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The Sunderland Foundation, which for 69 years has donated to many causes throughout the Kansas City area, has made the largest donation in its history to support the construction of a new hospital for The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. The $2 million dollar grant will go toward Cambridge North, a new 92-bed hospital on the Kansas City, Kan., campus to support surgical oncology and neurosurgery. The gift was announced by Kent Sunderland, president of the Sunderland Foundation, and Charles Sunderland, who is chairman of Ash Grove Cement. Kent and Charles Sunderland were also honorary co-chairs of…

Exits on a ramp from I-435 to Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, Kan., were closed on March 12 following an accident. The ramps have since reopened. (KC Scout photo) The drivers of two vehicles have serious and life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle accident near 106th and Parallel Parkway, according to the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department. The preliminary investigation showed that a vehicle traveling westbound on Parallel Parkway struck two vehicles turning eastbound onto Parallel from 106th. The accident happened about 12:21 p.m. March 12, according to the police spokesman. It is still under investigation by the police. by Mary…

Kansas City, Kan., police are reviewing a chase incident that ended in the 1300 block of Minnesota Avenue on Tuesday evening, March 11, a police spokesman said today. According to media reports, the high-speed chase started with a traffic stop shortly before 5 p.m. Tuesday in Kansas City, Kan., where the driver refused to stop. A chase ensued to Missouri, then the driver came back into Kansas, where the vehicle was stopped by stop sticks, it was reported. One suspect was apprehended in a parking lot, while another was reportedly apprehended near 13th and Minnesota. The Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic…

The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan., will continue its 20th annual Book and Bric-a-Brac Sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. , March 13, in the Conference Center at Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave. The annual used book sale and bric-a-brac sale will benefit the Shepherd’s Center’s programs for older adults here. The conference center is near the pond. Kansas City, Kan., police are reviewing a chase incident that ended in the 1300 block of Minnesota Avenue on Tuesday evening, March 11, a police spokesman said today. According to media reports, the high-speed chase started with a traffic…

Derrick Miller Jr. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Derrick E. Miller Jr. graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Miller is the son of Shawna Super and grandson of Fredonia Super, both of Kansas City, Kan. He is a 2013 graduate of Washington…

Mike Stone, Spangler Graphics, center, was awarded the Ambassador of the Year at the Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber’s annual meeting on March 7. He is with Todd LaSala, right, Partner at Stinson Leonard Street and KCK Chamber Board chairman; and Pat Warren, left, president of Kansas Speedway and KCK Chamber Board Member. Kansas Speedway was the 2014 annual meeting presenting sponsor. (Photo from Kansas City, Kan., Area Chamber of Commerce) Carole Diehl, president of the Strawberry Hill Neighborhood Association, has stepped down. Diehl will continue to serve on the board as a vice president, while Tim Ryan will serve…

Tower replacement A project is underway to replace the tower light poles located along I-70 from 38th Street to 10th Street in Kanas City, Kan. Crews will install new tower lights at the I-70 interchanges to replace the existing tower poles which are dated and worn. Work is taking place during daylight hours, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The majority of the project work will take place beyond the shoulders on the highway right of way along I-70. There may be occasional lane and shoulder closures between the non-peak times of 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or during the…

Showers and thunderstorms are possible today, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic) Storms are expected to move through the area today. (National Weather Service graphic) Showers and thunderstorms will be possible today, according to the National Weather Service. This afternoon there could be strong storms with small hail in the region, according to the weather service, with the potential to produce heavy rain. That could lead to isolated flooding, the weather service said. Additional storms will be possible Monday and Tuesday, but severe weather is not expected then, according to the weather service. Today, there is…

Crews cleaned graffiti from signs on I-35 in Kansas City, Kan., on Thursday. (KDOT photo) Signs were cleaned up Thursday on I-35 near the Southwest Boulevard ramp in Kansas City, Kan. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, KDOT crews cleaned graffiti off the signs with a solvent cleaner, and sawed off the existing catwalk to deter further access onto the sign. The repair cost taxpayers about $1,000 to $1,200, a KDOT spokesman said. – Story and photo from Kimberly Qualls, KDOT Derrick Miller Jr. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Derrick E. Miller Jr. graduated from basic military training at…

The Unified Government Ethics Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 13, on the second floor of the Wyandotte County Courthouse, Division 18, in the old county commissioners’ chambers. Exits on a ramp from I-435 to Parallel Parkway in Kansas City, Kan., were closed on March 12 following an accident. The ramps have since reopened. (KC Scout photo) The drivers of two vehicles have serious and life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle accident near 106th and Parallel Parkway, according to the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department. The preliminary investigation showed that a vehicle traveling westbound on Parallel Parkway struck two…