Month: July 2016

Storms possible tonight and through weekend

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

Thunderstorm chances return this evening and overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

There is a 30 percent chance of storms mainly after midnight, according to the weather service, and severe weather is not expected.

Today’s forecast is mostly sunny with a high near 91, the weather service said. The heat index may reach as high as 98. A calm wind will become south southeast around 5 p.m.

Tonight’s low will be around 72, according to the weather service, and new rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are expected.

Thursday, expect a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 88, according to the weather service. A light and variable wind will become north 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, the weather service said, with a low of 69. The wind will be from the east at 5 to 8 mph.

Friday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases to 40 percent, according to the weather service. There will be a high of 85 with an east southeast wind of 5 to 10 mph becoming light southeast.

Friday night, there is a 30 percent chance of rain with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Saturday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms is 30 percent, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Fire claims life of Bonner Springs woman

A fire at a home in the 400 block of Sheidley in Bonner Springs claimed the life of a woman on Monday night.

According to Bonner Springs Fire Chief Dennis Hubbel, the fire was called in around 8:50 p.m., and it started in the bedroom of the home.

The state fire marshal investigated and the cause of the fire has not been determined, according to Chief Hubbel.

He said the fire is believed to have started at a nightstand beside the bed where there were some cords, a lamp, extension cords and other items, but investigators are not certain of the exact cause. The fire spread quickly, he said.

About 26 firefighters responded to the fire, he said. There was just smoke showing when firefighters arrived at the house, he said. Firefighters broke out a bedroom window, knocked the fire down, did a search and found the woman, who had died, Chief Hubbel said.

Police want an autopsy done, he said.

The home had three smoke detectors, he said. Two persons lived at the home, and one of them was not home at the time of the fire, Chief Hubbel said.

He said there are usually not many fires in Bonner Springs, about one a year, and there have recently been two close together. He said they do a lot of education about fire safety.

Program planned on Leavenworth Road improvements

A program is planned from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 1, on the Leavenworth Road modernization project.

The program will be held at Davern Hall in Christ the King Church, 53rd and Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kan.

Unified Government staff members are scheduled to have project information available about road improvements at the meeting. It will be in a “come and go” style. Refreshments will be available.

Leavenworth Road is being improved from 38th to 63rd streets. According to the UG, there will be safety features for bicyclists, motorists and pedestrians in the improvements along Leavenworth Road.

At this open house, residents may provide their opinions on the final design for Leavenworth Road.