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Nathan Barnes (Staff file photo) by Mary Rupert The primary election is not quite over yet, according to Nathan Barnes, who was in third place for the Unified Government Commission, 1st District at large position. Second-place winner Mark Gilstrap had 10 votes more than Barnes. First-place winner Melissa Bynum had 23 more votes than Gilstrap in the close contest. The unofficial vote Tuesday night was Melissa Bynum, 1,125; Mark Gilstrap, 1,102; and Nathan Barnes, 1,092. Barnes, a UG commissioner from the 1st District for 18 years, said today that election results are still pending until they are certified on Monday…

by William Crum The new Mason Jar Brews and Burgers, 941 N. 74th Drive in Kansas City, Kan., is truly a winner. I have heard about this restaurant earlier from other people in the community. What a great experience. When I entered, my server waited on me, and I asked what she likes. One item which she suggested was the steak stack – pastrami, steak and cheese on marble rye bread. This sandwich is so good it melts in your mouth. My server was a Turner graduate who has plans of going into microbiology. She is phenomenal and very knowledgeable,…

Third baseman Lacey Santiago (left) and leftfielder Mierra Morisette were selected the most valuable players on the 2014 KCKCC softball team. Morisette batted .494 and did not have an error in her two seasons while Santiago hit .464 and was named to Who’s Who. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) by Alan Hoskins Over her 14 years as head softball coach at Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kacy Tillery has always given special emphasis to the word community and the successful 2014 season was no different. “Nine of our 10 starters were from Kansas, four of our five all-conference players were…

Third baseman Lacey Santiago (left) and leftfielder Mierra Morisette were selected the most valuable players on the 2014 KCKCC softball team. Morisette batted .494 and did not have an error in her two seasons while Santiago hit .464 and was named to Who’s Who. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) by Alan Hoskins Over her 14 years as head softball coach at Kansas City Kansas Community College, Kacy Tillery has always given special emphasis to the word community and the successful 2014 season was no different. “Nine of our 10 starters were from Kansas, four of our five all-conference players were…

A Baldwin City, Kansas, couple won about a half-million dollars in the Super Kansas Cash drawing. According to a Kansas Lottery spokesman, the couple came to Topeka to claim their jackpot on Wednesday, despite a snowstorm. Donna and Alan Gardner of Baldwin City, Kansas, told lottery personnel that they plan to put two-thirds of the money into savings, and also do some home improvements. They also plan to help out family members, and spend some of the winnings on a previously planned trip to Seattle, Washington. In other Kansas Lottery news, two Kansas residents won a trip to Los Angeles…

Balanced Bulldog attack blunts Sabres by Brian Turrel The Wyandotte Bulldogs’ multi-threat attack was more than enough to carry the team to a win at Sumner Academy on Tuesday night. With four players scoring in double figures, Wyandotte’s prolific offense claimed a 78-45 road victory. The Bulldogs’ Diamond Hines provided the outside scoring punch, draining 3 three-pointers in the … Continue reading Balanced Bulldog attack blunts Sabres Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!

Wyandotte senior Anwar Crockett took to the skies for a rebound. (Photo copyright 2020 by Brian Turrel) by Brian Turrel The Wyandotte Bulldogs’ multi-threat attack was more than enough to carry the team to a win at Sumner Academy on Tuesday night. With four players scoring in double figures, Wyandotte’s prolific offense claimed a 78-45 road victory. The Bulldogs’ Diamond Hines provided the outside scoring punch, draining 3 three-pointers in the first quarter. Jehoido Goins controlled under the basket and converted 6 of his 7 chances at the free throw line. Anwar Crockett found his opportunities driving to the basket…

Supporters of Medicaid expansion packed a Kansas Senate hearing room on Wednesday. (Photo by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service) by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service When it comes to packing Statehouse hearings, few groups fill a room more reliably than those pushing for Medicaid expansion. What they’re less good at, at least so far, is convincing lawmakers and a governor to expand Medicaid eligibility to another 150,000 low-income Kansans. They came close last year. Lawmakers passed an expansion bill, but came a few votes short of overriding then-Gov. Sam Brownback’s veto. Again this year, they face opposition from conservatives —…

Sports physicals, immunizations and school supplies will be some of the many offerings at the annual Wyandotte County Back to School Fair. This year’s fair will be held Saturday, Aug. 1, at two locations: • Kansas City Kansas Community College, 7250 State Ave., 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • The Boys and Girls Club Wyandotte County Unit, 1240 Troup, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair is open to all families with students who live in Wyandotte County (both public and private school students). Parents must provide proof of residence to participate in the fair. The purpose of the event…

A volunteer gave out backpacks to children today at the annual Back-to-School Fair at Kansas City Kansas Community College. The fair also was held at another location, the Boys and Girls Club in Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) by Mary Rupert Thousands of Wyandotte County students will be ready for the first day of school, thanks to the efforts of hundreds of volunteers today at the Wyandotte County Back-to-School Fair. The Back-to-School Fair was held Saturday morning at Kansas City Kansas Community College and the Boys and Girls Club of Wyandotte County. Andrica Wilcoxen, director of student…