Police notes

Victim shot while person cleaned firearm

A victim was accidentally shot while a person was cleaning a firearm about 3:30 p.m. May 12, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim had non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital, according to the report.

Stabbing reported

A victim stated that a suspect stabbed the victim with a small knife about 4:05 p.m. May 12 in the 2400 block of Victoria Drive, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim did not want to answer more questions and did not want to press charges, according to the report. The victim had minor injuries.

Suspect points gun at victims

An officer was waved down by victims about 4:46 p.m. May 12, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victims had a minor incident with the suspect, and later, the suspect drove by and pointed a gun at the victims, according to the report.

Thunderstorms possible today

Wyandotte County is in an area of marginal risk tonight for strong to severe storms. (National Weather Service graphic)
Wyandotte County is in an area of slight risk for strong to severe thunderstorms on Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)

A 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms is in today’s forecast, with a high near 66, according to the National Weather Service.

Rain and storms are in the forecast from now through Saturday night, according to the weather service.

Tonight, strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible in the region, the weather service said. Hail will be the primary threat, but damaging winds and heavy rain also are possible.

Wyandotte County appears to be at greater risk for strong to severe storms on Thursday, according to the weather service. A tornado may be possible, along with hail and damaging winds.

More thunderstorms will be possible Friday through Sunday, but no severe weather is expected on the weekend, the weather service said.

Periods of heavy rain are possible through Saturday, which could cause flooding, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 40 percent chance of precipitation, including a chance of drizzle and thunderstorms before 4 p.m., then a slight chance of drizzle between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., then a slight chance of drizzle and thunderstorms after 5 p.m. The high will be near 66 with an east southeast wind of 7 to 10 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of drizzle and thunderstorms before 7 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 65 with a south southeast wind of 9 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 18 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Thursday, there is a 90 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 77 with a south southwest wind of 8 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 21 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is expected.

Thursday night, there is a 70 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 62 with a southwest wind of 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is an 80 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 76 with a calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.

Friday night, there is an 80 percent chance of rain and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then rain and thunderstorms likely after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 63. New rainfall amounts of a quarter to a half-inch are possible.

Saturday, there is a 70 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, with a high near 76, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms, with a low of 59, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny with a high near 76, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 56, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 79, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 60, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 83, the weather service said.

For more information, visit www.weather.gov.

UG Commission to meet Thursday, May 14

At the 5 p.m. Thursday, May 14, Unified Government Commission meeting, the commission will hear a COVID-19 update, an economic development incentives update and a priority-based budgeting report.

The economic development incentives report is online with the agenda at www.wycokck.org/Clerk/Agendas.aspx.

At the 7 p.m. May 14 UG Commission meeting, the commission will consider several topics, including budget revisions due to COVID-19.

Also on the 7 p.m. agenda is an ordinance removing project area B from the Mission Cliffs II Redevelopment District and terminating the tax increment financing for project area B. According to the agenda, the removal of the area from the TIF will allow for future development for the site.

Also on the 7 p.m. agenda is the nomination of Natalie Barge to the Wyandotte-Leavenworth Advisory Council on Aging, nominated by Commissioner Gayle Townsend.

The 7 p.m. agenda also includes a Land Bank application for 509 N. 5th St., for single-family construction. The applicant is Gunnar Hand, UG director of planning.

The agendas are online at www.wycokck.org/Clerk/Agendas.aspx.

According to the UG clerk’s website, to participate in a remote meeting, the public may email a comment to be added to the record to [email protected], with the meeting date and agenda item. Also, people may comment on an agenda item for three minutes; for information call 913-573-5206 or email [email protected]. The deadline to submit comments or ask to be put on the list for comments is 5 p.m. on the Wednesday before the meeting.

The May 14 meetings will be remote Zoom meetings, according to the agenda.
The meetings are carried on the UGTV cable channel on Spectrum, channel 2, and Google TV, channel 141, and also on YouTube.

The 7 p.m. meeting will be on Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/93544793595?pwd=dDJPYVM0QVdDMWpUNG1YQWxUaXlEUT09
Password: 160371
Access for the 7 p.m. meeting also is available through the telephone:
iPhone one-tap :
US: +13462487799,,93544793595# or +16699009128,,93544793595#
Or telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312
626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 935 4479 3595
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/adtu8xvIh7

The 5 p.m. special session will be on Zoom at
https://zoom.us/j/93295589094?pwd=MzJtSi91NFdKOFNYaHRsalU1aDY2Zz09
Password: 490357

Or iPhone one-tap :
US: +13462487799,,93295589094# or +12532158782,,93295589094#
Or telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 900 9128 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 558 8656 or 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) or 888 475 4499 (Toll Free)
Webinar ID: 932 9558 9094
International numbers available: https://zoom.us/u/aQ6ASeSz

The 5 p.m. meeting also will be on UGTV on Spectrum cable, channel 2, and on Google TV, channel 141, and on YouTube.