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6:00 a.m.
Leavenworth County, Tonganoxie talks off as CR1 land-use study delayed
June 1, 2010
Leavenworth County commissioners have withdrawn their request for direct talks with the Tonganoxie City Council to work out the latest differences regarding the County Road 1 corridor.
6:01 a.m.
Holy-Field Ladies Night offers fun, helps cause
By Kaitlyn Syring
June 3, 2010
Though thunderclouds and rain pushed the event back a week, Ladies Night at Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery was booming Thursday as women gathered at the winery to contribute to a charitable cause.

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Leavenworth BOCC asking outside agencies to share information if they want funding
June 3, 2010
Outside agencies receiving funding from the Leavenworth County will need to open their books if they want money for the county in the coming year.
Bridge work on I-435 slated for weekend
June 3, 2010
Traffic on northbound Interstate 435 will be reduced to one lane over the Kansas River in Wyandotte County for bridge repair work starting Friday evening and continuing through Saturday morning.
Farm Service Agency to have public meeting to discuss committee election
June 3, 2010
The Jefferson/Leavenworth/Wyandotte County Farm Service Agency will have a public meeting at 8 a.m. June 8, 2010 in the conference room at the Oskaloosa Service Center, 700 Jefferson, Suite A, in Oskaloosa.
Commuter forecast for June 3, 2010
By Ashley Meenen
June 3, 2010
The roads will be dry today as we get a break from the rain. The temperatures will be in the low 60s this morning and the sun should be shining.
Memorial Day service pays respect to veterans
By Kaitlyn Syring
June 3, 2010
The spirit of Memorial Day swept over those at the Glenwood Cemetery in Basehor.
Remembering our loved ones
By Gene Young
June 3, 2010
Traditions are something every family has and they are all a little bit different.
Bobcats are best in Kansas
Basehor-Linwood softball squad wins first girls state title in school history
By Nick Bratkovic
June 3, 2010
The Basehor-Linwood softball team made history on Saturday as it won the Class 4A softball state championship — the second athletic state title in school history and first in a girls sport.
Citywide garage sale set for Saturday, June 12
June 3, 2010
The Basehor citywide garage sale will be June 12.
Old Shawnee Days coming to area this weekend
June 3, 2010
Old Shawnee Days will run Thursday through Sunday at Shawnee Town, 11501 W. 57th St., Shawnee. Admission to all activities is free.
Husband and wife open leather-mending business
By Kaitlyn Syring
June 3, 2010
It’s not often losing a job turns into something beneficial, but that’s precisely what happened to Ron Seetin.
BLHS plans summer camps
June 3, 2010
Registration forms are now available for the 2010 Basehor-Linwood High School Summer Music Academy.
Lyme Association offers tips on tick prevention, removal
June 3, 2010
With nice weather and spending more time outside upon us, the Lyme Association of Greater Kansas City is encouraging people to protect themselves against ticks.
Holy-Field begins summer jazz live concert series
June 3, 2010
Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery has kicked off its Summertime Jazz concert series.
IQ Academy Kansas offers informational open house
June 3, 2010
IQ Academy Kansas will play host to an informational open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10, at the Country Inn and Suites, 1805 110th St., Kansas City, Kan.
Retiring De Soto principal files for 39th District seat
June 3, 2010
A retiring high school principal who lost a 2008 election for the Kansas House of Representatives is putting his hat in the ring again.
Brownback announces running mate
By Scott Rothschild
June 3, 2010
U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., on Tuesday filed to run for governor, announced his lieutenant governor running mate, and promised to grow the economy, change the school finance formula and protect families.
Rmember When
June 3, 2010
10 Years Ago (June 1, 2000): More than 150 Bonner Springs business owners and residents met with the Kansas Department of Transportation to express anger concerning a plan to relocate the Interstate 70 and Kansas Highway 7 interchange.
The cherry on top
By Clausie Smith
June 3, 2010
Everyone knows the famous fable about how a youthful George Washington chopped down a cherry tree and proved his honesty by admitting the offense. Now I believe I know the reason behind the incident: His father ordered young George to put netting over the tree to prevent birds from filching the ripe, red and delicious berries.
Holy-Field Ladies Night offers fun, helps cause
By Kaitlyn Syring
June 3, 2010
Though thunderclouds and rain pushed the event back a week, Ladies Night at Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery was booming Thursday as women gathered at the winery to contribute to a charitable cause.
Summer festival to benefit Sisters, Servants of Mary
By Melissa Treolo
June 3, 2010
The Sisters, Servants of Mary is a worldwide organization of medically-trained catholic nuns who administer some health care, such as blood pressure and medicine checks, to those who are either extremely sick or terminally ill.
Basehor’s Edmonds earns pair of state medals
By Chris Wristen
June 3, 2010
The long trip home from the Class 4A Track and Field State Championships was much more spirited than in recent years for Basehor-Linwood.