Local news

Bonner family selected as fundraiser beneficiary
May 24, 2013
The KC Guns ‘N Hoses Ride, an annual event that raises funds for Kansas City Metro Fire and Police families in need, has selected a Bonner Springs family as the beneficiary of this year’s event.
Chieftain, Sentinel to combine in one print product
May 23, 2013
To our subscribers and readers: You’ll soon discover some changes in the Sentinel and the Chieftain.
Remember When for May 23, 2013
May 22, 2013
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Day camp offered at retreat
May 22, 2013
Hollis Renewal Center, 11414 Kansas Ave., an outdoor ministry retreat affiliated with the American Lutheran Church, will have its Hollis Crossings Day Camp June 10-14
USD 204 offers summer meal program
May 22, 2013
Bonner Springs Edwardsville USD 204 provides free meals to children during the summer at two of its schools to ensure that children continue to eat healthy while school is out.
Area students among KU grads
May 22, 2013
The names of more than 4,500 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring have been announced by the University Registrar, including several local students.
Smoke-free parks pique local interest
May 22, 2013
The idea of banning smoking in city parks has captured the attention of Bonner Springs and metro-area residents.
New librarian looks forward to summer reading
May 22, 2013
Visitors to the Bonner Springs City Library participating in this summer’s reading program will dig into reading and get to know a new face at the library: Lesley Lard, youth and teen librarian.
They have served well’
Scouts, VFW retire flags in flames
May 22, 2013
Before the flags could be engulfed in flames, Lt. Col. James Holley proclaimed that each had “served well and honorably.”
City considers smoke-free parks
May 15, 2013
In a workshop prior to its regular meeting Monday, the Bonner Springs City Council discussed the possibility of smoke-free parks.
BSHS journalists capture second-straight state “sweepstakes”
May 15, 2013
For the second year in a row, Bonner Springs High School journalism students are state champions.
Historical sites sponsor summer history hunt
May 15, 2013
An interactive History Hunt sponsored by the Museums & Historical Sites of Wyandotte County begins next week.
City of Edwardsville earns first-ever bond rating
May 15, 2013
The city of Edwardsville was recently assigned an A+ revenue bond rating and Outlook of “Stable” by Standard and Poor’s Ratings Services.
EMS contract tabled, but city to expect road improvements
May 15, 2013
The Edwardsville City Council met Monday where major topics of consideration were a report regarding EMS transport services and awarding a contract street improvements.
Controlled entryway to be constructed at BSHS
May 15, 2013
The look of Bonner Springs High School’s entryway will change a bit in the name of increased security.

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