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A variety of makes and models were on exhibit today at the Piper car show, which is part of the Piper Community Festival at Piper High School. The car show ran through 3 p.m. Saturday with other activities at the festival continuing through 9 p.m. Saturday at Piper High School, 4400 N. 107th St., Kansas City, Kansas. Admission is free and open to the public, with funds raised going toward the Piper Educational Foundation. For more information, visit http://wyandottedaily.com/festival-car-show-planned-saturday-at-piper/ or www.piperfest.com. (Photo by Steve Rupert) More photos from the Piper car show today. (Photo by Steve Rupert) More photos from…

Utility linemen climbed poles on Saturday morning at the annual International Lineman’s Rodeo competition at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kansas. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. The event continues through about 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://wyandottedaily.com/annual-linemans-rodeo-to-be-saturday-at-ag-hall/ http://wyandottedaily.com/annual-linemans-rodeo-to-be-saturday-at-ag-hall/ . (Photo by Steve Rupert) Other activities on Saturday morning at the annual International Lineman’s Rodeo competition at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kansas. Admission to the event is free and open to the public. For more…

Bicyclists, runners and walkers went on the Armourdale Levee Trail on Saturday, June 1, at fourth annual Levee Fest. June 1 also was National Trails Day. The festival, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 555 River Park Drive, celebrated the opening of the Armourdale Levee Trail extension near Kansas Avenue and the Kansas River in Kansas City, Kansas. The event was sponsored by several organizations, including the Armourdale Renewal Association and the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Booths and activities were at the Armourdale Levee Fest on Saturday, June 1. The event was…

The Grinter Applefest featured activities, historical presentations, craft booths and free tours of the Grinter House, a state museum at South 78th and K-32 in Kansas City, Kansas. The festival continues through 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7. The Grinter quilters displayed this year’s opportunity quilt at the Applefest. (Photo by Steve Rupert) The Wyandot Nation of Kansas display inside the Grinter House, during Applefest on Sept. 7. Holly and Kristen Zane from the Wyandot Nation of Kansas showed artifacts and beading. (Photo by Steve Rupert) More scenes from the Grinter Applefest on Saturday, Sept. 7. (Photo by Steve Rupert) More…

“Puerto Rican American Gothic,” a comedy, was playing on Tuesday night at the Loretto Commons, 1111 W. 39th St., Kansas City, Missouri. The performance includes adult language. The Fringe Festival continues through July 28. For more information, visit https://kcfringe.org/ (Photo by William Crum) “Puerto Rican American Gothic,” a comedy, was playing on Tuesday night at the Loretto Commons, 1111 W. 39th St., Kansas City, Missouri. The performance includes adult language. The Fringe Festival continues through July 28. For more information, visit https://kcfringe.org/ (Photo by William Crum) “Puerto Rican American Gothic,” a comedy, was playing on Tuesday night at the Loretto…

The Fairfax Festival attracted hundreds of visitors to Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday. The event was held by the Fairfax Industrial Association. (Photo by William Crum) The history of the B-25 bomber, manufactured in the Fairfax area of Kansas City, Kansas, during World War II, was the subject of an informational booth on Thursday at the Fairfax Festival at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by William Crum) District Attorney Mark Dupree at the Fairfax Festival on Thursday at Kaw Point Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Cheez-Its are made in the Fairfax area.  (Photo…

A number of vendors are at this year’s Wyandotte County Fair, at 137th and Polfer Road. The fair will run from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, and from noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets to the fair are $5 per person from July 9 to July 13, with ages 12 and younger free. Parking is $5. More information, including a schedule of events, is online at https://www.wycofair.com/. (Photo by William Crum) A number of vendors are at this year’s Wyandotte County Fair, at 137th and Polfer Road. The fair will run from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday,…

David Alvey, a candidate for mayor, tonight at his campaign watch party at the FOP Lodge at 7846 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) A large crowd gathered at the Alvey for Mayor campaign watch party tonight at the FOP Lodge, 7846 Leavenworth Road. (Staff photo) Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked * Comment Name * Email * Website Post navigation Previous Previous post: More unofficial early returns Next Next post: General election preliminary results, third report

Despite a little rain, Library in the Park went on as planned today at Big Eleven Lake at 11th and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. The free event includes games, entertainment, face painting, lawn games and free tacos. It continues until 2 p.m. Saturday. It is sponsored by the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library. (Photo by William Crum) Author Christine Taylor-Butler signed copies of her book, “The Lost Tribes,” at the Library in the Park event today at Big Eleven Lake, Kansas City, Kansas. The book is being given away to children, while supplies last. (Photo by William Crum)…

Running for U.S. Senate are Barbara Bollier, Democrat, left, and Roger Marshall, Republican, right. Both are retired doctors. (Candidate photos) by Jim McLean, Kansas News Service Western Kansas Congressman Roger Marshall is supporting President Donald Trump’s agenda pretty much down the line. Democratic state Sen. Barbara Bollier is attempting to ride anti-Trump sentiment in the state’s population centers to an upset victory. Various polls indicate the race is close. If you’re still undecided, check out this summary of the candidates’ positions on key issues. To view this story, and their positions on the issues, visit https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-10-14/at-a-glance-where-kansas-u-s-senate-candidates-stand-on-the-major-issues Jim McLean is the…