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12:23 a.m.
A familiar local icon was seen in the American Royal parade Saturday in downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The horse drawn hearse from Alden-Harrington Funeral Home turned some heads as it made its way north on Grand Avenue near the Crown Center Shops. The longtime Bonner Springs funeral home is celebrating 100 years of a family owned business. Jeff Harrington (right) was sitting shotgun on the hearse along with Kelly Johnson of Pleasant Hill, Mo. Official enrollment numbers show decrease
By Jesse Truesdale
September 25, 2008
The Bonner Springs-Edwardsville School District is feeling the effects of uncertain economic times and a shaky housing market.

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At debate, Holland says Pine not ‘truthful’ about residence
By Scott Rothschild
September 30, 2008
Republican state Sen. Roger Pine and Democratic challenger Tom Holland dueled Tuesday over immigration and Pine’s residence.
Topeka Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament
September 30, 2008
The Topeka Hoops Classic Basketball Tournament will take place Nov. 14-16 at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka.
Basehor body turns out to be murder suspect
By Lara Hastings
06:21 p.m., September 30, 2008 Updated 09:57 a.m.
The body of a man found in Basehor over the weekend turned out to not only be a suicide, but a suspect in a recent murder case in Florida.
Moore defends rescue vote
House majority leader visits area in support of lone Kansan to vote for package
By Scott Rothschild
September 30, 2008
U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on Tuesday campaigned in support of the failed financial markets bailout, and backed U.S. Rep. Dennis Moore, the only Kansan in Congress who voted for the proposal.
‘Voter intimidation’ alleged by local politician
‘Threats’ consisted of promise to not patronize businesses displaying campaign signs
By Jesse Truesdale
02:01 p.m., September 30, 2008 Updated 03:38 p.m.
A candidate for a local Kansas Senate seat says his opponent is threatening businesses who support him.
Residents discover body in Basehor
By Lara Hastings
12:02 p.m., September 30, 2008 Updated 12:56 p.m.
The cause of death of a man found near 150th Street and State Avenue in Basehor Sunday afternoon has been determined a suicide.
Kaw Valley League Football Report: Week Four
September 30, 2008
Bishop Ward put a good scare into Kaw Valley League top dog Lansing for three-plus quarters on Friday night, but a big finish — aided by the defense — allowed the Lions to remain unbeaten.