Bonner Springs police reported that they attempted to stop a car Saturday in the area of 131st and Canaan Center when the driver fled east on I-70.
According to Bonner Springs police, the driver left the highway near 78th Street, where the car came to a stop, but the driver fled and eluded police.
The vehicle was impounded, police stated. The report was included in the weekly Bonner police briefs posted by the department on social media.
In other events last week, Bonner Springs and other police officers were interviewed by Jay Leno on the Kelly Clarkson show about lassoing a camel that got away from a holiday display in December. (See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_bGomCuid0)
Above normal temperatures are expected today through Friday, according to the National Weather Service forecast.
Temperatures could reach 55 today, and could hit 58 on Tuesday and Friday, according to the forecast. Clear skies and light winds are in today’s forecast.
Cooler air will move in Wednesday and Thursday, the weather service said. There will be some fluctuations of temperatures, with Thursday’s high at 49, and Saturday’s high near 40.
There is no precipitation in the forecast for the week in Kansas City, according to the weather service, although there is a small or limited chance of precipitation to the north of the Kansas City area on Friday.
Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 55 and a southwest wind of 5 to 13 mph, gusting as high as 22 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 32 and a southwest wind of 7 mph, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 58, the weather service said. A southwest wind of 7 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 33 and a west wind of 7 mph, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 54 and a west wind of 6 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 27, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be sunny, with a high near 49, the weather service said.
Thursday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 40, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 58, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 23, according to the weather service.
Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 40, the weather service said.
Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 21, according to the weather service.
Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 49, the weather service said.
Kansas City region elected leaders are encouraging residents to continue taking steps proven to slow the spread of COVID-19 to help protect themselves, their families and communities.
The region remains in a surge primarily driven by the omicron variant of COVID-19. Cases and hospitalizations remain higher than any previous wave in the pandemic, according to the Kansas City COVID-19 Region Data Hub.
Regional leaders are asking residents to remain vigilant and protect vulnerable neighbors, including young children not yet eligible for the vaccination.
“COVID-19 is still here. The communities surrounding the Kansas City metropolitan region are continuing to see increases in cases and hospitalizations,” said County Executive Frank White Jr., Jackson County. “The entire health care system remains under great stress due to the prolonged period of high transmission and staff shortages. We’re asking residents in the Kansas City region to prioritize protecting one another.”
“Everyone wants to get back to normal, but we can’t let our guard down,” said Mayor Tyrone Garner, Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. “If you’re tired of COVID-19, here’s what you can do: get vaccinated and get your booster, wear a mask, stay away from crowds, wash hands frequently and stay home if sick. This is about your safety, your loved one’s safety and the safety of our entire community.”
“Hospital leaders have described January as ‘hands-down the toughest surge the medical community has had to face’ since the start of the pandemic,” said Commission Chairman Ed Eilert, Johnson County, Kansas. “We need to reduce the pressure on our health care system to ensure hospital beds are available for those who need them. A lack of hospital space affects everyone, no matter their vaccination status.”
“Our communities’ safety is our top priority. Regional leaders continue to meet frequently, share information and monitor public health trends,” said Commissioner Harold Johnson Jr., Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, and MARC Board of Directors chair. “The metro has strong relationships and plans in place to continue responding to COVID-19. We’re committed to working together to get through this pandemic and come out stronger as a region.”
The steps to stopping COVID-19 are easy to follow: • Wear a mask: Masks are proven to slow the spread of COVID-19. Wear a tight-fitting mask consistently and correctly to protect yourself and others.
• Get vaccinated or get your booster: The COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and free. Millions of Americans have been vaccinated and the number is growing. The COVID-19 vaccines offer the best protection against severe illness and death. Find a vaccination clinic near you, at https://preparemetrokc.org/covid19/vaccines/.
• Get tested: Getting tested for COVID-19 is important for vaccinated and non-vaccinated individuals because it’s the only way to know for sure who has the virus and who doesn’t. If you have the virus but don’t know it, you could unintentionally spread it to loved ones and across your community. Find a testing site near you at https://preparemetrokc.org/covid19/testing/.
Residents should also remember to avoid crowds, maintain social distance and get a flu shot to further protect themselves and their families.
If you are sick or caring for someone, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website to learn how to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
To find a COVID-19 vaccine or testing location near you, visit PrepareMetroKC.org.
