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Kansas Speedway was ready for the ARCA Racing Series Kansas 150 night race presented by Menards tonight in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. The Sprint Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 will be at 1:15 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16. For more information, visit www.kansaspseedway.com. (Fan photo) Kansas Speedway was ready for the ARCA Racing Series Kansas 150 night race presented by Menards tonight in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. The Sprint Cup Series…

Gov. Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansas businesses to participate in the application process for more than $130 million in grants to support businesses affected by the pandemic and enable companies to expand broadband access in the state. The portal to apply opened at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19. Businesses and organizations will be able to apply for the Kansas SPARK economic development and broadband grants at kansascommerce.gov/covidrelief, according to a news release More than $130 million in grants will be available to help those who were affected by the pandemic and for companies to expand broadband across the state, according to the news release.…

Community organizations and businesses are allowed to apply for CARES Act funding that has become available to Wyandotte County. The application for CARES Act grants through the Unified Government were posted on the UG’s website on Monday, June 29. Applications will close on July 13. The UG is expected to receive about $37.3 million in available funding. The funding may be distributed to UG departments, other local governments such as Bonner Springs and Edwardsville city governments, school districts and educational organizations in Wyandotte County, nonprofit organizations and agencies in Wyandotte County. Also, Wyandotte County businesses are eligible to apply for…

A fire truck approached the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and West 36th Street on Saturday morning on its way to an emergency. An apartment fire at 4146 Booth at 9:47 a.m. March 15 was caused by careless disposal of smoking materials, according to the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department. Crews arrived within 3 minutes of the call to find smoke and fire showing from the top floor of a six–plex apartment building, the spokesman said. The fire was found on the third floor. It had started on a deck and then extended into the apartment and attic area, the spokesman…

by Andy Marso, Kansas News Service When the Kansas Senate comes back after this week’s midsession break, it may consider legislation to form a comprehensive state plan to fight diabetes. House Bill 2219 would instruct the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to conduct an analysis of state costs from diabetes, identify best practices to prevent and control the condition, and develop a budget to implement those practices. It also would require the agency to report on the plan’s progress every two years. Just before the break the House voted 117-7 to pass the bill, which is one of the…

Another fatal accident was reported on I-635 at 10:15 p.m. Friday, July 3, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s report. According to the trooper’s report, a Chevy Cobalt was northbound on I-635 in the middle lane, between the I-70 and State Avenue exits, when it struck and killed a pedestrian who was running across the roadway. The pedestrian, Frank E. Clark III, 49, of Kansas City, Kansas, suffered a fatal injury, according to the trooper’s report. The driver of the Cobalt was a 49-year-old Olathe, Kansas, man, according to the report. There had been another fatal pedestrian accident around…

Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th,St. Kansas City, Kansas, is holding its annual spaghetti dinner from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Those who purchase tickets also will receive a free tour of the historic Grinter Place house. The Prairie Praise Band will furnish the entertainment.

Grinter Barn, 1400 S. 78th,St. Kansas City, Kansas, is holding its annual spaghetti dinner from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under. Those who purchase tickets also will receive a free tour of the historic Grinter Place house. The Prairie Praise Band will furnish the entertainment.

Carol McCarty prepared apple strudel for the annual Slovenefest. The benefit event will begin with Mass at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at Holy Family Catholic Church, followed by the festival from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Monsignor Mejak Hall, gym and school grounds, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo from Kathy Hanis) Volunteers rolled the apple strudel in preparing for the Slovenefest on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Holy Family Catholic Church grounds, 513 Ohio, Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo from Kathy Hanis) Holy Family Catholic Church will celebrate its 14th annual Slovenefest 2022 on Saturday, Sept. 24. Slovenefest is…

Editor’s note: Because of rain in the forecast, the schedule of PiperFest has changed. Some events now will be held on Sept. 29, while others will continue Sept. 28. To see the new schedule, visit http://wyandottedaily.com/piperfest-schedule-changes-because-of-weather/. by Mary Rupert Preparations are underway for the annual PiperFest, a community festival from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at Piper High School, 4400 N. 107th St., Kansas City, Kansas. The annual event will raise funds for the Piper Public School District 203, according to Sean Ziolo, who is volunteering with the festival’s car show. Highlights of the event will include a…