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Matt Erickson is a staff writer for the Basehor Sentinel.

Recent stories

KU Chancellor speaks to Fort Leavenworth soldiers on civil rights in military: By Matt Erickson; February 9, 2012; While serving in conflicts abroad, the U.S. military has been on the front lines of a historic battle at home, said Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little: African-Americans’ fight for civil rights.
Infants, toddlers join parents for Basehor-Linwood workout classes: By Matt Erickson; February 6, 2012; Jana Deters twisted her torso, shifted her weight from her left leg to her right and back again, and performed squats as her workout leader called out instructions.
Grass fire spreads through Basehor Christmas tree farm: Blaze one of four reported in Leavenworth County on Thursday; By Matt Erickson; February 2, 2012; A grass fire burned through several acres of a Basehor Christmas tree farm Thursday afternoon, one of at least four blazes treated by Leavenworth County fire departments Thursday.
Leavenworth County panel tackling rural stray-animal problem: By Matt Erickson; 12:37 p.m., January 31, 2012 Updated 09:32 a.m.; More complaints related to animals poured into the Leavenworth County Sheriff’s Office than calls about any other topic in 2011.
Former Basehor administrator Loughry suing city for more than $500,000: By Matt Erickson; January 23, 2012; Former city administrator Mark Loughry plans to sue the city of Basehor for actions surrounding his firing in September. He’s seeking more than $500,000 in damages.
Brownback touts tax proposal at LCDC gathering: By Matt Erickson; January 20, 2012; Gov. Sam Brownback, speaking to a development group in Leavenworth on Friday, pointed to his proposed state income tax cuts as a ticket to economic growth.
Family links: Owner of new Basehor sausage business takes up grandfather’s hobby: By Matt Erickson; January 18, 2012; For years, family and friends used to tell Steve Sessions’ grandfather that he should sell his homemade sausages for a living, Sessions says.
County inviting cities to discuss future of airport project: By Matt Erickson; January 13, 2012; As Leavenworth County Commissioners decide whether and how to proceed with studies into a possible new airport in the county, they will invite officials from the county’s four biggest cities to chip in their two cents.
Judge rules to allow recall election for Basehor mayor; Hill files appeal: By Matt Erickson; 07:01 p.m., January 12, 2012 Updated 09:15 a.m.; Leavenworth County will proceed with a Feb. 28 election for the recall of Basehor Mayor Terry Hill after a judge’s ruling Thursday afternoon.
Judge to rule soon on recall election for Basehor mayor: By Matt Erickson; January 11, 2012; The fate of a possible election to recall Basehor Mayor Terry Hill remained in the air after a hearing Wednesday morning in Leavenworth County District Court, but a judge’s decision on the matter could arrive by the end of the week.

Recent photos

Kansas University Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little addresses a crowd of about 200 people, mostly Army officers, during a Black History Month luncheon at Fort Leavenworth's Frontier Conference Center on Thursday. Gray-Little spoke about the military's history of advancements on civil rights.

Janet Shultz of Basehor touches her toes, as her 2-year-old daughter Abby touches her feet to her mom's.

Ashlee Major of Easton moves through some dance steps while holding her 2-year-old daughter Gabriela, as her 4-year-old daughter Isabela dances along.

Molly Crews pats her 16-month-old daughter Avery on the back after their workout Friday morning. "She was exhausted by the end of it," Crews said, and was ready for a nap.

Jen Penegar, who leads fitness classes at Sarah's Studio of Dance in Basehor through her business Extreme Fitness Fusion, uses a stuffed Elmo doll to demonstrate to parents how to incorporate their toddlers into their dance workout.

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