Temperatures to reach low 60s today

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

It’s not spring, but it could seem like it is today as temperatures will reach a high in the low 60s.

According to the National Weather Service, the dry and unseasonably warm weather will continue through Friday.

Rain and a few thunderstorms could spread into the area on Saturday and Saturday night, the weather service said.

Rainfall amounts could exceed one inch in some areas, the weather service said. The chance for wintry precipitation over the weekend is low.

Today’s high will be near 63, with a west wind from 7 to 9 mph becoming south in the afternoon, according to the weather service.

Tonight, the low will be around 48, with a south wind of 7 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph, according to the weather service.

Thursday, expect mostly sunny skies with a high of 64, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 6 to 13 mph will become west in the afternoon.

On Thursday night, there will be partly cloudy skies with a low of 43, according to the weather service. Light and variable winds will become south southeast around 6 mph after midnight.

Friday, the high may reach 64 with partly sunny skies, the weather service said. A south wind of 7 to 15 mph will gust as high as 22 mph.

Friday night, it will be mostly cloudy with a low of 45, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with cloudy skies and a high near 58, the weather service said.

On Saturday night, there is a 70 percent chance of precipitation, with a low around 41, according to the weather service.

Sunday, the high will be near 46 with a 60 percent chance of rain, according to the weather service.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of rain and snow, with a low of 32, the weather service said.

Legends 14 Theatres to change ownership and operator

Redeveloper to purchase theater; AMC Theatres to become operator

Legacy Development announced today that it plans to purchase the Legends 14 Theatre at the Legends Outlets in Kansas City, Kan., according to a news release.

A spokesman for the company said it will pave the way for redevelopment of the property under the direction of a new theater operator, AMC Theatres.

Currently, the theater is owned by the Unified Government. It has been managed by Phoenix Big Cinemas LLC since it opened in 2005.

In the news release, Wes Grammer, chief development officer for Legacy Development, said “We couldn’t be more excited. The Legends is a great project and we relish the opportunity to deepen our involvement in it.”

A spokesman said the transaction is expected to close on Dec. 11, 2015, and the building will reopen Dec. 12 under AMC management. AMC, which is based in Leawood, Kan., currently operates five locations in the Kansas City metro area, and will renovate the theater in 2016, while remaining open to guests during renovations.

“Our investment in the theater as the anchor attraction to the surrounding Legends shopping center is an example of our commitment to provide an important amenity to this community,” said UG Administrator Doug Bach in the news release. “The sale of the theater paves the way for private sector reinvestment in the 10-year-old facility and ensures that both residents and tourists will be able to enjoy this asset for years to come.”

Nagamura on list of players eligible for free agency

Major League Soccer this week released the list of players eligible for free agency, including Midfielder Paulo Nagamura of Sporting Kansas City.

Under the terms of the collective bargaining agreement that was signed prior ro the 2015 season, all MLS players who are out of contract, are at least 28 years old and have been in the league at least eight years are eligible for free agency.

Twenty-six players are part of the first free agent class highlighted by 2013 MLS MVP Mike Magee. Fourteen players on the list have won an MLS Cup while 12 have been named MLS All-Stars in their career. Clubs were allowed to start negotiating with free agents on Tuesday.

In addition, MLS released the list of 60 players eligible for Stage One of the Re-Entry Draft. Stage One will take place at 2 p.m. on Friday. Out-of-contract players who are at least 23 and have a minimum of three years of MLS experience or are at least 25 with a minimum of four years of league experience are eligible for Re-Entry.

Players selected in Stage 1 of the Re-Entry Draft will be able to sign with their new club for their current contract option for 2016. Players unselected in Stage 1 will be eligible for Stage 2; picks from Stage 2 will negotiate new deals with their new clubs.

Midfielder Paulo Nagamura is the lone player from Sporting KC’s 2015 roster eligible for free agency, while defenders Seth Sinovic and Jalil Alibaba are eligible for the Re-Entry Draft. Sporting KC announced last month that is currently in negotiations with Nagamura and Sinovic in addition to Jon Kempin and Mikey Lopez, who are both out of contract as of Dec. 31.