Category: Wyandotte County

Casino revenues up for November

Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway reported $12.12 million in gaming revenues for the month of November, according to a Kansas Lottery Commission report.

The figure was up compared to last year, according to Keith Kocher, director of gaming facilities for the lottery.

According to Kansas Lottery figures, Hollywood Casino showed a 6.44 percent increase for fiscal year 2023 gaming revenue compared to fiscal year 2022.

Together with Kansas’ other three state-owned casinos, the revenues were slightly flat for the month of October, Kocher said at a lottery commission meeting Wednesday.

In a written report to regulators, Lydia Garvey, vice president and general manager of Hollywood Casino, stated admissions were up 8.2 percent this October compared to October 2021.

A 41 percent increase in table games revenue was reported, likely due to cross-over play between table games and sportsbook as well as staffing efforts by the facility. Hollywood staff members were seeing positive results from the sportsbook efforts.

Hollywood Casino also reported the largest single wager was on the Chiefs to beat Buffalo.

For November, admissions were up 13.2 percent compared to November of 2021, according to the report.

Total gaming revenue for November was an increase of 10.5 percent at Hollywood Casino, the general manager’s report stated. Table games revenue increased 43.2 percent. Sportsbook revenue was $798,000, an increase of $489,000 over October.

Special events planned at the Hollywood Casino included holiday events, according to Garvey’s report.

On Dec. 30, a jackpot party is planned and on Dec. 31, there will be a New Year’s Eve promotion.

Kocher reported that total net revenues for sports wagering for the month of November were $8 million.

For October, Barstool at Hollywood Casino reported $6.4 million in settled wagers, $309,567 in revenues and a state share of $30,957 in retail.

Barstool at Hollywood Casino for October reported $12.1 million in settled wagers, $669,547 in revenues and $64,233 in the state share for online sales.

Faith news

Note: Please contact the church or check its social media pages to see if it is making schedule changes.

St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas, has information about Masses at https://www.facebook.com/StPatrickKCK. Masses are at 5 p.m. Saturday, and on Sunday at 7:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 12:45 p.m. in Spanish and 2:30 p.m. in Chin-Burmese. St. Patrick Church will hold a pancake breakfast with Santa Claus from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. The Christmas Mass schedule is 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, and 10 p.m. in Burmese in the parish center Dec. 24. The Christmas Day Mass schedule is 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon in Burmese in the parish center and 12:45 p.m. in Spanish on Dec. 25. St. Patrick Church will have a mobile blood drive from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, at the parish center, 1086 N. 94th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Stony Point Christian Church, 149 S. 78th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have a Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. The youth group is raising funds for its trip by selling cinnamon rolls in the coffee shop on Sunday. Stony Point will have a Christmas Eve candlelight service at 6 p.m. Dec. 24 and a Christmas Sunday worship service at 10:15 a.m. Dec. 25. See more information at https://www.facebook.com/StonyPointChristianChurch.

Prairie Meadows Church, a Free Will Baptist congregation, 426 Emerson Ave., Bonner Springs, will have Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 18. For more information, see www.prairiemeadowschurch.com.

Our Lady and St. Rose Catholic Church, 2300 N. 8th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will celebrate Mass at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. The KPC Ladies’ Auxiliary is collecting shoes until Dec. 30 to be given a second life to those in need. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/ourladyandsaintrose.

Open Door Baptist Church, 3033 N. 103rd Terrace, Kansas City, Kansas, will have services at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Open Door will have Christmas Eve services at 4 p.m. Dec. 24. For information about services, see https://www.opendoorkc.com/livestream. For more information see https://www.facebook.com/opendoorkc/ and https://www.opendoorkc.com/.

Oak Ridge Missionary Baptist Church, 9301 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas, will have a worship service at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. Kendall’s campaign is ongoing through Dec. 21 to provide canned and nonperishable items to Mr. Carmel Redevelopment Copr, 1130 Troup, Kansas City, Kansas. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/ORMBCKC or http://ormbc.org/church-online/.

“The Gospel of Non-Violence” will be presented from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave., Suite 100-B, Kansas City, Kansas. Peg Burns is the presenter. Registration is requested to 913-689-9375. “Scripture Group: Lectio and Discussion,” will be held from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, at the Keeler Women’s Center, 759 Vermont Ave., Suite 100-B, Kansas City, Kansas. Heather Neds is the presenter. Registration is requested to 913-689-9375. For more information, visit www.keelerwomenscenter.org.

Casa – Worship House Christian Church, 5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, will have information about services at the church. The church will have a special event, Christmas at Home, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 18 at 5217 Leavenworth Road. Registration is encouraged. Thee will be pictures with Santa and gifts for children. See www.facebook.com/casadealabanzaKCKS. For more information, visit Facebook @casadealabanzaKCKS.

Blessed Sacrament and Christ the King Catholic churches have information about Masses at the churches’ websites or Facebook pages at www.facebook.com/Christ-the-King-Parish-KCKS-1392808997677579 and www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck. Masses at Christ the King are at 4 p.m. Saturday, and 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sunday. Masses at Blessed Sacrament will be at 6 p.m. Saturday, 7:30 a.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Sunday.Blessed Sacrament celebrated the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe this past week (see https://www.facebook.com/BlessedSacramentkck/videos/690148469206524). The Christmas Mass schedule is 4 p.m. English Dec. 24 at Blessed Sacrament; 5 p.m. English at Christ the King; 6 p.m Spanish at Blessed Sacrament, 7 p.m. Spanish at Christ the King, and normal Sunday schedule for Christmas Day.

Wyandotte United Methodist Church, 7901 Oakland Ave., Kansas City, Kansas, has regularly scheduled services at 10 a.m. Sunday, with Sunday School at 9 a.m. The Christmas Eve Communion Candlelighting Service will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 24. Christmas mornng worship wil be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25. Wyandotte also is planning a New Year’s Eve game night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31. For more information, including information about livestreamed services, see https://www.facebook.com/Wyandotteumc.

Sunset Hills Christian Church, 6347 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, Kansas, has regularly scheduled Sunday services at 9:30 a.m., with Sunday School following the service at 10:45 a.m. The Wednesday Night Bible Study will be held at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Livestream services here at https://www.facebook.com/sunsethills.christianchurch/. For more information visit [email protected] or email [email protected].

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1300 N. 18th St., Kansas City, Kansas, will have Sunday services at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/StPaulsKCK/ or https://www.stpaulskck.org/.

Information about other church services in Wyandotte County may be available from the church’s social media page. To send in items for the Faith News, email information to [email protected]. Please include your name and contact information.

BPU offers tips to prevent and thaw frozen pipes

Some simple tips can prevent frozen and burst pipes, according to the Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities.

By running a pencil-thin stream of water overnight, customers may avoid frozen pipes, according to David Mehlhaff, BPU’s chief communications officer.

“Water expands as it freezes, placing tremendous pressure on whatever is containing it, including metal or plastic pipes,” he said. “Pipes exposed to severe cold, like outdoor hose bibs, water sprinkler lines and water supply pipes in unheated interior areas like basements and crawl spaces, garages or kitchen cabinets freeze most frequently,” he said. “The results can be both a nuisance and costly.”

Running the thin stream of water would use about two gallons of water an evening, which is less expensive than a frozen or burst pipe. Water saved from running a small stream could be used to water indoor plants.

Another tip is to open cabinet doors to expose pipes to warmer room temperatures to help keep them from freezing.

Additionally, eliminate sources of cold air near water lines by repairing broken windows, insulating walls, closing off crawl spaces and eliminating drafts near doors.

Customers should know the location of their main water shut-off valve. If a pipe freezes or bursts, shut the water off immediately.

Wrap exposed pipes with insulation or use electrical heat tracing wire; newspaper or fabric also might work.

If the pipes freeze, shut off the water immediately. Do not attempt to thaw frozen pipes unless the water is shut off. Freezing can often cause unseen cracks in pipes or joints.

Apply heat to the frozen pipe by warming the air around it, or by applying heat directly to a pipe. A hair dryer, space heater or hot water can be used. Do not leave space heaters unattended and avoid the use of kerosene heaters or open flames.

Once the pipes have thawed, turn the water back on slowly and check for cracks and leaks.

BPU advises that subfreezing temperatures may cause aging water mains to break and cause water to cover roadways. If you see a leak, your water service is disrupted, or you experience low pressure, contact the BPU’s water issues line at 913-573-9622 to report an emergency.

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