Kelly Moore of Kansas City, Kansas, was recently initiated into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, a collegiate honor society. Moore was initiated at Fort Hays State University.
Moore is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.
Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.
Phi Kappa Phi was founded in 1897 under the leadership of undergraduate student Marcus L. Urann who had a desire to create a different kind of honor society: one that recognized excellence in all academic disciplines.
Today, the society has chapters on more than 325 campuses in the United States, its territories and the Philippines. Its mission is “To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others.”
The Kansas River at 7th Street in Kansas City, Kansas, looked high on Wednesday morning. According to hydrology charts, the Kansas River near the Kansas-Missouri state line (at 23rd Street in Kansas City, Missouri) reached a high of 26.11 feet on Wednesday morning where the action stage is 29 feet, then it receded and on Thursday morning was around 21 feet. (Photo by Mary Rupert)National Weather Service graphic
Sunny weather with a high near 75 is in today’s forecast from the National Weather Service.
The temperature was 62 at 9 a.m. Thursday, according to the weather service.
Area river levels rose on Wednesday, but the levels have receded. The flood advisories for Wyandotte County are no longer in effect on Thursday.
Wyandotte County will get a few days of sunshine before storms return on Saturday, the weather service said. The severe weather risk is low for Saturday’s storms.
An active weather pattern with showers and storms are possible next week, through the middle of the week, according to the weather service. Severe weather risk is low at this time but can’t be ruled out.
Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 75 and a north wind of 3 to 7 mph, the weather service said.
Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 55 and a light and variable wind, according to the weather service.
Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 79 and a southwest wind of 3 to 8 mph, the weather service said.
Friday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 59, and a south southeast wind of 3 to 6 mph, according to the weather service.
Saturday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 76, the weather service said. A south wind of 6 to 10 mph will gust as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Saturday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 62. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.
Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms before 7 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m., the weather service said. It will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Sunday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.
Monday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 77, the weather service said.
Monday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a low of 63, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 77, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, according to the weather service. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. The low will be around 62.
Wednesday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 74, the weather service said.
The Wyandotte County Fair returns this year from July 12 to 16 at the fairgrounds, 13700 Polfer Road, Kansas City, Kansas.
Six sponsorship levels will be available to fair supporters this year, according to Bill Svoboda, executive director of the fair. So far, more than 20 area businesses already have signed up to be sponsors.
The organizers of the fair estimate about 40,000 people may attend the event.
“We are proud that the WYCO Fair showcases our diversity, creativity and strong commitment to industry,” Board President Jim Knetter said. “Our county is a fierce economic engine for the entire region. Businesses want and need a presence in Wyandotte County, and the WYCO Fair is the perfect place to secure that recognition.”
The Wyandotte County Fair still has spots available for food vendors and marketplace vendors. To secure a place at Wyandotte County’s oldest and most revered institutions go to the website: www.wycofair.com. Click on the Booth-Exhibitor tab, which will provide a link to sign up for a booth.
This year’s fair will feature two live music stages, and the entertainment lineup will be announced soon. Designed for the entire family, the fair will also feature a carnival, rodeo, games, fair food and 4-H livestock and exhibits.
The fair runs 5-11 p.m. July 12-14; 5-midnight July 15; and 2 p.m.-midnight July 16. Kids 12 and under are free. Adult admission is $5, and parking is $5 as well.
