Cold front to move through area today

A cold front will move through the area today, cooling temperatures and bringing a chance for showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

The high temperature Wednesday will drop about 17 degrees from Tuesday’s high.

Showers are possible from today through Friday, the weather service said. Severe weather is not expected.

From a tenth to a half inch of rain is possible, according to the weather service.

Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 83 with a west southwest wind of 8 to 13 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds may gust up to 18 mph.

Tonight, there is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, according to the weather service. The low will be around 58.

Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., with a high near 62, the weather service said. A northeast wind of 8 mph will gust as high as 18 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Thursday night, there is a 20 percent chance of showers after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 55 with an east wind of 6 mph.

Friday, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 65 with a southeast wind of 6 to 10 mph, gusting as high as 20 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Friday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 55, according to the weather service.

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

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 59, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 76, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be clear, with a low of 50, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 74, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 50, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be sunny, with a high near 74, the weather service said.

BPU to meet Wednesday

The Board of Public Utilities will meet at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 21.

On the agenda for the regular meeting at 6 p.m. are a public comment time; general manager and staff reports; a water operations quarterly report; KDHE revolving loan resolution NO. 5276; miscellaneous comments; and board comments.

On the agenda for the 4 p.m. work session are a board update and general manager update; board strategic plan; and economic development proposal for Yards II.

The meetings are online through Zoom and also are able to be accessed through the telephone. The meetings are at the BPU, 540 Minnesota Ave.

To join the Zoom meeting, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84523139724

To join by phone, call toll-free, 1-888-475-4499.

The meeting ID number is 845 2313 9724.

The board meeting information packet is online at https://www.bpu.com/Portals/0/pdf/board-information-packet-9-21-22.pdf.

For more information, see https://www.bpu.com/About/MediaNewsReleases/September21stBPUBoardMeetingNotice.aspx.

Treads and Threads benefit raises $2.3 million

Treads and Threads, the annual benefit for the University of Kansas Health System, has raised more than $2.3 million, according to a news release.

It is the largest amount ever raised by the fundraiser. Proceeds will go to the new Proton Therapy Center and to help cancer patients at the University of Kansas Health System.

The event, held last weekend, featured creative black-tie attire, food and drink, the country music band Alabama, all at the Truman Sports Complex area between Arrowhead and Kauffman stadiums.

“What a great night,” said Shawn Long, vice president of philanthropy and corporate outreach, in the news release. “This was an incredible venue. We want to thank the Chiefs and Royals for being such wonderful hosts.” The University of Kansas Health System is the official healthcare provider of both teams.

The news release also expressed thanks to all sponsors and supporters, including chairs Greg and Deanna Graves, Frank and Barclay Ross and Lisa and Barry Ginter.