Category: Edwardsville

KU announces fall degree candidates from Wyandotte County

The University of Kansas has announced the candidates for degrees for the fall 2016 semester from Wyandotte County.

Some degree candidates have participated in school and departmental recognition events. Others may choose to participate in KU’s annual commencement ceremony on May 14.

Degree candidates from Wyandotte County include:

From Bonner Springs:

Brittany Frentrop, Bonner Springs, Bachelor of Science in Business in finance.
Jennifer Warren, Bonner Springs, Juris Doctor.

From Edwardsville:

Silvia Argudo, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Asha Musau, Edwardsville, Bachelor of Science in Business in marketing.

From Kansas City, Kan.:

Ashley Arnett, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual art.
Aaron Berlin, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in communication studies and business minor.
Martin Birch, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in communication studies and psychology minor.
Sarah Brown, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Education.
Lindsey Carrillo, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Public Administration.
Rachel Carver, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Fine Arts in visual art and history of art minor.
Glynis Castaneda, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in biology.
Alexandra English, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in biology.
Dustin Hare, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in public administration.
Michaela Heath, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Science in Education.
Benita Howard, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in psychology.
Carolina Jimenez-Garcia, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in accounting.
Bau Lau, Kansas City, Kan., certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology.
Cesar Leyva, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Fine Arts in design.
Christine Miller, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Elden Mitchell Jr, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in biochemistry.
Hannah Morray, Kansas City, Kan., Master of Business Administration.
Johnathan Newark, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in economics.
Ricardo Ortiz, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Arts in political science and public policy in the U.S. minor.
Brandon Parker, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Business Administration.
Dandre Parks, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Business in supply chain management.
Dustin Patterson, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of General Studies in geography and geology minor.
Raquel Roethler, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Jourdaine Smallwood, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Journalism and communication studies minor.
Laura Torres-Uribe, Kansas City, Kan., business minor and Bachelor of Arts in global and international studies.
Natalie Villanueva, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Zane Zager, Kansas City, Kan., Bachelor of Science in Journalism and psychology minor.

Boil water advisory still in effect

A boil water advisory remains in effect Friday for the city of Edwardsville, southwest Kansas City, Kan., and Lake of the Forest, according to a Board of Public Utilities spokesman.

The advisory went into effect Thursday, Nov. 17, and affects about 2,700 customers. It will remain in effect for 48 hours, until all water sample tests are completed, the spokesman said.

It will be in effect Friday, Nov. 18, and all day Saturday, Nov. 19, until conditions which place the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be adequately resolved, the spokesman said.

The customers are in an area bounded on the north by I-70, 72nd Street on the east, 118th Street to the west and the Kansas River on the South, and also a smaller area bounded by Tauromee Avenue on the north, 72nd Street on the east and 78th Street on the west.

According to a spokesman, the boil water advisory was issued by BPU and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment because of a loss of pressure. When there was a water main break near 86th and I-70, it resulted in a loss of pressure, according to officials. Under these conditions, there is a possibility of loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination, according to officials.

The spokesman said customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.

KDHE will issue the rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.

Boil water advisory issued for city of Edwardsville, southwest KCK and Lake of the Forest

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has issued a boil water advisory for the public water supply located in the city of Edwardsville, southwest Kansas City, Kan., and Lake of the Forest.

KDHE officials issued the advisory because of a loss of pressure, according to a news release. Failure to maintain adequate pressure may result in a loss of chlorine residuals and bacterial contamination. This is a result of a main break located near 86th Street and Interstate 70, according to the news release.

The 2,700 customers affected are in an area generally bounded on the north by I-70, 72nd Street on the east, 118th Street extended on the west and the Kansas River on the south and a smaller area bounded by Tauromee Avenue on the north, 72nd Street on the east and 78th Street on the west.

The advisory took effect on Nov. 17, and will remain in effect until conditions which place the system at risk of contamination are deemed by KDHE officials to be adequately resolved.

If customers have questions, they may contact BPU Customer Service at 913-573-9190.

Customers should observe the following precautions until further notice:
• Boil water for one minute prior to drinking or food preparation, or use bottled water.
• Dispose of ice cubes and do not use ice from a household automatic icemaker.
• Disinfect dishes and other food contact surfaces by immersion for at least one minute in clean tap water that contains one teaspoon of unscented household bleach per gallon of water.
• Water used for bathing does not generally need to be boiled. Supervision of children is necessary while bathing so that water is not ingested. Persons with cuts or severe rashes may wish to consult their physicians.
• If your tap water appears dirty, flush the water lines by letting the water run until it clears.
KDHE will issue a rescind order following testing at a certified laboratory.