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No. 7 ranked Labette made the most of its height advantage Saturday, blocking six KCKCC shots including this one by Jada Mayberry in a 66-62 win. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) KCKCC freshman Kamryn Estell scored two of her 17 points in the Blue Devils’ 66-62 loss to Labette Saturday. Estell also led KCKCC in rebounds with seven and assists with four. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Lady Blue Devils couldn’t buy a basket when they needed it most Saturday. Leading No. 7 ranked Labette 62-59 with four minutes remaining, the…

Youth practiced their soccer skills during an announcement today of the opening of the Wyandotte Sporting Fields, 12 new soccer fields for youth near 90th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Youth practiced their soccer skills during an announcement today of the opening of the Wyandotte Sporting Fields, 12 new soccer fields for youth near 90th and State Avenue. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert) Youth were kicking around soccer balls nearby while Gov. Sam Brownback and Mayor Mark Holland made speeches and participated in a ribbon-cutting this morning to open Wyandotte Sporting Fields at 1500 N. 90th, near…

KCKCC’s Daiyon Taylor (22) and Arother Ratliff (34) had this rebound covered in the Blue Devils’ 60-55 playoff loss to Fort Scott Wednesday. Taylor had six rebounds. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC Kansas City Kansas Community College’s men’s basketball season came to an end Wednesday, victim of the longest scoring drought in Blue Devil history. Scoreless for nearly 12 minutes to start the second half, the Blue Devils could not recover in a 60-55 loss to Fort Scott in opening round play of the Region VI playoffs. The loss ended KCKCC’s season at 14-17 while Fort…

A very active Unified Government Commission faces unique budget challenges this year. In a meeting Saturday at City Hall, commissioners heard a variety of information that may help them sort out their budget issues and make hard decisions on cutting and funding programs. Topping their list of budget considerations was holding the property tax level. At the same time as holding down the property tax, they will be trying to increase the UG’s fund balances. They learned Thursday night that one of the ratings agencies, Moody’s, may decrease their bond rating if they do not increase the fund balances. A…

One facility in Kansas City, Kansas, has recorded 110 of the positive COVID-19 cases and 12 of the 24 deaths, according to the Unified Government Health Department. (Graphic from UG Health Department social media page) The Unified Government Health Department on Sunday reported 110 total positive COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths coming from the Riverbend Post-Acute Rehabilitation facility near 78th and Freeman in Kansas City, Kansas. The 110 cases include 90 residents who tested positive and 20 staff who tested positive, according to health department statistics. There were total 135 residents living at the facility, it was reported earlier. Five…

U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts is not looking for another term in Washington. Plenty of people are lining up in hopes they’ll take over. (Photo by Nomin Ujiyedin, Kansas News Service) by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts says he will not run for re-election in 2020, opening the door to a parade of candidates announcing a run or considering jumping into the race to replace him. Multiple Republicans are eyeing the seat, and it could be the first time Democrats have a competitive U.S. Senate primary since the 1990s. Here’s the rundown of who’s seeking the…

The University of Kansas has announced the names of 100 Wyandotte County graduates for spring and summer 2020. Several Wyandotte County students are on the list of graduates. The graduates include: • Justin Gregory Carroll, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Applied Science in Biotechnology • Jared Clements, Bonner Springs, Master of Urban Planning • Meghan R. Dowell, Bonner Springs, Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice • Ashlyn Nicole Duwe, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of General Studies in Speech-Language-Hearing • Blaine Edmondson, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science • Mason K. Hurla, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Nursing • Theodore J.…

U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts is not looking for another term in Washington. Plenty of people are lining up in hopes they’ll take over. (Photo by Nomin Ujiyediin, Kansas News Service) by Stephen Koranda, Kansas News Service Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Roberts says he will not run for re-election in 2020, opening the door to a parade of candidates announcing a run or considering jumping into the race to replace him. Multiple Republicans are eyeing the seat, and it could be the first time Democrats have a competitive U.S. Senate primary since the 1990s. Here’s the rundown of who’s seeking the…

The $1 million winning Holiday Millionaire Raffle ticket, which was sold in the northeast region of Kansas, was drawn today in the 11th annual Holiday Millionaire Raffle Grand Prize drawing. The $1 million winning ticket number is 024666. In addition to the $1 million top prize, today’s raffle drawing also produced one winner of $100,000, three winners of $50,000, five winners of $25,000, 15 winners of $5,000, 25 winners of $1,000, 800 winners of $100 and 6,000 winners of $50. For a complete list of winning raffle numbers, visit the website at https://www.kslottery.com/games/raffle. Raffle tickets may also be checked at…

KCK schools cancel after-school activities All after-school activities have been canceled for Friday, Jan. 10, for the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools, because of the forecasted inclement weather. Also, Kidzone has been canceled for Friday, Jan. 10, and there will be no transportation for students to Kidzones sites, according to the district. Children’s Mercy closing Urgent Care locations at 5 p.m. Children’s Mercy has announced that all three Kansas City area Children’s Mercy Urgent Care locations will close at 5 p.m. Friday because of the winter storm warning.