Local news

Basehor library expands programming for men with home brewing, other classes
By Caroline Boyer
November 11, 2014
In the Basehor VFW Saturday afternoon, Paul Trupel held up his tasting glass to make a toast. “Here’s to the Basehor library; great idea!” he said.
Remember When for Nov. 13, 2014
November 10, 2014
Events reported this week in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Spay and neuter transport planned next week
November 7, 2014
Leavenworth County Humane Society’s next pet spay/neuter transport is next week, Nov. 13-14 from Tonganoxie’s Public Works building.
Remember When for Nov. 6, 2014
November 3, 2014
Events reported this week in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Basehor student among KU urban planning honorees
October 30, 2014
Toby Moody of Basehor was one of eight Kansas University Department of Urban Planning students honored with a New Horizon award from the Kansas Chapter of the American Planning Association.
Basehor school district plans patron phone survey
October 29, 2014
Basehor-Linwood USD 458 plans to survey its patrons in the coming weeks via telephone.
Basehor dog boarding business takes over Safe Harbor space
By Caroline Boyer
October 29, 2014
It took five years of searching, but Stephanie Stone finally found the perfect location for her business in Basehor.
Former Basehor county commissioner dies
By Staff Report
October 27, 2014
Funeral services for John Flower, 68, former Leavenworth County Commissioner from Basehor, were held over the weekend.
Remember When for Oct. 30, 2014
October 27, 2014
Events reported in The Chieftain this week 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Basehor mahjongg league donates funds
October 22, 2014
On Monday, the Four Winds Mahjongg League presented a check to Paws for Freedom, a Tonganoxie not-for-profit.
Face to Face: Basehor club leader Suzie Feheske
By Caroline Boyer
October 21, 2014
Basehor’s Suzie Feheske, who introduced the community to the joys of the game mahjongg, is the subject of this week’s Face to Face column.
Remember When for Oct. 23, 2014
October 20, 2014
Events reported this week in The Chieftain 10, 25, 50 and 100 years ago.
Basehor business owners noted among franchisees
October 20, 2014
At the 5th Annual Snap Fitness International Convention, Matt and Jen Rhodes, owners Snap Fitness in Shawnee and Basehor, were named the 2014 U.S. Franchisees of the Year.
Candidate questionnaire: Willie Dove, House Dist. 38
By Staff Report
October 20, 2014
Willie Dove is the incumbent Republican from rural Bonner Springs running against Democrat Jan Pringle for the 38th District in the Kansas House of Representatives.