Archive for Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Also from February 21

Lead stories

11:50 a.m.
Basehor council members deny recall accusations at town-hall meeting
By Matt Erickson
5:58 p.m., February 20, 2012 Updated 10:17 a.m.
At a town-hall meeting Sunday, Basehor City Council members Dennis Mertz and Iris Dysart again said they never broke open-meetings laws before they voted to fire former city administrator Mark Loughry last September.

All stories

Showdown with Bonner Springs looms as Basehor-Linwood, Bobcats avoid trap Tuesday
By Nick Bratkovic
11:48 p.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Coming off a big win over Lansing on Friday and looking toward Substate play next week, the Basehor-Linwood boys basketball team avoided overlooking Turner on Tuesday night, winning 75-56.
Basehor-Linwood girls earn big win at Turner on Tuesday
By Nick Bratkovic
11:17 p.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 10:55 a.m.
Basehor-Linwood’s offensive renaissance continued Tuesday night against Turner. The girls basketball team defeated Turner 74-36 in a game that should provide the Bobcats momentum entering Friday’s final game of the regular season against Bonner Springs and next week’s substate play.
BSHS boys burst out to big lead, defeat Bishop Ward 77-51
By Corey Thibodeaux
11:10 p.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
When 6-foot-7 center Tyler Howell is making three-pointers, it’s a good night.
Deegan, Hernandez each contribute 18 in Braves win
By Corey Thibodeaux
11:08 p.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The 61-41 victory against Bishop Ward looks dominant on paper, but the girls of Bonner Springs needed a kick in the rear to get there.
Council votes to move Tonganoxie Police Department across street amid basement issues
By Shawn Linenberger
February 21, 2012
Recent water issues in the Tonganoxie Police Station prompted the City Council to move the department — at least temporarily — across the street.
Shooting range draws concern
By Shawn Linenberger
February 21, 2012
Nancy Hudson said she understands Leavenworth County Sheriff’s officials should be trained on how to use various weapons.
Five questions: It’s a leap year
12:41 p.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
This year is a leap year, making leap day Feb. 29.
Bonner Springs, Basehor-Linwood wrestlers prepare for state tournament
By Stephen Montemayor
11:43 a.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Seven Braves advance, Basehor-Linwood sends two to Salina
Food: A childhood favorite all grown up: Mature mac and cheese
By Sarah Henning
09:00 a.m., February 21, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m. in print edition on A11
Warm noodles, creamy sauce and satiating heft make mac and cheese a favorite with even the youngest eaters. Yet, for the adult who abhors the idea of doing the powdered cheese and noodle routine, the old favorite can seem a bit, well, childish.