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Couples requested to apply for marriage licenses early

Couples are being encouraged to apply for marriage licenses early because of a database issue in Kansas.

According to a news release, those couples who need a marriage license in September should apply for them now.

Usually, the courts ask couples to allow two weeks from the time the application is filed for the license to be delivered.

A database the courts use to process licenses will be offline for a week in September, causing delays, according to a spokesman.

Courts use a database managed by the Office of Vital Statistics to record marriage license application data. The database will be offline from Sept. 8 through 13, and no data can be entered then.

Officials hope those who apply for a marriage license by Aug. 31 will have a license in hand by Sept. 7.

Applications that are submitted after Aug. 31 will be processed after Sept. 14, when the database comes back online, according to the spokesman. There is a three-day waiting period required by law, and courts begin processing the application after the waiting period ends.

Couples may apply for a marriage license throughout this period, but the applications cannot be processed while the Office of Vital Statistics database is offline, according to the spokesman.

The online marriage license application is accessible through the Kansas judicial branch website at www.kscourts.org/marriage.

Hot, humid weather continues today, heat advisory in effect

A heat advisory remains in effect through 8 p.m. Thursday, as hot and humid conditions continues, according to the National Weather Service.

This afternoon, temperatures may reach a high of 96 with a heat index reading as high as 105, the weather service said.

Residents are advised to drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun and check on relatives and neighbors, according to the weather service.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in a vehicle, the weather service said.

Those who work outdoors or spend time outdoors should take extra precautions, rescheduling strenuous activities to early morning or evening, the weather service said.

Shower and thunderstorm chances will return Sunday as a front moves into the area, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be sunny with a high near 96 and heat index values as high as 105, the weather service said. A south wind will be 5 to 9 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 75 and a south southeast wind of 6 to 10 mph, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 94 and a heat index as high as 101, the weather service said. A south southwest wind of 7 to 15 mph will gust as high as 22 mph.

Friday night, it will be clear, with a low of 75 and a south wind of 7 to 14 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 93 and a south wind of 7 to 11 mph, gusting to 22 mph, the weather service said.

Saturday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m., with a low of 73, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 89.

Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2 a.m., with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8 a.m., with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Monday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 69.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 89, the weather service said.

KC NWSL starts winning tradition with back-to-back home wins

Louisville goalkeeper Michelle Betos got to the ball a split second ahead of the impact from forward Kristen Hamilton. Hamilton had 3 shots on goal, and scored the match winner. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Kansas City NWSL gained its second win of the season and second consecutive home victory on Wednesday evening against Racing Louisville FC 2-1.

Forward Kristen Hamilton, appearing in her 100th NWSL match, struck the game-winner in the 40th minute when she received a long pass forward from Hailie Mace and sprinted past the Louisville defense.

With only the goalkeeper to beat, Hamilton steered the ball neatly between the diving keeper’s outstretched arm and the near post to give Kansas City a 2-0 halftime lead.

Kansas City pressed high up the field from the start of the match, frustrating the Louisville back line and earning offensive opportunities and set pieces.

The intense effort paid off in the 18th minute with a Louisville own goal — a deflection off a Racing defender in close action near the goal.

Louisville forward CeCe Kizer narrowed the margin with a goal in the 64th minute, but Kansas City dropped back in a more defensive stance and held on for the remainder of the match.

An unexpectedly large contingent of violet-clad Racing Louisville fans swelled the Legends Field crowd due to two local players on the roster. Kizer, of Overland Park, started the match and scored Louisville’s only goal.

Sinclaire Miramontez, of Lenexa, came on as a halftime substitute for Louisville. She was sent off when she earned her second yellow card during stoppage time.

Despite the win, Kansas City remains in the basement of the NWSL league standings, but edges within 4 points of Louisville, the league’s other expansion franchise.

Kansas City will play at Chicago on Saturday. The next home match will be against the North Carolina Courage at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5.