Month: March 2020

Questions-and-answers about ‘stay home’ order

The Unified Government has posted a list of questions-and-answers about the “stay home” order that takes effect Tuesday.

An order will go into effect at midnight tonight for residents of Wyandotte County to stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It has many exceptions. Similar orders are in place for Johnson County, Jackson County, and Kansas City, Missouri, as well as Leavenworth County and Platte County, and other surrounding areas.

The frequently asked questions page includes a list of essential activities and essential businesses during the month-long stay at home.

All entertainment venues are closed during this period. Stores that provide essential products will stay open, according to the FAQ list.

Mortuaries may remain open, but gatherings must be 10 or fewer people, and social distancing is required, according to the list. Also, cemeteries can remain open, but are subject to the 10 or fewer and social distancing requirement.

Liquor stores have been labeled as an “essential business,” while going inside a bar is not allowed.

Restaurants can provide pickup, carryout and delivery, but not dining-in. Residents are advised to call first to see if they are open.

Since Nebraska Furniture Mart provides some essential products, such as computers, business equipment and supplies, needed to work from home, it can remain open. Stores that provide essential products must use social distancing, according to the FAQs.

The directive from the UG advised people to make a list of their essential activities requiring them to leave home, plan and make as few trips as possible during this time, and purchase only what they need for this time.

Health care, pharmacies, child care facilities, government operations, grocery stores, gas stations, banks, hardware stores, laundromats and professional services are some of the essential businesses on the list.

To view all of the information in the UG’s frequently asked questions about the stay-home order, visit https://www.wycokck.org/WycoKCK/media/Health-Department/Documents/UG-SAH-FAQ-WY-Stay-At-Home-Order-03222020.pdf .

Fog reduces visibility this morning

A dense fog advisory is in effect for Wyandotte County until 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service. A view of the fog over the Missouri River at I-635 on Monday morning. (KC Scout photo)
Thunderstorms and rain are possible tonight and Tuesday in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)

A dense fog advisory is in effect for Wyandotte County until 10 a.m., according to the National Weather Service.


Widespread rain and embedded thunderstorms are expected tonight into Tuesday.


A few of the storms across east central Kansas could be strong with hail and gusty winds the main threats, the weather service said. An additional half-inch to inch of rain is expected with these storms, which may lead to minor flooding.

Today, there will be patchy dense fog before 10 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 58 with a calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight, there is an 80 percent chance of rain, with a low of 48, according to the weather service, with an east wind of 5 to 8 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Tuesday, there is an 80 percent chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then a slight chance of rain between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The high will be near 55 with an east wind of 7 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. New rainfall amounts of a quarter to half-inch are possible.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 41 and a light and variable wind, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 70, the weather service said. A calm wind will become south 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Winds may gust as high as 23 mph.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 46, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be cloudy with a high near 59, the weather service said.

Thursday night, there is a 70 percent chance of rain, mostly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 48.

Friday, there is a 50 percent chance of rain, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 65.

Friday night, there will be a 50 percent chance of rain, with thunderstorms possible after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 45.

Saturday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 59, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 38, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 61, the weather service said.

Maintenance projects scheduled on highways in Wyandotte County this week

The Kansas Department of Transportation is conducting maintenance projects beginning Monday, March 23, in Wyandotte County, weather permitting.


Southbound U.S. 69 – 18th Street at Merriam Lane will be reduced to one lane for pipe maintenance work, from 8 a.m. Monday, March 23, to Wednesday, March 25, according to KDOT.


Emergency bridge maintenance work will continue, northbound I-635 over K-5. The right lane will remain closed until the project is complete, KDOT stated.


Traffic will be controlled by mobile lane closures using traffic cones, trucks with arrow boards and digital message boards, according to KDOT.


KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a highway work zone, a KDOT spokesman stated.

To stay aware of all road construction projects across Kansas go to www.kandrive.org or call 5-1-1. KDOT asked motorists to drive safely and always wear your seat belt.