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Sacrifice needed for improving civil rights, King Day speaker says Thousands of people in the audience joined in singing at the Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Day celebration at the Reardon Convention Center in Kansas City, Kan. (Staff photo) To view the story and other photos, visit http://www.wyandottedailynews.com/component/content/article/41-top-headlines/10056-sacrifice-needed-for-improving-civil-rights-king-day-speaker-says
New Hall of Famer Nancy Allen came to KCKCC at right time The founder of women’s volleyball, basketball and track at Kansas City Kansas Community College and coach of the first KCKCC softball team to reach the national tournament, Nancy Allen was inducted into the Blue Devil Sports Hall of Fame by Athletic Director Dan Pratt. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) For more information, see http://www.wyandottedailynews.com/sports/10057-new-hall-of-famer-nancy-allen-came-to-kckcc-at-right-time
Casino receives conditional certification The new Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway received conditional certification on Jan. 13. This file photo from Jan. 2 shows the video ribbon that will display pictures and graphics at the new Hollywood Casino at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kan. (Staff file photo) For more information, see http://www.wyandottedailynews.com/news/10031-casino-receives-conditional-certificationFor more information, see http://www.wyandottedailynews.com/news/10027-new-casino-on-schedule-to-open-in-february-general-manager-reports
Love of a play leads to correspondence Sister Margaret Marie Mitchell, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth who taught 15 years at Bishop Ward High School, with some treasured memorabilia including correspondence from Thornton Wilder. (Photo from Therese Horvat)  To view the story, visit http://www.wyandottedailynews.com/news/10015-love-of-a-play-leads-to-correspondence-

Wyandotte Daily News

Compromise agreement worked out for Piper winery

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Fifth District Commissioner Mike Kane, right, helped work out a compromise at the Jan. 26 Unified Government Commission meeting that allowed live entertainment at a winery in the Piper area. Kane promised to visit the area in the coming year to watch over the situation. Commissioner Nathan Barnes is on the left. (Staff photo)

   The Unified Government Commission worked out a compromise Jan. 26 to allow live entertainment at the Wine Barn in the Piper area.

   Spearheading the compromise effort was 5th District Commissioner Mike Kane, who said, “This is the toughest issue I’ve ever worked on.” Earlier, Kane asked both sides to sit down and work out a compromise.

   The issue had dragged on for months as issues were worked out. Kane promised both sides he would be there watching over what’s going on during the year.

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Fairfax plant workers give approval of strike authorization

   The UAW Local 31 workers at the General Motors Fairfax plant on Thursday reportedly voted 90 percent in favor of authorizing a strike.   The vote, according to the union's website, is not a vote to go out on strike, but a vote to authorize the bargaining...

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Woman uninjured after vehicle overturns at I-70 and I-435

   A vehicle drifted off the edge of an I-70 ramp near I-435 in Kansas City, Kan., and overturned about 3:11 p.m. Jan. 25.   According to a report from the Kansas Turnpike Authority, a 39-year-old Chicago woman was not injured in the accident. She was wearing...

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College trustees call special meeting for Jan. 31

    The Kansas City Kansas Community College Board of Trustees has called a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, at the college board room in the administration building, 7250 State Ave.   The board will consider approval of the college audit as presented...

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Peer Support training canceled, rescheduled

   The Shepherd's Center Peer Support training scheduled for today, Jan. 27, has been canceled.    Training has been rescheduled, and will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the meeting room at the Neighborhood Resource Center, 4601 State Ave.    The...

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Beginning Excel course offered at KCKCC starting Feb. 13

   A course in Beginning Excel will be offered at Kansas City Kansas Community College beginning Monday, Feb. 13.   A series of five classes, Beginning Excel-Level 1will be offered on Mondays from 6 to 9 p.m. through March 26. However, no classes will be held...

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Turner library plans game day

   The Turner Community Library, 831 S. 55th, plans a game day from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 27.   The event for teens, tweens and children is free and open to the public. Wii, board games and Playstation 3 games will be available.

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Sports

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Kansas City, Kan., middle school boys basketball results, Jan. 24

KCKL middle school boys results, Jan. 24, 2012
Coronado Colts (2-0) 55 @ Arrowhead Apaches (2-1) 20   The game started with a steal and rim-rocking dunk by the Colts' Derek Sykes that set the tone for the rest of the game. The Apaches fought hard but could...

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KCKL middle school boys basketball results, Jan. 19

Tuesday Jan. 19, 2012
Rosedale Wildcats (1-1) 34 @ Argentine Mustangs (0-2) 29   It was a very hard fought battle between these two rivals. The game was close throughout with Lorenzo Cheatam scoring a team high 12 points for the Mustangs while the Wildcats...

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T-Bones hire Frank White

T-Bones hire Frank White

Royals' legend Frank White is joining the Kansas City T-Bones, according to an announcement today. (T-Bones photo)   The Kansas City T-Bones have announced that Kansas City legend and five-time all-star Frank White has been added to the coaching staff for the...

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   There’s a saying often told that states you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. It certainly holds true in the case of Rachel Jefferson.    Looking at her, one would be hard-pressed to guess that she’s a farmer. Well, that’s almost true. She’s...

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Legislative newsletter from Rep. Stan Frownfelter

OpinionState Rep. Stan Frownfelter D-31st Dist., Wyandotte County Week 3: Jan. 23-27, 2012 
Committees: House Energy and Utilities House Commerce and Economic Development House Taxation 
In this issue: Budget update Redistricting under...

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   I am not exactly sure how January became the perfect time to clean out closets and organize our lives, but it has.   Newspaper ads offer storage containers, bins, and labels that are the perfect way to “organize” stuff. Magazines offer the secrets of...

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