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A barricade incident at the Great Wolf Lodge ended peacefully on Tuesday night. According to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, officers were sent to an armed disturbance call in the 10000 block of Cabela Drive at 7:13 p.m. Feb. 11. When officers arrived, they were told that a person was possibly armed and refused to leave the Great Wolf Lodge property, the spokesman stated in a news release. Officers established a perimeter, and the special operations unit was brought in to deescalate the incident, according to police. Negotiators established contact with the barricaded person, who refused…

A barricade near 69th and State Avenue on Tuesday night ended peacefully around 12:15 a.m., according to a police spokesman. Officers were responding to a shooting near 69th and State at 5:56 p.m. July 9, where two vehicles were seen shooting at each other. Officers saw a vehicle parked behind a motel that possibly could have been involved in the disturbance, the spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department stated. The vehicle belonged to a wanted individual out of Kansas and Missouri, according to the spokesman. Officers tried to contact the suspect, but the suspect refused to leave the…

Barone helps snap T-Bones’ slide Sioux Falls, S.D. — The T-Bones got ace material from Daniel Barone in a 7-3 victory over Sioux Falls on Friday night. Barone (2-0) didn’t walk anyone, scattered seven hits and allowed only three runs, including two in the first inning off a two-out two-RBI single from Chris Valencia. Barone then retired 19 out of … Continue reading Barone helps snap T-Bones’ slide Welcome to Wyandotte Daily

Jim Barnett, an Emporia physician and former state lawmaker, named his wife, Rosemary Hansen as his choice for lieutenant governor. (Photo by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service) by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Republican candidate for Kansas governor Jim Barnett has chosen what he admits is an unconventional running mate: his wife. Barnett announced Thursday that he had selected Rosie Hansen as his lieutenant governor pick. Barnett said he wanted a running mate to help accomplish his goals of improving the way state government functions and bridging the divide between rural and urban Kansas. “It became clear that the one…

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!