshift,” featuring five live hawks and falcons, and a question-and-answer period.
Smoking ban a boon for public health
By Sandra Thomas
June 26, 2008
When I recently read about the ban on smoking in most of Kansas City, Mo.’s bars and restaurants, I silently cheered. I hope it’s just a matter of time the casinos and the rest of the metropolitan area not under the ban on smoking in public places join the general ban.
Kaos rout Junction City for season-opening win
By Nick Bates
June 26, 2008
The Kansas Kaos semi-pro football team won its season opener on Saturday by a convincing 30-3 score over the Junction City Spartans.
BSHS honors student honored in Topeka
June 26, 2008
Michael Cooper, Bonner Springs, was selected to attend the 25th annual Governor’s Scholars Award Program on May 4, in Topeka.
remember when
June 26, 2008
A look back in history at Bonner Springs and Basehor.
Dolphin swimmers race to 3-0 record
Staff Report
June 26, 2008
Three swim meets. Three championships.
Another big day, another victory for Lake Forest
Staff Report
June 26, 2008
The Lake Forest swim team piled up 310 points to outdistance Lake Quivira’s 246 in a dual meet on Wednesday, June 18.
Resident gets award for riding a horse
June 26, 2008
Joanna Verbenec, Bonner Springs, earned an award this month from the American Quarter Horse Association’s Horseback Riding Program for spending 250 hours riding a quarter horse.