Student loan debt to be topic of roundtable discussion today

U.S. Rep. Sharice Davids, D-3rd Dist., is holding a roundtable discussion on the effect of student loan debt on students, families and communities at 4 p.m. Monday, July 1, at Johnson County Community College, Regnier Center, 11190 Quivira Road, Overland Park, Kanas.

On the panel will be Andy Fogel, JCCC financial aid office; Dr. Lori Spoozak, KU Med; Donna Ginther, Ph. D., professor of economics; Jaden Gragg, young professional; and Ann Brandau-Murguia, Kansas Board of Regents.

Weather: Sunny and 91

Temperatures may reach 91 today with a heat index of 95 in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)

Today will see quiet weather with a high near 91 and a heat index up to 95, according to the National Weather Service.

Storm chances will return Wednesday through the end of the week, the weather service said. The Fourth of July holiday on Thursday now has a 30 percent chance of showers.

Some clouds may form this afternoon, but it’s unlikely that they will turn into a storm, according to the weather service.

Tuesday should have similar weather, with a high near 88. While there is a chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorms on Thursday, July 4, the forecast is not certain at this time, according to the weather service.

The Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the Wyandotte County area, is currently in minor flood stage and falling. The Kansas River at 23rd Street, where the gauge is at Kansas Avenue and the state line, is below flood stage and in action stage currently.

Today, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 91 and a heat index of 95, with a light south southwest wind, the weather service said.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 72 and a light sound wind, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 88 and a light south wind, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, there will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., with a low of 72. There will be a calm wind, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 89, the weather service said. A calm wind will become south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

On Thursday, Independence Day, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m., with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 72, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 90.

Friday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72.

Saturday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 89, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 87, the weather service said.

The Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the Wyandotte County area, was in minor flood stage and delining on Monday morning. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)
The Kansas River at 23rd Street, where the gauge is at Kansas Avenue and the state line, was below flood stage on Monday morning, and in action stage. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)