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12:00 a.m.
City council comes to shaky resolution with KDOT
By Melissa Treolo
June 25, 2009
The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Bonner Springs City Council may have reached a middle ground during a special work session, but that ground is still a bit shaky.
11:41 a.m.
Kansas Lottery approves extensions of casino contracts
By Nicole Kelley
June 25, 2009
The Kansas Lottery Commission meet in a special teleconference meeting today with the intentions of approving contracts with developers vying for the opportunity to run a state-owned casino in Wyandotte County.

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Kansas Lottery approves extensions of casino contracts
By Nicole Kelley
June 25, 2009
The Kansas Lottery Commission meet in a special teleconference meeting today with the intentions of approving contracts with developers vying for the opportunity to run a state-owned casino in Wyandotte County.
Commuter Forecast for June 25, 2009
By Alex Harrington
June 25, 2009
North Topeka and Highway 24 might be slow, so taking 40 to the south of Topeka might be advisable.
Bonner Springs duo provides rare spark for Kansas in MO-KAN loss
By Chris Wristen
June 25, 2009
As all-star games go, playing time is limited thanks to a roster full of players who are used to being game-changers.
Basehor-Linwood grad finds redemption on track at KU
After injury-plagued high school career, Tyner earns opportunity to run in college
By Nick Bratkovic
June 25, 2009
Ask Bruce Tyner who his role models are and he mentions former track star Michael Johnson.
Church fulfills mission to help others
By Nicole Kelley
June 25, 2009
Kindness repaid kindness this weekend as the Bonner Springs United Methodist Church began its “Mission Possible” service project.
City council comes to shaky resolution with KDOT
By Melissa Treolo
June 25, 2009
The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Bonner Springs City Council may have reached a middle ground during a special work session, but that ground is still a bit shaky.
Speaker recalls 150th party
June 25, 2009
Roger Miller, president of the Wyandotte County Historical Society, was the guest speaker at the regular meeting of the Edwardsville Kiwanis Club held last week at Sister’s Restaurant.
City Band to play patriotic selections at Bonner Blast
June 25, 2009
The program has been announced for the Bonner Springs City Band concert at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 27, as part of the Bonner Blast.
Library closes next Sunday
June 25, 2009
The new Bonner Springs City Library is expected to open Sunday, July 12.
10-month-old victim could incite murder charge
By Nicole Kelley
June 25, 2009
The 10-month-old victim of an Edwardsville child abuse case died Saturday, and the accused attacker is behind bars in lieu of a $1 million bond.
Ag Hall presents informal discussion on ethanol
June 25, 2009
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame will present “Ask the Expert” from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the Ag Hall of Fame.
Five Questions: Bonner Blast
June 25, 2009
Five Questions with DBI president Rebecca Zirkle
Horse manure spurs debate, court battle
By Nicole Kelley
June 25, 2009
The City of Edwardsville is headed to court after a failed last-ditch effort to come to an agreement with a landowner accused of violating the city’s environmental code.
City yet to resolve dispute with firefighters union
By Nicole Kelley
June 25, 2009
Negotiations between the City of Edwardsville and the International Association of Firefighters, Local 64 continued this week with no resolution being reached.
Bonner receives stimulus money for road work
By Melissa Treolo
June 25, 2009
Funding for two future street projects in Bonner Springs won’t be coming out of the city’s pockets.
Bonner Springs graduates named to dean’s lists
June 25, 2009
Bonner Springs High School gradate Chelsea Simmons, who graduated from BSHS in 2008, was named to the Coe College Dean’s List for the spring 2009 semester.
Pittsburg State announces spring 20009 honor roll
June 25, 2009
Area students were among students named to the Pittsburg State University spring 2009 honor roll.
Letters: Friday’s for the dogs
June 25, 2009
This Friday, June 26, is annual Take Your Dog to Work Day, sponsored by Pet Sitters International.
U.S. Senate candidate pans Obama’s plans in area campaign stops
By George Diepenbrock
June 25, 2009
U.S. Rep. Jerry Moran would like to see the federal government get rid of its ownership in private companies within the next year.
Holiday conjures fond memories of father
By John Beal
June 25, 2009
He never met a stranger. He was a natural-born storyteller with a broad, seemingly inexhaustible repertoire of tales, some of which may even have been true.
Remember When
June 25, 2009
A look back at this week in history in Bonner Springs, Basehor, Linwood and Edwardsville.
More than fireworks
By Clausie Smith
June 25, 2009
For many, the mid-point of summer will arrive with the celebration of the Fourth of July.
Leavenworth County seeks tax incentive to lure businesses
By Estuardo Garcia
June 25, 2009
Officials with Leavenworth County are looking for the right tax incentive policy to lure business to the county.
Bonner Springs Post Office open till noon July 3
June 25, 2009
The Bonner Springs Post Office will be open until noon Friday, July 3.
Lansing to open new park in mayor’s name
June 25, 2009
Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park in Lansing officially will be opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 2.
McClain hopes to raise the bar at WSU
By Nick Bates
June 25, 2009
The last time the Bonner Springs community saw Eddie McClain perform on the track, he was soaring over the high jump bar at an eye-popping 7 feet.
Commissioners set sights on conservation district as area to make up $2 million revenue shortfall
By Estuardo Garcia
June 25, 2009
Facing more than $2 million in revenue shortfall this year, the Leavenworth County Commissioners have been looking to tighten their belts before preparing the 2010 budget.
No absences for senator
June 25, 2009
State Sen. Kelly Kultala, D-Kansas City, has been recognized for achieving perfect attendance and voting records during the 2009 legislative session.
Providence schedules open house
June 25, 2009
Providence Medical Center will play host to a community open house from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 27, to celebrate the opening of new state-of-the-art facilities.
Edwardsville Fire Department Calls
June 25, 2009
Calls for the Edwardsville Fire Department
Bonner Springs Police Department Calls
June 25, 2009
Calls for the Bonner Springs Police Department
Former Bonner student graduates college
June 25, 2009
Stephanie Hern, daughter of Suzanne and Scott Hern, Bonner Springs, graduated Sunday, May 17 with an associate in arts degree from Cottey College, in Nevada, Mo.
Bonner Springs Fire Department Calls
June 25, 2009
Calls for the Bonner Springs Fire Department
Parents seek support for project graduation
June 25, 2009
Bonner Springs Project Graduation 2010 has started work to raise money to provide the Bonner Springs High School Class of 2010 with a safe, drug-free, alcohol-free after-graduation party.
NAACP celebrates with annual Juneteenth event
By Melissa Treolo
June 25, 2009
Quindaro Park in Kansas City, Kan., named after and located in the area of a town that no longer exists, has much historical significance.
Church plans family day
June 25, 2009
The New Beginnings Church is sponsoring a Community Family Fun Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27, in the Basehor City Park.
Summer Sizzler 5K set for Saturday
June 25, 2009
The annual Summer Sizzler 5K road race will take place at 9 p.m. Saturday at Johnson County Community College.
Simien to play host to hoops camp in July
June 25, 2009
Former Kansas University men’s basketball standout and Leavenworth native Wayne Simien will play host to his Called to Greatness Basketball Camp in July at Free State High School in Lawrence.
KCKCC to offer karate camp
June 25, 2009
A karate camp for youths in kindergarten through second grade will be offered at Kansas City Kansas Community College, beginning Monday, June 29.
Psychopathic 5K Trail Run to take place Sunday
June 25, 2009
The annual Psychopathic 5K Trail Run will take place at 8 a.m. Sunday at Wyandotte County Lake Park.
Soccer association, team schedule youth sessions
June 25, 2009
The Basehor-Linwood Soccer Association, in collaboration with the Olathe Rush soccer team, will conduct the third annual Rush Summer Skills Camp July 6-10 at Basehor-Linwood High School.
Amid chaos, Kansas Kaos squeak past Wildcats, 10-9
By Nick Bates
June 25, 2009
There was little about Saturday night that went well for the Kansas Kaos, with exception to the end result—a 10-9 victory over the Arkansas Wildcats.
Vintage cars sold at local, world-renowned business
By Melissa Treolo
June 25, 2009
If an automobile heaven exists, where decades-old cars go to be shined, spruced up and proudly displayed in the manner in which they were intended to be seen, it might be located inside of Wagner’s Auto Body and Sales, Inc., 741 E. Front St.
New business moving in to downtown Bonner
By Melissa Treolo
June 25, 2009
A new business coming to Bonner Springs was born of a love for hanging out with girlfriends in small, niche shops and a layoff.
Leavenworth hospital to present talk on balance
June 25, 2009
“Steady on Your Feet” will be the topic of a presentation next month at Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth.
Edwardsville Council discusses possible special election
By Nicole Kelley
June 25, 2009
Following a suggestion from Edwardsville City Council member Mark Bishop, city staff reported Monday that a special election to increase the local sales tax could cost the city between $7,000-$9,000.