Month: July 2020

Police notes

Shooting reported on North 18th

A shooting was reported July 14 in the 2000 block of North 18th, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The victim saw the suspect in a parking lot, according to the report. The suspect shot the victim and then fled, according to the report.

The victim was taken to a hospital with critical injuries, according to the report.

Shooting into occupied home reported on North Allis

Officers responded to the 1900 block of North Allis Street on July 14, according to a social media post from the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

A victim stated that an unknown person discharged a firearm, striking his home, while he was inside, according to the report. The victim was not injured, according to the report.

Assault reported on Ray Avenue

An aggravated assault was reported on July 14 in the 1200 blcok of Ray Avenue, according to a social media report from the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

According to a victim, a suspect pointed a handgun at her and then fled, according to the report.

Assault reported on North 33rd Terrace

In a verbal altercation, a suspect threatened to beat a victim, then brandished a handgun and threatened her, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

The suspect, who had a past conviction, was taken into custody.

Assault reported in 6100 block of Cleveland

An assault was reported July 14 in the 6100 block of Cleveland, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

According to the victim, a suspect struck her and pointed a handgun at her.

Assault reported in the 8600 block of State Avenue

Officers responded to a shots fired call on July 14 in the 8600 block of State Avenue and found two persons who reported that the other person pointed a weapon and shot, according to a social media report by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Detectives then responded, according to the report.

With second COVID-19 case, Piper suspends school sports until July 29

The Piper school district has a second case of COVID-19 among student athletes, and will suspend all sports and conditioning from Wednesday, July 15, through July 29.

The school district reported in a social media post on Tuesday evening that a second school athlete had tested positive.

Jenny Hurley, director of human resources and communications for the district, said at this point, it will not affect any plans for the school district to reopen.

The district is hoping to resume athletic activities on July 30, she said.

The Piper district did not have any further information about what team was involved, or the source of the COVID-19 case.

The school district’s message to parents encouraged them to talk to students about hand washing, following mask guidelines, social distancing and staying home if they are sick.

The Unified Government Health Department announced an amendment to the mask order on Tuesday evening, that requires athletes using inside gyms or training facilities to wear masks.

A Health Department spokesman stated that this order was not linked to any specific instances, but it was issued largely based on confusion around the mask requiresments and the spread of COVID-19. Also, another amendment calls for children over age 5 to wear masks in child ccare, day care and schools.

“We have received many questions related to things like masks during indoor exercise. There was also some confusion related to people hearing different childcare guidelines from different places,” the Health Department spokesman stated.

Based on their analysis of current COVID-19 data, the county medical officers determined this was the best way to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in indoor exercise and child care settings, she stated.

More rain, storms possible today

Wyandotte County is in an area of marginal risk for severe storms this afternoon and evening. (National Weather Service graphic)
There is a risk of hail and damaging winds in the region on Wednesday afternoon and evening. (National Weather Service graphic)
The area could get an inch of rain or more on Wednesday and Thursday. (National Weather Service graphic)

After a morning storm and rain, more rain is possible today, mainly before 2 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

Heavy rain across the region could lead to local flooding and flash flooding this morning, the weather service said. Weather radar maps showed that storms now in the Topeka area could be headed toward Wyandotte County this morning.

There is a slight or 10 percent chance of severe storms later in the afternoon and evening, as well, according to the weather service. Hail, damaging winds and heavy rain are possible.

Today’s high will be in the low 80s, with temperatures expected to gradually increase through the end of the week. On Saturday, the high could be 97.

Today, showers and thunderstorms are possible before 2 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 82 with an east wind of 5 to 7 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.

Tonight, there is a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 70 with a north wind of 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 86 and a calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon, the weather service said.

Thursday night, the low will be 72 with a calm wind, according to the weather service.

Friday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 p.m., with a high near 94, the weather service said. A calm wind will become south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 78, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 78, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 97, the weather service said.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 76.

Monday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 95, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 75, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 94, the weather service said.

For more weather information, visit www.weather.gov.