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On September 2, 2010 at 1536 hours, Gardner officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving a child struck by a vehicle in the 700 Blk. W. Madison.


Upon arrival, officers found that a 7-year-old male had been struck by a motor vehicle while attempting to cross the street between two vehicles.

It was later announced that the 7-year-old did not survive.

Gardner Public Safety officers, as well as an Accident Reconstruction Team, are currently working together. Investigation is ongoing.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the child's family and friends.

Kade M Meyer, a second grader at Madison Elementary School, was hit by a car while crossing Madison Road at the end of the school day. EMT's were called to the scene at approximately 3:30 pm. He was transported to Olathe Medical, but later died of his injuries.

Kade is the son of Mark and Stormy Meyer of Gardner. Mark is Assistant Principal at GEHS.

Other news sources have reported that Kade was hit in the Madison Elementary parking lot. Witnesses, however, have informed us that Kade was walking east on Madison when he crossed toward the high school. He walked between two parked cars. Kade was not at a marked crosswalk.

Our prayers are with Kade's family and friends at this sad time.

(Photo will be posted when it becomes available.)

Earlier this year, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 06-23-10B establishing a 5-Year Capital Improvement Program for the City of Edgerton. The five year program calls for the investment of $33 million into the City's infrastructure through 2016. The total capital improvement outlay planned in the program is $60.9 million.

Most of these funds will be spent on public infrastructure that will be extended to serve the BNSF Intermodal Facility and Logistics Park-KC development. Although none of the infrastructure that will serve these developments will be paid for by Edgerton taxpayers. All of the funds for the projects will be paid for from project-related development revenues. Even basic municipal services, such as building inspections and plan review, will be paid from development revenues.

In an on-going effort to improve communications with the public, the City is unveiling...

The Football Blazers are showing up in many articles at the beginning of the season. Here is a sample of what others are writing:


KMBC.com video report with Coach Diener and players. Don't forget to vote in the KMBC Game of the Week. At 11:07 Thursday morning the Blazer/Blue Valley West game was in the lead by only 6 votes out of over 40,000 votes cast. In this poll it is permitted to "vote early and vote often" so do it now.


K-Preps lists Gardner Edgerton as #2, but wonders if this is the year to end the Salthawks domination.


SaturdayDownSouth.com has listed Bubba Starling as one of the 10 best quarterback recruits for 2011.


VarsityKansas.com out of Wichita ranks Gardner Edgerton in their poll.


KCTEAMS.com Blog gives high praise for the Gardner Edgerton football program.


Topeka Capitol Journal analysis of the 2010 football season.

Adam Drovetta of the GardnerEdge and Brad Barnes of the Blazer Broadcast Network breakdown the upcoming season for the Gardner-Edgerton Trailblazers as well as football around the area.

Chris Parker makes 10 BOLD predictions on his Catch It Kansas Blog. He outlines his reasons why he believes that Gardner Edgerton will be the Class 5A Champion.

In a separate story, Tod Palmer of the Kansas City Star analyzes the Blazers upcoming first year in the East Kansas League.

EDGERTON, KS—The City of Edgerton, Kansas last week awarded its Series 2010 Temporary Renewal Notes at a true interest cost of 0.72%, an historically low interest rate for the City. The notes are one-year tax-exempt securities issued in support of the Sunflower Ridge development project.

“This is an outstanding result that will benefit both City taxpayers and the property owners included in the Sunflower Ridge development,” said City Administrator, David Dillner. “We were excited that our notes priced so competitively in the market, especially compared with similar recent offerings by other Kansas communities.” The low interest rate is considered a near equivalent to an AA+/A- bond rating.

Earlier this year the City annexed more than 400 acres, including a peak-power generating facility owned by Kansas City Power and Light, Inc. The annexation will result in an increase...

The Associated Press has issued a list of Top 25 High School football players and Bubba Starling of Gardner Edgerton High School is on the list. See the full story in the Baltimore Sun.

In a separate article, Sports Illustrated has just published a story highlighting Starling's talents in both football and baseball.

The Hurd family wishes to thank Gardner for the outpouring of support, care, and love that were expressed to our family in so many ways.  We were overwhelmed and amazed, in a good way, that so many, many people cared for Andrew and for us.  We thank you for all the many, many acts of kindness that were given to us. We have been strengthened and comforted by each. 

Please continue to pray for the two men injured in this accident, as our hearts are so burdened for them and their family.  We hope all the students at GEHS are getting back to the books and working hard, and that each team at the high school works even harder.  We will miss Andrew, but thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for loving him and us.

Jim, Kim, Ryan, Zach, and Amy Hurd

Editor's Note: As of this moment, the GEHS vs BVN game leads by 2%! Vote, Blazer Nation, Vote!!!


One happy fall ritual is voting for the GEHS Trailblazers for 'Game of the Week'! First of the season is compliments of KMBC. The GEHS vs Blue Valley West is one of four games up for 'Game of the Week' and a visit from Len Dawson.

So click here to vote for the Blazers. (You might need to scroll down a little.) While you're at it, ask your neighbors, family members and coworkers to vote for the Blazers. Know any Nebraska fans? They'd be glad to vote! Come on, Blazer Nation! Let's get this season started right!

KMBC is also interested in seeing your high school football photos. Have any you'd like to share?
Click here to upload your videos and/or photos.

The Blazers return 6 starters on Offense and 6 on Defense from a team that finished League, Regional, Sectional and Sub State Champions last season. The Blazers averaged 460 yards of total offense a game last season ranking them as one of the best in all classes last season.

The Blazers are expected to once again have a very balanced rushing and passing attack with 1,500 yard rushing returning starter Senior Full back Brett Jensen expected to carry the major rushing load along the Senior Ryan Weber at Tailback who rushed over 800 yards in 2009. Jensen and Weber combined for 39 TD’s last season.

Duel threat Senior Bubba Starling returns for his third season as starting QB for the Blazers. Bubba looks to better his 2009 numbers which saw him rush for over 1,300 yards and 19 TD’s and pass for more than 1,400 yards with 18 TD’s.

Starling will be throwing to returning...