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Woman injured after car runs into light pole, two sign poles

   Police chased a vehicle Friday night that went the wrong way on Parallel Parkway and crashed into a light pole and two sign poles near 27th and Parallel Parkway, according to a report from the Kansas Highway Patrol.

   The trooper’s report stated that about 5:41 p.m. Feb. 3, Kansas City, Kan., police initiated a pursuit at 32nd and Lafayette and ended it at 32nd and Parallel Parkway.

   A 1998 Acura was driving erratically eastbound on Parallel Parkway when the driver lost control, traveling onto a raised concrete median, according to the trooper’s report

   The Acura then collided with a light pole and traveled eastbound in the westbound lane of Parallel Parkway, the trooper’s report stated. 

   The vehicle then struck a sign pole at the intersection of 27th and Parallel, then traveled across the intersection, striking a second sign, and continuing off the road to the right. It came to rest in a raised grass median just east of the 27th and Parallel intersection, according to the trooper’s report.

   The trooper’s report stated that the occupants fled on foot.

   The accident report lists the driver as a Kansas City, Kan., male. The second person in the vehicle, a 19-year-old Kansas City, Kan., woman, was injured and taken to a hospital, according to the report.

   A 3-year-old and a 9-month-old in the vehicle were not hurt, the report stated.


 

I-70 reopens in western Kansas

   I-70 has reopened in western Kansas and Colorado, according to Kansas transportation officials.

   The interstate was closed Friday from Goodland, Kan., to Denver, Colo., because of blowing snow and ice along the route.

   While the interstate is open, transportation officials are urging caution. For the latest in road condtiions, visit www.KanDrive.org, http://511mm.ksdot.org or call 511 from any phone in Kansas.

 

Eagle Day today at Schlagle Library at park

   The 11th annual Eagle Day will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Wyandotte County Lake Park.

   The event will take place at the Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schlagle Environmental Library and at the James P. Davis Hall, both at the park. The park entrance is at 91st and Leavenworth Road.

   Live bald eagle presentations by Operation Wildlife will be held at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at the library.

   Ty Smede, author, will present a program on "The Return of the Bald Eagle" at 11:30 a.m. and again at 2:45 p.m.

   The public may view bald eagles along the lake, binocular checkout available, and a children's craft area will be available all day.

   At Davis Hall, visitors will have the opportunity to visit wtih volunteers from Operation wildlife and see a variety of live hawks, owls and falcons.

   Participating in or sponsoring this event are Operation Wildlife, the Board of Public Utilities, Schlagle Environmental Library and the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department.

   

Sax concert

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Former Kansas City Kansas Community College director of instrumental music Marlin Cooper returned to the college campus Friday to present a concert of saxophone music and comedy for members of the KCKCC Silver Advocates' Club 45. Cooper taught 27 years at the college before his retirement in 2001. (KCKCC photo by Alan Hoskins) 

 

Jazz clinic

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Washington High School students got both a clinic and a performances by the Kansas City Kansas Community College Chamber Choir and Jazz Ensemble during a visit to the college. KCKCC Director of Vocal Music John Stafford addressed the students and then joined the Jazz Ensemble in several songs. (KCKCC photos by Alan Hoskins)

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