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Rain possible this afternoon

Isolated showers and storms are possible in Wyandotte County this afternoon, mainly after 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

No severe weather is expected with these storms, the weather service said.

Today’s forecast includes a high near 80, with a north northeast wind of 3 to 8 mph, according to the weather service. There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation.

After tonight, there are no chances of rain predicted in the rest of the week’s forecast.

Tonight, expect a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 63 with a north wind of 5 to 8 mph.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 83 and a north northwest wind of 5 to 7 mph, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 63 and a north wind of 6 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service.

Wednesday’s forecast is sunny with a high near 89 and a west southwest wind of 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be sunny with a high of 89, the weather service said.

Thursday night, the low will be around 68, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Friday night, the low will be around 71, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 92, the weather service said.

Democrats open campaign office in Wyandotte County

Wyandotte County Democratic Party Chair Dr. Valdenia Winn and other officials cut the ribbon Sunday to open the new Wyandotte County Democrats campaign office at 79th and Parallel Parkway. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

The importance of the urban vote was emphasized Sunday as a new campaign office was opened by Wyandotte County Democrats at 7843 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas.

“We’re going to be running get-out-the-vote and election activity for the November election,” Ethan Corson, executive director of the Kansas Democratic Party, said.

The Democrats plan to talk to voters person-to-person on their doorsteps and on the telephone, he said.

Much of the coordination for opening the new office was done by Rashane Hamby.

Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, Wyandotte County Young Democrats chair, said he is hoping to go door-to-door to campaign and talk to voters. He also plans to communicate with voters through social media.

He said once they get past the primary on Tuesday, Aug. 7, the Young Democrats will participate in campaigning efforts.

Several candidates and elected officials attended the event from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Among those attending were Democratic candidates for 3rd District, House of Representative.

Democratic candidate for governor Laura Kelly, who is a state senator, attended. Lieutenant governor candidates Dale Cowsert, who is running with Arden Andersen, and Chris Morrow, who is running with Carl Brewer, also attended this event.

Also attending were Mike Nichols and Tony Martinez, who are running for an open judge position.

Nathaniel McLaughlin, a candidate for commissioner of insurance, also attended. McLaughlin does not have opposition in the primary, and said he is trying to be visible to the voters.

Wyandotte County Democratic Party Chair Dr. Valdenia Winn, who is also a state legislator and president of the Kansas City, Kansas Board of Education, cut the ribbon to open the office, along with several other officials.

Some of the other elected officials present included State Sen. Pat Pettey, Unified Government Commissioner Mike Kane, and Rep. Jerry Stogsdill.

The Wyandotte County Democrat office opening Sunday at 79th and Parallel Parkway was well attended. (Staff photo by Mary Rupert)

Gary Enrique Bradley-Lopez, left, said the Wyandotte County Young Democrats plan to participate in the get-out-the-vote effort. (Staff photo)

Laura Kelly, a state senator who is running for governor, left, talked with Nathaniel McLaughlin, right, who is running for state commissioner of insurance. (Staff photo)

Chris Morrow, right, who is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Carl Brewer, also attended this event. (Staff photo)

Dale Cowsert, left, is running for lieutenant governor on a ticket with Arden Andersen. Terry Manies, right, is the campaign manager for Marci Francisco, who is running for state treasurer. (Staff photo)

Sharice Davids, left, a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, 3rd District, visited with voters Sunday at the opening of the Wyandotte County Democrat campaign headquarters near 79th and Parallel Parkway. (Staff photo)

Mike McCamon, a candidate for U.S. House, 3rd District, wore his slogan on his T-shirt at the campaign office opening Sunday near 79th and Parallel Parkway. (Staff photo)

Tom Niermann, center, back, a candidate for the U.S. House, 3rd District, attended Sunday’s event. Also attending were Tony Martinez and Sen. Pat Pettey. (Staff photo)

Brent Welder, right, a candidate for the U.S. House, 3rd District, visited with UG Commissioner Mike Kane at the opening of the Wyandotte County Democrat campaign office Sunday. (Staff photo)

Sylvia Williams, right, a candidate for the U.S. House, 3rd District, visited during the Wyandotte County Democrats campaign office opening Sunday near 79th and Parallel Parkway. (Staff photo)

Mike Nichols, left, who is running for judge, attended Sunday’s Wyandotte County Democrat office opening. (Staff photo)

Tony Martinez, right, a candidate for judge, visited during the Wyandotte County Democrat campaign office opening on Sunday. (Staff photo)

Sporting KC falls to FC Dallas, 3-2

Sixteen-year-old midfielder Gianluco Busio made his MLS debut for Sporting KC against FC Dallas on Saturday in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo copyright 2018 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Sporting Kansas City’s defensive struggles continued on Saturday night. FC Dallas forward Michael Barrios stung Kansas City for three goals in a 3 – 2 victory at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

Dallas scored the only goal of the first half in the 23rd minute. Defender Ike Opara lost the ball in the lights on a long pass forward from Victor Ulloa, allowing Barrios to chip the ball in from 15 yards.

Forward Gerso Fernandes evened the score just after halftime, beating two Dallas defenders on the right wing and then twisting a shot inside the far post.

Dallas moved back in front in the 62nd minute on another long pass forward to Barrios, who beat charging goalkeeper Tim Melia.

Dallas went up by two in the 74th minute when Kansas City’s defense failed to clear the ball after a block, leaving the ball in front of the net for Barrios to clean up.

Sporting made a challenge late in the game, with Daniel Salloi knocking home a rebound off a KC corner kick.

Sixteen-year-old Gianluco Busio made his debut for Sporting KC as a substitute for Felipe Gutierrez in the 77th minute.

The loss marks six games without a win for Sporting KC, sliding back over the past month to nine points behind first-place Dallas in the MLS Western Conference standings. Sporting will play the Houston Dynamo on the road next Saturday.