Archive for Monday, January 31, 2011

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6:00 a.m.
Winter storm watch in effect early Monday morning through 6 a.m. Wednesday for area counties
2:33 p.m., January 30, 2011 Updated 8:18 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch effective midnight Monday through 6 a.m. Wednesday for several area counties, including Douglas, Jefferson, Leavenworth, Wyandotte and Johnson counties.
12:59 p.m.
Former BLHS janitor charged with thefts
By Matt Erickson
January 31, 2011
A former Basehor-Linwood High School janitor was charged last week with five counts of theft after a Basehor Police Department investigation led to the recovery of numerous items stolen from the school as well as from students and teachers.
3:56 p.m.
Winter storm warning gives way to blizzard warning
3:00 p.m., January 31, 2011 Updated 6:12 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Kansas City area, saying the expected snowstorm could cripple the region.

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Schools across area cancel classes
By Staff Report
08:43 p.m., January 31, 2011 Updated 06:40 a.m.
The prospect of blizzardlike conditions is causing cancellation of schools across the area.
Weather forces closure of Fort Leavenworth
By Staff Report
January 31, 2011
The U.S. Army installation Fort Leavenworth will be closed Tuesday with only emergency personnel working. Grant Gate, the main gate will be open but offices and normal operations will not be.
Winter storm warning gives way to blizzard warning
03:00 p.m., January 31, 2011 Updated 06:12 a.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Kansas City area, saying the expected snowstorm could cripple the region.
Former BLHS janitor charged with thefts
By Matt Erickson
January 31, 2011
A former Basehor-Linwood High School janitor was charged last week with five counts of theft after a Basehor Police Department investigation led to the recovery of numerous items stolen from the school as well as from students and teachers.
Humane Society meeting moved to Feb. 8
January 31, 2011
Because of the weather forecasted for this week, the Leavenworth County Humane Society has postponed its annual meeting until 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at Basehor Community Library, 1400 158th St.
Leavenworth County Commission agenda: week of Jan. 31
January 31, 2011
The Leavenworth County Commission meets regularly at 9 a.m. every Monday and Thursday at the Leavenworth County Courthouse, 300 Walnut St. in Leavenworth.