Month: June 2015

Rescue crews search Kaw after report of man falling into river

After reports of a man falling into the Kansas River east of the I-435 bridge, water rescue crews searched the area, but did not find anyone, according to a Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department spokesman.

A passerby had reported seeing a man falling into the river on Monday evening, the spokesman said.

Water rescue crews searched the area for an hour and 45 minutes, the spokesman said, but no one was found. Four crews and four boats were involved in the search, along with other emergency personnel.

Homicide victim identified

The victim of a homicide on June 22 has been identified, according to Kansas City, Kan., police.

A spokesman said the man who found dead from an apparent gunshot wound in the 1900 block of North 3rd Street was Lonnie V. Mitchell, 21, of Kansas City, Kan.

The incident is under investigation by the Kansas City, Kan., Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

‘Luau with Love’ to benefit kids in crisis

St. Patrick Parents Class of 2009 is once again collaborating with PACES to hold “A Luau with Love” – this year to help fund operating expenses for Robert’s Place, the new emergency shelter for kids in crisis in Wyandotte County.

“Remembering Robert: A Luau with Love” is set for 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at St. Patrick Parish Center, 94th and State Avenue, Kansas City, Kan.

For a $25 per person donation, guests will enjoy a buffet meal, entertainment, games, and a silent auction and other fundraising events.

The Luau commemorates Robert Zevenbergen, former St. Patrick parishioner, who died at age 20 in a tragic car accident on March 20, 2014.

Robert’s Place is named in his memory and serves kids removed from their homes due to suspected abuse or who are at-risk of out-of-home placement.

Robert’s Place is a program of PACES, the Wyandotte County nonprofit agency that provides services to address emotional and behavioral needs of children and adolescents, and their families.

Last year’s Luau with Love benefited the capital campaign to build the new Robert’s Place that will open this summer. This year’s proceeds will go toward ongoing operations of the emergency shelter.

To purchase Luau tickets, donate an auction item or be a sponsor, or for more information, contact Allison McLain, 913-328-4667 or mclain_a@wmhci.org, or visit paceskidsshelter.org.

– From Therese Horvat