Month: July 2016

Saturday events

In the event of inclement weather, call first to see if the event is still being held. Send in events to [email protected].

Learn how marbles are made
A marble-making demonstration is scheduled from about 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at Moon Marble Co. store, 600 E. Front St., Bonner Springs. Today, star-spangled marbles are on display. Demonstrations begin around 10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. and end at about 3 p.m., provided a glass artist is available. For more information, see www.moonmarble.com/.

Insect program planned for children
Learn about insects and their importance in the natural world from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Environmental Library at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road.

Spanish singing lessons planned for children
Learn to sing Spanish songs from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, at the South Branch of the Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, Meeting Room B, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The program is for children.

Live at the Legends summer concert to be today
Legends Outlets will again offer free outdoor entertainment through its Live at the Legends Summer Concert Series on Saturday evenings in June and July. All concerts will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Legends Outlets’ Civic Courtyard Fountain, in front of AMC Legends 14 Theatre, at 1843 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kan. On July 2, Fast Times will present live 1980s rock music.

T-Bones to play against St. Paul tonight
The Kansas City T-Bones (17-24) are scheduled to continue their three-game series against St. Paul Saints (28-14) on Saturday at CommunityAmerica Ballpark with the first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. Post-game fireworks are planned. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618. For more information, visit tbonesbaseball.com/.

Flash flood watch in effect here

National Weather Service graphic
National Weather Service graphic

A flash flood watch is in effect in Wyandotte County from now through 4 a.m. July 4, according to the National Weather Service.

The watch area includes Wyandotte County and the surrounding area.

Several rounds of heavy rainfall can be expected this weekend, with the first one moving into the area early Saturday morning, and through the day, the weather service said.

Another round is expected to move into the area early Sunday morning.

In all, 3 to 5 inches of rain are possible in the area, the weather service said.

Widespread river and stream flooding with some flash flooding is likely, according to the weather service. Rain will taper off late Sunday afternoon and evening.

Residents are advised to monitor weather forecasts and be prepared to take action if necessary.

For weather updates visit www.weather.gov, or listen to a weather radio.

Northbound I-635 reopens to traffic after fatal motorcycle crash

Man in his 20s died in crash

Northbound I-635 has reopened to traffic after a fatal motorcycle crash, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation.

Kansas City, Kan., police spokesman said that at about 10:45 a.m. the KCK Police Department’s traffic unit was conducting traffic enforcement near I-635 and Metropolitan Avenue.

While headed northbound on I-635, officers observed a motorcycle gaining on them at a high rate of speed, the police spokesman said.

The motorcycle then rear-ended a Ford Ranger, police said. Officers gave cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the driver of the motorcycle, but he was dead on the scene, the spokesman said.

The driver was a man in his early 20s, police said. His identity will not be released until family notification, the spokesman said.

The accident remains under investigation by the Kansas Highway Patrol.