Wyandotte County students have earned semester honors for the fall 2017 semester at Kansas State University.
Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above while taking at least 12 credit hours received semester honors and commendations from their deans. The honors are recorded on their permanent academic records.
Earning honors from Wyandotte County:
From Bonner Springs: Lucy Florez, Jennifer Hammond, Noah Minshew, Kemberly Sanchez and Tanner Tavis.
From Edwardsville: Caylee Merrow.
From Kansas City, Kansas: Adrienne Alder, Absalom Bernal, Theodore Bynum, Francisco Cardoza, Lindsay Chassay, Gabriela De La Cruz, Britani Eickhoff, Brady Gooch, Hope Grable, Breanne Hardiman, Madison Hays, Sandy Her, Meagan Johnson, Anna Kucera, Abril Lara, T-Ying Lin, Clayton Lucas, Philip Lucas, Sylvia Sue Martin-Cox, Abigial Morris, Sarah Morris, Elena Nicholson, Alexia Oehlert, Amber Paxton, Kelly Pham, Logan Stacer, Alyssa Strain, Shelbey Taylor, Zoua Vang, Kiernan Vining, Corinne White, Mary Winzer and Jamie Xiong.
A Wyandotte County District Court judge has dismissed murder charges against three persons who were charged in the death of Machole Stewart.
The three, Tommy Benson, Cedric Sanders and Donald Martis, are expected to be released from the Wyandotte County Jail, according to the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s office.
Ten-year-old Machole Stewart was killed in a drive-by shooting on Oct. 26, 2014, in the 1400 block of New Jersey in Kansas City, Kansas. She was inside her mother’s house at the time of the shooting.
The DA’s office did not ask for the charges to be dropped.
The DA’s office released this statement today: “We respectfully accept the judge’s decision in this case. Our duty is to pursue justice. It should be noted our justice system is only as strong as the community it serves. It is our hope the community comes forward with additional information and be willing to come to court. Our office, in collaboration with the police department, will continue to pursue justice for Machole Stewart and victims of any crime in Wyandotte County.”
An eagle soared over Wyandotte County Lake Park during a past Eagle Day. (File photo by Steve Rupert) An eagle was on exhibit at a past Eagle Day at Wyandotte County Lake Park. Different birds of prey are on exhibit during the event. (Wyandotte Daily file photo)
Eagle Days at Wyandotte County Lake is returning for its 17th year, Saturday, Jan. 20, and Sunday, Jan. 21.
The first Eagle Days in 2001 welcomed over 200 adults and children. Last year’s attendance nearly reached 1,000, making it one of the most successful in recent years.
This free, entertaining and educational event is open to the public and will take place at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library and James P. Davis Hall located at Wyandotte County Lake Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Highlights of the program include live birds of prey demonstrations by Operation Wildlife volunteers featuring a variety of eagles, falcons, hawks, and owls. Volunteers will be on-hand to answer questions and help visitors with outdoor spotting scopes located near areas where eagles tend to visit. Visitors are urged to bring binoculars and cameras to view and photograph area birds in their natural habitat.
Children can enjoy arts and crafts stations at both locations, plus there is an opportunity to win a $25 gift card by entering the BPU Kids Coloring Contest. For kids that want to enter online, visit www.bpu.com/kidscoloringcontest to find coloring sheets and entry forms. The contest ends Friday, Feb. 2.
Schedule of events
Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library hours:
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.
James P. Davis Hall hours:
Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 4 p.m.
Indoor bird presentations available at both locations:
Saturday: 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
The event schedule and map are available in a downloadable format at http://kckpl.librarymarket.com/sites/default/files/content/events/files/2018_eagle_days_flyer.pdf.
Eagle Days at Wyandotte County Lake is made possible by Operation Wildlife; the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library; Kansas City, Kan., Board of Public Utilities; the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library; Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools; and the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas Parks and Recreation Department. For questions about Eagle Days at Wyandotte County Lake Park, call the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library at 913-295-8250.
