Waste Management will not collect residential trash and recycling in Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday, Feb. 17, according to an announcement by the Unified Government.
A snowstorm is forecast to hit Wyandotte County and the surrounding region on Thursday.
Residential trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day this week, according to the announcement.
Those whose normal trash day is Thursday, should place their items at the curb or street edge on Friday, Feb. 18.
Those whose normal trash day is Friday, should play their items at the curb or street edge on Saturday, Feb. 19.
If there are further delays caused by hazardous weather, another announcement will be made about the residential trash collection schedule.
“Although we do not anticipate additional delays this week, residents should keep their eyes on the Unified Government’s website, Facebook, and Nextdoor for updates,” said Dave Reno, the UG Public Works Department’s community engagement officer. “Public Works extends its thanks to everyone for their patience during this storm – please remember to slow down and give drivers plenty of room to work safely.”
To learn more about solid waste management, read frequently asked questions, and view tips, visit wycokck.org/Waste.
To report a service issue, dial 3-1-1 or visit mywyco.wycokck.org.
Bonner Springs sophomore Olivia Stean wasted no time in taking down Shawnee Mission North’s Cheyenne Paden, pinning her in just under 8 seconds in their match at the girls wrestling KSHSAA regional meet, held Saturday at Seaman High School in Topeka. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
by Brian Turrel
Eleven Wyandotte County wrestlers earned the opportunity to compete at the KSHSAA girls wrestling state tournament by placing in the regional meet in Topeka on Saturday.
Athletes from Bonner Springs, Harmon, Sumner, and Turner high schools finished fourth place or better to qualify for the tournament coming up on Feb. 23 at Hartman Arena in Park City, just outside Wichita.
Bonner Springs High School will send six wrestlers to the state meet, including Jenna Knight, who won the 120-pound weight class, and Olivia Stean, who won the 170-pound class.
Stean blasted through her two preliminary rounds, pinning her opponents in 8 and then 29 seconds. A rematch against Basehor-Linwood’s highly ranked Mandy Wilson for the title was imminent, but Wilson forfeited the match due to an injury sustained in her semi-final bout. Stean’s season record is now 38-0.
Knight won two matches by fall and a third by major decision to take the 120-pound regional title, pinning Lansing’s Kaylin Dunlap in the second round of their championship match. She heads to the state tournament with a 27-8 record.
Bonner Springs finished third in the team competition, edging past rival Basehor-Linwood in the final round.
After the meet, head coach Dale Taylor was upbeat about the team’s performance, even more about its future.
“I thought we could qualify all nine of us,” the coach said, “but we got six through. And the three that didn’t make it wrestled really hard.”
“We get this whole team back, and more,” Taylor said of his young regional squad that had no seniors and only two juniors.
Turner High School qualified two wrestlers for the state tournament. Arianna Ortiz won the 101-pound class, and Daisy Chavez finished second at 155 pounds. Ortiz defeated Mill Valley’s Raina Frantz in the final, and now holds an 18-1 record for the season.
Harmon High School will send freshman Kamahni Jackson and senior Angelica Aleman to state. Jackson won the 132-pound weight class at the regional, winning all three matches by fall and improving her record to 26-8. Aleman finished fourth in the 155-pound class.
Second-year Harmon athletic director Alma Rosas-Hall talked about her role, and the relatively new sport of girls wrestling.
“My main focus has been to improve our student involvement in activities and in sports,” Rosas-Hall said, “reaching out to the community and establishing that connection.”
Rosas-Hall cheered the team loudly from the floor, and was on hand with the coaches to encourage the Harmon wrestlers after each match.
“I’m very proud,” she said. “We’re tiny but mighty, and it’s just the belief that we can do it, no matter how big or how small you are.”
Sumner Academy’s Alissa Harris finished fourth in the 132-pound bracket to earn her spot at the state tournament.
Harmon freshman Kamahni Jackson wrestled Seaman’s Koti Best in the 132-pound final. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Bonner Springs Jenna Knight flipped Seaman’s Jenna Best in their 120-pound match. Knight won by major decision (10-2) on her way to winning the class. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
Turner junior Daisy Chavez wrestled against Highland Park’s Monya Dean. Chavez won the match in a 7-3 decision. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Turner junior Arianna Ortiz rolled over Mill Valley’s Raina Frantz in the 101-pound final. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Harmon senior Angelica Aleman wrestled Basehor-Linwood’s MacKenzie Botka in a 155-pound match, winning by fall in the second period. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Bonner Springs sophomore Chloie Knapp applied some pressure to Shawnee Mission Northwest’s Mackenzie Farkes and won the match in the second period. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Sumner Academy junior Alissa Harris boosted Basehor’s Aleksandra Stjepanovic in their 132-pound bout. Harris won by fall in the first round. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Bonner Springs sophomore Olivia Stean had the upper hand on Harmon’s Alayna Santos in their 170-pound bout. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Turner coaches M.J. Bland, left, and Paul Hansen encouraged Daisy Chavez during a match. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Turner junior Daisy Chavez wrestled Harmon senior Angelica Aleman in a 155-pound match. Chavez won by fall in the third period. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Bonner Springs sophomore Emmalee Foya got a hold on Reece Taylor of Shawnee Heights. Foya won by fall in the third period. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Bonner Springs freshman Kylie Enriquez got some leverage on Seaman’s Taylie Heston in their 109-pound match. Enriquez won by fall in the third period. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)Harmon freshman Kamahni Jackson hauled down Mill Valley’s Rylee Allen-Atchison in their 132-pound match. Jackson won by fall in the second period. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)
The local blood shortage has reached emergency levels, according to the Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City, which has declared a blood emergency.
Levels of blood have dropped below a three-day supply, according to the Community Blood Center.
The Community Blood Center of Greater Kansas City is holding blood drives throughout the Kansas City area, including some in Wyandotte County.
Advance appointments are requested to www.savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
Donors also can make appointments to give blood at several CBC donor centers in the metro area, at www.savealifenow.org.
Some of the upcoming blood drives include:
The University of Kansas Medical Center, 2146 W. 39th Ave., fifth floor, Ad Astra, Health Education Building, will have a Community Blood Center blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, and 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17.
Providence Medical Center, 8929 Parallel Parkway, will have a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, in the auditorium rooms.
Bonner Springs United Methodist Church, 425 W. Morse Ave., Bonner Springs, will have a Community Blood Center blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, in the fellowship hall.
Bonner Springs High School, 100 McDanield St., Bonner Springs, will have a Community Blood Center blood drive from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the gym.
St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will be the host of a Community Blood Center blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at the parish center. To make an appointment, visit www.savealifenow.org or call 816-753-4040.
