Rain in forecast this week

There is a slight chance of some isolated showers across the area through the mid-morning hours, according to the National Weather Service.

Warm temperatures will persist through Thursday, forecasters said.

Strong storms move in Thursday night, with isolated gusty winds, areas of heavy rain and frequent lightning being the primary hazards through Friday afternoon, according to the weather service.

Today the largest possibility of showers and storms is in the morning. It will be mostly sunny today, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Winds are from the south southwest at 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.

Tonight, the low will be 68, and a south wind may gust 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

Wednesday, the skies will be mostly sunny, with a high near 86, and strong winds continuing, the weather service said.

Thursday’s forecast is partly sunny with a high of 87, with strong winds, according to the weather service.

Thursday night, showers and thunderstorms are likely, mainly after 1 a.m., the weather service said. The low will be around 71.

Friday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and storms, with a high near 82, according to the weather service.

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

Suspicious package found near courthouse

A suspicious bag found near the Wyandotte County Courthouse this morning delayed some employees from going into their offices.

Wyandotte County Sheriff spokeswoman Kelli Bailiff stated that a white plastic bag was found on the hood of a Unified Government vehicle in the driveway right underneath the district attorney’s office this morning.

The courthouse is open at one area, while other parts are closed off at this time. The streets are blocked off around the surrounding areas, Bailiff noted.

A robot is expected to be deployed to check the suspicious bag, she added.

Hansen first KCKCC Jayhawk goalkeeper of the week

by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC

Maria Hansen is the first Kansas City Kansas Community College woman’s Jayhawk Conference soccer player of the week.

A 6-foot freshman from Copenhagen, Denmark, Hansen was named Goalkeeper of the Week for her outstanding play in the Lady Blue Devils’ 2-1 overtime win over Maple Woods. Hansen had six saves in the win and helped set up both KCKCC goals. Hansen first advanced the ball to Bonner Springs freshman Allie Ledbetter, who then crossed the ball to Piper’s Katie Trzok for KCKCC’s first goal. Hansen then advanced the ball up the left flank 40 yards which led to Trzok’s game-winning goal in overtime.

Earlier this season, Hansen posted a shutout against Lincoln College. “Division I talent, she could play any position on the field,” says KCKCC Coach Jeremy Winzer. “A very unselfish player, she will do anything to help this team win. She’s a real leader with her communication skills and the confidence she brings to the rest of the team.”

The Blue Devils will be trying to even their season’s record at 3-3 Tuesday when they play host to Garden City in a Jayhawk contest at 5:30 p.m. The game will be followed by a men’s game at 8 p.m.

Alan Hoskins is the sports information director for KCKCC.