Month: August 2021

Homicide reported at Matney Park

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide at Matney Park, near 39th and Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kansas.

At 5:23 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, a call to 911 reported a shooting at Matney Park, near Shawnee Drive.

When law enforcement officers arrived, they found a deceased male, possibly in his late 20s or early 30s, in a car within the park, according to a spokesman for the Sheriff’s Office. The victim had several gunshot wounds.

The Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office investigations unit is investigating. Anyone with information on this case is urged to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS, the spokesman stated.

KC NWSL wins first victory in club history

Midfielder Victoria Pickett scored Kansas City’s only goal in the 1-0 win over OL Reign. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

On a beautiful summer’s evening at Legends Field, Kansas City NWSL earned the first victory in team history Saturday, with a 1-0 victory over OL Reign.

Although Kansas City’s offense provided scoring chances starting in the first minute, Victoria Pickett put over the match’s only goal in the 73rd minute, charging on to a deflected ball near the Reign penalty spot.

Pickett’s goal held up thanks to a much improved defensive effort. The error-prone back line that allowed three goals at Louisville last Sunday shut out the Reign, blocking four shots and requiring only one save from goalkeeper Abby Smith.

The Kansas City expansion club is still staring up the rest of the league in the standings, 7 points behind Racing Louisville FC, but the win gives fans hope of better things ahead as the team heads into the last 10 games of the 2021 season.

Kansas City will head to the second place North Carolina Courage next Saturday. Their next home game at Legends Field will be at 7 p.m. Aug.  25 against Louisville.

Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta and defender Kristen Edmonds greeted the crowd enthusiastically after the win. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Defender Kiki Pickett sprinted at full speed toward the Reign goal. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Fans celebrated Pickett’s goal in the 73rd minute. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Reign defender Lauren Barnes slid in for a tackle, winning the ball and upending midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
The KC Chiefs Rumble drum group performed before the game. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Defender Elizabeth Ball broke up an attack by Reign midfielder Eugenie Le Sommer. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Fans celebrated the team’s inaugural victory. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Midfielder Lo’eau LaBonta headed the ball back to keep it in play. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)
Forward Kristen Hamilton fired a shot on goal. (Photo copyright 2021 by Brian Turrel)

Faith news

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

Blessed Sacrament and Christ the King Catholic churches will hold Masses on Sunday, Aug 15. For more information, visit the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579 and www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck.

Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have Sunday services at 11 a.m. Aug. 15. See details at www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.


The Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a program on “Gospel of Non-Violence: Living the Way of Jesus,” from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18. The program will be in person if those participating are fully vaccinated, or on Zoom for everyone. The program’s host is Peg Burns. Masks should be worn for in-person visitors. Registration is required for Keeler programs to 913-689-9375. More programs are online at https://www.mountosb.org/ministries/keeler-womens-center/.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Sunday worship service at 9:30 a.m. Aug. 15. See details at https://www.facebook.com/ORMBCKC or http://ormbc.org/. The church plans testing and COVID vaccinations from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at 9301 Parallel Parkway.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services in person at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, and livestream at https://www.facebook.com/opendoorkc/ and https://www.opendoorkc.com/.

Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic Church, 2300 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold a Mass in English at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. Services also will be livestreamed on its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch. Sunday school will be at 9 a.m.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will hold Mass in person and online for Sunday, Aug. 15, at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will continue with its in-person service at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 15. The service also will be available on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/.

Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services on Sunday, Aug. 15. 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. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/sunsethills.christianchurch.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, will have an in-person worship service at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15. A video of the service will be at https://www.facebook.com/Wyandotteumc.

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