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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…

The Unified Government Commission will hold a special session at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 15 in the Commission Chambers, lobby level, City Hall, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kan. The meeting will be an installation ceremony for Doug Bach, county administrator, immediately followed by a discussion on the Community Development Block Grants. Preceding the installation ceremony will be a reception in the lobby from 4:30 to 5 p.m. After the 7 p.m. commission meeting, a closed session is scheduled on litigation in the ninth floor conference room. The agenda for the 7 p.m. UG meeting in the Commission Chambers…

Kansas City, Kan., Public Library will hold its second annual Library in the Park, and outdoor festival full of free, family fun featuring live music, food, and activities on Sept. 17. This year, Library in the Park will feature Newbery Medal winning author Matt de la Peña. Library in the Park 2016 will take place at Big Eleven Lake, near 11th and State Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 17 in Kansas City, Kan. Library in the Park is completely free and will include activities for all ages. The downtown festivities begin at 9:30 a.m. with DashKCK, a…

Kansas City is competing in the Super Bowl on Sunday in Florida, but it’s not a good time for the traditional parties and gatherings, according to doctors at the University of Kansas Health System. Dr. Dana Hawkinson, medical director of infection prevention and control, said it’s going to be very important to wear masks, socially distance, stay home when sick, not meet in large groups and don’t go beyond your bubble. If people invite others from their workplace, and if someone at the party has the COVID-19 infection, it could rule out three to four people from the same workplace…

The Kansas City T-Bones held their annual Media Day Monday at Community America Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan.  The T-Bones have a new manager and 22 new players this year. Reviewing the off-season changes, Chris Browne, Vice-President and General Manager of the club said the biggest change was hiring manager John Massarelli. “The ownership group and I sat down and wanted to find a coach with a history of winning, so we were excited to bring John on board.” Massarelli is also pleased to be managing the T-Bones. “Chris Browne found me in Ohio and I knew Kansas City was…

Did you change your clocks back from 3 a.m. to 2 a.m.? If not, it may be later than you think. Daylight Savings Time went into effect in the early morning hours. The Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department also reminds you to check the batteries in your wmoke alarm this weekend. With the change of daylight saving time beginning Sunday, March 9, the Heart of America Metro Fire Chiefs Council reminds you that when you change your clock, change the batteries in your smoke alarms.  According to the National Fire Protection Association, a working smoke alarm increases your family’s chances of a…

Northern Natural Gas Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, is seeking an Operations Manager with responsibility covering the Clifton, Kansas and Beatrice, Nebraska areas. The operations manager is responsible for the safe, compliant, reliable and efficient operation and maintenance of assigned compressor and pipeline facilities. All qualified candidates must possess a valid driver’s license; bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or related field or equivalent work experience; at least six to ten years of related experience, including three years of supervisory/management responsibilities; and must possess a comprehensive understanding of methods, techniques and skills in the operations and maintenance of…