Category: Wyandotte County

Safe travel campaign happening this holiday

The Kansas Thanksgiving Safe Arrival traffic enforcement campaign has been going on this past week, through Monday, Nov. 28, according to a news release from the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office.

The Sheriff’s Office, Kansas HIghway Patrol and other law enforcement agencies are involved in extra efforts to actively enforce the traffic laws.

The Sheriff’s Office also wants residents to know that “Buckling Up Saves Lives,” according to the spokesman.

“Buckle Up. Your friends and family are counting on you to arrive safely this Thanksgiving. Click it. Don’t risk it,” the Sheriff’s Office reminds residents.

Victim injured in shooting on I-635

A victim was injured and taken to a hospital after a shooting on southbound I-635 Wednesday, according to a Kansas City, Kansas, police spokesman.

Kansas City, Kansas, police responded to a call about the shooting at 11:27 a.m. Wednesday, the spokesman said.

A shot struck the victim’s vehicle. The victim has non-life-threatening injuries, according to the police spokesman.

At this time, there is no information available about the suspect, police said.

Master Gardeners plan garden presentation Dec. 1

The Wyandotte County Master Gardeners will hear a presentation on “Designing and Installing Hardscapes and Garden Paths” on Thursday, Dec. 1.

The program will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Sunflower Room at the Wyandotte County Extension Office, 1216 N. 79th St., Kansas City, Kansas.

Jack Carson of the Johnson County Extension Master Gardeners will give the PowerPoint presentation.

Those attending will learn how to build solid paths, walls and raised beds for the home garden. Carson has over 50 years experience in the construction and construction materials industry.

Pre-registration is available at https://ksu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMpcemprDMpG9ffHYapiIx_DQ-GdNuMGBTa?fbclid=IwAR2X-ce8ghGEZjY4lUGBFU3P_YT0aBXcpRVsfekuYBjoeghBcxRxTtdFBjI.