Month: April 2016

KCKCC-TEC to hold Innovation Summit Friday

by Kelly Rogge, KCKCC

The Kansas City Kansas Community College Thomas R. Burke Technical Education Center is holding the 2016 Innovation Summit later this week.

The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 8 at KCKCC-TEC, 6565 State Ave. The event is free to attend. Registration can be completed at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/start-fest-for-makersfabbersdesigners-tickets-19229015503.

The purpose of the Pitch Competition is to inspire entrepreneurs and educators to innovate as well as to connect with potential investors, organizations and the community. It is also an opportunity to mentor and promote the entrepreneurial spirit in Kansas City. The competition has a national platform to showcase participants’ business or product ideas. Friends, family and investors from throughout the United States can view a video of the pitch and cast their votes online. This provides a wider viewing audience for the product or service participants are presenting at the competition.

Further information is available on the Innovation Summit Start-up Fest Pitch Competition by visiting www.InnovationSummitKc.com.

Chiefs bring smiles to patients at KU Hospital

Some of the greatest players in Kansas City Chiefs history brought great joy to patients at The University of Kansas Hospital on Wednesday.

Led by NFL Hall of Famers Bobby Bell and Jan Stenerud, the group included Deron Cherry, Bill Maas, Shawn Barber, Ken Kremer and several others who visited pediatric and adult patients at the hospital.

The Chiefs alumni are part of the group called Chiefs Ambassadors, who work on ways on continuing serving the community after their playing days are over.

The players visited the hospitalized children while sharing memories with many of their patients.

In 2012, the Chiefs and The University of Kansas Hospital began a partnership designed to provide best-in-class, comprehensive healthcare for the Chiefs organization, Chiefs fans and the greater Kansas City region, positively impacting athletes of all ages in the Kansas City community. The partnership has helped the Chiefs and The University of Kansas Hospital become a leader in comprehensive healthcare in the National Football League. Since 2012, the Chiefs have participated in 20 outreach initiatives or visits in conjunction with The University of Kansas Hospital.

To see a video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pk4yGPOjso.

Burn ban in effect in KCK

Kansas City, Kan., is under a burn ban until further notice, according to the Fire Department.

No outdoor burning is allowed.

The National Weather Service also has issued a red flag warning until 8 p.m. tonight and also, a wind advisory today.

A northwest wind of 22 to 26 mph may gust as high as 37 mph today, according to the weather service. There is also a slight, 20 percent, chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 p.m.