A free mobile vaccine clinic is planned from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, June 28, at Schlagle High School, 2214 N. 59th St.
The clinic is the result of a partnership of the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools and the Unified Government Public Health Department.
All those ages 12 and older may attend and get a free COVID-19 vaccine at the clinic. The clinic is open to the public.
The Health Department is offering the two-shot Pfizer vaccine and one-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine at the event. Masks are required at the event.
The mobile vaccine unit will return in three weeks to administer the next round of the vaccine for those who get the Pfizer shot.
This event is for those who need either their first shot or second vaccine. Minors under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Those who are vaccinated will receive free meal vouchers for the food trucks on site, and ice cream will be offered to those attending.
Also, those who get vaccinated can register to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards to be given away. There also will be one grand prize of a $500 Visa gift card.
A second mobile vaccination clinic will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 30 at the Carl B. Bruce Middle School, 2100 N. 18th St.
Those attending the family event June 28 and 30 also may learn about job openings at the school district, get a free backpack, food boxes and learn about what the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library has to offer.
Swope Health is providing a mobile dental vehicle on-site to give children free screenings and offer fluoride.
A half-inch to an inch of rain is expected through midweek in Wyandotte County, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)Wyandotte County is at a marginal risk for flooding, according to the National Weather Service. (National Weather Service graphic)
More rain is expected Monday, and through the mid to late week, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Another one to three inches of rain is forecast through midweek, which may aggravate ongoing minor to major flooding on multiple rivers across the region, the weather service said.
Off-and-on thunderstorms are expected through the day on Monday, according to the weather service. Severe weather is not anticipated. Lightning will be a hazard. Winds will be light.
Areas that see even brief periods of heavy rain could see some flooding, since the ground is still saturated in many areas, the weather service said.
More showers and thunderstorms are expected along and southeast of I-35, and more flooding will be possible through mid to late week, according to the weather service. Southern parts of the region are expected to have more flood risk.
All the major rivers in Wyandotte County are currently below action stage. In Platte County, the Platte River near Platte City was in major flood stage on Monday morning.
Today, there is a 60 percent chance of precipitation with showers and thunderstorms likely during the day, and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 81 with a light east wind. Between a tenth and quarter of an inch of rain is possible.
Tonight, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with more showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 71. A south southeast wind of 5 mph will become calm in the evening. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Tuesday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 80 and a calm wind, the weather service said. Between a half and three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible.
Tuesday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 70 with a calm wind. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Wednesday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 82 and a light and variable wind, the weather service said. Between a quarter and half-inch of rain is possible.
Wednesday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 68, according to the weather service. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 84, the weather service said.
Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 83, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 61, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 82, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 62, according to the weather service.
On Sunday, Independence Day, it will be sunny, with a high near 86, the weather service said.
Southbound K-7 was reported closed near North 130th Street at 9:12 a.m. Monday, June 28, according to KC Scout. Motorists were advised to use an alternate route. The I-70 at K-7 area was shown here. (KC Scout photo)
