Month: February 2017

Accident slows traffic on I-70

A rollover accident and collision Feb. 2 on I-70 eastbound near 61st Street caused traffic delays, according to KC Scout. (KC Scout photo)

A Chevrolet Monte Carlo struck the rear right quarter panel of a semi truck this morning on eastbound I-70, east of the Turner Diagonal, near 61st Street.

According to the Kansas Turnpike Authority trooper’s report, the Monte Carlo, after hitting the semi, spun out, entered the south ditch and rolled twice.

The accident happened around 3:58 a.m., the trooper’s report stated.

The driver of the 2002 Monte Carlo, a 21-year-old woman from Columbia, Mo., was not injured, according to the trooper’s report.

The driver of the 2002 Freightliner semi, a 65-year-old man from Linwood, Kan., was injured, the trooper’s report stated.

Turner triumphs over Tonganoxie, 56-33

Photos copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel

Turner High School senior Jaylin Richardson (32) and Tonganoxie High School junior Chandler Caldwell (34) tipped off the boys’ basketball game between the two schools played at Turner on Jan. 31. Turner won the game 56 to 33. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner senior Kevin Johnson (1) drove for a layup in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner senior Jordan Martin (21) set up perimeter defense against Tonganoxie senior Keaton Rickard (3) in the first quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner sophomore Reneaux Jackson (2) tapped away a shot by Tonganoxie junior Dylan Kleidosty (5) in the second quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Jaylin Richardson drove for a layup in the second quarter. Richardson scored 18 points in the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Jaylin Richardson attempted a 3-point shot in the third quarter. Richardson made three 3-pointers in the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner senior Dylan Rinne (20) made a layup in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner seniors Kyle Burge (22) and Kevin Johnson (1) were involved in a scramble for the ball in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Jaylin Richardson slapped away a shot by Tonganoxie junior Isaiah Frese (23) in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Guarded under the basket, Reneaux Jackson passed to an outside shooter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Reneaux Jackson attempted a short-range jumper in the fourth quarter. Jackson scored 8 points for the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Jaylin Richardson drove for a layup in the second quarter. Richardson scored 18 points in the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel))

Reneaux Jackson shot a layup during the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Reneaux Jackson blocked Chandler Caldwell’s drive to the basket in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

To big cheers from the crowd and his teammates, Turner reserve senior guard Zach Shatara (34) made an appearance in the closing minutes of the game. Shatara also made a 3 point shot late in the fourth quarter. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Turner head coach Ryan Hintz and Tonganoxie head coach David Hillmon talked after the end of the game. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Man charged with first-degree murder

Jeffrey W. Platt Jr.

Jeffrey Wayne Platt Jr. was charged on Tuesday in Wyandotte County District Court with first-degree murder.

District Attorney Mark Dupree Sr. charged Platt in connection with the killing of Marlon Williams on Jan. 16, 2014, according to a spokesman for the district attorney’s office.

The previous district attorney’s office chose not to go forward with the case, and it was refiled Tuesday, according to the spokesman. It involved a shooting in downtown Kansas City, Kan.

Platt is considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.