An aggravated assault and theft case was reported at 5:45 p.m. April 10 in the 4600 block of Parallel Parkway, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
The victim chased the suspect for stealing, according to the report. The suspect then pointed a gu at the victim, the report state, and the suspect fled.
Police vehicle involved in accident on Minnesota
A police vehicle was involved in an accident in the 3200 block of Minnesota Avenue at 5:56 p.m. April 10, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
The police vehicle was responding to a call with lights and sirens, according to the report. The officer stopped in the area. The other vehicle was traveling east on Minnesota and hit the officer’s vehicle, according to the report. There were no injuries.
Vehicle stolen at gunpoint
A vehicle was stolen at gunpoint at 6:18 p.m. April 10 in the 600 block of Lowell Avenue, according to a social media report by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
Suspects pointed a gun at the victim and took the victim’s vehicle, the report stated. Officers located the vehicle and started a pursuit, according to the report. The vehicle was stopped, and the suspects were taken into custody, the report stated.
Gunshot hits house
A suspect shot a gun, and it hit a house in the 600 block of South 11th about 2 p.m. April 9, according to a social media report by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.
Four more deaths and 15 more COVID-19 cases were reported on Saturday by the Unified Government Health Department. (From UG COVID-19 website)Sixty-one counties in Kansas have reported COVID-19 cases as of Saturday. (KDHE map)A KDHE chart showed total statewide cases in yellow and new cases in blue. (KDHE chart)A graph showed the increase in COVID-19 cases in Wyandotte County. (From UG COVID-19 webpage)In Wyandotte County, the most COVID-19 cases are in Zip Code 66112, where the Riverbend post-acute rehabilitation center is located. There were 118 cases in 66112; 58 cases in 66109; 48 cases in 66104; 34 cases in 66102; 16 cases in 66106; 12 cases in 66111; 11 cases in 66101; and 9 cases in 66012. (From UG COVID-19 website)
COVID-19 cases increased statewide in Kansas on Saturday, according to information from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
The state reported 1,268 positive cases on Saturday morning, an increase of 102 cases from Friday’s 1,166 cases, according to the KDHE.
The state also reported 55 COVID-19 related deaths, an increase from the 50 deaths reported Friday.
Wyandotte County reported 315 cases, according to the KDHE, an increase of 15 cases from Friday. There were a total of 24 deaths in Wyandotte County, an increase of four deaths from Friday, according to the UG COVID-19 website.
The KDHE website on Saturday also reported that 61 counties in Kansas now have positive cases.
There were 283 cases in Johnson County, 191 cases in Sedgwick County and 76 cases in Leavenworth County on Saturday, according to the KDHE website.
Kansas received a “C-minus” for social distancing activity on the most recent Unacast social distancing rating, while Wyandotte and Johnson counties received an overall “D-plus.” (https://www.unacast.com/covid19/social-distancing-scoreboard)
According to Unacast, Wyandotte County got a “F” on reduction in average mobility, based on distance traveled of 25 to 40 percent.
The county got an “A” for greater than 70 percent reduction in nonessential visits.
And Wyandotte County got an “F” from Unacast in a less than 40 percent decrease in encounters density compared to the national baseline.
Lansing riot
On Friday, Gov. Laura Kelly during a news conference outlined steps that have been taken after a prison riot at the Lansing Correctional Facility at 3 p.m. Thursday. A number of inmates barricaded themselves in their unit, she said. At 11 p.m., KDOC special operations teams entered and cleared the unit, ending at 2 a.m., she said.
The governor reported two minor injuries to inmates, including one who had a cut and received stitches, and another who inhaled gas when SORT teams entered the facility.
A review and investigation is underway, she said. She thanked officers for putting an end to the incident swiftly and professionally. There was no loss of life. Gov. Kelly said her administration would put into place any steps that were necessary in the future.
The riot reportedly was over the inmates’ concerns about COVID-19 at LCF. They were concerned about the level of care inmates were receiving from a contractor who provides health care, Gov. Kelly said. She said the state will hold the contractor accountable and is discussing problems recently identified.
The corrections secretary, Jeff Zmuda, said at the news conference that the corrections department has put in place a number of measures to increase safety and health at the facility. Visitation was suspended in mid-March, extra cleaning was provided, and in mid-March a passive screening procedure was implemented. In late March, an active screening process was started at entrance and exit points, he said. A $2 co-pay for medical services has been removed, he said. On April 3, an intake isolation unit was begun at Larned for inmates coming from county jails; they will stay there 14 days, he said. Kansas Correctional Industries produced masks made of cloth, and distribution started Thursday, he said. While social distancing is difficult, they have taken steps to restrict movements.
Sixteen staff members have tested positive at LCF, 12 offenders have tested positive, and seven offenders were under observation, he said. The inmates are in a quarantine unit, he said.
The quarantine unit is in a newly constructed facility at Lansing, he said.
Controversy over in-person church attendance
Today, the Kansas Supreme Court is hearing a lawsuit filed by Gov. Kelly against the state’s Legislative Coordinating Council, which overturned her executive order this week that would require churches and funeral homes to fall under the limit of no more than 10 persons present at one time.
Many local churches already had switched to online services or other methods, such as internet or telephone communication, during the pandemic.
On Thursday, Gov. Kelly also issued two other executive orders, one that would extend professional and occupational licenses for the rest of the pandemic, and another that allows notaries and witnesses to do their jobs remotely.
Severe storm chances this evening. (National Weather Service graphic)Severe storm chances Sunday. (National Weather Service graphic)
Showers with a few thunderstorms will be possible this evening, according to the National Weather Service.
A few of the evening storms could have the potential to be strong to severe, the weather service said.
Quarter-sized hail with gusty winds will be the main threats, according to the weather service.
Storms again will be possible Sunday as a cold front moves through the area, and the storms also will have the chance to be strong to severe, the weather service said.
Behind the cold front, freezing conditions will be possible from Monday through Thursday, in the mornings, according to the weather service.
Today, there is a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 75. A south southwest wind of 17 mph will gust as high as 28 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.
Tonight, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 54. A south southwest wind of 9 to 15 mph will gust as high as 22 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Sunday, there is a 90 percent chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m., the weather service said. More rain and a thunderstorm are possible after 5 p.m. The high will be near 65. A south southeast wind of 7 to 15 mph will become west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain are possible.
Sunday night, there is an 80 percent chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after midnight, according to the weather service. The low will be around 29. A north northwest wind of 14 to 18 mph will gust as high as 33 mph. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.
Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 46 and a northwest wind of 11 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 29, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be partly sunny, with a high of 50, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 33, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 52, the weather service said.
