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12:17 a.m.
Kultala wins 5th District Senate seat
Staff Reports
November 5, 2008
A former county commissioner who received primary backing from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and the Kansas Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley to oust an incumbent now has won her general election race for state senator.
12:17 a.m.
Polls closed; counting begins
Staff Reports
November 4, 2008
Turnout was reported heavy throughout the region, though a big turnout of advance voters helped ease lines at the polls on Election Day.

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Bonner woman wins $10,000 in lottery
November 5, 2008
Bonner Springs resident Lori Van Fleet won $6,000 playing the Kansas Lottery recently.
New-father classes offered
November 5, 2008
The class will teach basics such as bathing, burping, diapering, feeding, calming a fussy baby and more.
NAACP election Monday
November 5, 2008
The election of officers and at-large members to the NAACP Bonner Springs branch will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10.
Local schools go high-tech with 21st century learning
By Jesse Truesdale
November 5, 2008
The Bonner Springs-Edwardsville School Board of Education got a taste of high-tech at its Monday meeting.
NAACP Community Forum coming
November 5, 2008
Issues to be discussed will include the three branch presidents’ “State of our communities” reports, AIDS in our community and community activism.
Books’ characters live
By Sandra Thomas
November 5, 2008
I do have living, breathing friends and family whom I cherish, but sometimes it seems that I have greater insight and sympathy with people who come alive to me from the pages of books.
Bar, restaurant owners fearful
By Jesse Truesdale
November 5, 2008
If a smoking ban comes to pass in Wyandotte County, the owners of some local eating and drinking establishments fear they could lose business.
Elected officials discuss smoking ban
UG, Bonner Springs and Edwardsville meet together
By Jesse Truesdale
November 5, 2008
The question of whether Wyandotte County should institute an ordinance restricting smoking in public places may be on the ballot next April.
Cat’s bad attitude beats dog-gone luck
By John Beal
November 5, 2008
I’ve been wondering if maybe I shouldn’t take back all the bad things I wrote about our cat.
Bonner Springs High School proud of rising state assessment math scores
By Nicole Kelley
November 5, 2008
For the last four years, Bonner Springs High School has been on a mission.
On the record
November 5, 2008
Bonner Springs Police and Fire calls.
On the record
November 5, 2008
Bonner Springs Police and Fire calls.
Voter turnout lower than expected
November 5, 2008
Voter turnout on Election Day did not measure up to the record-breaking numbers predicted by a local elections official.
Kultala makes history with win
By Jesse Truesdale
November 5, 2008
Tuesday night was a first for the nation and for the 5th Kansas Senate District.
Pilgrim pacer at Shawnee Mission Park
November 5, 2008
Registration is now open for the Pilgrim Pacer 5K, 10K and half-marathon races.
Veterans Day 4-mile trail run
November 5, 2008
The Kansas City Trail Nerds will play host to the Vasque Veterans Day Fantastic 4-Mile Trail Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake Park. Runners will meet at Shelter 10.
Thanksgiving Day 5K run scheduled
November 5, 2008
The Kansas City Sports Commission has announced the 19th annual Thanksgiving Day 5K Run and Family Stroll.
Young Chiefs growing up; Jayhawks are looking good
By Jim Finley
November 5, 2008
The Kansas City Chiefs — injuries and all — are starting to grow up as a football team.
Finally, it’s over
November 5, 2008
Looking back on the 2008 general election — even before the polls closed and the ballots were counted — there is much that can and should be celebrated across America.
Scarecrow contest winners announced
November 5, 2008
The Bonner Springs Convention and Tourism Committee announced this week the winners of the 2008 Scarecrows on Parade contest.
Think twice on letting lawn go tall in fall
Mike Epler
November 5, 2008
Have you ever heard the rumor that you should let your lawn grow tall before winter? Many believe the extra foliage above ground will insulate the crowns of the grass from the cold winter weather.
Parade to mark Veterans Day
Special to the Sentinel
November 5, 2008
The Leavenworth Veterans Day Parade, the nation’s oldest regional Veterans Day observance, will begin at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in downtown Leavenworth, starting at Fourth and Cherokee streets.
Bravettes made big strides on volleyball court in 2008
By Nick Bates
November 5, 2008
Most high school volleyball teams end their season at the sub-state or state tournament. Not the Bonner Springs Bravettes.
Seaman drills Bonner in final district game
By Nick Bates
November 5, 2008
Topeka Seaman will be in familiar territory this week when the Class 5A football state playoffs begin. The Vikings qualified for the fifth straight season.
Final Leavenworth County election results
November 5, 2008
Here are final results for Leavenworth County voters, from the presidential race to a local bond issue for the Leavenworth School District
Kultala wins 5th District Senate seat
Staff Reports
November 5, 2008
A former county commissioner who received primary backing from Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and the Kansas Senate Minority Leader Anthony Hensley to oust an incumbent now has won her general election race for state senator.