Archive for Friday, March 5, 2010

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Specht’s late charge not enough as East holds off North
Senior scores 18 points in fourth quarter of 51-46 loss
10:21 p.m., March 5, 2010 Updated 11:03 p.m.
Mary Pat Specht scored 18 of her 22 points in the fourth quarter and helped Shawnee Mission North rally, but it wasn’t enough as the Indians lost to Shawnee Mission East, 51-46, in the Class 6A substate finals Friday night at Shawnee Mission Northwest.
Sumner edges St. James boys in OT
10:12 p.m., March 5, 2010 Updated 12:01 a.m.
Sumner Academy has ended St. James Academy’s boys basketball season for the second straight year, and this time it happened in even more painful fashion.
KDOT suspends $86 million in planned projects
March 5, 2010
The Kansas Department of Transportation announced today that with $257 million in cuts to the State Highway Fund, $86 million in projects it had planned for this year have been suspended.
Wizards, A.C. St. Louis to play inaugural ‘Supporters’ Showdown’
March 5, 2010
The Kansas City Wizards announced today the club’s formation of a new competition, with fellow Midwestern club A.C. St. Louis set to be the inaugural opponent.
Wizards tie Crew in preseason contest
March 5, 2010
The Kansas City Wizards came out with a positive performance in their second-to-last game in Arizona on Thursday afternoon, coming from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against the Columbus Crew.
SMSD Board of Education meeting location chanaged
March 5, 2010
The Shawnee Mission School District’s March 8 Board of Education meeting has changed location to Shawnee Mission West High School.
Thunder struck down by Bobcats in substate semifinals
March 5, 2010
Two weeks ago, the St. James Academy girls basketball team was rolling along full steam ahead.
Police calls March 4, 2010
March 5, 2010
Shawnee police reports filed Thursday, March 4, 2010.
South ends North boys’ season
March 5, 2010
A balanced attack from Shawnee Mission South proved to be too much for Shawnee Mission North to overcome in a 69-55 loss Thursday at Shawnee Mission South in the first round of the Class 6A substate tournament.
Starlight Theatre offers scholarship
March 5, 2010
The deadline is fast approaching for the Starlight Theatre’s Fifth Annual Legacy Scholarship Program.
Commuter forecast for March 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
There shouldn’t be too much going on weather or traffic-wise this morning. There is a chance for some rain late into Friday though. For now just enjoy the dry weather and drive safely.