Category: Wyandotte County

KCKCC to hold m-pact Vocal Festival Concert Nov. 17

by Kelly Rogge, public information manager, KCKCC

Kansas City Kansas Community College will hold the m-pact Vocal Festival Concert at 7 p.m. Nov. 17 in the KCKCC Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature Los Angeles based pop-jazz vocal group m-pact as well as KCKCC’s “Blue Devil Funk Band.”

In person or virtual tickets for the concert are $15 and can be purchased from the festival’s website.

Described by the San Francisco Chronicle as “one of the best pop-jazz vocal groups in the world” m-pact is known for its sophisticated sound that has won the group Vocal Group of the Year at the L.A. Music Awards and an Indie nomination from the Independent Grammys.

The group has also been named Grand National Champs of the Harmony Sweepstakes competition and has performed with artists such as Boyz II Men, Sheryl Crow, the Woody Herman Orchestra, the Maynard Ferguson Big Band and Natalie Cole, among others. Their “signature sound” can also be heard in television theme songs as well as Disney feature films and on radio stations throughout the world.

Started in 1995, m-pact has made five full-length albums, three EP’s and several single releases and continues to receive rave reviews and multiple awards. Billboard Magazine named them the “Best Unsigned Band” and in 2014, the group joined with New York a cappella powerhouse Duwende to produce “I Wish for All Time,” an a cappella tribute to Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson. m-pact continues to thrill audiences with their innovative orchestrations and stage presence as well as their vocals as they work to stay true to the music they are performing.

BPU to meet today

The Kansas City, Kansas, Board of Public Utilities will meet at 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. today, Nov. 2.

The work session begins at 4:30 p.m., followed by the regular session at 6 p.m.

On the agenda for the 6 p.m. regular meeting are a public comment time; general manager and staff reports, the third quarter financial report; a risk management plan review; miscellaneous comments; board comments and a closed, executive session.

On the agenda for the 4:30 p.m. work session are a board update, general manager update, self-recognition resolution, and Wyandotte County redistricting.

The public may listen to the meetings through the telephone or Zoom.

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

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

The meeting ID number is 845 2313 9724.

The board information packet is available online at https://www.bpu.com/Portals/0/pdf/board-information-packet-11-2-22.pdf.

Temperatures to reach 78 today

At the Ag Hall on Saturday. (Photo by Steve Rupert)

Temperatures will rise into the upper 70s today, according to the National Weather Service.

The above-normal temperatures are expected to continue on Thursday, with a high near 78, the weather service said.

After rain on Thursday night, the high on Friday is expected to be 69, according to the weather service.

Breezy conditions are expected now through the end of the week, the weather service said. Dry fuels and gusty winds will elevate fire weather concerns.

Rain returns Thursday night through Saturday, with a potential at times for heavy rain.

Today, it will be sunny, with a high near 78, the weather service said. A south wind of 8 to 16 mph will gust as high as 28 mph.

Tonight, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 59, according to the weather service. A south wind of around 14 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph.

Thursday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 78, the weather service said. A south wind of 15 to 20 mph will gust as high as 33 mph.

Thursday night, there will be a 60 percent chance of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm. The low will be around 63 with a south wind of 15 mph, gusting as high as 28 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Friday, there is a 100 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with a high near 69, the weather service said. A south wind of 11 to 14 mph is forecast, gusting as high as 29 mph. Between three-quarters and one inch of rain is possible.

Friday night, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 40. Between a half and three-quarters inch of rain is possible.

Saturday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m., with a high near 57, the weather service said.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 45, according to the weather service.

Saturday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 45, according to the weather service.

Sunday, it will be sunny, with a high near 66, the weather service said.

Sunday night, it will be mostly clear, with a low of 45, according to the weather service.

Monday, it will be sunny, with a high near 65, the weather service said.

Monday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low around 52, according to the weather service.

Tuesday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 66, the weather service said.