Month: July 2017

Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Wyandotte County

Update: The severe thunderstorm warning has been extended until 11:15 p.m. Saturday in Wyandotte County.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 10:30 p.m. for central Wyandotte County, as well as parts of Johnson and Jackson counties.

The thunderstorm was located over Lenexa at 9:51 p.m., moving east at 40 mph, according to the weather service.

The weather service said 70 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail are possible.

There may be considerable tree damage, as well as damage to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings, according to the weather service.

Among locations in the path of the storm: Kansas City, Kansas, Bonner Springs, and Edwardsville as well as cities on both sides of the state line.

T-Bones open game with a home run

by William Crum

In the first inning, the T-Bones’ Chantz Mack hit a home run for the first score of the game.

The next score was by Winnipeg, which tied the game, 1-1, in the third inning.

The T-Bones went ahead in the fourth inning on a home run by Kyle Petty, to make the score 2-1.

Currently, a thunderstorm watch is in the area with storms expected to move in soon.

Christmas in July at Wyandotte County Lake

The annual Christmas in July event is underway at Wyandotte County Lake Park. Dressed as a summertime version of Santa Claus was Russell Love, night-time director of the Eisenhower Recreation Center. A pontoon boat parade is planned at 8:30 p.m., with food vendors, music, and fireworks afterward at the beach shelter. The event is open to the public. (Photo by Lou Braswell)
With a banner about the Christmas in July event were Angel Obert, left, UG Parks and Recreation events planner; and Jeremy Rogers, right, UG Parks and Recreation director. (Photo by Lou Braswell)