Month: December 2020

Police and fire notes

Commercial burglary reported on Leavenworth Road

A commercial burglary was reported at 5:15 a.m. Dec. 5 in the 7300 block of Leavenworth Road, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

When they arrived, officers found that damage had been done to the location, and there were items that had been taken, according to the report.

Assault on law enforcement officer reported

Officers responded to s dispatched disturbance call around 9:03 a.m. Dec. 5 in the 1400 block of Village West Parkway, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

A suspect had been asked to leave by management multiple times but had refused, according to the report. The suspect was then walked outside the location, but tried to return, the report stated.

The suspect was taken into custody and booked into the Wyandotte County Jail after kicking officers several times, according to the report.

Aggravated assault reported on 9th Street

Officers responded to a call about aggravated assault at 3:40 a.m. Dec. 5 in the 900 block of North 9th Street, according to a social media post by the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department.

Officers learned that an unknown suspect drove behind the victims while they were at their residence, according to the report. The suspect then pointed a weapon at the victims, the report stated. The suspect then fled, according to the report.

Residential fires reported

Fires were reported on Sunday afternoon at 620 N. 83rd Terrace and at 5545 Webster Ave., according to social media posts by the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department.

There were no injuries reported with the fires.

The causes of the fires are under investigation, according to the report.

COVID-19 cases continue to rise

Wyandotte County reported an additional 181 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, for a cumulative total of 11,563, according to the Unified Government COVID-19 website.

There were no additional deaths reported, for a cumulative total of 184.

The Mid-America Regional Council Kansas City Region COVID-19 web page reported 95,888 total cumulative cases on Saturday in the nine-county area, an increase of 493 since Friday. There were 1,162 total deaths in the nine-county Kansas City region, an increase of seven. There were 177 daily average new hospitalizations, an increase of four since Friday.

The Johns Hopkins COVID-19 dashboard reported 14,581,519 total cumulative COVID-19 cases in the United States on Saturday, an increase of 214,060 cases.

Virtual town hall meeting planned Tuesday

The UG Health Department will sponsor a virtual town hall on COVID-19 and Wyandotte County businesses from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8.

Topics to be discussed include the most recent health order and how it applies to local businesses, public health guidance and questions and answers. Registration is not required.

Hailey Shoemaker, an epidemiologist with the UG Health Department, will present the program with a guest, Chandra Green, director of Alive and Thrive – Wyandotte County.

The Zoom meeting is at bit.ly/TownHallDec8.

For more information, visit https://fb.me/e/4ALKbSCZq.

For more information about the testing site at the former Kmart location, visit https://alpha.wycokck.org/files/assets/public/health/documents/covid/10092020_newtestingsitewyco.pdf.


For more information, visit https://wyandotte-county-covid-19-hub-unifiedgov.hub.arcgis.com/pages/what-to-do-if-you-think-you-have-covid-19.


The Wyandotte County health order with a limit of 10 persons to a gathering, and a closing time of 10 p.m. for restaurants and bars, with other new restrictions, is at https://alpha.wycokck.org/files/assets/public/health/documents/covid/11162020localhealthorderexecuted.pdf.


The UG COVID-19 webpage is at https://alpha.wycokck.org/Coronavirus-COVID-19-Information.


The KDHE’s COVID-19 webpage is at https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/.


The KC Region COVID-19 Hub dashboard is at https://marc2.org/covidhub/.


The Wyandotte County page on the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 website is at https://bao.arcgis.com/covid-19/jhu/county/20209.html.


The CDC’s COVID-19 webpage is at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.

Faith news

Wyandotte County is in Phase 3 under Kansas Ad Astra reopening plan. Local health officials said under Phase 3, people should keep a distance of 6 feet between themselves and others. They may sit closer to people who live in their households. Also, people should wear masks and should wash hands or use hand sanitizer. There is a mask order in effect in Wyandotte County, requiring masks to be worn inside any public space.

Some faith groups are holding online or video services. In Wyandotte County, those who are older than 60 or who have other medical conditions should continue being very cautious, according to the Wyandotte County health officials. Those who are sick should stay home, according to officials.

More details about Wyandotte County health guidelines for churches are at https://www.wycokck.org/WycoKCK/media/Health-Department/Documents/Communicable%20Disease/COVID19/COVID-19GuidelinesForChurches.pdf.


Some churches have been changing their services as a result of COVID-19 restrictions for the community. Residents are advised to visit the social media page of their church or faith organization, or to call them or email them, to see changes that have been made to regular schedules, or if there are video services planned on Sunday.

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas has information about churches reopening, Masses, and reflections, at https://www.facebook.com/archkck.


Blessed Sacrament, Christ the King and Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic churches have resumed in-person Masses. For more information, visit the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at https://www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579, https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck, and https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose/. Christ the King will celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with Masses at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 7 and at 8:30 am., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. (Spanish) Dec. 8. Sunday Mass is online at https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck.

Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 11 a.m. Sunday. The church has an online service at www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. Check with the church’s social media page for more information on services. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.

The First Christian Church of Bonner Springs, 148 N. Nettleton, Bonner Springs, is planning a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 16. The blood drive will help the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City collect blood donations. There is a critical need for blood donations. Appointments are encouraged. To make an appointment, visit https://donate.savealifenow.org/.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person with social distancing at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6. There will be a livestream service at https://www.facebook.com/opendoorkc/ and https://www.opendoorkc.com/.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, plans to livestream at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch, and people are welcome to attend the service in person, using social distancing and other health measures.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas, has a Mass online for Sunday, Dec. 6, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK. St. Patrick Church also has in-person Masses. Masses for the fesat of the Immaculate Conception will be at 6:30 a.m., 8:10 a.m., noon and 5:30 p.m. in English on Tuesday, Dec. 8, and at 7 p.m. in Spanish on Tuesday, Dec. 8.

St. Paul’s Episcopal, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have updates on its Facebook page and its website at https://www.stpaulskck.org/ and https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK.

Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, plans to have services at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. For more information about this Sunday’s plans, visit the Facebook page of Pastor Mike Barnett, https://www.facebook.com/mike.barnett.528. Services are also provided through checkout of DVD or SD Card and can be sent by email upon request. People are welcome to attend the service in person using social distancing and other health measures. Masks are available or bring your own to wear.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., will have a livestreamed service Sunday, Dec. 6, on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Wyandotteumc/ or online on the website at www.wyandotteumc.com.

Information about other church services in Wyandotte County may be available from the church’s social media page.
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