The T-Bones and Humana are joining forces on June 8 for a food drive and other services for veterans and their families.
The family and veterans fair will be held at the T-Bones Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 8.
The T-Bones and Humana will hold a drive to gather enough food donations for 5,000 meals for veterans and families, and also will hold a veterans fair June 8 in the T-Bones parking lot. In the Kansas City area, nearly 14 percent of the community face food insecurity, which is the lack of access to enough nutritionally adequate foods to live an active, healthy life.
At the T-Bones game June 8, fans, veterans and their families may meet with veteran service organizations and other local nonprofits, where they can access information and services that will help them. Organizations include Harvesters food bank, After Action Network and Partners in Primary Care, among others.
The T-Bones will wear military-inspired jerseys especially designed for this game. The jerseys will be auctioned during the game, with proceeds going to the Veterans Community Project.
A community food drive is now underway, and people may drop off nonperishable food items in barrels at several locations, including participating Hy-Vee stores, Partners in Primary Care centers and VFW posts.
“We are excited to honor those who have served our country and to partner with Humana for the 2019 season,” said Scott Steckly, the T-Bones vice president of corporate sales. “Humana is a great corporate citizen in Kanas City, and we appreciate their focus on helping veterans gain access to food and a healthier lifestyle.”
Humana recently joined with local nonprofits to raise 50,000 meals for veterans and their families.
“Our collaboration with the T-Bones expands our Bold Goal outreach and helps us to address the demand for supplemental food and other services in the Kansas City Metro area,” said Jeremy Gaskill, Humana’s regional president. “Joining the T-Bones gives Humana another opportunity to meet the needs of the community at a place where people come together to have fun and cheer on their favorite team.”
The T-Bones are scheduled to play a doubleheader at 5 p.m. tonight, May 22, at T-Bones Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas. The box office is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for ticket information, or visit www.tbonesbaseball.com.
Wyandotte County is in an area of slight risk of severe thunderstorms today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)More rain is expected late this afternoon into the evening. (National Weather Service graphic)A flash flood watch is in effect for an area to the south of the Kansas City metro. (National Weather Service graphic)Wyandotte County has a slight risk of tornadoes and hail later today. (National Weather Service graphic)Wyandotte County is in an area of slight risk for severe thunderstorms on Friday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Severe weather is in the forecast for this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.
The region will be under a severe thunderstorm risk from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, the weather service said. Wyandotte County is in an area of slight risk.
Damaging winds and golf-ball sized hail could be possible with these storms. Tornado development is possible with the strongest isolated thunderstorms, according to the weather service.
The greatest risk of these severe storms today will be south of I-70, and in an area to the south of the Kansas City metropolitan area that includes Chanute, Kansas, and Nevada, Missouri.
The chance of severe storms increases on Friday in Wyandotte County, as compared to Thursday.
Heavy rain is expected tonight in areas with already saturated ground, the weather service said. There will be river flooding concerns, and new heavy rainfall will prolong flooding along the Missouri River and lead to new flooding on its tributaries.
From a quarter to a half-inch of rain could fall from late afternoon to Thursday morning in Wyandotte County, according to the forecast.
The flood warnings continue for these locations affecting Wyandotte County: the Kansas River at 23rd Street; the Missouri River at Parkville; and the Missouri River at Kansas City. Residents are advised not to drive through flowing water. As little as 6 inches of water can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. Two feet of water can carry most vehicles away, according to the weather service.
The flood warning continues until Saturday morning for the Kansas River at 23rd Street. The gauge for this location is Kansas Avenue at the state line. At 4:45 a.m. Wednesday, the stage was 36.2 feet, where flood stage is 33 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river will continue rising to near 36.3 feet by this afternoon, then fall below flood stage on Friday morning. At 33 feet, the river floods undeveloped woodland along the river and outside of the levee protection. No flooding of areas behind the levees is expected.
The flood warning for the Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the Wyandotte County area, is in effect until Friday evening. At 4:45 a.m. Wednesday the stage was 26.8 feet, where flood stage is 25 feet. Minor flooding is occurring. The river will fall below flood stage by Thursday evening.
The flood warning for the Missouri River at Kansas City continues until Thursday evening. This gauge is on U.S. 169 and the Missouri River, near the City Market in Kansas City, Missouri. At 4:30 a.m. Wednesday the stage was 31.9 feet, where flood stage is 32 feet. Minor flooding is forecast. The river may rise above flood stage early this morning and continue to rise to near 32.3 feet today, then fall below flood stage this evening. At 32 feet, minor flooding outside the levees occurs.
Today, it will be sunny with a high near 76 and a south southwest wind of 9 to 14 mph, gusting to 22 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 p.m., with a low of 63. A southwest wind of 6 to 11 mph will become light and variable. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 78, the weather service said. The wind will be from the east at 5 to 8 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.
Thursday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2 a.m., according to the weather service, with a low of 70 and a southeast wind of 8 to 13 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.
Friday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 79 with a south southwest wind of 11 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 24 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Friday night, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and storms, and then more showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 65. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain are possible.
Saturday, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 80.
Saturday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 65.
Sunday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with showers and storms likely before 8 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 80.
Sunday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers are likely after 2 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 65.
On Monday, Memorial Day, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, with a high near 81, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be mostly cloudy with a low of 65, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 80, the weather service said.
The Kansas River at 23rd Street is currently in minor flood stage. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)The Missouri River at Parkville gauge at I-435 and the Missouri River between Wyandotte and Platte counties, is in minor flood stage. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)
Update: The severe thunderstorm warning for Wyandotte County has been canceled, according to the weather service.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for north central Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.
The severe thunderstorm warning will be in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, the weather service said.
At 7:24 p.m., the severe thunderstorm was located over Lansing, moving northeast at 45 mph, according to the weather service.
This storm has 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Damage to vehicles is expected, and wind damage to roofs, siding and trees is possible.
Some surrounding counties also are under this severe thunderstorm warning, including northeastern Leavenworth County, southeastern Buchanan County and Platte County.
The weather service advises to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
