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Military prisoner who was at Fort Leavenworth dies
July 30, 2010
A military prisoner has died from injuries sustained when he was assaulted by another military prisoner at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth.
Push is on for participation in primary
July 29, 2010
With local, state and national offices up for consideration, candidates and election officials are hoping voters participate in this year’s primary election, either by advance voting or by visiting the polls on Election Day.
Discussion to focus on opportunities for over-50 crowd
June 10, 2010
The book “Encore: Finding Work that Matters in the Second Half of Life,” by Marc Freedman, will be the focus of a two-session book discussion from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. June 15 and 22, at Panera at Village West, 18111 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan.
5 questions: Insect control
June 2, 2010
Jennifer Smith, Douglas County Extension agent-horticulture, answers a few questions about insects, which are getting more prevalent as spring turns to summer.
AutumnFest to get $6,000 from city
May 27, 2010
Despite continued protests from a few city residents attending the most recent Edwardsville City Council meeting, council members decided to show its support of the annual AutumnFest event in the form of a $6,000 contribution.
Business offers help to seniors
May 20, 2010
Senior residents in Kansas and Missouri now have a place to call for companionship and assistance in the form of Always There Senior Care, which opened at 200 Oak St., in Bonner Springs in late March.
5 questions: Medicare changes
May 19, 2010
Sandy Preager, commissioner of insurance, answers questions on Medicare Supplement plans.
Bonner police investigating sexual battery of minor
May 11, 2010
Bonner police are investigating a May 8 report of sexual battery.
Bonner track nabs 7th at Blazer Invitational
May 6, 2010
The Bonner Springs boys and girls track teams both finished seventh on Friday at the Gardner-Edgerton Blazer Invitational.
Bonner Springs boys, girls sixth at Shawnee Mission West Invitational
April 29, 2010
Thunderstorms washed out Bonner Springs’ home track meet on Thursday, but BSHS sent a partial squad to Friday’s Shawnee Mission West Invitational.

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