Month: October 2019

Public invited to KCK Chamber’s ‘Best of KCK & WyCo’ business expo tonight

The Kansas City, Kansas, Chamber of Commerce’s “Best of KCK & WyCo” business celebration will be from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at Children’s Mercy Park in Kansas City, Kansas.

The Budweiser Brew House at the soccer stadium will be filled with regional businesses of all kind showcasing their personality and regional flavor for hundreds of attendees while gaining exposure and access to the area’s leading business professionals.

“New in 2019 is the Best of KCK awards, which will be announced at the event,” said Daniel Silva, president and CEO of the KCK Chamber of Commerce.

The award categories include Best KCK BBQ, Best KCK Taqueria, Best KCK Drink Spot and Best KCK Attraction.

“KCK truly has a unique flavor,” Silva said. “We encourage the business community and the public to join us in celebrating our community assets and prosperity.”

Also new this year is live music, featuring a Kansas City favorite, The Stolen Winnebagos.

Ticket prices are $20 for members, and $30 for non-members (tickets will be sold the day of the event but interested parties are encouraged to register online via KCKChamber.com).

Businesses represented range from large corporations to local non-for-profits, and of varying industries including local restaurants, health care providers, media companies, artists and banks, among many others

Again this year, the KCK Chamber will incorporate an award component for booth participants. The booths will compete to win in three categories – Most Innovative Booth, Most Interactive Booth and Tastiest Booth.

To register for tickets, visit www.kckchamber.com or contact the KCK Chamber at 913-371-3070.

Slain captain remembered as ‘man of integrity’

Capt. Chris Arnold, Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department
Zachary C. Arnold

A local Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department employee who died in a domestic disturbance on Saturday, Oct. 5, is being remembered as “a man of integrity who loved his family.”

Capt. Chris Arnold, an employee of the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department, died while off-duty in a shooting at his home in the 2800 block of North 76th Street on Saturday, Oct. 5, according to local officials.

The case was described as a domestic disturbance.

Capt. Arnold’s son, Zachary C. Arnold, 22, has been charged in the case, according to the Wyandotte County District Attorney’s office.

A charge of second-degree murder was filed against Capt. Arnold’s son, Zachary C. Arnold,, according to the district attorney’s office.

“Capt. Chris Arnold was a man of integrity who loved his family, especially his son, and served his community and this agency – and we should honor that – and we will,” Wyandotte County Sheriff Don Ash said. “I don’t think I will ever forget Chris Arnold and those that knew him, even for a short period of time, probably won’t forget him either. We will pull together in this difficult time and bring honor to Chris’ life and service.”

Mayor David Alvey said his heart is with the family and friends and the Sheriff’s Department employees at this time.

“It’s always hard to lose a good person,” he said.

Capt. Arnold was in his late 50s and had worked for the Sheriff’s Department for about 25 years, working with the jail.

It is the third violent death of a Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Department employee in recent years. Deputies Theresa King and Patrick Rohrer were shot and killed while on duty in 2018, taking an inmate to court.

More than 30 organizations ask UG to pass safe and welcoming ordinance

Advocates for an ordinance that would make Wyandotte County a “safe and welcoming” place are holding a public event from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, at the First Baptist Church, 2900 Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, Kansas.

More than 30 local organizations are involved in the effort, according to a news release.

The Safe and Welcoming Wyandotte Coalition stated that about one in five residents lack any government-issued identification. The group advocates a municipal identification card allowing these residents to have access to services that otherwise may be out of reach.

The group proposes an ID card program through the Unified Government, with guidelines established for local law enforcement agencies regarding cooperation with federal immigration agencies. The advocates stated that the safe and welcoming ordinance would increase access to resources, promote effective law enforcement and increase public safety.