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Staff Reports
January 22, 2009
A public meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, to discuss the state’s funding for driver’s education.
By John Taylor
January 22, 2009
A major highway interchange used by area commuters is poised to reopen after months of construction.
By Jesse Fray
12:23 p.m., January 22, 2009 Updated 05:01 p.m.
A small explosive device was confiscated from a student at Tonganoxie Middle School about 10 this morning, a school district official said.
By Nicole Kelley
January 22, 2009
Randy Gilbert has big plans when it comes to the future of Edwardsville’s parks and recreation committee
By Melissa Treolo
January 22, 2009
“I thank the Chamber for the honor,” Gene Reynolds said. “I don’t know that I deserve it, but I’m happy to receive it.”
By Melissa Treolo
January 22, 2009
Being a finalist in the 8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce contest hasn’t done much for business at Moon Marble.
By Nicole Kelley
January 22, 2009
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Bonner Springs was all about embracing change.
By Estuardo Garcia
January 22, 2009
Bonner Springs Police Chief John Haley said he was impressed with the system when he found out about it and in December, the department signed up.
By Nicole Kelley
January 22, 2009
A third candidate has filed for the position of Edwardsville mayor with the purpose of making the most of what the community has to offer.
January 22, 2009
The monthly Mayor’s Open Forum will be from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28, in the Council Chambers at the Bonner Springs City Hall.
Chieftain Staff Reports
January 22, 2009
Senator Dole’s $150,000 donation will go towards historical society programs
January 22, 2009
Three University of Central Missouri students from Bonner Springs have been named to the fall 2008 semester dean’s list.
By Scott Rothschild
January 22, 2009
Plans for transmission lines in Kansas encumbered by disagreements
January 22, 2009
Here’s the proposed agenda for the Jan. 16 meeting of the Bonner Springs City Council
Mike Epler
January 22, 2009
Today we continue with the second part of the two-part series on pine diseases.
By Christine Metz
January 22, 2009
Former Senator James B. Pearson died Tuesday, but his legacy lives on
January 22, 2009
In 1999, winners of the geography bee at Edwardsville Elementary were: Isaac Garlington, first; Michaela Kroh, second; and Jacob Nelson, third. Winners at Sacred Heart School were: Karl Gomer, first; Kathy Killingsworth, second; and Bret Yates, third
By Nick Bates
January 22, 2009
The Bonner Springs Bravettes’ losing skid hit four on Friday night with a stinging 17-point loss to rival Basehor-Linwood at the Bonner Springs YMCA .
By Nick Bates
January 22, 2009
The Bonner Springs Braves swim team traveled to Leavenworth for a hotly contested meet on Tuesday that featured three evenly matched teams.
January 22, 2009
The Bonner Springs junior varsity girls basketball team split a pair of games last week, edging Perry-Lecompton on Jan. 13, 38-37, and then falling to Basehor-Linwood on Friday, 43-38.
By Melissa Treolo
January 22, 2009
The annual meeting started at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday with a social hour for Chamber of Commerce members to meet and greet.
January 22, 2009
Registration for the Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department youth soccer league is now open to children ages 5 to 14, with practices beginning the week of Feb. 23.
By Nick Bates
January 22, 2009
Mired in a losing streak going into the Baldwin Tournament, the Bonner Springs Braves got no sympathy from its opening-round opponent Tuesday night.
By Nick Bratkovic
January 22, 2009
Caleb Seaton placed fourth in the 112-pound weight class, one of two Bonner Springs wrestlers to medal at the Bobcat Classic on Saturday.
By Rae Sedgwick
January 22, 2009
Mystery of gadget discovered to much relief
By Nicole Kelley
January 22, 2009
Bonner Springs High School’s father-daughter/mother-son dance is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, at the school.
Jennifer Schlicht, Adrianne Law and Ryan Hull
January 22, 2009
Bonner Springs High School and Turner High School come together to support breast cancer awareness
By Nick Bates
January 22, 2009
The Basehor-Linwood Bobcats took it to the Bonner Springs Braves, winning 71-30 Friday night at the Bonner Springs YMCA .
Our view
January 22, 2009
Mood of the nation may be cloudy but still some optimism left
January 22, 2009
Mother, Son Valentine Party to be hosted the Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department
January 22, 2009
Early registration is now open for Olathe Marathon
Staff reports
January 22, 2009
Volleyball teams are forming at the Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department
By John Beal
January 22, 2009
I’m not sure that I shall ever master the art of tying a bow tie.
By Chris Wristen
January 22, 2009
It was a night that had the potential for two of the biggest upsets in the Kaw Valley League this season.
By Nicole Kelley
January 22, 2009
John W. Backus convicted Friday of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery
By Sandra Thomas
January 22, 2009
It’s noteworthy that Martin Luther King Day comes the same week as the inauguration of the new president of the United States.
Special to the Chieftain
January 22, 2009
Bonner Springs High School has released the names of students qualifying for the school’s second-quarter honor roll.
By Nick Bates
January 22, 2009
Anthony (L.T.) Lee had a frustrating redshirt freshman season at Missouri State.
By Clausie Smith
January 22, 2009
Popcorn adds much to life experience