Archive for Tuesday, May 17, 2011

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City council approves $87,000 in equipment purchases
By Matt Erickson
May 16, 2011
The Basehor City Council on Monday authorized the city to buy three pieces of equipment for a total of more than $87,000, after several residents raised questions about the purchases earlier in the meeting.

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County Road 5 bridge work starts this week in county
May 17, 2011
A stretch of County Road 5 northeast of Tonganoxie closed this week for the replacement of two bridges, a project that could last a year or longer.
Local roper overseeing next week’s Shrine Rodeo
May 17, 2011
A cowboy will be at the helm of this year’s Shrine Rodeo May 26-28 in Tonganoxie.
Holy-Field Winery summer concerts begin Sunday
May 17, 2011
Holy-Field Vineyard and Winery’s summer music series begins this weekend with the first of 10 scheduled concerts.
Basehor VFW planning first bingo night Saturday
May 17, 2011
The Basehor VFW Post 11499 will have its first-ever bingo night on Saturday, with a variety of cash prizes and other prizes available.
Bonner police looking for owners of abandonned safe
By Staff Report
May 17, 2011
Bonner Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate the owner of an interesting item found along a rural road.
BLHS baseball advances to regional semifinals
Sentinel Staff Reports
May 17, 2011
Basehor-Linwood defeated Jefferson County West 7-2 on Monday, advancing to the second round of the Class 4A regional tournament.
BLHS softball advances to regional semifinals
May 17, 2011
Step one is complete. Two more remain for the Basehor-Linwood softball team to return to state.
Lanes now open on I-70 in KCK
05:35 a.m., May 17, 2011 Updated 08:07 a.m.
All lanes are now open in eastbound Interstate 70 from 118th Street to Interstate 435.
Eudora winery takes home gold at international competition
By Sarah Henning
May 17, 2011
Eudora’s BlueJacket Crossing Vineyard and Winery won a gold medal for its 2009 vintage of Off-Dry Vignoles at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition on May 7.