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One Senate Republican candidate made some shocking remarks at the July 30 candidate forum at Kansas City Kansas Community College. (Staff photo)by Mary Rupert One of the most shocking statements at the candidate forum July 30 at the Kansas City Kansas Community College was made by Alvin Zahnter, a Republican for U.S. Senate from Russell, Kan. In discussing the president’s executive orders, he alleged that money was going to America’s enemies and said, “It’s got to stop.” Zahnter said he would support impeachment. “In fact I won’t be happy until what our country stands for, my constitution, has somebody hanged…

KCKCC President Doris Givens demonstrated how to use the new access system to the KCKCC track. (KCKCC photo) by Kelly Rogge Kansas City Kansas Community College is back on track, the running track that is. On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the track will reopen to the community. The turnstile used by community walkers to access the track has been equipped with a lock that opens with a card issued by KCKCC. The system will allow the college to track the usage of the track and identify the frequency that walkers are using the athletic facility. Michael Vitale, vice president of academic…

Lane and ramp closures are scheduled beginning Wednesday, July 2, at I-635 and State Avenue in Kansas City, Kan. The Kansas Department of Transportation has scheduled the closures during the day Wednesday. Northbound and southbound I-635 over State Avenue bridges will be reduced to one open lane between 9 a.m. and noon on Wednesday, then northbound and southbound I-635 over State Avenue bridges will be reduced to two open lanes both directions from noon to 3 p.m. also on Wednesday. The ramps from eastbound State Avenue to northbound I-635, and from westbound State Avenue to southbound I-635, will be closed…

Newspaper readers are more prone than others to vote each time, every time an Election and the resulting opportunity to be heard (and represented) presents itself. That’s a good thing! Thank you. But, since this Primary Election is so crucial, I wanted to ask news readers to bring a family member or neighbor or friend to the polls with you, too. Many Election-related standards are gauged by the strengths-weaknesses exhibited in this Primary election turnout. Why only vote for U.S. President every four years? Advance voting (by mail or at the Elections Office, 8th and State Avenue, or the Satellite…

Today at noon is the filing deadline for the 2014 election. Those who are running for precinct committee positions may file in the Wyandotte County Election Commission Office, while those who are filing for state and national offices will file in Topeka at the secretary of state’s office. There is a filing fee for the state and national offices. The primary election is Aug. 5, and the general election is Nov. 4. A special election for the Piper School District local option budget question will be held on Tuesday, June 3. Residents of the school district may vote either by…

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court Hobby Lobby ruling, saying it “rightly rejects the federal government’s intrusion into an individual’s religious liberty.” Moran issued a statement on the court’s ruling in the Hobby Lobby case, involving the company’s stance on not providing contraception to its employees as part of their medical benefits. Moran’s statement: “Since our nation’s earliest days, the U.S. Supreme Court has consistently affirmed our First Amendment right to exercise our religious beliefs freely,” Sen. Moran said. “Today’s Supreme Court decision rightly rejects the federal government’s intrusion into an individual’s religious liberty. This…

Today the U.S. Senate confirmed Daniel Crabtree of Kansas City, Kan., to serve as a federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas. “Providing advice and consent of Presidential nominees is one of the most important roles of the United States Senate and a responsibility I take seriously,” Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., said. “Mr. Crabtree’s integrity and extensive litigation experience in state and federal courts made for a smooth confirmation process and give me great confidence he will serve as an outstanding federal judge.” Daniel Crabtree was reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee without opposition…

Freshman Geoff Birkemeier will draw the opening pitching assignment when Kansas City Kansas Community College opens the Region VI playoffs at Colby Saturday at 1 p.m. Beaten 11-8 by Maple Woods in their final regular season game Wednesday, the Blue Devils will take a 34-19 record into the regional as the No. 5 seed. The No. 4 seed out of the West, Colby is 28-22. A best of three series, two games will be played Saturday with a third if necessary on Sunday with the winner advancing to the super-regional starting May 9 at Wichita. The Colby games will be…

The Kansas City Kansas Community College Endowment Association is in the planning stages for its first gala event this fall. One piece of the puzzle is already in place in the form of a Presenting Sponsor. AT&T has committed $13,000 to the Endowment Association’s scholarship fund, and will be recognized as the Presenting Sponsor at the 4.0 Gala on Saturday, Oct. 25, at Lake Quivira. Patrick McCartney, executive director of the Endowment Association, said the commitment is a big step in the planning process. “They (AT&T) really stepped up to help us,” he said. “This is the first time the…

Piper High School – soccer at Bonner Springs –  Piper Varsity lost 2-3 – goals by Woolley and Galey – JV won 4-1 – goals by Cunningham, Gray, Wallace, and Walker – assist by Brownell –    from Doug Key, Piper activities director Wednesday’s weather includes a chance of showers, mainly between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The cool weather continues today, with a high of 53. The temperature at 8 a.m. was 44 degrees.  A west northwest wind will be 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Tonight, there is a slight chance of showers before…