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Accidents were reported on highways in Wyandotte County during wet weather and thunderstorms on Tuesday. Some of the accidents, according to Kansas Highway Patrol reports, included: Ford Mustang spins, collides with Dodge Ram on I-70 A Ford Mustang was eastbound on I-70 west of the 78th Street exit at 3:52 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, when the driver lost control, the car spun and crossed two lanes of traffic, according to the highway patrol trooper’s report. A Dodge Ram 2500 was unable to avoid hitting the Mustang as it entered his lane, and hit the Mustang at the side. The driver…

The Shepherd’s Center of KCK will hold its 25th annual Book and Bric-A-Brac sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, at the First Baptist Church of Turner, 701 S. 55th, Kansas City, Kansas. Those who would like to donate books or household items are encouraged to bring donations to the church beginning at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 9. Donors may also call the Shepherd’s Center office to request donation pick up at 913-281-8908. For more information, call the Shepherd’s Center office, or email melissab@sckck.org. No clothing or magazines are desired. The Kansas City…

An aggravated assault case was reported on Tuesday at 15th and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a social media post by the police chief. According to the chief’s post, the case started with a possible car sale. An individual changed his mind about buying the car, but took the keys to the car, and the seller chased after him, according to the information from the police chief. The potential buyer then pointed a gun at the seller, told the seller to get back or the buyer would shoot him, and then the buyer fled in a vehicle…

A 12-year-old boy was shot about 8:02 p.m. Thursday in the area of 61st and Nogard in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a police spokesman. The victim and a relative had been riding four-wheelers near 61st and Nogard when they were shot at, the spokesman stated. The victim was taken to 59th and Webster, where police were called. The 12-year-old was taken to an area hospital, the spokesman stated, and was in stable condition according to the latest reports. There is no suspect information at this time, the police spokesman stated. The Unified Government Commission on Thursday repealed a ban…

The Kansas City T-Bones are seeking donations to help victims of this week’s storms. The club is seeking gift cards of any kind, nonperishable items and storage bins for those affected. From Friday, May 31, through Sunday, June 9, the T-Bones will collect the items, then on a yet to be determined date after June 9, the team with players and staff will distribute the items at Basehor-Linwood High School. Many families and businesses in the western part of the metropolitan area suffered damage, with estimates in the millions in property damage and losses. Fans may bring the items to…

by Sophie Darting The Kansas City T-Bones’ bats were kept silent during a rubber match with the Milwaukee Milkmen, as they fell, 12-1, and dropped the series on Thursday evening two games to one. On a night where both Kansas City’s starting pitching and offense struggled, Milwaukee (5-9) took full advantage of their slow start, scoring 12 runs in easily stealing the series away from the T-Bones. The Milkmen struck first in the second inning after they got two men on base with two outs. Then Nolan Earley launched a three-run home run off of Kansas City starter Tommy Collier…

National Weather Service graphic Today’s high will be near 57, according to the National Weather Service, while there is an elevated fire danger this afternoon, plus ongoing river flooding. The weather service said because of drying fuels and gusty winds, the fire danger today will be elevated. Ongoing river flooding will persist through the work week, according to the weather service. The Missouri River at Parkville, which includes Wyandotte County, is at moderate flood stage and is currently declining. That gauge is on I-435 over the Missouri River, between Wyandotte County and Missouri. The gauge for the Missouri River at…

There was much hand slapping and fist bumping for KCKCC freshman Tyler Henry Sunday. Henry hit a game-tying 3-run home in the seventh and a game-winning double in the ninth in a 4-3 win over Fort Scott and then drove in two runs in a 4-1 second game win. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Blue Devils felt they let a win get away when Fort Scott rallied for an extra inning decision last Wednesday. The Blue Devils got one back Sunday. Freshman Tyler Henry belted a dramatic game-tying 3-run home run…

by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Kansas City Kansas Community College softball pitchers gave up just 10 hits in two games Sunday but the Blue Devils still had to settle for a split at Hesston Community College. Shay Grosstephan scattered six hits in an opening 4-0 shutout while MacKenzie Pinkerton gave up only four in a 4-3 second game loss. The loss left the Blue Devils 4-2 in Jayhawk Conference play and 18-8 heading into back-to-back doubleheaders with North Central Missouri, Mondy at Trenton and home Tuesday at 2 p.m. Grosstephan (8-1) led both offensively and defensively in the 4-0 opener. She…

Wyandotte County is at a slight risk today for severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. Winds, large hail and isolated tornadoes are possible in some areas from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Most severe weather will be south of Route 50, which is south of the Wyandotte County area. (National Weather Service graphic) Rain continues in today’s forecast from the National Weather Service. The area also is under a flash flood watch from 1 a.m. April 30 through 7 a.m. May 2, according to the weather service. Between three-fourths and 1 inch of rain may fall today, and…