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Two students from Kansas City, Kansas, are working on the Gilbert and Sullivan production of “Pirates of Penzance” which opens tonight at Kansas State University, Manhattan. Anthony Bandy, a senior in music theater, is a light board operator for the production; and Donovan Watts, a junior in theater, is in the role of Police in the production. Both are from Kansas City, Kansas. The production will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 28 to March 2 and at 2:30 p.m. March in McCain Auditorium on the K-State campus. The comic opera made its debut in 1879. This version features a…

A sport utility vehicle overturned in a crash on Jan. 1, shortly after the new year began, on eastbound I-70 near the 18th Street Expressway in Kansas City, Kansas. According to the Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s report, a Nissan Armada was eastbound when a black sedan cut it off about 12:35 a.m. Jan 1. The Armada swerved to the left, the driver lost control and struck the barrier wall, overturning and coming to rest on the passenger side, according to the trooper’s report. The driver, a 31-year-old woman from Independence, Missouri, was taken to a hospital with a possible minor…

The Kansas City, Kansas, Women’s Chamber of Commerce will hold a networking event from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Tapatio Mexican Grill, 151 S. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas. There is no charge for the networking event, and there is a cash bar. Registration is required to http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=hykkgckab&oeidk=a07efyyucn988426abc by Brian Grimmett, Kansas News Service Kansas experienced its 23rd-wettest year on record in 2018, according to weather data that goes back as far as 1895. “But not evenly distributed either across the state or across the year,” Kansas State climatologist Mary Knapp said of the moisture. The year…

Tyson Foods, Inc., a Sedalia, Missouri, establishment, is recalling approximately 36,420 pounds of chicken nugget products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically rubber, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced. The panko chicken nugget items were produced on Nov. 26, 2018. This product is subject to recall: • 5-lb. plastic packages of “Tyson WHITE MEAT PANKO CHICKEN NUGGETS” with a “BEST IF USED BY” date of “NOV 26 2019,” case code “3308SDL03” and time stamps 23:00 through 01:59 (inclusive). The products subject to recall bear establishment number “P-13556” inside the USDA mark of…

Sporting Kansas City will move to a mobile-only ticketing system at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas, ahead of the 2019 season. Conducted in tandem with SeatGeek, the official ticketing partner of Sporting KC, mobile-only entry at Children’s Mercy Park will see fans exclusively use their smartphones to scan into matches. This paperless practice, already adopted by over 80 percent of Sporting KC season ticket members last season, will enhance ticket security, support green initiatives like Sporting Sustainability, and make it easier for fans to send, sell, receive and manage their tickets. Entry to 2019 Swope Park Rangers matches…

by Brian Turrel The Washington Wildcats boys basketball team posted a strong start to the 2018-2019 season, defeating Topeka’s Highland Park Scots 68-49 Friday evening at home. The Wildcats sprang to an early lead, taking a 10-point advantage midway through the first quarter. The Wildcats found plenty of success driving the lane for layups. Another big key to their success was strong perimeter defense that limited the Scots’ inside opportunities and provided fast-break chances. The Wildcats held a 33-22 lead at halftime. The Scots pulled within 8 on a 3-pointer just after the break, but never seriously threatened the Washington…

In the event of inclement weather, contact the sponsoring organization to see if the event is still being held. Affirmations group to meet An Affirmations and Living Free Growth Group for Women will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays at the Keeler Women’s Center, 2220 Central Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The group’s purpose is to help women change the way they think about themselves and their lives. For more information or to register, call 913-906-8990. Raising safe kids program continues The ACT Raising Safe Kids Program will continue from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Mondays at the Keeler Women’s Center,…

An accident was reported at 5:43 a.m. Monday on southbound I-635 and State, according to KC Scout. (KC Scout photo) With snow on the ground overnight, multiple accidents were reported on highways in Wyandotte County on Monday morning. Motorists should drive carefully, as bridges may be slick. According to KC Scout, accident locations included southbound I-635 near Leavenworth Road, southbound I-635 near State Avenue, southbound I-435 on the ramp from Donahoo Road, southbound I-35 near 18th Street Expressway. An accident was reported at 6:49 a.m. Monday on southbound I-635 near Leavenworth Road, according to KC Scout. (KC Scout photo) An…

In an effort to provide safe rides home for area residents on New Year’s Eve, Ride KC buses will provide free rides from 4 p.m. Monday until the service ends after midnight tonight. Fares on all RideKC bus routes in Wyandotte County, as well as Johnson County, Kansas City, Missouri, and Independence, Missouri, will be free. KCATA and Johnson County paratransit also will be free to ride after 4 p.m. Riders may plan their trip at www.ridekc.org, using a trip planner on the home page. Customers also may call the Regional Call Center at 816-221-0660, weekdays from 6 a.m. to…

In an effort to provide safe rides home for area residents on New Year’s Eve, Ride KC buses will provide free rides from 4 p.m. Monday until the service ends after midnight tonight. Fares on all RideKC bus routes in Wyandotte County, as well as Johnson County, Kansas City, Missouri, and Independence, Missouri, will be free. KCATA and Johnson County paratransit also will be free to ride after 4 p.m. Riders may plan their trip at www.ridekc.org, using a trip planner on the home page. Customers also may call the Regional Call Center at 816-221-0660, weekdays from 6 a.m. to…