Month: May 2019

Thunderstorms rolling through Wyandotte County today

There is a slight risk of severe weather in Wyandotte County on Saturday. (National Weather Service graphic)

Storms and rain are in today’s forecast for Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service.

Some thunderstorms moved through Wyandotte County this morning, and more storms and rain are possible today.

Chances of thunderstorms will increase rapidly around noon, persisting through the afternoon hours, according to the weather service.

A second round of storms looks likely to develop this evening.

Torrential rain, large hail and damaging winds are the threats expected.

Moderate to heavy rain today will set the stage for possible flash flooding and river blooding concerns by Tuesday, as another round of moderate to heavy rain is expected.

Flooding concerns will increase as rain chances return this weekend and carry into the work week, the weather service said.

Today’s high will be near 72, the weather service said. Showers and thunderstorms are possible during the entire day. An east northeast wind of 7 to 16 mph will become south in the morning. Winds may gust as high as 23 mph. New rainfall amounts between three-fourths and one inch are possible.

Tonight, showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm, with a low of 58, according to the weather service. A south wind at 8 to 11 mph will become west southwest after midnight. New rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch are possible.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 a.m., with a high near 67, the weather service said. A west northwest wind of 11 to 14 mph will gust as high as 18 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Keep up to date with weather reports at www.weather.gov, or listen to a weather radio.

Regional timeline for severe weather Saturday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Possible hazards on Saturday in the region. (National Weather Service graphic)
From 1.5 to 2 inches of rain are possible Saturday and Sunday in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)
About 2 to 3 inches of additional rain is possible Monday through Wednesday in Wyandotte County. (National Weather Service graphic)

Saturday events

In the event of inclement weather, contact the sponsoring organization to see if the event is still being held.


Urban Kids Fishing Derby to be May 18
Urban American Outdoors TV and Kansas City Kansas Community College will sponsor the 14th annual Urban Kids Fishing Derby from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the Kansas City Kansas Community College pond, 7250 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. The kids derby is free to those who are 4 to 16 years old, and the participants must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All registered participants must bring their own fishing poles, bait and bucket. Loaner poles will be available, which must be returned. Anyone interested in having their child participate in this event may call 913-334-5177; parents must sign a release. The event is limited to the first 250 children who sign up. There will be prizes for winning catches. Parts of the derby will be filmed for Urban American Outdoors TV. For more information and to sign up, visit www.urbankidsfish.com.


Rep. Davids to speak at Democratic breakfast Saturday
The guest speaker for the Saturday, May 18, Wyandotte County Third Saturday Democratic Breakfast will be U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist. The breakfast will begin with a buffet at 8:15 a.m., with the program beginning at 9 a.m. at Las Islas Marias, 7516 State Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. Also speaking at the Saturday breakfast will be state Rep. Valdenia Winn, the Kansas House Democratic assistant leader. She will give a legislative report. The breakfast is open to all Democrats. The cost is $10. Students and people on limited incomes will pay $6. It’s not required to purchase a breakfast to attend. Those who plan to purchase breakfast should respond to [email protected] by Friday, May 17. Reservations are encouraged, but not necessary to attend.


Cycling safety, family fun are focus of 13th annual KCK West Kiwanis Bike Rodeo
Elementary-aged kids will have the opportunity to learn tips on cycling safety, get free bike safety helmets and T-shirts and enjoy activities at the Kansas City T-Bones stadium at a free family event from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 18. The annual Kansas City Kansas Kiwanis West Bike Rodeo is back for the 13th year and will be held rain or shine in the parking lot area of Kansas City T-Bones Stadium, 1800 Village West Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas. Kids are encouraged to bring their bicycles to the event to have their bikes inspected free and to complete the bicycle safety course. Youth must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The first 300 to arrive will receive a free bike safety helmet and T-shirt. Participants will rotate through seven bike riding skill stations and have the opportunity to earn a bicycle safety certificate. Back again this year will be a free, drive-through car seat safety check. Experts will inspect car seats and ensure they are installed securely in families’ vehicles.


Town Hall meeting planned May 18
State Sen. Kevin Braun, R-5th Dist., plans a Town Hall meeting from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the Bonner Springs Library, 201 N. Nettleton Ave., Bonner Springs, Kansas.

Learn about insects and birds

A program about insects and birds commonly found in the garden will take place from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Library, 4051 West Drive, Kansas City, Kansas. The library is at Wyandotte County Lake Park, 91st and Leavenworth Road. The program is for adults and teens. Registration is required to
https://kckpl.librarymarket.com/insects-and-birds-garden.

Family story time planned

Family story time will be held from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library, 625 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas. This program is geared to ages 2 to 6. There will be a story, dancing and singing. For other library programs, visit www.kckpl.org.

T-Bones take on Fargo-Moorhead

The T-Bones and the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks will play game two of their three-game series at 7:05 p.m. Saturday at T-Bones Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas. Right-handed pitcher Tommy Collier will start for KC while left-handed pitcher Sebastian Kessay will go for Fargo. Post-game fireworks are scheduled. Full and half-season 2019 ticket packages as well as mini plans are on sale online or by calling 913-328-5618 or by visiting the Saint Luke’s Box Office between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Group ticket sales are also on sale. For more ticket information, see www.tbonesbaseball.com.

Vancouver visits Sporting KC on Saturday
Vancouver visits Sporting KC at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas. Tickets are available at SeatGeek.com. The first 5,000 fans through the gates will receive a clear stadium bag. The match will be televised live on Fox Sports KC Plus and Fox Sports Midwest Plus, with local radio broadcasts from Sports Radio 810 WHB and ESPN Deportes KC 1480 AM.

T-Bones throw shutout to win season opener, 3-0

The Kansas City T-Bones began the night with a pre-game ring ceremony on the field for the cast of the 2018 championship roster and the supporting T-Bones crew.

Like the rings with which they were presented, the T-Bones offense came up gold twice with two home runs and a gem of an effort by the pitching staff to shutout the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks 3-0 at T-Bones Stadium in Kansas City, Kansas.

Opening night started out slow with Bradin Hagens for the Redhawks and Randall Delgado for the T-Bones keeping the game close.

Former teammates at AAA and for a short stint in the Big Leagues, both looked like potential staff aces on the mound. Delgado tossed five scoreless innings with four strikeouts while Hagens struck out seven in seven innings.

The first run came from the bat of Darnell Sweeney who hit the first home run of the season and who had the first hit off Hagens of the game for Kansas City in the bottom of the 4th inning.

In the bottom of the 6th inning, Daniel Robertson hit another solo homer to left off Hagens to make it 2-0, Kansas City.

The T-Bones added an insurance run in the home half of the eighth on a poorly read fly ball that dropped between the second baseman T.J. Bennett and right fielder Tim Colwell to make it 3-0, KC. The play allowed Mikey Reynolds to race home from second with two outs.

The winning pitcher for Kansas City was Randall Delgado (1-0) who threw five innings of three-hit ball while walking one. Bradin Hagens (0-1) was charged with the loss despite giving up just three hits in seven innings. He was charged with two earned runs and four walks.

Kansas City starts off 1-0 on the season while Fargo-Moorhead starts the season 0-1.

The two teams will play game two of their three-game series Saturday night at T-Bones Stadium. Right-handed pitcher Tommy Collier will start for KC while left-handed pitcher Sebastian Kessay will go for Fargo.

Full and half-season 2019 ticket packages as well as mini plans are on sale online or by calling 913-328-5618 or by visiting the Saint Luke’s Box Office between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Group ticket sales are also on sale. For more ticket information, see www.tbonesbaseball.com.

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