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BSHS girls soccer tries to adjust after 7-0 loss
By Staff Report
08:47 p.m., April 4, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
After starting the season 3-0, the Bonner Springs girls soccer team met its first setback on Monday, losing 7-0 to Shawnee Heights.
BLHS girls soccer narrowly edged by Maranatha
By Kathleen Gier
08:45 p.m., April 4, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Basehor-Linwood junior Kara Stephens is leading the girls soccer team in scoring. She was the only Bobcat to score against Cair Paravel Latin School, and her streak continued against Maranatha.
BLHS’s McBride recognized as area’s top hoops coach
By Stephen Montemayor
08:37 p.m., April 4, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
McBride is being honored as the Kansas City metro area’s finest. At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, 5800 West 107th St., McBride will receive the Greater Kansas City Basketball Association’s Eddie Ryan Award, an honor presented to the best boys basketball coach in the area since 1966.
Basehor-Linwood softball looking to settle in after 2-2 start
By Stephen Montemayor
08:34 p.m., April 4, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Bobcats continue road trip after Monday sweep by Mill Valley
Brazil import on rise in Braves’ tennis ranks
By Corey Thibodeaux
08:29 p.m., April 4, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
As a foreign exchange student from Brazil, he never even picked up a racket until a couple of months ago. That day came when his girlfriend, who also plays tennis for the Braves, asked him to practice with her.
Remember When for April 5, 2012
April 4, 2012
Events reported this week in The Chieftain from 10, 25. 50 and 100 years ago.
Childhood links remain
By Rae Sedgwick
April 4, 2012
“I love you little, I love you big; I love you like a little pig.”
The pests of spring
April 4, 2012
Really, spring is the most beautiful season of the year. You look out at your backyard and it is a lush carpet.
Work continues on pipes; may cost up to $100,000
April 4, 2012
The Bonner Springs Utilities Department is continuing to work with a local contractor to repair a major wastewater transmission pipeline at Kansas Highway 32 and Kansas Highway 7.
Edwardsville approves apartment complex plan showing increase in units
By Staff Report
April 4, 2012
The city of Edwardsville has approved two more steps for the long-awaited Raintree Apartment complex, 1300 S. 94th St.
‘Green business’ seminar offered at KCKCC
By Staff Report
April 4, 2012
A “Green Business” seminar designed to improve work environments in an easy, green and cost-effective manner will be offered Thursday, April 19, at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
Cities, county receive first casino revenue distributions
By Caroline Boyer
April 4, 2012
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., recently announced it has received its initial distribution of revenues from the Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway.
Kiwanis award scholarships
April 4, 2012
The Edwardsville Kiwanis Club has announced winners of its scholarships, according to Sam Summers, president.
Rotarians honor scholarship winners
April 4, 2012
The Bonner Springs Rotary Club has announced the winners of its annual scholarships.
Utilities director completes certification program
April 4, 2012
Rick Sailler, Bonner Springs utilities director, recently completed a national certification program for utility management.
Memorial plaza bricks will raise funds for BSHS groups
By Caroline Boyer
April 4, 2012
Thanks to an employee of the school district and the Bonner Springs Edwardsville Education Foundation, Bonner Springs High School graduates and current and future students can be part of a permanent memorial on school grounds.
For all the world to see: Traveling exhibit makes first stop in Bonner Springs
By Caroline Boyer
April 4, 2012
In 1955, Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy, was murdered in Mississippi simply because he was black.
Attorney to give finance talks at Basehor Community Library
April 4, 2012
An attorney will give two free presentations on finance issues starting next week at the Basehor Community Library.
Basehor VFW Post dinner to raise funds for fifth-graders’ wreath project
By Matt Erickson
April 4, 2012
A little less than a year since Michelle Ablard’s students at Basehor Intermediate School presented the Basehor VFW Post with about $700 to help keep them from losing their building, VFW members are planning to raise money for a gift of their own.