Kevin Anderson

Kevin Anderson is a photographer with the Bonner Springs Chieftain, Basehor Sentinel, Shawnee Dispatch and Lansing Current. Kevin joined the staff as chief photographer for The Shawnee Dispatch, Bonner Springs Chieftain and The Basehor Sentinel in December 2002. Before that, he was with the Kansas City Star for almost 16 years as a staff photographer and photo editor. Kevin attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He grew up in Omaha and despite the new West Coast offense, he is still a Husker fan.
Recent stories
- Guest Commentary: All things must pass
- August 7, 2007
- All things must pass
- ‘O Tannenbaum…’
- November 30, 2005
- Branching out to a new fresh choice for the season in buying a tree.
Recent photos
Julia Packham, Shawnee Mission Northwest senior-to-be, finished second in the food and beverage service competition of the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Her prize was a $10,000 scholarship.
Twelve-year-old Bryce Lievens of Shawnee managed to release a shot while being guarded. Lievens didn’t seem hampered by the cast on his right forearm.
KU player Quintrell Thomas, above, had to go against the enthusiastic defense of Jacob Hecht (right) Monday during the Washburn College Stars Camp.
At the start of the Shawnee/Lenexa Relay for Life event, Jillian Sharp (left) was leading the way for the survivors lap. Jillian was diagnosed with a Wilms’ tumor on her kidney in October 2007. The 4-year-old’s last treatment was last week and she is cancer free now. The relay Friday raised more than $97,000 for cancer research programs.
Talking points
Where is your favorite spot to view fireworks July 4?
“Home, sweet home. We like spending it at grandma’s house.”

