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UG Health Department graphic Number of resident and staff cases totals 116 The Unified Government Health Department on Wednesday evening announced three more deaths at the Riverbend post-acute rehabilitation facility near 78th and Freeman in Kansas City, Kansas. It brings the total number of deaths to 15, an increase of three from April 13. In all, 116 persons at the facility have tested positive, including 92 residents and 24 staff members, according to the figures from the Health Department. The number of positive COVID-19 cases from the nursing facility who are now in the hospital increased from five to nine,…

Fourteen Wyandotte County students are graduating this spring and summer at Emporia State University. Students from this area who graduated: • John Parker Ast of Bonner Springs, Kansas, graduated with a Master of Science degree in Special Education with a concentration in High Incidence Special Education. • Katherine Ann Clarice Boyice of Kansas City, Kansas, graduated with a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree. • Michelle Davis of Kansas City, Kansas, graduated with a Master of Library Science degree. • Kate Ann Dorian of Kansas City, Kansas, graduated magna cum laude with a B.S. in Education degree in Business with a…

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…