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8:18 a.m.
Former prosecutor challenging Thompson for Leavenworth County Attorney job
By Matt Erickson
July 9, 2012
Two former colleagues in the Leavenworth County Attorney’s Office will face off for the department’s top job this fall.
8:54 p.m.
New Basehor museum exhibit explores county’s farm history
By Matt Erickson
July 11, 2012
Thanks to a treasure trove of old records recently unearthed from storage, the Basehor Historical Museum has opened a new window into southern Leavenworth County’s past with its latest exhibit.

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New Basehor museum exhibit explores county’s farm history
By Matt Erickson
July 11, 2012
Thanks to a treasure trove of old records recently unearthed from storage, the Basehor Historical Museum has opened a new window into southern Leavenworth County’s past with its latest exhibit.
City reveals 3rd set of clues in scavenger hunt
July 11, 2012
The Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department has released the third set of clues for the Search and Swim Expedition.
Area churches offer Vacation Bible School next week
July 11, 2012
Several local churches again have joined together for a Vacation Bible School that begins next week.
UG lists 2013 budget meeting dates
July 11, 2012
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kan., is preparing its 2013 budget and will have a series of public presentations, work sessions and hearings during the month of July.
The bitter race of 1912
By Clausie Smith
July 11, 2012
Probably the election of 1912 was one of the most contentious and displayed the split among U.S. voters.
Bonner council supports 4 percent wage increases for employees
By Caroline Boyer
July 11, 2012
Though some city department heads are in favor of merit-based pay increases, the city of Bonner Springs will do a flat percentage raise for all employees in 2013.
Senior project aims to boost interest in tennis
By Caroline Boyer
July 11, 2012
If Bonner Springs High School starts bringing home some big tennis awards in four or five years, that success might be traced back to summer 2012.
Remember When for July 12, 2012
July 11, 2012
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Core knowledge: districts prepare for new educational standards
By Caroline Boyer
July 11, 2012
Beginning in August, classroom learning is going to have a different look at most Kansas schools.
Bonner Springs alum, KU legend Jaynes among Hall of Fame inductees
By Staff Report
02:14 p.m., July 11, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
Bonner Springs High School alum and former All-American Kansas University quarterback David Jaynes will be inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2012.
Basehor-Linwood Middle School fall sports schedule revealed
By Staff Report
July 11, 2012
More detailed information with be given out the first day of practice for all sports. All athletes coming out for fall sports will need a current physical form on file.
BSHS soccer alumni game on tap for August
By Staff Report
01:33 p.m., July 11, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
The Bonner Springs soccer program will host a co-ed alumni game at 6 p.m. on Aug. 10 at David Jaynes Stadium.
Basehor-Linwood girls basketball jells over the summer
By Corey Thibodeaux
01:27 p.m., July 11, 2012 Updated 12:00 a.m.
First-year coach Jason Tatkenhorst, who comes off a 12-year stint from Great Bend, came to Basehor-Linwood because of the tradition and commitment to athletic excellence. The players, he found, fit the build perfectly. Tatkenhorst said he sees the same potential in these Bobcats as he does with every other team he has coached: the best.