Two persons injured after wreck at K-32 and I-435

The Kansas Highway Patrol has released more information about a crash at 2:48 p.m. Sept. 2 on K-32 westbound at I-435 in Edwardsville, Kan.

Three vehicles, including two large trucks and a sport utility vehicle, were involved in the crash, the trooper’s report stated.

A Toyota Rav4 and a Kenworth semi pulling a trailer were stopped at a stoplight on westbound K-32 when a Kenworth box truck rear-ended the Toyota and pushed it into the semi, according to the trooper’s report.

Two persons in a Toyota Rav4 were injured and taken to a hospital, according to the trooper’s report.

The crash involved an extrication of persons from a vehicle, according to the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department.

The driver of the Toyota, a 27-year-old woman from Kansas City, Kan., was injured and taken to a hospital, the trooper’s report stated. A passenger in the Toyota, a 26-year-old Kansas City, Kan., man, also was injured and taken to the hospital, according to the report.

The driver of the Kenworth box truck, a 56-year-old man from Overland Park, Kan., was taken to the hospital with a possible injury, the trooper’s report stated.

The driver of the Kenworth semi pulling a trailer, a 35-year-old man from Wichita, Kan., was not injured, according to the trooper’s report. A 43-year-old woman from Concord, N.C., riding in the semi also was not injured, the report stated.

Turner, Bonner Springs open high school football season

Bonner Springs junior wide receiver Jamison Jackson ran a passing route in the first quarter of the game against Turner High School on Sept. 2. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs junior wide receiver Jamison Jackson ran a passing route in the first quarter of the game against Turner High School on Sept. 2. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs senior running back Tobias Womack (24) cut back against the defense on his way to scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the game. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs senior running back Tobias Womack (24) cut back against the defense on his way to scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of the game. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Bonner Springs senior running back Tobias Womack (24) broke a tackle to score his second touchdown of the second quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs senior running back Tobias Womack (24) broke a tackle to score his second touchdown of the second quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Turner senior wide receiver Jordan Martin (8) made a touchdown-saving tackle on Bonner Springs junior defensive back Alonzo Hokes (20) following Hokes' interception in the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)
Turner senior wide receiver Jordan Martin (8) made a touchdown-saving tackle on Bonner Springs junior defensive back Alonzo Hokes (20) following Hokes’ interception in the third quarter. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Saturday events

Renaissance Festival opens
The Kansas City Renaissance Festival opens at 126th and State Avenue, Bonner Springs. For more information, visit www.kcrenfest.com/.

Pokemon Go Party planned at library
The Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., is planning a Pokemon Go Party from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3. The library will set off lure modules every 30 minutes beginning at noon. There will be cards to play Pokemon bingo. There is also a “Who’s That Pokemon” contest. The activity is designed for families.

African-American Book Club to meet
The library’s African-American Book Club will meet from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, at the Main Kansas City, Kan., Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave. The group is discussing “The Pastor’s Husband” by Tiffany L. Warren. The club is meeting is the first floor program room.

American GI Forum program planned

An American GI Forum program is planned from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Sept. 3 at the South Library, 3104 Strong Ave., Kansas City, Kan. The purpose of the program is to promote acceptance and inclusion for the Hispanic community. The program will be in Meeting Room B.

T-Bones to play Sioux Falls in KCK
The Kansas City T-Bones play Sioux Falls, at 7:05 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are available by calling the Providence Medical Center Box Office at CommunityAmerica Ballpark at 913-328-5618. For information, visit www.tbonesbaseball.com.