A juvenile who was walking near the 2400 block of Grandview Boulevard at 9:58 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, was shot in the leg, according to a social media post by Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
An unknown suspect drove past the juvenile and began to shoot at him, the report stated. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.
Woman threatened with knife
During a verbal argument at 1:10 a.m. Sept. 20 in the 1400 block of North 63rd, a suspect produced a knife, according to a social media post by the police.
The victim did not want to press charges, according to police. The suspect was taken to the juvenile detention center.
Suspect attempts to strangle victim
A suspect tried to strangle a victim at 2:09 a.m. Sept. 20 during a verbal disturbance, according to a social media post by police. The victim had marks around her neck. The suspect fled before officers arrived, police stated.
Ranked No. 19 in NJCAA poll, Lady Blue Devils soccer team nips Cavaliers in 3-2 thriller
by Alan Hoskins, KCKCC
It was 24 hours of firsts for women’s soccer at Kansas City Kansas Community College.
On Tuesday, the Lady Blue Devils learned that they were nationally ranked for the first time in the eight-year history of the sport – No. 19 in the latest NJCAA Division II national poll. On Wednesday, they validated the ranking by defeating Johnson County 3-2, the first win ever over their arch-rivals in Overland Park.
“Obviously, it’s good to get a win over our cross-town rival,” fourth year coach Shawn Uhlenhake said. “We beat a good team today, another step that shows we’re competing at a high level. It’s also great they’re getting the recognition they deserve. It’s a team that enjoys competing and being around each other. They’re having fun and when you’re having fun it’s easier to go to practice and they’re getting positive results. But it’s so early in the season and so much left and now everyone will be coming after us.”
The win boosted the Blue Devils’ record to 6-1 with the only loss to No. 6 ranked Butler County 3-2 in overtime. At 3-1 in Jayhawk action, the Blue Devils and Cowley (3-1) trail Butler (3-1-1) by a half-game. KCKCC is right back in action Saturday, home against Allen County at 5 p.m. before embarking on a treacherous road trip to Coffeyville next Wednesday and Butler a week from Saturday.
Trailing JCCC 1-0 early, the Blue Devils surged to a 3-1 lead on an exhaustingly hot day with temperatures in the 90s.
“It was miserably hot and Johnson County came at us very hard the last 20 minutes,” Uhlenhake said. “But we battled through it. It was tough. I feel fortunate to get away with a win.”
The Cavaliers took a 1-0 lead at the 24:52 mark of the opening half on a goal by Kayla Ambrose on an assist by Gail Logan before the Blue Devils surged ahead 2-1 on a pair of deflections in the final seven minutes of the first half. Sophomore Karleigh Enyart got the tying goal off a corner kick at 38:03 and 1½ minutes later, KCKCC had a 2-1 lead on a shot from 15 feet out by freshman Connie Hughes on an assist from sophomore Kayla Deaver.
What proved to be the winning goal came just seven minutes into the second half, an unassisted missile by freshman Melissa Siegel from 30 yards out into the upper right corner of the net.
“An absolutely beautiful free kick,” Uhlenhake said. “She’s come close all year and finally put one away, a great goal.”
JCCC’s Ambrose scored her second goal the game on an assist from Kayla Flores with 26:33 remaining before the Blue Devil defense held firm headed by freshman goaltender Jaidyn Takaishi, who had five saves on the Cavaliers seven shots on goal. Meanwhile, the Blue Devils launched nine shots on goal against two JCCC goaltenders.
The KCKCC win was the first in 11 contests with the Cavaliers although the two teams battled to two ties last season. JCCC leads the all-time series 7-1-3.
Saturday and Sunday severe weather outlook. (National Weather Service graphic)Excessive rainfall on Saturday and Sunday. (National Weather Service graphic)Hazard risks on Saturday evening. (National Weather Service graphic)Total rainfall expected Saturday to Sunday. (National Weather Service graphic)Flash flood watch for 7 p.m. Saturday to 7 p.m. Sunday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Severe weather and flash flooding will be possible Saturday night into the overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service.
The main threat will be damaging winds, widespread moderate to heavy rainfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, with 3 to 5 inches of rainfall possible, the weather service said.
A flash flood watch will be in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday through 7 p.m. Sunday, according to the weather service.
The focus of the area of higher rainfall totals, more than 3 inches, has shifted slightly to the north of I-70, the weather service said.
Missouri River flooding could be enhanced with local rainfall, the weather service said. The Missouri River at Parkville is currently below action stage and below flood stage, and could rise into action stage today, according to the weather service.
The line of storms is expected to develop north of I-35 around sunset on Saturday and progress to the east, according to the weather service. The event is expected to be more of a flash flooding event than a flooding event.
Today, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. A light south wind will increase to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are expected.
Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 72 with a south wind of 7 to 9 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.
Saturday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 81 with a south wind of 10 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Saturday night, there is an 80 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, and some may produce heavy rainfall, according to the weather service. The low will be around 67 with a south wind of 6 to 10 mph. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain are possible.
Sunday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. It will be cloudy through mid-morning, then gradually clearing, with a high near 75. Light and variable winds will change to north northwest around 6 mph in the morning. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain are possible.
Sunday night, it will be mostly clear with a low of 57, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be sunny with a high near 80, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 77, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 82, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be partly sunny with a high near 77, the weather service said.
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The Missouri River at Parkville, which includes the Wyandotte County area, is predicted to go into action stage on Friday. (National Weather Service – USGS graphic)
