Local news

Chieftain, Sentinel to combine in one print product
May 23, 2013
To our subscribers and readers: You’ll soon discover some changes in the Sentinel and the Chieftain.
Remember When for May 23, 2013
May 22, 2013
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Area students among KU grads
May 22, 2013
The names of more than 4,500 candidates for degrees at the University of Kansas this spring have been announced by the University Registrar, including several local students.
Remember When for May 16, 2013
May 15, 2013
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Five Questions: Road construction safety
May 14, 2013
With warm weather comes road construction, and work sites are popping up everywhere. Kansas Department of Transportation officials encourage all drivers to be alert and drive safely.
Five Questions: Grilling safety
May 10, 2013
As springtime blooms, it’s time to fire up the outdoor grill for tasty barbecue favorites. Douglas County Kansas State Extension Ramily and Consumer Science Agent Susan Johnson offers the following tips to keep food-borne bacterial from ruining the fun.
Remember When for May 9, 2013
May 8, 2013
Events reported in The Chieftain this week from 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Southern Leavenworth County Leadership Development Class completes graduation requirements
By Staff Report
May 7, 2013
The Southern Leavenworth Leadership Development Class of 2014 finished up its “school year” with graduation Wednesday, May 1, at the Community National Bank conference room in Basehor.
Remember When for May 2, 2013
May 2, 2013
Events reported in The Chieftain from this week 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Gardening and giving back
By Ann Margret Montemayor
May 2, 2013
This summer, the Basehor Community Garden will provide an extra community service for residents in need thanks to Rustlers 4-H Club.
Area Agency on Aging to hold meetings in Bonner, KCK
May 1, 2013
The Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Services will host two public hearings, including one in Bonner Springs, to receive feedback and input regarding senior services in Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties.
Teens test their culinary skills
By Ann Margret Montemayor
April 26, 2013
About 30 teenagers battled it out at Basehor Community Library on Tuesday to decide who would earn the title of next Teen Iron Chef.
Remember When for April 25, 2013
April 24, 2013
Events from this week reported in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Library participates in book giveaway today
April 23, 2013
Basehor Community Library representatives will help celebrate World Book Night by handing out free books at Kelley’s Grille and Bar, 15540 State Ave., at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday.