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Eastbound I-70 over 46th Street bridge reduced to one lane this morning for emergency bridge repairs

Eastbound I-70 over the 46th Street bridge in Kansas City, Kan., is being reduced to one open lane today, June 17, between 9:30 a.m. and noon for emergency bridge repair work.

A semi struck the bridge overnight, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. Kansas Turnpike Authority crews are expected to complete the needed emergency repairs on the damaged bridge this morning.

KDOT is currently completing a repair project on bridges in this area and eastbound I-70 is already reduced to two open lanes only over the bridge.

Traffic will be directed through the project work zone via signage and cones, a KDOT spokesman said. Drivers should expect delays during peak commute times and may wish to use alternate routes if possible.

Updated daily traffic information for this bridge repair project and for the entire Kansas City metro area can be viewed online at: www.ksdot.org/kcmetro/laneclose.asp.

The Kansas Department of Transportation urges all motorists to be alert, obey the warning signs, and slow down when approaching and driving through the project work zone.

Forecast: Rain possible today

Wednesday rain chances. (National Weather Service graphic)

Scattered thunderstorms are again expected today and again on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon, the weather service said. Today’s high will be near 83, with a south southwest wind around 7 mph.

Locally heavy rainfall is possible with these storms along with small hail and a few gusty winds, according to the weather service. Severe thunderstorms are not expected.

More widespread thunderstorm activity is expected to the southeast of the Kansas City area, and across the Missouri Ozarks, the weather service said.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Bill will spread copious amounts of moisture into the Missouri Ozarks today through Friday morning where widespread heavy rain and flooding are possible, according to the weather service. While some of this rain may make it as far north as a Butler to Columbia line, most of the heavy rain will stay to the south of the forecast area

On Thursday, Wyandotte County can expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The high will be near 82.

Thursday night, the low temperature will be 68, the weather service said.

Friday’s high will be near 83, according to the weather service. Skies will be partly sunny.

Friday night’s low will be around 70.

Saturday, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 73.

Thursday rain chances. (National Weather Service graphic)

Rainfall amounts through Friday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Minnesota Bait and Fly in KCK still going strong after more than 50 years

by William Crum

It all started back in 1962 when Minnesota Bait and Tackle opened its doors at 1124 Minnesota Ave. in Kansas City, Kan.

Anyone who likes to fish definitely knows about Minnesota Bait and Fly on Minnesota Avenue in Kansas City, Kan.

As a child I remember going there. My father would take me there as a young child. As I walked into the store fond memories of my childhood came to me.

Recently I decided to drop by and surprisingly enough it is still same place that I remember as a young child, however through the years it has grown. They still are family-owned and only have one location. They still have great customer service as I remember as a young child.

For the fisherman both young and old alike, or for a Father’s Day present, this is definitely the place to go for fishing and sporting needs. They have live bait as well.

They’re located at 1124 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kan., the telephone number is 913-371-0343 and they have a toll-free number, 800-280-0343.