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John Sebestyen, 51, Mission Viejo, California, was sentenced to about 3 years in prison for “washing” $1 bills to produce counterfeit $100 bills, U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister said. In addition, the defendant was ordered to pay $19,900 in restitution. Sebestyen was the third of three defendants sentenced in the case. Two co-defendants already were sentenced: Courtney Campbell, 38, Bouse, Arizona, (37 months, $18,100 restitution) and Steven Shane Escamilla, 31, Laguna Hills, California, (27 months, $19,900 restitution). According to documents filed in court, an employee at a hotel in Overland Park contacted police to report that the defendants, who were staying…

Cabela’s at 10300 Cabela Drive, Kansas City, Kansas, will be the site for an American Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16. People interested in giving blood may visit RedCrossBlood.org and make an appointment, or call 1-800-733-2767. Currently, appointments are being encouraged. According to a Red Cross news release, blood is in short supply, and donors of all races and ethnicities are needed to give blood. Another Red Cross blood drive is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 1 at Repairs Unlimited, 1940 Merriam Lane, Kansas City, Kansas.

Melissa Bynum by Mary Rupert Commissioner-elect Melissa Bynum tonight said she was “absolutely delighted” to win the 1st District, at large, Unified Government Commission seat. “We really look forward to moving this community forward and continuing this fantastic progress we’ve seen for 18 years now,” Bynum said in a phone interview from her campaign party at Breit’s in Kansas City, Kan. Bynum, the executive director of the Shepherd’s Center, and Mark Gilstrap, a retired UG deputy revenue director, ran county-wide for the 1st District, at large, seat. The election returns are unofficial until they are certified at a later date.…

Customers faced long lines at a local post office toward closing time on Saturday, Dec. 20. What would the holidays be without lines at the post office? This morning a quick run to the Wyandotte West postal station, 1710 N. 78th Terrace, to buy holiday stamps, a trip that would usually take about 5 minutes, had a different result. Around 11:43 a.m., about 15 minutes before closing time, there was a long line of customers holding packages and letters. The line stretched from the counter, into the lobby and around the lobby, and maybe 25 to 30 persons were in…

Views Opinion column by Murrel Bland Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Wyandotte County continues to attract new and expanded development. That was the message that Katherine Carttar and Greg Kindle brought to the annual meeting of Business West via Zoom on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Carttar is director of economic development for the Unified Government and Kindle is president of the Wyandotte Economic Development Council. They said that so far this year Wyandotte County has attracted $849 million in development. They told of the following projects: Old Dominion Freight Line. This truck terminal will be at K-7 and Speaker Road in Bonner…

Two business burglaries were reported in the early morning hours of Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 50th and Leavenworth Road. The Leavenworth Road Association has been alerting businesses to burglaries of sheds that took place at two businesses, Ussery Body Shop and Keith’s Transmission. A dark green pickup truck with a matching shell and trailer was stolen, along with items inside the trailer, according to the Leavenworth Road Association, which asked businesses and residents to call the police if they see anything suspicious.

RideKC and the Unified Government transit services will observe Monday, Jan. 2, as the New Year’s Day holiday. RideKC and the UG buses will be on the Sunday and holiday schedule today, according to an announcement. Regular weekday service will resume Jan. 3 for KCATA and the UG transit buses. For more information about bus service, visit www.ridekc.org or call the Regional Call Center at 816-221-0660 weekdays from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bus riders are encouraged to plan out their trips to the polls. Bus routes serve the three advance polling places in Wyandotte County, the Election Office, Eisenhower Recreation Center and Argentine Community Center. (Graphic from RideKC) RideKC buses will serve many polling places and advance polling locations in Wyandotte County, according to a news release from the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority. Regular transit service will be available in Wyandotte County. Fares have been suspended because of COVID-19, although RideKC traditionally offers free rides on Election Day. Voters who ride the bus are encouraged to plan out their routes in…

J.D. Rios, left, and Tom Burroughs are running for the Unified Government Commission, 2nd District at large. They were preparing for the candidate forum Oct. 17 at KCKCC. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) by Mary Rupert An open seat on the Unified Government Commission has attracted two candidates who have served in public office for years in other capacities. Tom Burroughs, a state representative and former House minority leader, and John “J.D.” Rios, a Kansas City Kansas Community College trustee and former Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools administrator, are running for the Unified Government Commission, Second District at large. The…

Jayhawk Conference Division II Coach of the Year Brandon Burgette, who led KCKCC to its first conference title in 50 years, was joined on the All-Jayhawk team by, from left, first team member Jalen Davis, Defensive Player of the Year Robert Rhodes; and Deron McDaniel, who along with Rhodes was named to the second team. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Brandon Burgette is the Jayhawk Conference Division II Basketball Coach of the Year for 2020; freshman Robert Rhodes Defensive Player of the Year and sophomore Jalen Davis a first team All-Jayhawk…