Rain in today’s forecast

National Weather Service
National Weather Service

A few sprinkles of rain should clear up by 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.

Then it will be mostly sunny skies, with a high near 73, until tonight. The south southeast wind will be around 9 mph.

For Wednesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. The low will be about 57.

On Thursday, there will be a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m. Skies will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. Winds will be south southwest from 5 to 7 mph.

Thursday night, look for partly cloudy skies with a low of 54.

Friday, it will be sunny with a high near 78. Friday night will be mostly clear, with a lot of 54.

Saturday, expect sunny skies with a high near 78. The low will be 58.

Sunday, it will be sunny with a high near 79. Sunday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Showers are in the forecast for Monday, with the high near 74.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high of 61.

Free Medicare open enrollment assistance event scheduled Wednesday

A free Medicare open enrollment assistance event has been scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, at the Wyandotte County Aging and Disability Resource Center, at the Midtown Metro Center, 849 N. 47th St., Suite C, Kansas City, Kan. This office is at the new building at Indian Springs.

The Medicare open enrollment assistance event was announced by U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder’s office.

A second Medicare open enrollment assistance event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sylvester Powell Community Center, 6200 Martway, Mission, Kan.

Trained volunteers from the Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas will be on hand at both events to provide one-on-one assistance to seniors who have questions, or who wish to make changes to their plans.

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period extends from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Medicare beneficiaries who wish to make changes or enroll for the first time need to bring their Medicare card, any current prescriptions (including dosage and frequency), and a list of preferred pharmacies. The events are free and open to everyone.

For more information on Medicare enrollment, visit: http://www.medicare.gov/sign-up-change-plans/when-can-i-join-a-health-or-drug-plan/when-can-i-join-a-health-or-drug-plan.html#collapse-3190.

Royals fans disappointed; hope for better outcome Wednesday

John "Ash" Breckenridge and Chanell Johnson watched the World Series game from Fat Max in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum)
John “Ash” Breckenridge and Chanell Johnson watched the World Series game from Fat Max in Kansas City, Kan. (Photo by William Crum)

by William Crum

Fans of Kansas City Royals watching the World Series game on television at Fat Max in Kansas City, Kan., were disappointed as their home team lost to San Francisco, 7-1.

“They can do better than that; I know they can,” said John “Ash” Breckenridge, a fan who lives in Kansas City, Kan.

The next game of the World Series will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.