An injury-accident was reported at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at northbound I-435 at State Avenue, according to a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s report.
A Chevrolet Colorado truck was northbound on I-435 exiting to State Avenue when it went off the roadway, down the embankment, up the embankment, vaulted, rolled over and came to rest on the east side of the ramp from State Avenue, according to the trooper’s report.
The driver, a 65-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man, had a possible serious injury and was taken to a hospital, the trooper’s report stated. He was wearing a seat belt.
The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15.
Items on the agenda for the regular meeting at 6 p.m. include a public comment time, general manager and staff reports, a KERA program update, utility assistance funding report, electric production quarterly report, economic development fund policy approval, miscellaneous comments and board comments.
According to a meeting notice, the meeting will be conducted through the telephone and internet.
To join the Zoom meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84523139724.
Or the public may call toll-free to join the meeting, 1-888-475-4499.
The meeting ID is 845 2313 9724.
To view a board meeting information packet, visit https://www.bpu.com/Portals/0/pdf/board-information-packet-9-15-21.pdf.
For information about how to speak on a Zoom meeting, visit https://www.bpu.com/About/MediaNewsReleases/September15thBPUBoardMeetingNotice.aspx.
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Thunderstorms could develop along and south of Interstate 70 late this afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.
There is a 40 percent chance of rain this evening, and a chance exists during the evening rush hour, the weather service stated.
The main threats of the storms are small hail, gusty winds, lightning and locally heavy downpours, the weather service said. A few storms could be strong to borderline severe, with the isolated risk of wind gusts and hail.
From a quarter-inch to a half-inch of rain is possible in some areas, with locally heavier amounts in stronger storms, according to the weather service. Flooding is not anticipated, the weather service said.
Temperatures today have dropped since the weekend, with the high near 83.
Today, there is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m., with a high near 83, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 6 to 8 mph will become north in the afternoon.
Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 62, according to the weather service. A north wind of 6 mph will become calm in the evening. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is likely.
Wednesday, there is a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms before 7 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 80 with a calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 64 and an east southeast wind of 5 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 85 and a south wind of 5 to 9 mph, the weather service said.
Thursday night, it will be clear, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 86, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be sunny, with a high near 88, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be clear, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 90, the weather service said.
Sunday night, it will be clear, with a low of 71, according to the weather service.
Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 89, the weather service said.
