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The new intersection at I-70 and the Turner Diagonal is scheduled to open Sept. 8. (KDOT illustration) Information from KDOT A new diverging diamond interchange at I-70 and the Turner Diagonal in Wyandotte County will open Tuesday, Sept. 8. The new interchange is part of the Turner Diagonal Interchange Reconfiguration project and will provide better access to businesses along Turner Diagonal and allow freight traffic to move efficiently through the corridor, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Diverging diamond interchanges improve safety and operations, particularly for left turn movements and trucks, according to KDOT. This project will also add…

The UG Commission will consider the downtown redevelopment project of the Reardon Center and several other planning and zoning items at a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. On the agenda is a mixed-use development, retail and conference center at 500 Minnesota Ave., 600 State Ave. and 645 Nebraska Ave. The developer is Willie Lanier Jr. and Lanier United. The preliminary and final plan review for the Reardon Center and related projects is recommended for approval. An apartment building with 94 units is included in the project, along with a fitness center and a new, smaller Reardon Center meeting…

There is a chance of rain today in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic) There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms through 11 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service forecast. The high will be near 78. Although there is a 70 percent chance of rain and storms today, radar maps currently don’t show anything in Wyandotte County. Severe weather is not expected with this activity, but periods of moderate to heavy rain could cause some minor flooding, the weather service said. Today, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 78…

Theft, aggravated assault reported on State Avenue A suspect left a store at 4:12 a.m. July 31 in the 7000 block of State Avenue without paying for merchandise, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department. The suspect accelerated his vehicle at the victim as he attempted to request the stolen merchandise be returned, the report stated. There were no injuries. Shooting reported on Minnesota Avenue A victim was traveling in the 1300 block of Minnesota Avenue at 1:31 p.m. July 31 when he heard several shots, according to a social media post by the…

Monday, Aug. 3, is the last day for advance voting in person before the Aug. 4 primary election. Advance voting is being offered from 8 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 3, at the Wyandtote County Election Office, 850 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Registered voters may vote on Election Day, Tuesday, Aug. 4, between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. at their assigned polling places. A few polling places have changed this election, and voters may check their polling places and whether they are registered to vote at the Voter View website at https://myvoteinfo.voteks.org/voterview. Mail ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday,…

Theft, aggravated assault reported on State Avenue A suspect left a store at 4:12 a.m. July 31 in the 7000 block of State Avenue without paying for merchandise, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department. The suspect accelerated his vehicle at the victim as he attempted to request the stolen merchandise be returned, the report stated. There were no injuries. Shooting reported on Minnesota Avenue A victim was traveling in the 1300 block of Minnesota Avenue at 1:31 p.m. July 31 when he heard several shots, according to a social media post by the…

Wyandotte County is in Phase 3 under Kansas Ad Astra reopening plan. Local health officials said under Phase 3, people should keep a distance of 6 feet between themselves and others. They may sit closer to people who live in their households. Also, people should wear masks and should wash hands or use hand sanitizer. There is now a mask order in effect in Kansas and Wyandotte County, requiring masks to be worn inside any public space. Some faith groups will continue holding online or video services. In Wyandotte County, those who are older than 60 or who have other…

After rains this morning, Wyandotte County may see a high near 93, according to the National Weather Service forecast. The heat index will depend on the morning storms, according to the weather service. Originally forecast for 102, the heat index could drop three to six degrees because of the morning storms, the weather service said. More hot and humid weather is expected Thursday, according to the weather service. Today, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., with a high near 93. A southeast wind of 6 to 9 mph will gust as high…

Abbey Smith, Kansas City, Kansas, has been named to the dean’s list at Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa. Students on the dean’s list must have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Rep. Broderick Henderson (Submitted photo) Rep. Broderick Henderson is the Democratic incumbent for the 35th District of the Kansas House. He has served 26 years in the Kansas House. He recently responded to a Wyandotte Daily election questionnaire. The primary election is Tuesday, Aug. 4. Early voting is ongoing in Wyandotte County, and some residents currently are sending in their mail ballots. Polls will be open from…

After rains this morning, Wyandotte County may see a high near 93, according to the National Weather Service forecast. The heat index will depend on the morning storms, according to the weather service. Originally forecast for 102, the heat index could drop three to six degrees because of the morning storms, the weather service said. More hot and humid weather is expected Thursday, according to the weather service. Today, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., with a high near 93. A southeast wind of 6 to 9 mph will gust as high…