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10:05 a.m.
Listen Live: Bonner Springs vs. Pratt, Class 4A state tournament, 4:45 p.m. Wed.
By Staff Report
March 7, 2012
Listen to a live audio broadcast of the No. 3 Braves (22-1) compete against No. 6 Pratt (18-4) at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the stream above. A report of the game will follow later on Wednesday on bonnersprings.com.
9:39 p.m.
Bonner Springs girls advance to state semi-final
By Corey Thibodeaux
March 7, 2012
With Emily Wilson as the anchor, Bonner Springs was able to continue its remarkable season by making quick work of Pratt and move on to the 4A state semifinals.

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Bonner Springs girls advance to state semi-final
By Corey Thibodeaux
March 7, 2012
With Emily Wilson as the anchor, Bonner Springs was able to continue its remarkable season by making quick work of Pratt and move on to the 4A state semifinals.
Remember When for March 8, 2012
By Staff Report
March 7, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain this week 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Of heroism and valor
March 7, 2012
I grew up with the Denny Dunivan story; a story of heroism and valor.
Reardon: casino funds should be used to lower property taxes
By Staff Report
March 7, 2012
In his 2012 State of the Government address, Joe Reardon, mayor and CEO of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., is calling for millions of dollars in new casino revenues be used for long-term reductions in local property taxes.
Bonner Springs City Council Agenda for March 12, 2012
March 7, 2012
The following is the council’s agenda for its next meeting.
Reaching the golden years
By Clausie Smith
March 7, 2012
My late father-in-law used to quip that you had to be a decade older than your chronological age to reach the “golden years.”
City encourages residents to check for water leaks
By Staff Report
March 7, 2012
The Bonner Springs Utilities Department, as a partner with the Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program, is promoting “Fix a Leak Week” March 12-18.
Edwardsville FedEx facility to expand
By Caroline Boyer
March 7, 2012
The Edwardsville City Council last week approved an expansion of an industrial park business that will bring more than 100 jobs.
School board updated on grading software discussion
By Caroline Boyer
March 7, 2012
The USD 204 Board of Education Monday received an update on the progress of a special committee reviewing problems with the district’s grading software.
Locals on HCC honor list
March 7, 2012
Highland Community College recently announced the scholastic honors lists for outstanding academic performance during the fall 2011 semester, including some area students.
Library’s 2nd annual children’s fair approaches
March 7, 2012
The Bonner Springs City Library will have its 2nd Annual Books, Blocks and Bubbles Young Child Fair 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 31.
Creating a healthy Wyandotte County
March 7, 2012
The Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City is asking Wyandotte County residents for help in developing a plan to make Wyandotte County a more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly community.
Students receive special visit, pajamas for Read Across America day
By Caroline Boyer
March 7, 2012
The most popular question of the day Friday for Jennifer Botteron was “Where is Thing 2?”
Leavenworth County man, 23, accused of hitting father with handgun near Basehor
March 7, 2012
Authorities arrested a 23-year-old Leavenworth County man Wednesday morning who was accused of hitting his father in the head with a handgun, Leavenworth County Undersheriff Ron Cranor said.
Free Basehor-Linwood children’s BLOCKFest program set for next week
March 7, 2012
The Basehor-Linwood Parents as Teachers program will have free BLOCKFest sessions next week for parents or guardians and their children from 8 months to 8 years old.
Kansas moves closer to ending ban on happy hour
John Hanna, Associated Press
March 7, 2012
Kansas is sometimes identified with Carrie Nation’s saloon-smashing and imposed its own Prohibition for decades, but legislators moved closer Tuesday to quietly repealing the state’s ban on happy hours at bars, taverns, clubs and restaurants.
Basehor dog-grooming business moves into stand-alone shop
By Matt Erickson
March 7, 2012
A plaque on the wall of Wagg’n Tails Day Spa in Basehor lists about 20 names. It’s a memorial to canine clients who have died since the business began in 2008.
Listen Live: Bonner Springs vs. Pratt, Class 4A state tournament, 4:45 p.m. Wed.
By Staff Report
March 7, 2012
Listen to a live audio broadcast of the No. 3 Braves (22-1) compete against No. 6 Pratt (18-4) at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday in the stream above. A report of the game will follow later on Wednesday on bonnersprings.com.