Month: January 2016

Car crashes when rear tire separates on I-70

A passenger was injured in a crash at 7:10 p.m. Jan. 24 on eastbound I-70 near the 57th Street exit.

The rear tire separated from a 1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass eastbound on I-70, causing the car to hit the barrier wall, according to the Kansas Turnpike Authority trooper’s report.

A 19-year-old man from Kansas City, Kan., who was a passenger in the car, was injured and taken to a hospital, according to the report.

The driver, a 19-year-old woman from Kansas City, Kan., was not injured, according to the report.

All KCKCC starters in double figures in 69-50 win at Labette

by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC

When it comes to team wins, nobody in the Jayhawk Conference did it better that Kansas City Kansas City Kansas Community as all five Lady Blue Devil starters scored in double figures in a 69-50 win at Labette Saturday.

“The first time all five starters in double figures all season; great to have a handful of places to look for scoring,” said KCKCC coach Joe McKinstry. “I was also happy with our rebounding. Outrebounded by three at the half, I challenged the group at the break to do a better job on the boards and they responded (25-12 in the second half).”

The first win was the 18th in 20 starts for the Blue Devils, who are right back on the road Wednesday at Brown Mackie before returning home Saturday against Fort Scott at 2 p.m. Saturday’s game, which has been designated a Cancer Awareness contest, is the first of three straight Jayhawk home contests for KCKCC, which is the host for Hesston Feb. 3 and Highland Feb. 6.

The Blue Devils got a double double from Brooklyn Wagler, who had 11 points and 11 rebounds; and 15 points, eight rebounds and three blocked shots from Cheyenne North at Labette. Erin Anderson added 13 points and six rebounds; Arrica Daye 11 points and Sierra Roberts 10 in the well-balanced attack.

Labette jumped out to a 7-point lead in the first two minutes and there were three ties before KCKCC opened a 17-12 first quarter lead and extended it to 36-19 at the half.

“We got off to a slow start as we tried to find the right areas to attack Labette’s zone defense,” McKinstry said. “Once we got it going and were able to channel our momentum to both ends of the floor, we were able to get a sizeable lead.”

Alan Hoskins is the sports information director at KCKCC.

Seven KCKPS schools named Challenge Award recipients

Seven schools within the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools are being recognized by the state of Kansas as 2015 Challenge Award recipients.

Each year, the Kansas State Department of Education’s Confidence in Education Task Force presents Challenge Awards to schools across the state to recognize the notable difference they are making in student achievement, despite challenges in their school population.

KCKPS schools being recognized:
• Emerson Elementary
• John Fiske Elementary
• Mark Twain Elementary
• White Church Elementary
• W.A. White Elementary
• Argentine Middle
• Sumner Academy of Arts and Science

Members of the Task Force will present the awards to these schools at the Jan. 26 KCK Board of Education meeting. The meeting will begin at 5 p.m. at the KCKPS Central Office and Training Center, 2010 N. 59th St.

“Congratulations to the students and staff at these schools for their commendable achievements,” said Superintendent Cynthia Lane. “They exemplify our ‘inspiring excellence’ mission, and they make our district and our community extremely proud.”

Scores from the Kansas Assessment and the socio-economic status of those taking the test were used as a measurement for determining the Challenge Award recipients.

The Confidence Task Force is a nonprofit corporation whose primary purpose is to strengthen confidence in Kansas public education, and to increase awareness of the positive aspects of public education in the state.

For more information on the awards, visit http://ksconfidencetaskforce.weebly.com/challenge-awards.html.

– Story from Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools