Police request assistance in Village West area burglary cases

Kansas City, Kansas, police are requesting residents’ assistance in investigating burglaries in the Piper and Village West areas.

Police officers received calls from residents at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 28, about two persons breaking into vehicles in the Legends area, according to a spokesman. Police were able to identify the suspect vehicle and get a description of two suspects, who were taken into custody, the spokesman stated.

A police spokesman stated they have seen a high number of burglaries in the last week to automobiles in the Piper and Village West area.

They are asking any resident who may have information regarding these incidents to reach out to the police department. Police are looking for any video and any victims who may not have reported an incident when it occurred, according to the spokesman.

The police spokesman reminded the public of the dangers of approaching suspects who are breaking into vehicles.

It is believed one of the suspects allegedly involved in the Sunday incident was armed with a handgun, according to police. The spokesman urged residents to call 911 when they see criminal activity and not put themselves in a position of harm.

Anyone with information on the burglaries is asked to call the TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS, according to police. Those who need to make a report may call the nonemergency number at 913-596-3000 for further assistance, police stated.

Nice weather ahead today and rest of week

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The extended outlook for Sept. 6 through Sept. 12 shows above normal temperatures and near normal precipitation. (National Weather Service graphic)

Sunny skies and quiet weather is in the forecast from the National Weather Service.

Today’s high will be near 87, and the rest of the week will be in the high 80s or low 90s, the weather service said.

A cool front that moved in on Monday has now pushed south of the area, according to the weather service.

The low will be around 62 tonight, the weather service said.

It will be much less humid, with cool and comfortable weather tonight, according to the weather service. Dry conditions are generally expected through this weekend, the weather service said.

The Labor Day forecast for Monday will be sunny, with a high near 89, according to the weather service.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 87 and a north wind of 6 to 8 mph, the weather service said.

Tonight, it will be clear, with a low of 62 and a north wind of 6 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service.

Wednesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 89 and a light and variable wind, the weather service said.

Wednesday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 65 and a light south southeast wind, according to the weather service.

Thursday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 90 and a south wind of 3 to 7 mph, the weather service said.

Thursday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 67, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be sunny, with a high near 91, the weather service said.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Saturday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 87, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 86, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 66, according to the weather service.

Monday, Labor Day, it will be sunny, with a high near 89, the weather service said.

Tuskegee Airmen Mobile Museum coming to Wyandotte County Tuesday and Wednesday

The Tuskegee Airmen Mobile Museum is coming to Wyandotte County on Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 30 and 31.

The exhibit will open at 11 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Schlagle football stadium, Kansas City, Kansas.

The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s “Rise Above” traveling exhibit will be open to residents, students, parents and families.

Those attending will have the opportunity to hear the inspirational stories of the Tuskegee Airmen. The traveling exhibit and P-51C Mustang travel nine months of the year, crisscrossing the country to share a message of courage, strength and character of America’s first black military pilots and their support personnel.

The exhibit hosts are the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Schools and Mayor Tyrone Garner.

The mayor’s office is collaborating with the local Red Tail Academy, Wheeler Airport and John Hightower Jr. to develop a youth aviation program for local students, launching next summer.

CAF stands for Commemorative Air Force. The Red Tail Squadron flew escorts for heavy bombers in World War II.