Local Area

Water main break closes school, shuts off water for some residents
By Caroline Boyer
May 10, 2013
A break in a water main that connects to Bonner Springs Elementary School caused school to release early yesterday and to cancel classes today.
Two Lansing prison escapees in custody in Missouri; search for third escapee includes area near Bonner Springs
Staff and wire reports
May 10, 2013
EDGERTON, MO. — Two of three inmates who walked away from a northeast Kansas prison surrendered Friday afternoon at a northwest Missouri home where they had been holed up for hours, authorities said.
Five Questions: Grilling safety
May 10, 2013
As springtime blooms, it’s time to fire up the outdoor grill for tasty barbecue favorites. Douglas County Kansas State Extension Ramily and Consumer Science Agent Susan Johnson offers the following tips to keep food-borne bacterial from ruining the fun.
Edwardsville plans city clean-up day
May 9, 2013
The City of Edwardsville will have a city-wide clean-up day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 18.
Drug investigation nets 81 arrests in northeast Kansas
Associated Press
May 9, 2013
The Kansas Bureau of investigation says 81 people were arrested on drug-related charges after a lengthy investigation by local and state authorities.
Three victims identified in Ottawa homicide; police searching for missing child; “person of interest” being questioned
Ian Cummings
May 9, 2013
Law enforcement authorities Wednesday identified the victims in a triple homicide discovered earlier this week in rural Ottawa, and said they were still looking for the 18-month-old daughter of one of those killed. Police also said they were questioning 27-year-old Ottawa man Kyle T. Flack as a “person of interest” in the case.
5 Questions: Grilling safety
May 8, 2013
As springtime blooms, it’s time to fire up the outdoor grill for tasty barbecue favorites. Douglas County Kansas State Extension Family and Consumer Science Agent Susan Johnson offers the following tips to keep food-borne bacterial from ruining the fun
Appraiser to photograph county properties
May 8, 2013
In an effort to maintain state appraisal regulations, The Wyandotte County Appraisers’ office has contracted with Tyler Technologies to obtain images of structures in Wyandotte County.
Scouting volunteer recognized
May 8, 2013
Bruce Coleman of Bonner Springs was named the United Way of Wyandotte County Volunteer of the Year for the Boy Scouts.
Area seniors receive FHSU scholarships
May 8, 2013
Three local high school seniors recently were awarded scholarships to Fort Hays State University for the 2013-2014 academic year.
Remember When for May 9, 2013
May 8, 2013
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Brushes with cancer inspire firefighters to raise funds for relay
By Caroline Boyer
May 8, 2013
If ever a year could remind people that cancer can touch anyone, 2012 was the year for the Bonner Springs Fire Department.
Rain, cold can’t keep Marble Day down
By Caroline Boyer
May 8, 2013
The only way Mother Nature could have created a larger disparity between Marble Day 2012 and Marble Day 2013 is if she had saved Thursday’s rare May snowfall for Saturday.
27-year-old man arrested in connection with Ottawa triple homicide
Ian Cummings
May 8, 2013
A 27-year-old Ottawa man has been arrested in connection with a triple homicide discovered in Ottawa Monday.