Month: August 2022

Temperatures to rise to near 93 today

Today’s high will be near 93 in the Wyandotte County area. (National Weather Service graphic)

Temperatures will rise to near 93 today in the Wyandotte County area, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Look for temperatures on Friday to reach near 89, and on Saturday, near 90, the weather service said.

A weak cold front will move into the area today, allowing for a few thunderstorms to the north part of the state, according to the weather service. Temperatures will remain nearly unchanged from Wednesday as there will be almost no cold air behind the front, the weather service said.

Saturday will see a 20 percent chance of rain and storms, followed by a 40 percent chance Saturday night, according to the weather service. Sunday will see a 50 percent chance of storms, followed by 40 percent Sunday night.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 93 and a northwest wind of 3 to 6 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 68 and a calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph after midnight, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 89 and an east wind of 3 to 5 mph, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 69 and an east southeast wind of 6 mph, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 20 percent chance of showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m., then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 90 with a south southeast wind of 6 to 8 mph.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 70, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an inch of precipitation is expected.

Sunday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 86.

Sunday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low of 70, according to the weather service.

Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 88, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 69, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 85, the weather service said.

Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 84, the weather service said.

Goldeyes top Monarchs, 7-5

Newly signed right-handed pitcher Jalen Miller delivered a pitch as part of his 4.2 hitless relief innings Tuesday night at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas, in the Monarchs’ 7-5 loss to the Winnipeg Goldeyes. (Photo by John Ellis, Kansas City Monarchs)
Jacob Robson of the Kansas City Monarchs rounded the bases following his home run Tuesday night, Aug. 23, at Legends Field in Kansas City, Kansas, in the Monarchs’ 7-5 loss to the Winnipeg Goldeyes. (Photo by John Ellis, Kansas City Monarchs)

by Dan Vaughan Jr., Monarchs

A week ago the Kansas City Monarchs (54-34) went to Canada and had their way with the Winnipeg Goldeyes (49-39) winning all three games. What a difference a week has made, as after two games of the four-game series, the Goldeyes have a 2-0 series lead following a 7-5 win at Legends Field Tuesday night.

The Monarchs’ Mallex Smith started the game with a walk and stole a pair of bases, coming home on a Darnell Sweeney fielders’ choice to take a 1-0 lead after one. The game stayed that way a matter of minutes as Winnipeg got rolling in the second.

The Goldeyes borrowed a page from the Monarchs’ play book using the long ball off Monarchs’ starter Jordan Martinson. Logan Hill walked and then came home on a two-run homer from Kevin Lachance to make it 2-1 Winnipeg.

The Goldeyes then got another walk from Deon Stafford Jr. followed by a fly out by Reggie Pruitt Jr. for out number one. Raul Navarro then stepped to the plate and launched a home run to left to give Winnipeg a 4-1 lead. The Goldeyes added another run on an RBI single from Max Murphy and it was 5-1 in favor of Winnipeg.

The Monarchs grabbed a run back in the top of the third on an RBI single from Sweeney off Goldeyes’ starter Alex Hart. Winnipeg came right back with an answer in the top of the fourth.

Newly signed Monarch Jalen Miller provided Navarro with free transportation to first. A throwing error on a pickoff attempt and a wild pitch moved the runner to third. Max Murphy picked up his second RBI of the game and 82nd on the season on a sacrifice fly scoring Navarro.

On the mound neither starter figured in the decision. In the pen, Miller allowed just one earned run in 4.2 innings of hitless ball in his Monarchs’ debut, while R.J. Martinez allowed one earned run in two innings to pick up the relief win.

With the Monarchs trailing 6-2 in the sixth, Jacob Robson hit a solo home run to right off Martinez. It was his third game with at least one long ball and his sixth of the season.

The Monarchs loaded the bases in the seventh, but Zac Ryan struck out Sweeney to end the threat for KC.

In the top of the ninth the Goldeyes picked up a big insurance run on a double from Murphy off Jameson McGrane. David Washington singled to right and moved Murphy to third. Jacob Rhinesmith hit a sacrifice fly to left to score Murphy and the lead was 7-3.

The Monarchs battled back in the ninth to make it interesting. Pete Kozma singled and Alexis Olmeda doubled off left-hander Tasker Strobel. Mallex Smith singled to load the bases for Kansas City. Ryan Grotjohn hit a fielder’s choice to score one run but force out Smith at second.

Sweeney singled in Olmeda for his third RBI of the night to cut the lead to two runs. Once again, the Monarchs had a chance with the winning run at the plate but back-to-back strikeouts by Robson and Jan Hernandez ended the night for the Monarchs and gave the Goldeyes a 7-5 win.

The loss dropped Kansas City five full games behind front running Fargo and five games clear of Winnipeg for second place in the American Association West.

The Monarchs will try to end their three-game losing streak at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, in game three of the four-game series with the Winnipeg Goldeyes at Legends Field.

The game can be heard on the Monarchs Broadcast Network with the pre-game beginning at 6:30 p.m. and the video stream airing on aa baseball.tv.

Tickets to Monarchs games can be purchased by calling 913-328-5618 or by visiting monarchsbaseball.com.

UG to consider temporary notes to pay for McIntyre settlement

The Unified Government will consider issuing temporary notes to pay for a $12.5 million settlement in the Lamonte McIntyre case, according to the agenda for the Aug. 25 UG Commission meeting.

The Unified Government Commission will meet on Thursday, Aug. 25, at City Hall, Commission Chambers, lobby level, 701 N. 7th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

One of the items on the 7 p.m. agenda is a presentation on funding strategies of legal settlements and consideration of options including a resolution authorizing and directing the issuance, sale and delivery of municipal temporary notes, submitted by the finance department.

According to information in the agenda, the UG has entered into a settlement agreement in connection with the Lamonte McIntyre case, but there are insufficient funds budgeted to pay for the costs of the settlement.

The UG is proposing to issue temporary notes in the amount of $12.535,000.

According to the agenda information, the UG would provide for the levy and collection of an annual tax, if necessary, for the purpose of paying the principal and interest on the notes as they become due.

The agenda for the 7 p.m. meeting includes several planning and zoning items.

The public hearing agenda includes a resolution adopting the 505 Central development agreement, and an ordinance to establish a redevelopment district.

Also on the agenda are an ordinance to adopt the Northeast KCK Heritage Trail Plan from Kaw Point to the Quindaro Townsite; an ordinance adopting the Merriam Connected Corridor Plan, to expand multi-modal connectivity with Overland Park, Mission and Merriam; as well as an ordinance to adopt the Go Dotte countywide strategic mobility plan together with Bonner Springs, Edwardsville and Lake Quivira.

Other zoning items include:

• 4744 Georgia Ave., change of zone from single-family district to two-family district to construct a duplex, Andrea Weishaubt with Atlas Land Consulting;


• 2640 Woodend Lane, change of zone from planning apartment district to agriculture district to construct Endless Outdoors Nature Experience, Curtis Petersen with Polsinelli; also special use permit for this address; also a Master Plan Amendment from low density residential to rural density residential for this address; also a preliminary and final plan review for this address.


• 230 S. 65th St., special use permit for storage for landscaping business inside a 2,000-square-foot outbuilding, Daniel Janssen with Me and My Uncle LLC;


• 733 Ohio, special use permit to operate a short-term rental, Brian Glasser with AKCO Investments LLC;


• 4929 State Ave., special use permit for live entertainment in conjunction with an existing drinking establishment, G & J Entertainment;


• 2824 N. 99th Terrace, renewal of a home occupation special use permit for a short-term rental, Cristen Ryman and Kate Lynch;


• 3619 Pomeroy, an ordinance rezoning property from single-family district to agriculture district;


• 4732 State Ave., an ordinance rezoning property from planned limited business district to planned general business district;


• 4136 Springfield, an ordinance rezoning property from planned single-family district to planned apartment district;


• 4141 Joyce Drive, an ordinance rezoning property from single-family district to agriculture district;


• 2942 North Bethany St., an ordinance vacating right-of-way;


• 12746 and 12750 Hubbard Road, an ordinance vacating a utility easement;


• 7250 State Ave., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for continuation of a child care facility on the KCKCC campus;


• 941 N. 74th Dr., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for live entertainment in conjunction with an existing restaurant;


• 322 N. 6th St., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for live entertainment in conjunction with an existing drinking establishment;


• 4141 Joyce Drive, an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for temporary use of land for agricultural-related tourism, sales, education classes, apprentices and a farm stand;


• 10 S. Hallock St., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for a short-term rental;


• 3914 N. 59th St., an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for temporary use of land for commercial purposes to keep work equipment, related materials and parking for employees on site;


• 1324 N. 75th Drive, an ordinance authorizing a home occupation special use permit for a short-term rental;


• 6720 Kaw Drive, an ordinance authorizing a special use permit for the continuation of live entertainment in conjunction with an existing drinking establishment;


• 3008 S. 9th St., a special use permit to operate a short-term rental, Sarah Belarde and Javier Saenz;


• 6702 and 6716 Berger Ave., plat of Hyink Addition No. 1, developed by Steven F. Hyink;


• Sloan Avenue and Sewell Avenue in Piper, plat of Piper Creek Estates, second plat, being developed by BCB Holding LLC, Brandon Becker.

• Also on the 7 p.m. agenda is an ordinance to clarify the boundaries of the STAR Bond district in the former Schlitterbahn area, correcting an error in the legal description and map.


• A resolution closing out the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, NSP3, is on the agenda, with a request to conduct a public hearing on Aug. 25 on the close-out.


• Also scheduled is a legislative report.


• Nomination of Roderick McConnell to the Housing Authority by Mayor Tyrone Garner.


• Reappointment of Jacques Barber to the Housing Authority by Commissioner Mike Kane.


• Reappointment of Matt Watkins to the Housing Authority by Commissioner Chuck Stites.


• A proclamation noting Aug. 21 as Victory Outreach KC Inner Recovering Homes Day.

The UG Commission also will have a special session at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, in the fifth floor conference room at City Hall for a budget workshop, a presentation from the fire command and International Association of Firefighters and a communications update.

The public will be able to observe the 4 p.m. special meeting live on YouTube, on UGTV or through Zoom. The public also may view the special meeting at the fifth floor conference room, Suite 515, at City Hall.

The 7 p.m. UG meeting will be in person at the Commission Chambers and also on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88019946644?pwd=WENJc0EvV2NFcUJhTDhxLzhTeVJQdz09.
The passcode is 683757.

The 7 p.m. meeting is expected to be carried on UGTV cable channel and on YouTube.

The agendas are online at https://www.wycokck.org/Departments/Clerks-Office/Agendas-Minutes.