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Wyandotte County is receiving $37.3 million in CARES Act funding, approved recently by the state Office of Reovery. The UG Commission approved the allocation of the funding for programs helping the community to recover from COVID-19. Of the $37.3 million, public health received $12.5 million, cities and county government received $18.4 million, and education and nonprofit agencies received $6.3 million. The funding will provide more than $9 million in direct aid to local organizations that are assisting in the COVID-19 response, including assistance for rent,utilities and food. The funding was allocated by the CARES Act Working Group using a data-informed…

$365,000 settlement announced in KCK Housing Authority sexual harassment case A settlement has been announced in a sexual harassment lawsuit involving residents of the Kansas City, Kansas, Housing Authority. According to an announcement today by the U.S. Justice Department, the Housing Authority and three of its former employees have agreed to pay $365,000 to resolve the sexual harassment lawsuit filed by the justice department in … Continue reading $365,000 settlement announced in KCK Housing Authority sexual harassment case

A 3-year-old child was shot in the left arm in a drive-by shooting from a vehicle around 10:15 p.m. Thursday near 72nd and Kansas Avenue. According to a police spokesman, an unknown vehicle drove past the victims and began shooting into their vehicle. The driver of the victim’s vehicle then took the victim to the hospital, where the victim was in stable condition, the spokesman stated. Kansas City, Kansas, police detectives are investigating the shooting, according to the spokesman.

by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Coffeyville staged one of those late-inning rallies for which Kansas City Kanas Community College has been famous to set up a sweep of the Blue Devils Saturday. Trailing 6-4, the Ravens scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 7-6 first game win and then completed the sweep by pulling away late for a 10-2 win in the nightcap. The losses left the Blue Devils 1-3 in the Jayhawk Conference and 7-7 overall heading into a 9-inning single game against State Fair in Sedalia Tuesday at 2 p.m. followed by a Jayhawk…

The Unified Government 3-1-1 Call Center and the Unified Government Health Department are offering expanded COVID-19 services to residents and businesses through the 3-1-1- telephone number. The number, also 913-573-5311, is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Sunday. “We know our community members have a lot of questions about the impact of COVID-19 on their families, their health, and their work,” said Juliann Van Liew, Health Department director. “The new features of 3-1-1 help people get answers to those questions and connects them to much-needed services during a time that has created significant personal and financial stress…

trainer, Christensen holds more than a half-dozen certifications in various health areas. Changes in safety, prevention and recovery have multiplied in recent years. “The quality has always been there but we’ve done a lot of research to do better,” Christensen said. “Concussions, for instance, are treated nothing like when I first started. Rehabilitation has changed dramatically. And in the next 5-10 years more changes will come.” As part of the KCKCC program. Christensen has three physicians on call, two family and one orthopedic specialist. “We really have good medical resources at major hospitals and great doctor support,” he said. “I…

23-year athletic trainer Christensen into KCKCC Athletic Hall of Fame by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Rodney Christensen’s planned stay as athletic trainer at Kansas City Kansas Community College was scheduled to be a short one. “Two years maximum.” Now, 23 years later, he’s headed for induction into the KCKCC Athletic Hall of Fame Friday, Nov. 15. “Turned out to be a good place to work,” Christensen … Continue reading 23-year athletic trainer Christensen into KCKCC Athletic Hall of Fame Welcome to Wyandotte Daily!

Two hundred twenty-five persons were tested for COVID-19 on Saturday during a screening at Mercy and Truth Medical Missions, 721 N. 31st St., Kansas City, Kansas. The free tests were supplied by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. In addition, 250 people received free food boxes. Cleaning supplies also were given away. Twelve National Guard medics assisted with the testing. In addition, translators for five languages were present. The line of cars was more than 100 long. Mercy and Truth partnered with AdventHealth Shawnee Mission and the KDHE in the event. (Photo by Anne Rauth) Mercy and Truth Medical…

KCKCC freshman Aliyah Myers prepared to cut behind Hesston’s Jordan Brakes for a shot attempt while scoring 13 points in the Blue Devils’ 82-55 win Saturday. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) Hesston defenders could only watch as KCKCC’s Brodi Byrd put up a floating layup for two of her 13 points in the Blue Devils’ 82-55 win Saturday. Byrd also led KCKCC rebounding with nine and shared assist honors with four. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) Blue Devil guard Tiaira Earnest soared past Hesston’s Caitlyn Phillips for two of her eight points in KCKCC’s 82-55 win Saturday. Earnest also had…

Twenty-one Wyandotte County students were named recently to the fall dean’s honor list at the University of Saint Mary. The university’s main campus is at Leavenworth, Kansas. It also has an Overland Park, Kansas, campus, and offers online programs. Those on the list had a grade point average of 3.5 or better. The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic coeducational applied liberal arts university founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Students on the honors list from Bonner Springs include: Bailey Hightower Miyah Hightower Darcy Noe Sayra Serrano-Villegas Students on the honors list from Kansas City,…