Archive for Wednesday, November 16, 2011

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6:00 a.m.
Authorities on lookout for two Lansing prison escapees
By Staff Report
November 15, 2011
Prison officials said the two prisoners were confirmed missing at 6 p.m. Tuesday from the prison’s East Unit, where minimum custody inmates are housed.
6:11 p.m.
New recall petition targets Basehor mayor; group alleges misuse of public funds
By Matt Erickson
5:20 p.m., November 14, 2011 Updated 5:50 p.m.
Another recall petition is hitting the streets of Basehor, this one calling to remove Basehor Mayor Terry Hill from office.

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Basehor VFW inviting senior citizens for Thanksgiving meal Saturday
November 16, 2011
The Basehor VFW Post 11499 will offer its annual free Thanksgiving dinner for senior citizens at 2 p.m. Saturday at the post building, 2805 N. 155th St.
Bells ring for freedom
By Rae Sedgwick
November 16, 2011
It was midnight in Amsterdam. A full moon reflected off the canal flowing under our window, where we sat listening to the ringing of the bells.
Remember When
November 16, 2011
Area memories from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago
Neighbors: Jim Lynch
November 16, 2011
Meet Jim Lynch of Bonner Springs
iTouches increase learning potential in classrooms
By Caroline Boyer
November 16, 2011
The students in Heather Casey’s fourth-grade class were having a blast, competing to see who could score the highest.
Annual KCK holiday event to feature hot-air balloons
November 16, 2011
The Mayor’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony for Kansas City, Kan., is set for Friday in and around Kansas City, Kan., City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan.
Letter to the editor: Thanks for honoring veterans
November 16, 2011
Congratulations to the Bonner Springs Elementary School teachers and students who showed all that they could present a wonderful program for Veterans Day.
32 years of good living in Bonner Springs
By Clausie Smith
November 16, 2011
t doesn’t seem possible, but 32 years ago I arrived in Bonner Springs.
BPU Ethics Commission seeks applicants for 3 vacancies
November 16, 2011
The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities is seeking letters of interest and resumes from persons interested in filling several vacancies on the BPU Ethics Commission.
Ag Hall offers memorial bricks for Walk of Fame
November 16, 2011
For those having a hard time coming up with Christmas gift ideas, the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame may have a solution.
BLHS standout Tush to play softball at Eastern New Mexico
By Nick Bratkovic
November 16, 2011
Hannah Tush has helped the Basehor-Linwood softball team win a lot of games over the last three seasons, earning individual recognition in the process.
Basehor-Linwood senior McCarty closes out career among best at GKCVCA all-star showcase
By Nick Bratkovic
November 16, 2011
Cara McCarty ended her high school volleyball career as a winner.
BLMS seventh-grade hoops undefeated so far
November 16, 2011
The Basehor-Linwood Middle School seventh-grade girls basketball program is off to a solid start to the season.
BLMS eighth-grade girls off to strong start
November 16, 2011
The Basehor-Linwood Middle School eighth-grade girls basketball team has surged out of the starting gates for the 2011 season.
Basehor-Linwood reflects on success after best season in school history
By Nick Bratkovic
November 16, 2011
Jesse Hiss never thought about this day or what it would be like when the season was over.
Braves are better, now must get bigger
By Chris Wristen
November 16, 2011
Asked if he considers his first season as Bonner Springs’ head football coach a success, Lucas Aslin paused for a moment.