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This past spring, Lana Ross was blown away by Kansas City Kansas Community College’s new softball facilities. Now, she’s the new Lady Blue Devils’ head coach. “I love the field, the facilities are incredible,” said Ross, who coached Fort Scott to a split with KCKCC in a Jayhawk Conference doubleheader in late March. “This is a great opportunity and a great spot; one in which I feel very comfortable.” A 14-year head coaching veteran, Ross brings a wealth of experience and success to the KCKCC program. In a 13-year career at Iowa Western in Council Bluffs, Ross’ teams compiled a…

Deonty Mackey, age 12, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas, has been reported missing, according to a police spokesman. The public is requested to help locate him. He was last seen in the 300 block of Troup Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, the spokesman stated. Deonty was last seen wearing a dark blue shirt, khaki pants and white basketball shoes. He is 4-feet-10, weighs 82 pounds, has brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Cot Mendez at 913-573-6083.

A 12-year-old boy was shot about 8:02 p.m. Thursday in the area of 61st and Nogard in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a police spokesman. The victim and a relative had been riding four-wheelers near 61st and Nogard when they were shot at, the spokesman stated. The victim was taken to 59th and Webster, where police were called. The 12-year-old was taken to an area hospital, the spokesman stated, and was in stable condition according to the latest reports. There is no suspect information at this time, the police spokesman stated.

Unfortunately for Kansas City Kansas Community College’s men’s soccer team, being close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. The Blue Devils lost four Jayhawk Conference games this fall, all by one goal and all by the score of 2-1. They also had a pair of 1-1 ties including one in conference play. Conversely, six of the Blue Devils’ seven wins were by one goal in a 7-6-2 season. Indeed, the Blue Devils scored more than one goal in just one game – a 3-1 win at Coffeyville. For the season, they managed just 23 goals in 15 games –…

A detour is planned for I-70 from 110th to K-7 this week, according to KDOT. (KDOT illustration) A ramp from 110th Street to westbound I-70 will be closed for pavement reconstruction beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, through the summer of 2017, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Traffic will detour on 110th Street to eastbound I-70 to the northbound I-435 ramp exit, then immediately take the northbound I-435 to westbound I-70 ramp to access westbound I-70, according to a Kansas Department of Transportation spokesman. The westbound I-70 to northbound K-7 ramp will be closed for ramp reconstruction…

U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts is not looking for another term in Washington. Plenty of people are lining up in hopes they’ll take over. (Photo by Nomin Ujiyedin, Kansas News Service) by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts says he will not run for re-election in 2020, opening the door to a parade of candidates announcing a run or considering jumping into the race to replace him. Multiple Republicans are eyeing the seat, and it could be the first time Democrats have a competitive U.S. Senate primary since the 1990s. Here’s the rundown of who’s seeking the…

Lauren Nuhn, left, and Susan Rezin, right, volunteers, made apple strudel recently at Monsignor Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio, to prepare for the 10th annual Slovenefest Sept. 22 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas. (File photo) Holy Family Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold its 10th annual Slovenefest on Saturday, Sept. 22, at the school grounds and at Monsignor Mejak Hall, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas. The event begins after the 4 p.m. Mass at the church, 274 Orchard St.,, Kansas City, Kansas. Hours of the festival are 5 to 10 p.m. Activities include a Slovenian dinner, food…

Gov. Laura Kelly today announced that Medline, the country’s largest privately held manufacturer and distributor of medical supplies, will invest $77.5 million to construct a new distribution center and create 100 new jobs in Bonner Springs. “Medline’s decision to choose Kansas to expand their footprint is a testament to our central location, infrastructure network, and world-class workforce,” Gov. Kelly said. “This project is a major win for Bonner Springs and the state as a whole. This company exemplifies the type of businesses we are working to attract and retain, and this new facility will be a fantastic addition to the…

A 1-year-old child was struck in the leg by gunfire during a shooting on Tuesday, Nov. 13, according to Kansas City, Kansas, police spokesman. The child was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover, police stated. Police responded to the shooting about 10:40 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 100 block of South 13th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. Officers responded to the call and found that a home had been struck multiple times by gunfire. Several occupants were in the residence, according to police. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is investigating. Anyone with information is…

When two soccer teams battle through 110 minutes in 30 degree temperatures, it doesn’t seem right that a team must also suffer defeat. Which is what happened Friday night when Kansas City Kansas Community College and Johnson County Community College fought through 90 minutes of regulation play and two 10-minute extra periods for a 1-1 tie, The deadlock tightened KCKCC’s drive to clinch a playoff berth and kept the Blue Devils’ hopes alive at overtaking JCCC (4-1-2) for second place in the Jayhawk Conference with two games to go. The Blue Devils (4-3-1) play at Allen County Wednesday and at…