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Chargers surge past Braves in substate opener
By Nick Bates
March 4, 2010
Bonner Springs suffered a quick and decisive end to its season on Wednesday night, falling 50-30 to the Topeka West Chargers in the first round of Class 5A ubstate play.

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Joint Chiefs chairman talks openly about leadership, gays in the military
By Melissa Treolo
March 4, 2010
In a speech addressing an auditorium full of Command and General Staff College students Thursday, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Adm. Mike Mullen talked about stepping up to the plate as leaders and also making family a top priority.
Statewide writing contest deadline nears
March 4, 2010
The 21st annual Kansas Voices statewide writing contest deadline is approaching.
Police calls March 3-4
March 4, 2010
Police calls for March 3-4.
Commuter forecast for March 4, 2010
By Ashley Meenen
March 4, 2010
It’s going to be another dry start to the day with a slight chance for some patchy fog. No major traffic delays are expected so just drive safely!
Chargers surge past Braves in substate opener
By Nick Bates
March 4, 2010
Bonner Springs suffered a quick and decisive end to its season on Wednesday night, falling 50-30 to the Topeka West Chargers in the first round of Class 5A ubstate play.
Blackwell blindsides state bracket
Bonner Springs freshman is state runner-up at 130 pounds
By Chris Wristen
March 4, 2010
Jonathan Blackwell entered the Class 5A state wrestling tournament with the goal of placing in the top six.
Wristen: 1st-year coach made impact on the mat
By Chris Wristen
March 4, 2010
With his team’s matches complete, Brandon Jobe kicked back in the upper deck of Intrust Bank Arena Saturday night to watch the remaining championship matches at the Class 5A state tournament.
BSHS teacher in search of new challenges
By Melissa Treolo
March 4, 2010
Industrial technology teacher Kris Munsch would describe himself as a fixer-upper at heart; someone who is always looking to take a project that needs some work and mold it into its utmost potential.
Remember When
March 4, 2010
A look back through the years
Letter: Recent tournaments show Basehor community’s spirit
March 4, 2010
Letter to the editor
Marching into spring
By Clausie Smith
March 4, 2010
While it is a difficult choice, I’d have to pick March as my favorite month of the year.
KCK residents to vote on sales tax increase
By Nicole Kelley
March 4, 2010
There has been some confusion throughout Wyandotte County regarding the Unified Government’s recent approval to have a sales tax election in April.
Bonner business completing $1 million defense contract
By Nicole Kelley
March 4, 2010
A Bonner Springs-based business is in the process of finishing up its first foray into the world of military contracts.
Teacher layoffs predicted for school district
By Melissa Treolo
March 4, 2010
More pink slips may be handed out before school year’s end.
Jokes, comedic insults roast Miller, raise money
By Nicole Kelley
March 4, 2010
Jabs and jokes were flying Saturday night as Roger Miller got an earful of exactly what some of his closest friends thought of him.
Kiwanians learn about Mt. Kilimanjaro adventure
March 4, 2010
Garrett Ochs was the featured speaker at the regular meeting of the Edwardsville Kiwanis Club last week at Sisters’ Restaurant. Ochs showed pictures and discussed a trip to Africa where he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro last summer.
Cultural offerings on tap at Bonner coffee shop
By Melissa Treolo
March 4, 2010
Brothers Ryan and Alec Holland, who will soon take over the ownership of Coffee at 515, are serving up well-crafted coffees with a side of culture.
KCKCC series offers lessons about women’s history
March 4, 2010
Historical women will be recognized with a series of five free programs at the Kansas City Kansas Community College during the month of March.
Blarney Stone recovered
March 4, 2010
No more Blarney Stone hints will be posted in the Chieftain, as the stone was recovered by Bonner resident Teena Simmons on Monday, March 1, near the gazebo at Lion’s Park.
On the record
March 4, 2010
Calls for the Edwardsville Fire Department
On the agenda: Bonner Springs City Council
March 4, 2010
The Bonner Springs City Council will meet Monday, March 8.
Nebraskan’s popcorn worthy of praise
By Rae Sedgwick
March 4, 2010
A bag of popcorn and a good movie. Who could ask for more on a wind driven day in winter?
Bravettes face tough opener at Heights
By Nick Bates
March 4, 2010
The Bonner Springs girls basketball team will open Class 5A substate play at 7 p.m. today at Shawnee Heights in Tecumseh.
Parks and Rec volleyball concludes 4th season
Staff reports
March 4, 2010
The Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department recently completed its fourth season of girls volleyball with 43 girls in grades 3-8 participating.
Wyandotte County Lake opening postponed
March 4, 2010
Previously scheduled to open Saturday, March 6, the Wyandotte County Lake’s opening has been postponed until Saturday, March 13, because of temperatures causing the lake to freeze.