Month: April 2014

Lunar eclipse

A lunar eclipse, a “blood moon” or red moon, was viewed Monday night and Tuesday morning. In Wyandotte County, some clouds were occasionally in front of the moon last night. (Staff photo)
A lunar eclipse, a “blood moon” or red moon, was viewed Monday night and Tuesday morning. In Wyandotte County, some clouds were occasionally in front of the moon last night. This photo was taken before the eclipse started Monday. (Staff photo)

 

A lunar eclipse, a “blood moon” or red moon, was viewed Monday night and Tuesday morning. In Wyandotte County, some clouds were occasionally in front of the moon last night. In this photo, around 3:15 a.m., some tree branches were in the foreground. (Staff photo)

Freeze warning in effect

The Wyandotte County area underwent an overnight freeze, with the National Weather Service warning that some vegetation and crops may be affected.

The freeze warning was to end at 9 a.m. April 15.

The weather service said today’s temperatures should reach a high of 55. Sunny weather is forecast.

Tonight, the low will be around 42.

Wednesday, look for mostly sunny skies with a high of 67.

On Thursday, there will be a 50 percent chance of rain and a high near 51.

 

Community service planned in response to shootings

A community service is planned in response to the shootings at the Jewish Community Center parking lot on Sunday.

The Interfaith Communal Service of Unity and Hope will be a 45-minute service at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Jewish Community Center, White Theatre, 5801 W. 115 St., Overland Park, Kan.

Clergy from across the Kansas City area will lead prayers of solace, healing and hope, according to an announcement today from the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City.

Messages of condolences have poured in from throughout the nation, including from President Obama, to community residents and to the victims’ families.

U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-3rd Dist., sent out this message:

“On Palm Sunday and the eve of Passover, our entire community was shocked to learn of a horrific act of hate that led to the deaths of three of our beloved community members.

“I was heartbroken to learn of the shootings at the Jewish Community Center and Village Shalom in Overland Park. Brooke and I are praying for the families and victims of this tragedy and our office continues to stand ready to provide needed assistance.

“While facts are being gathered by local and national law enforcement, it is difficult to accept and understand the answers to many questions surrounding the senseless act of hate that was committed.

“During these most difficult times, a tight-knit and caring community is often our best source of support and comfort. Overland Park and the entire Greater Kansas City area is a shining example of family in community. We will comfort each other, support each other, and help each other through this tragedy.

“What happened on Sunday may have broken our hearts, but it has stiffened our resolve. We go forward unified in thought, word and deed.

“Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims lost.”