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Accidents have been reported on I-635 in Kansas City, Kansas, during a snowfall on Sunday morning, according to KC Scout.
On northbound I-635 near the 38th Street exit, an accident was reported at 10:14 a.m. Sunday, according to KC Scout.
On southbound I-635 near Shawnee Drive, an accident was reported at 10:59 a.m., KC Scout stated.
On northbound I-635 near State Avenue, an accident was reported at 11:29 a.m., according to KC Scout.
by Brian Turrel
The Piper boys basketball team held off two late runs by the St. Joseph Lafayette Fighting Irish to win the championship of the Huhtamaki Hardwood Classic on Saturday evening at De Soto High School.
The final score was 70 to 63. Piper never trailed, but the result was less comfortable than the score indicates. Lafayette had a chance to tie or take the lead twice in the final quarter.
In the first half, the Pirates looked like they would win it easily, building a 21-8 lead in the games opening minutes. Piper used its transition game to get easy scores, and hit 4 of 9 three-point shots in the half, going to the break with a 41-25 advantage.
In the second half, Lafayette slowed down Piper’s offense, applying pressure in the backcourt. The Pirates’ shooting touch also left them, hitting just 1 of 7 three-pointers. Through the third and fourth quarters, the Irish went on a 17 to 3 run that pulled them within 2 points with four minutes left in the game.
The Pirates responded with a run of their own to get some breathing space, but Lafayette continued to pressure. The Irish won key defensive rebounds and created consecutive turnovers to get back within 3 in the final minute.
With six seconds remaining, freshman Lance Bassett secured a defensive rebound and was fouled. He knocked down both free throws to secure the win.
Jaron Briggs led the Pirates in scoring with 18 points. Briggs was aggressive in driving the lane, and earned 6 points at the free throw line as a result. Tamar Bates scored 16, hitting all seven of his shots from the field. Bassett scored 11. Dylin Taylor-Cantu led the team with 5 rebounds.
Piper defeated Blue Valley Southwest and Olathe North in the first two rounds to get to the championship game. They hold a 4-0 record and will play at Bonner Springs on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. The game will be the Braves’ senior night for winter sports.
Snow began falling in Wyandotte County Sunday morning, as the area is under a winter weather storm warning until 6 p.m. Monday night.
The National Weather Service is calling for snow throughout the day Sunday, tonight and Monday, the weather service said. The snowfall will be heavy at times Sunday. From 3 to 5 inches of snow may fall during the two days.
Freezing rain also will be possible later this evening, and between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., and after 4 a.m. Monday, according to the weather service.
Snow will intensify into and through the afternoon today, especially across areas south of the Missouri River, the weather service said. Snow will gradually taper off through Sunday evening.
Areas south of the Missouri River will see steady snow, with occasional periods of heavy snow exceeding one to two inches per hour, according to the weather service.
While most of the precipitation will be snow through the day on Sunday, the afternoon and evening will bring the most likely window for light freezing rain, the weather service said.
Freezing drizzle and freezing rain should remain light, with a tenth, up to a quarter-inch of accumulation taking place through Sunday afternoon and evening, according to the weather service.
After a brief lull on Sunday night, light snow is expected to move in for Monday morning, and may last through the day, the weather service said. At this time the amount of snow on Monday will not be expected to be as great as that on Sunday.
On Monday, light snow through the day is expected, with higher amounts along and south of the Missouri River.
KC Scout was reporting an accident at 9:50 a.m. Sunday on I-35 southbound on the ramp from 7th Street Trafficway.
KC Scout also reported several crashes on I-435 in Johnson County on Sunday morning.
Visibility is reduced currently, plan on slippery road conditions, the weather service said. Hazardous road conditions are likely on Sunday and Monday.
Those who are traveling should keep an extra flashlight, food and water in their vehicles in case of an emergency, according to the weather service.
Road conditions are available from 511 and also from www.kcscout.net. Statewide road conditions are at http://www.kandrive.org/kandrive.