Today’s forecast: Sunny, high of 68

Today’s temperatures will reach a high of 68, after some patchy frost this morning, the National Weather Service said.

Skies will be sunny today, with a southwest wind of 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with a low of 47 and a south southwest wind of 3 to 5 mph, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, skies will be sunny with a high near 71, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph is possible.

Tuesday night, skies will be clear with a low of 50 and a south wind of 7 mph, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, the high will be near 74 with sunny skies and a south southwest wind of 7 to 11 mph, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, the low will be around 51 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Thursday, the high will be near 74 with sunny skies, the weather service said.

Thursday night, the low will be around 55 with mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.

Friday, the high will be near 75 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said.

Friday night, the low will be around 61 with partly cloudy skies, according to the weather service.

Saturday, expect a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 74, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers with a low of 55, according to the weather service.

Sunday, the high will be near 68 with mostly sunny skies, the weather service said.

Lineman’s rodeo brings back memories

Linemen from the Board of Public Utilities competed in the annual Lineman’s Rodeo on Saturday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (BPU photo)
Linemen from the Board of Public Utilities competed in the annual Lineman’s Rodeo on Saturday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, Bonner Springs. (BPU photo)

by William Crum

Linemen came from all over the world to compete in the annual Lineman’s Rodeo held Saturday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan.

This is no amateur sport. The best of the best compete.

The rodeo brings back memories of my uncle Don, who was a lineman for the Board of Public Utilities. He had plenty of stories to tell about his experiences.

It fascinated me to find out what linemen had to go through.

From what I understand, the linemen from the Board of Public Utilities did really well at the rodeo, something we can be proud of.

Even though the next one is another year away, put it on your calendar to attend the lineman’s rodeo in another 12 months.

Linemen compete in annual rodeo

Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Visitors could ride a basket to get a view of the Lineman’s Rodeo Saturday at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
Linemen competed at the 34th annual International Lineman’s Rodeo Oct. 14 at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame in Bonner Springs, Kan. The rodeo is a highlight of an annual trade show and expo. (Photo by Steve Rupert)
The Board of Public Utilities had a tent at the annual Lineman’s Rodeo at the National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame, and BPU linemen competed at the event. (Photo by Steve Rupert)