Local Area

Eastbound I-435 closures set next weekend
Special to the Dispatch
May 9, 2008
Eastbound lanes of Interstate 435 at the U.S. Highway 69 interchange will close overnight the weekend of May 16-18 for bridge construction work.
Edwardsville man charged with first-degree murder
May 9, 2008
The Wyandotte County District Attorney on Friday charged a 61-year-old Edwardsville man with first-degree murder and aggravated robbery.
VFW cancels ‘Salute to Veterans’
May 9, 2008
The Olsen-McGraw-Thompson-Goins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6401 has canceled Saturday’s “Salute to Veterans” and Lions Park due to inclement weather.
Kiwanis honors high school scholars
May 8, 2008
Thursday was busy for the Edwardsville Kiwanis Club.
Bonner recognizes city volunteers
By Nicole Kelley
May 8, 2008
Mayor Clausie Smith didn’t mince words when speaking during Bonner Springs’ annual Volunteer Recognition event.
Parks and Rec plans fishing derby
May 8, 2008
The Bonner Springs Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Fishing Derby will be from 2 to 4 p.m. May 18 at North Park Lake, 1200 S. 134th St.
Governor honors Bonner residents
May 8, 2008
Two Bonner Springs High School seniors were named 2008 Kansas Governor’s Scholars.
Turnout pleases Marble Days organizers
By Nicole Kelley
May 8, 2008
Everywhere you looked Saturday there were marbles in downtown Bonner Springs.
May’s best yard winner announced
May 8, 2008
The Bonner Beautiful Committee’s May yard of the month winners were Steven and Diane Bailes, 13700 Jana Lei Ave.
Small-class preference led to dad’s alma mater
By Nicole Kelley
May 7, 2008
Transitioning from a small town to a small college was exactly what Bonner Springs High School senior Lisa Rogers was looking for when she decided on her future path.
Winds cause tree, power-line damage
May 7, 2008
The wind was blowing, trees and power lines were falling and trampolines were flying, but Bonner Springs and Edwardsville escaped with only minor damage and some inconvenience after a powerful storm swept through the region last week.
Bonner VFW to salute local veterans
By Nicole Kelley
May 7, 2008
Veterans will be in the limelight this weekend as the Olsen-McGraw-Thompson-Goins Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6401 plays host to its annual “Salute to Veterans.”
Haberlein guilty on all charges
By Jesse Truesdale
May 7, 2008
Robert Haberlein was found guilty Tuesday of the November 2005 murder of Robin Bell.
Guity verdict in Dollar General murder trial
Haberlein scheduled for sentencing June 27
May 6, 2008
Robert Haberlein was found guilty Tuesday of the November 2005 murder of Robin Bell.
Storm blows tree into resident’s house
Overall, Bonner not as hard hit as other areas, city official says
Chieftain Staff Reports
May 2, 2008
Westar Energy reported about 100 Bonner Springs residents and 700-800 residents outside the city limits were still without power Friday morning after overnight storms ripped through the area.

Older Newer