Archive for Thursday, October 9, 2008

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Lawyers indicted on theft charges
October 9, 2008
A Board of Public Utilities employee and a Kansas City, Kan., lawyer were indicted Friday for stealing for more than $400,000 from BPU over the course of five years.
Stoplight plans finally move forward
October 9, 2008
After nearly half a year, a stoplight will return to the intersection of Cedar and Front streets.
Tax concerns spurred political work
October 9, 2008
The back of Larry Meadows’ truck is full of yard signs and banners bearing the names of his favorite Republican candidates.
KTA interchange to be fully automated
October 9, 2008
The new turnpike interchange at Leavenworth County Road 1 isn’t just the first new exit on the toll highway since the Lecompton interchange opened a dozen years ago.
Frustrating finish for Kaos
October 9, 2008
The Kansas Kaos have officially ended their season, but not in the way they wanted.
Remember when
October 9, 2008
A look back at this week in history in Bonner Springs, Basehor and Edwardsville.
Kerry Roberts basketball registration
October 9, 2008
Registration is now open for the new season of Kerry Roberts Basketball. The league is open to boys and girls in third through sixth grade. Sign-ups can be done individually or as part of a pre-formed team.
NAACP banquet, meeting coming
October 9, 2008
The Bonner Springs NAACP will have its 51st annual Freedom Fund Banquet at 7 p.m., Oct. 11 at Savior Pastoral Center, 12601 Parallel Pkwy. The theme for this year is “NAACP — Power, Justice, Freedom, Vote.”
Class to teach historical acting
October 9, 2008
Leavenworth County will sponsor a two-day workshop conducted by Ride into History, a historical performance touring troupe.
Bonner Springs motorcyclist dies
October 9, 2008
Jarrett Lane, 44, Bonner Springs, died Monday from injuries he sustained a week before when the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a car.
Hollis Center plans fall events
October 9, 2008
The Hollis Renewal Center will play host to several events this fall.
Waffle-eating contest won by mayor
October 9, 2008
For the second consecutive year, Bonner Springs Mayor Clausie Smith won the Wyandotte County mayor’s waffle-eating contest as part of the City Vision Ministries fundraiser last week.
Kiwanis Club elects new officers
October 9, 2008
Shane Lillich was installed as president of the Edwardsville Kiwanis Club during the group’s latest meeting at Sister’s Restaurant. Lillich replaces Harry Tennant who completed his term. Norm Steffey, past district lieutenant governor, was the installing officer.
Knights of Colombus to raise funds
October 9, 2008
The Knights of Columbus council at Holy Angels Church is organizing its annual Tootsie Roll Drive, which is slated for this weekend.
County recruits more poll workers
October 9, 2008
In an election year predicted to yield one of the highest voter turnouts in years, the Wyandotte County Election Office is taking no chances.
CMS shuts out Warren
October 9, 2008
The Clark Middle School eighth-grade football team rolled to a 20-0 victory over Warren Middle School on Monday in Leavenworth.
Clark wins tourney
October 9, 2008
The Clark Middle School seventh-grade volleyball A team brought home a first-place trophy from the Warren Middle School Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 27.
Special scramble format benefits Bobcat golfers … and their coach
October 9, 2008
Basehor-Linwood junior varsity golfers competed in a scramble hosted by Shawnee Mission Northwest on Tuesday.
Royals to conduct open tryouts
October 9, 2008
The Kansas City Royals will hold an open tryout camp at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Mid-America Sports Complex, 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee.
Jeremy Walker up for Iron Man
October 9, 2008
Bonner Springs senior Jeremy Walker is one of eight high school players in Kansas nominated for the Army Iron Man award for week five of the football season.
There’s still some time to plant
October 9, 2008
Now that summer is gone, it may seem like planting season is over, but there are some ornamentals you can put in the ground before winter.
Politics hasn’t changed much
October 9, 2008
Recently, a friend of mine shook her head in aggravation with the steady barrage of political attack ads omnipresent on television during this season.
USD 204 school board discusses district finances
October 9, 2008
Like many Americans, the Bonner Springs-Edwardsville School District Board of Education members had the economy on their minds at their Monday meeting.
On the Record
October 9, 2008
The Bonner Springs Fire Department, Bonner Springs Police Department and Edwardsville Fire Department respond to emergency calls.
On the agenda: Bonner Springs City Council
October 9, 2008
The Bonner Springs City Council will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14 at City Hall, 205 E. 2nd St.
KCK volunteer finds meaning in politics
October 9, 2008
If you had asked Jill Benson ten years ago whether she ever thought she’d find herself in the world of politics, her answer would have been a defiant “no.”
DIY projects lack finishing touches
October 9, 2008
Before any project is complete, there comes a point where its final shape and appearance are easily apparent: a sort of almost-complete, if you will.
District 5 Senate challengers stake positions as election nears
October 9, 2008
The race for the Kansas Senate 5th District seat had drawn interest even before the Aug. 5, primary election.
Burns defined ‘community’ in Bonner Springs
October 9, 2008
Dick Burns’ hand touched almost every aspect of recreation in the Bonner Springs community through his role as a coach, teacher and recreation director in the city.

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