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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…

Annual KCK Halloween party adds more volunteers and activities by Lou Braswell Guest columnist Halloween night at Eisenhower Recreation Center, 2901 N. 72nd, Kansas City, Kan., was filled with all sizes of trick-or-treaters enjoying the 10 tables set up by different groups with treats to hand out. The tables were set up in a fog filled room … whoooo, dim lights and volunteers enjoying … Continue reading Annual KCK Halloween party adds more volunteers and activities Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!

Trick-or-treaters visited the Eisenhower Recreation Center on Saturday evening for a safe Halloween party. (Photo by Lou Braswell) MultiplyKC turned the Eisenhower Recreation Center gym into a fun activity point for the safe Halloween party Saturday evening. Multiply KC was a partner for the event. (Photo by Lou Braswell) MultiplyKC turned the Eisenhower Recreation Center gym into a fun activity point for the safe Halloween party Saturday evening. Multiply KC was a partner for the event. (Photo by Lou Braswell) Kerry Reaves assisted with the safe Halloween party Saturday evening at the Eisenhower Recreation Center. (Photo by Lou Braswell) Deniese…

The annual KC Irish Fest kicks off tonight at Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd. in Kansas City, Missouri. The event features seven stages with more than 30 bands, with activities promoting cultural heritage. It runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. The Elders, Eddie Delahunt, Gaelic Storm and The High Kings are just a few of the musical groups that will perform. Besides music, there will be performances by dance groups and also, comedy acts. Wyandotte County residents will be participating in a Driscoll School of…

Karen Hernandez, Melanie Scott and Curtis Smith are among the committee members for the 9th annual Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival: “A Human Family Reunion,” which is April 12 on the KCKCC campus. Hernandez and Scott, co-founders of the festival, will also be recognized with the Legends of Diversity Award. (Photo from KCKCC) by Kelly Rogge Music, dancing and ethnic foods will fill the Kansas City Kansas Community College Field House as part of the 9th annual Wyandotte County Ethnic Festival: A Human Family Reunion. “This is a great way for people in our community to experience how diverse food, music,…