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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…

The forecast this week includes temperatures in the upper 80s to 90s. (National Weather Service graphic) The National Weather Service advised residents to stay hydrated and take breaks when outdoors, check on the elderly and sick, never leave people and pets unattended in vehicles and limit strenuous outdoor activities. (National Weather Service graphic) Summer-like weather arrives this week, with temperatures in the high 80s to 90s, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday through Friday, the weather service said, with severe weather possible Wednesday. On Tuesday, June 2, through Friday, June 5, will be this…

A nationwide recall of Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer was announced because of the potential of undeclared methanol or wood alcohol. According to a company announcement, 38,830 liters of the hand sanitizer, packaged in 1-liter bottles, are being recalled. A number of side effects from possible methanol exposure were listed, including nausea, vomiting, headache, blurred vision, blindness, seizures, coma, damage to the nervous system and death. Young children who accidentally ingest the products and adolescents and adults who drink it as an alcohol substitute are most at risk for methanol poisoning, according to the news release. There have not been any…

The Unified Government COVID-19 website at 4 p.m. Tuesday reported 1,520 positive cumulative cases, with 76 deaths and 13 hospitalizations. It was an increase of 18 cases since 1 p.m. Monday, and an increase of one death since Monday. (UG COVID-19 website) Traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic can be a challenge. What is the safest way to travel? What mode of transportation should you take? Should you even travel at all? Doctors at the University of Kansas Health System said it might be safer now to travel by plane, with safety precautions that have been put in place. Dr. Wissam…