Archive for Thursday, July 2, 2009

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Polls

What is your favorite food to eat on the Fourth of July?

Response Percent
Hot dogs and hamburgers
 
73%
Fried chicken
 
18%
Red, white and blue cookies
 
6%
Cotton candy
 
2%
Total 49
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Gov. Parkinson’s plan means additional cuts for USD 204
July 2, 2009
Gov. Mark Parkinson announced on Thursday his plan to cut 2 percent from both state and public schools.
Gov. Parkinson cuts public schools and higher education funding by 2 percent
July 2, 2009
Public schools and higher education were cut 2 percent by Gov. Mark Parkinson on Thursday as part of a $160 million budget-reduction plan.
Commuter Forecast for July 2, 2009
July 2, 2009
Roadwork on U.S. Highway 24 and K-4 North between Lawrence and Topeka shouldn’t delay you more than five or 10 minutes. There is bridge construction from Lawrence to Kansas City along I-70 between mile markers 202 and 236.
Basehor-Linwood athletes pumped for summer conditioning program
Participation reaches record numbers as ‘Cats seek progress
July 2, 2009
It’s mid-morning on Thursday, and the temperature is already in the low 90s.
Five questions: Firework safety
July 2, 2009
Fire deparment shares July 4th safety tips
Neighbors: Ken Massingill
July 2, 2009
Ken Massingill is a Basehor Board of Zoning Appeals member
BSHS fills coaching vacancies
July 2, 2009
The winds of change have blown across the playing fields at Bonner Springs High School, as it does almost every year in high school coaching.
Late gamble fails as Kaos fall, 20-19
July 2, 2009
The Kansas Kaos took a gamble on Saturday night to win the game and came up about a foot short.
Former Basehor-Linwood basketball players pack KCKCC summer league rosters
July 2, 2009
It is Monday night and Kansas City Kansas Community College’s gymnasium is hopping like its February.
YMCA programs have openings available
July 2, 2009
For those still looking to enroll their children in summer programs at the Bonner Springs and Providence YMCA facilities, you are in luck. Space is still available in some youth programs.
Library moves collection to new, larger collection
July 2, 2009
A long-standing dream will soon come to fruition.
Parks and Rec plans month of family activities
July 2, 2009
July is National Parks and Recreation Month.
Bonner Blast explosive for 10th anniversary
July 2, 2009
At about 9 p.m. Saturday, light raindrops began to fall from the sky around Bonner Springs.
4th of July means better celebrations but less meaning
July 2, 2009
Looking at old photos of Fourth of July celebrations, you get the idea that we don’t celebrate Independence Day the same way our forefathers did.
State sees positive changes despite broken economy
July 2, 2009
The Kansas economy is struggling, as is the rest of the nation, but there are some positive signs on the horizon, state economic development officials on Monday said.
Kansas Lottery requests casino contract extension
July 2, 2009
Last-minute changes recently forced the Kansas Lottery to request an extension to their deadline for approving contract agreements with potential managers of a state-owned and -operated casino in Wyandotte County.
Groups collect using fireworks stands
July 2, 2009
As tents proffering fireworks have sprouted up across the city of Bonner Springs, there are a few where one’s desire to celebrate the Fourth of July in typical, explosive fashion may be equally matched with one’s desire to show some philanthropic generosity.
Band mixes talent, age
July 2, 2009
“Smile and make it happen,” Larry Berg told City Band members in a rehearsal prior to their Saturday night concert.
Year ends with shortfall
July 2, 2009
Public school officials are dreading the start of the state’s fiscal year.
Tractor Daze to make its second appearance
July 2, 2009
Though the name implies tractors will get a starring role in this year’s Tractor Daze at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, they certainly won’t be the only highlight of the all-day event on Saturday, July 11.
July 2 Bonner Springs City Band program announced
July 2, 2009
The Bonner Springs City Band will present its fourth concert of the season at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 2, at Kelly Murphy Park.
Former sheriff’s son sentenced in rape case
July 2, 2009
The son of a former Wyandotte County sheriff has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on sex-related charges.
Edwardsville Fire Department Calls
July 2, 2009
Calls for the Edwardsville Fire Department
Bonner Springs Police Department Calls
July 2, 2009
Calls for the Bonner Springs Police Department
Congresswoman’s staff takes tour across state
July 2, 2009
Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins’ staff visited Leavenworth Tuesday, June 23, for a Congress to Kansas mobile office tour.
BLSA chages date of summer soccer camp
July 2, 2009
The Basehor-Linwood Soccer Association, in collaboration with the Olathe Rush soccer team, will conduct the third annual Rush Summer Skills Camp. The date of the camp has changed, however.
Basehor resident completes Kansas Ironman race
July 2, 2009
Basehor resident Chris Maleta successfully completed the Kansas Ironman race on Sunday, June 14, at Clinton Lake State Park in Lawrence.
Leavenworth receives This Old House honor
July 2, 2009
It’s only fitting that the first city in Kansas be recognized as having some of the country’s best historic homes.
Fireworks, soccer highlight 4th of July celebration in Wyandotte County
July 2, 2009
Those looking for a fireworks display this Fourth of July can come see the Wizards take on the Houston Dynamo at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at CommunityAmerica Ballpark.
Farm Service Agency gets ready to nominate new committee members
July 2, 2009
Farmer and rancher candidate nominations will be accepted through Aug. 3 for local Farm Service Agency county committees.
Character makes nation great
July 2, 2009
The Independence Day weekend has arrived and with it comes the stories about how our nation won its freedom against what seemed to be insurmountable odds.
Remember When
July 2, 2009
A look back at memories 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago
Providence Medical Center draws large crowd, reveals renovations with weekend open house
July 2, 2009
The completion of $17 million-worth of renovations is certainly cause for celebration, and a celebration it was during Saturday’s Providence Medical Center Saint John Hospital open house.
Commission makes wind turbine process easier
July 2, 2009
Leavenworth County may be getting a little greener.
Bonner Springs Fire Department Calls
July 2, 2009
Calls for the Bonner Springs Fire Department