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by Celia Llopis-Jepsen, Kansas News Service A private insurer’s 2018 premiums in Kansas ran too high — at least compared to the medical bills it had to pay for customers that year. That means thousands of Kansans get money back this fall because they got overcharged last year. Sunflower, a subsidiary of Centene, ran afoul of rules in the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. That forced rebates of more than $25 million to nearly 19,000 customers who bought Ambetter individual health plans. (Many received not checks, but credits on their future bills.) Sunflower is looking to cut premiums for 2020…

In the event of inclement weather, contact the sponsoring organization to find out if the event will be held. Annual lineman’s rodeo to be Saturday at Ag Hall The annual International Lineman’s Rodeo competition will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame near 126th and State Avenue in Bonner Springs, Kansas. Competition begins at 7 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. Team and apprentice events will include the “hurtman rescue” and the “pole climb.” More than 1,000 participants from utilities throughout the nation and from other countries will test their skills in these events.…

Utility linemen climbed poles on Saturday morning at the annual International Lineman’s Rodeo competition at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Utility linemen climbed poles on Saturday morning at the annual International Lineman’s Rodeo competition at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kansas. (Photo by Steve Rupert) Utility linemen climbed poles on Saturday morning at the annual International Lineman’s Rodeo competition at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs, Kansas. (Photo by…

Wyandotte County received a dusting of snow starting about 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. It started snowing again around 9 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, more snow is possible, mainly before midnight. As much as an inch or two of snow is possible. Tonight’s low will be 24. Thursday should be sunny with a high near 40. Wyandotte County remains under a winter weather advisory until 4 a.m. Thursday, and under a freeze warning from 1 a.m. Thursday until 10 a.m. Thursday. (Photo by Steve Rupert) A little snow fell Wednesday afternoon in Wyandotte County. A winter weather advisory remains…

Several safe and family friendly Halloween events are planned today in Wyandotte County. (File photo) Wyandotte County centers will hold safe and family friendly Halloween events today. The recreation centers are planning Trunk or Treat and Halloween parties. They are free and open to the public. In addition, Alcott Arts Center is planning a Halloween event for children. It is free and open to the public. More details: Trunk or Treat at recreation centers Trunk or Treat and Halloween parties are planned on Thursday, Oct. 31, at Kansas City, Kansas recreation centers. Children who are participating should be accompanied by…

Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the 5900 block of State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas. According to a police spokesman, officers responded to the 5900 block of State Avenue on a reported shooting about 2:08 p.m. Sept. 1. They found a man in the street with apparent gunshot wounds, the spokesman stated. Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department personnel also responded and confirmed the victim had died as a result of his injuries. The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. Johnny Russell’s first-half…

Victim wounded by gunshot Kansas City, Kansas, police officers contacted a victim at a hospital at 9:20 p.m. Sunday, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department. The victim was at another location and had been shot once in the foot by an unknown suspect, according to police. Shooting at home reported Victims told police they were asleep when an unknown suspect shot into their home, around 12:28 a.m. Monday in the 4000 block of Roswell, according to a social media post by police. No injuries were reported. Residence hit by gunshots A shooting into…

A sprawling attempt by Iowa Central goalkeeper Meike Klever wasn’t enough to prevent KCKCC sophomore Kayla Deaver, far left, from sending a blistering shot into the goal in the Blue Devils’ 5-3 win Sunday. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) A half-dozen Iowa Central defenders weren’t enough to prevent KCKCC sophomore Karleigh Enyart (behind No. 2) from scoring one of her two goals in rallying the Blue Devils to a 5-3 win Sunday. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Kansas City Kansas Community College’s young women’s volleyball team got an early wakeup call against Iowa Central Sunday. The…

PiperFest continues Sunday PiperFest, a community festival, will continue Sunday, Sept. 29, at Piper High School, 4400 N. 107th St., Kansas City, Kansas. A previously announced schedule for PiperFest has been changed because of the rain and storms. The car show will be on Sunday. The new schedule can be found at http://wyandottedaily.com/piperfest-schedule-changes-because-of-weather/. 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 pancake breakfast, auction, car show, carnival, bingo, concessions and food trucks. For more information, visit…

Police released this photo of a vehicle suspected of being involved in food truck thefts early Sunday morning on James Street. (Surveillance photo released by police) Police released this photo of a vehicle suspected of being involved in food truck thefts early Sunday morning on James Street. (Surveillance photo released by police) Police released this photo of a vehicle suspected of being involved in food truck thefts early Sunday morning on James Street. (Surveillance photo released by police) Police released this surveillance photo of a suspect in a food truck theft early Sunday morning. (Surveillance photo released by police) Kansas…