Month: June 2014

Semi truck driver injured after tire goes over wall

An injury-accident was reported on eastbound I-70 June 3 in Kansas City, Kan., when a tire came off a Chrysler.

According to the Kansas Turnpike Authority trooper’s report, a 38-year-old woman was driving a Chrysler on I-70 near Park Drive about 2:34 p.m. Tuesday when a tire came off, bounced over the wall, and hit a semi that was traveling in the other direction on I-70.

The driver of the Chrysler was not injured, according to the report, but the driver of the semi was reported injured. The semi driver was a 40-year-old man from Independence, Mo.

Motorcycle crash reported on I-70

A motorcyclist was westbound on I-70 near 10th Street in Kansas City, Kan., on June 3 when he crashed into the outside barrier wall.

The injury-accident happened about 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s report.

The Harley-Davidson was westbound on I-70 when the rear tire may have blown, according to the report. The vehicle then struck the outside barrier wall.

A 68-year-old Kansas City, Kan., man was injured and taken to the hospital, the report stated.

Mental Health First Aid Day planned

Kansas City’s first Mental Health First Aid Day is planned for Thursday, July 10.

Six sites throughout metropolitan Kansas City, including one in Kansas City, Kan., are participating in the event. It is sponsored by the Metropolitan Council of Community Mental Health Centers.

The goal of the event is to teach mental health first aid and youth mental health first aid courses at no cost to more than 250 people. It would be the largest number of people to train at one time in the metropolitan area.

In Kansas City, Kan., a class will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 10 at the Kansas City, Kan., Public School Central Office, 2010 N. 59th St., Kansas City, Kan.

Participants will learn what to do if an adult or child is experiencing a mental health crisis. The course teaches about the signs and symptoms of mental illness, gives confidence to reach out to people in need, and skills to respond to a mental health crisis.

Participants will receive a manual and certificate upon successful completion of the course, and information about accessing local services. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Those who are interested in attending the course may contact Beth Yoder Stein at [email protected] or Mark Wiebe at [email protected].