Month: September 2018

KCKCC women get first Jayhawk win on third shutout, 3-0

by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC

Powered by strong defensive play and a new look offensively, Kansas City Kansas Community College’s women’s soccer team posted a 3-0 shutout over Allen County at Iola Saturday.

The win was the first in Jayhawk Conference play for the Lady Blue Devils, who are 2-1-2 heading into a conference doubleheader at Coffeyville Wednesday at 5 p.m.

The Lady Blue Devils then return home Saturday to play host to perennial conference power Butler County in a 5:30 p.m. tipoff.

Cristina Alvarez, a freshman forward from Seattle, Washington, scored two unassisted goals in the first half for a 2-0 halftime lead and KCKCC made it 3-0 early in the second half on an unassisted goal by Catherine Small of Wichita Maize.

“Offensively, we connected play between the midfielders and forwards for the first time this season which led to some good scoring opportunities,” KCKCC coach Shawn Uhlenhake said. “Our third goal really gave us the confidence to put the game away.”

Defensively, freshman goalkeeper Alee Alter of Kearney had six saves in posting her third shutout in five games this season.

“The defense played very well, holding one of the top forwards (Destinee Smith) in the conference without a goal,” Uhlenhake said. “All in all, a good team performance. Allen County is a good team and will be tough to beat when they come here Oct. 16.”

Firefighter suffers minor injury in apartment building fire

A Kansas City, Kansas, firefighter suffered minor injuries at an apartment building fire about 3:14 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, at 2804 Sewell Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

The fire was in one unit of the apartments. A spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department said residents of the apartment unit were displaced and the Red Cross is assisting with their needs. No residents were injured in the fire, he said.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and is under investigation, the spokesman said.

The estimated loss to the property was about $30,000, and estimated loss to contents was $6,000, according to the Fire Department’s report.

Three pumpers, one truck, one chief, one EMS unit, one safety officer and one fire investigator responded to the fire, according to the report.

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Yoder’s Third District Job Fair this afternoon in Overland Park

U.S. Rep. Kevin Yoder, R-Third Dist., will hold his 10th job fair from 2 to 6 p.m. today, Sept. 24, at Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, Kansas.

The job fair is held in cooperation with Workforce Partnership. The first hour of the job fair will have special attention for veterans.

The job fair will help bring about face-to-face meetings between those seeking employment and employers who are currently hiring.

The job fair will focus on jobs available in manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, information technology and industrial technology.

Workforce Partnership and Kansas Department of Commerce staff will be available to discuss opportunities for training with certifications, paid on-the-job training and registered apprenticeships. Resume workshops will be available.

Job-seekers should dress for success and bring several copies of their resume. The job fair is free and no registration is required. There is no cost for employers, who may email [email protected].

The job fair is at Regnier Center, Capitol Federal Conference Room, JCCC, 12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kansas.