More rain in the forecast tonight through Wednesday

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According to the National Weather Service, more rainfall south of I-70 is expected tonight through Wednesday.

The weather service said that because of the additional rainfall, 1 to 2 inches in places, it may lead to more flooding along area rivers, creeks and streams.

In Wyandotte County, today’s forecast is a high of 67, with a northwest wind of 6 to 10 mph. It will become increasingly cloudy today, the weather service said.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low of 49, according to the weather service. A light and variable wind will become east northeast 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Wednesday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers likely, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. It will be cloudy, with a high near 56, and east wind of 6 to 10 mph. New precipitation amounts of a quarter and half of an inch are possible.

Wednesday night, expect a 20 percent chance of showers before 1 a.m., with a low of 43, according to the weather service. There will be a north northeast wind of 6 to 9 mph.

Thursday, the forecast will be a high near 65 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said. The wind will be from the north at 6 to 16 mph, gusting up to 28 mph.

Thursday night, expect a low of 47, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny with a high near 68, the weather service said.

Friday’s forecast is sunny and a high of 68, the weather service said.

Friday night, expect a low of 47 and mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 74, the weather service said.

Saturday night, the low will be around 52 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Novelist discusses works at KCK library program

Eric Jerome Dickey, author of thrillers and other bestseller novels, discussed his book, “Finding Gideon,” at a Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library program on Saturday, April 29, at the Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Many of his books have an urban setting. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)
Christal Watson, right, conducted a conversation with author Eric Jerome Dickey, left, during a program April 29 at the Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The program was sponsored by the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library. (Staff photo)
Carol Levers, director of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Libraries, welcomed author Eric Jerome Dickey at a program April 29 at the Reardon Convention Center. Dickey is the author of 24 novels, including best-sellers. (Staff photo)
The audience responded to a question at a program April 29 for Eric Jerome Dickey, author of “Finding Gideon” and other novels. Dickey received the Best Contemporary Fiction and Author of the Year award at the 2006 African American Literary Award Show. (Staff photo)

Police determine puppy suffered no intentional abuse

The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, after investigating allegations, has determined that a pit bull mix puppy was not intentionally set on fire or abused.

There were some social media reports to the contrary.

A spokesman for the police department said the investigation determined the 4-month-old puppy knocked over a skillet full of grease while the owners were cooking.

The owners tried to get the dog medical treatment but could not afford the cost, and they did not want the dog to be put down, the spokesman said. As a last resort, they contacted animal services knowing the puppy would receive appropriate medical care, according to the spokesman.

The evaluation by the veterinarian revealed that the injuries sustained by the puppy were not consistent with gasoline or any type of flammable accelerants, police said.

Currently, the puppy is being treating and showing great day-to-day progress, according to the spokesman.

Police said the investigation is concluded and no criminal charges will be filed.