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Kansas City, Kan., is at the top of the list for safest driving cities in the United States, according to Allstate Insurance. The company issued a news release today stating that the average driver in Kansas City, Kan., will have a collision every 13.3 years, compared to the national average where drivers experience a collision every 10 years. Brownsville, Texas, was No. 2 on the list of safest driving cities, followed by Boise, Idaho, Fort Collins, Colo., and Cape Coral, Fla. Wichita, Kan., was ranked No. 11, Olathe was No. 14 and Overland Park, No. 32, on the list. Kansas…

The Kansas City, Kan., Board of Public Utilities in cooperation with the United Way of Wyandotte County have made some changes in its utility assistance program that will help more area residents avoid potential disruption, or provide for the restoration of, utility services when they are experiencing financial hardship due to unforeseen events. The goal of the program is to help Wyandotte County residents offset a portion of their utility expenses (up to $500 annually) for specific hardship causes, including a health emergency, a change in employment or income status, a change in family composition or marital status, or unforeseen…

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday for Wyandotte County and the surrounding region, according to the National […] Injury-accident reported August 18, 2015 // 0 Comments One driver was injured in a three-vehicle accident this morning on I-635 southbound near Merriam Lane in Kansas City, Kan., according to a Kansas Highway […] Nagamura voted MLS Player of Week August 18, 2015 // 0 Comments Sporting Kansas City midfielder Paulo Nagamura was named MLS Player of the Week on Tuesday for Week 24 of the 2015 regular season. Nagamura scored […]

Thunderstorms could miss Wyandotte County Saturday night, but could be close by. (National Weather Service graphic) Clouds are currently to the south of the Kansas City area, and there are sunny skies at 11 a.m. Friday in Wyandotte County. The National Weather Service predicted a high of 89 today in Wyandotte County. The region may get some isolated thunderstorms this morning and again late tonight into Saturday morning, the weather service said. Gusty winds and heavy rain are a part of the storm system. In Wyandotte County, the chance of storms tonight is just 20 percent. Storms are possible Saturday…

A transformer exploded around 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Quindaro Power Plant, according to the Board of Public Utilities spokesman. A fire in connection with the transformer explosion is now out, said David Mehlhaff, BPU spokesman. Because the transformer exploded a little distance from the Quindaro Power Plant, there was no damage to the power plant itself, he added. The power plant is at 3601 N. 12th, Kansas City, Kan. The explosion knocked out power to more than 600 customers, the spokesman said. There were no injuries, Mehlhaff said. The 69 KV transformer that exploded also took out…

The 9th annual Parade of Heroes is scheduled July 7 in the Village West area of Kansas City, Kan. The annual parade recognizes men and women who serve or have served the nation through their military service. Sponsored by the Village West Rotary Club, the parade will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, near Village West Parkway, ending at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in Kansas City, Kan. Vintage cars and trucks, first responder units, best in show awards and new float contests are featured in the parade. The parade marshals this year include Clausie Smith, former mayor of Bonner Springs; and…

Vicki Meyer The Kansas City, Kan., school district is seeking a new board member after the resignation of Vicki S. Meyer from the school board. Meyer, who was vice president of the board, recently stepped down for health reasons after 18 years of service on the board. The board accepted the resignation with regret in mid-May, and the process has started to fill the vacancy. Meyer said it was “a really, really difficult decision to make to resign. I know they’ll continue to do the great work that they’re doing.” During her 18 years on the board, the district started…

The 20th golf classic to benefit the Sisters, Servants of Mary is set for Friday, June 26, at Painted Hills Golf Course, 7101 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. Proceeds will go toward renovating the Sisters’ convent. Registration and lunch are from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Amino Brothers Co., Inc., is the lunch sponsor. At 12:20 p.m., the Sisters will participate in a putting contest. The four-person scramble will start at 1 p.m. The hole in one prize is a 2015 Jeep Renegade SUV with additional par three prizes sponsored by Overland Park Jeep Dodge Chrysler. The day will conclude…

Highest rain chances tonight and Wednesday. (National Weather Service graphic) After a warm, sunny day, Wyandotte County could see thunderstorms tonight into early Wednesday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Today’s high will be 91 degrees, the weather service said, with a heat index possibly approaching 100 degrees but staying under the century mark. There is a 50 percent chance of thunderstorms tonight, the weather service said. Some storms could produce heavy rainfall and local flooding, according to the weather service. A few storms could be strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds, the weather service said.…

Police are investigating a shooting death that occurred during the night in the 2500 block of Ridge Avenue. The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department responded at 2:34 a.m. May 30 to reports of a shooting. When they arrived, the officers found a woman in the street, dead from apparent gunshot wounds, a police spokesman said. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending positive identification and family notification, police said. This incident remains under investigation by the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department’s Major Case Unit, which is encouraging anyone with information to call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).…