Archive for Wednesday, July 13, 2011

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Email scam disguised as IRS document
By Staff Report
July 8, 2011
The latest scam email targets individuals claiming their federal tax return was rejected and directs the recipient to complete an attached form.
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Basehor City Council member calls for cuts on employees’ benefits
By Matt Erickson
July 13, 2011
After Basehor city staff proposed a 2012 budget that would keep residents’ mill levy steady, one council member responded last week with a proposal to further cut spending by slashing benefits for city employees.

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Basehor Community Library planning second summer concert Friday
July 13, 2011
The band Bolt Upright will perform Friday at the Basehor Community Library’s second summer concert at Basehor City Park.
Basehor City Council work session notes: community garden, police shooting range
By Matt Erickson
July 13, 2011
Basehor City Council members signaled their approval Monday for a new community garden planned to be installed on the north end of Basehor City Park.
Police investigation continues into downtown Bonner death
By Caroline Boyer
July 13, 2011
Bonner Springs police released the name of a man found dead Monday morning in downtown Bonner Springs, but few other details have been made public as the investigation into the cause of his death continues.
Painted Hills to play host to night golf tourney
July 13, 2011
Painted Hills Golf Course will play host to its third annual Summer Time Night Golf Tournament on Friday, July 29.
Sporting KC ousted from U.S. Open Cup
Staff Reports
July 13, 2011
This wasn’t how Sporting Kansas City expected to suffer its first loss at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park.
Basehor City Council member calls for cuts on employees’ benefits
By Matt Erickson
July 13, 2011
After Basehor city staff proposed a 2012 budget that would keep residents’ mill levy steady, one council member responded last week with a proposal to further cut spending by slashing benefits for city employees.
Besler named an MLS All-Star
July 13, 2011
Sporting Kansas City defender and Kansas City native Matt Besler has been selected to play in the 2011 MLS All-Star Game.
State trooper says teens were ‘driving erratically’ on 24-40
By Shawn Linenberger
July 13, 2011
Before Kylee Wilson lost control of her SUV and it rolled over last Thursday afternoon, she and another Tonganoxie High School student had been driving erratically down a four-lane highway, the Kansas Highway Patrol said.
Republican picnic will be Saturday at VFW Park
July 13, 2011
The Leavenworth County Republican picnic will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the VFW Park in Tonganoxie.
Tonganoxie community grieves for teen with infectious smile
By Shawn Linenberger
July 13, 2011
“Smiley” Kylee’s grin could light up a room.
Shawnee Mission Triathlon a family affair for Schloegels
By Chris Wristen
July 13, 2011
A few minutes after Bob Schloegel crossed the finish line at the Shawnee Mission Triathlon, he turned to a friend and popped an important question.