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Sunday’s Chance Is Still There

See yesterday’s blog for more information on the rain chance for Sunday…nothing really has changed concerning that potential and I’ll be keeping the chance in the forecast tonight on the news…

Also see Monday’s blog for details on the partial solar eclipse that is heading this way on Sunday evening towards sunset. I do have strong concerns about the potential for cloud cover blocking out the sunshine at that time however.

There really isn’t anything to add to the weather scenario around these parts, Temperatures which yesterday hit 83° are going to be a few degrees off from that pace today, before bouncing up to 83-85° tomorrow and then close to 86-87° on Friday. dewpoints still rather low through tomorrow, before bouncing into the mid-upper 50s or so on Friday.

Have a great next couple of days…a blog update tomorrow may be tough considering it’s School Day but I’ll try to post some pictures maybe.

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Independence Needs Online Votes to Build Playground Designed for Special Needs Kids

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Climbing, sliding and running at McCoy Park in Independence are the favorite pastimes of Thomas and sister Rebekkah.  While Thomas undoubtedly has a blast, the three-year-old gets tired easily.

“Some of the equipment is built for children who can go easily up steps and he has a hard time,” said Sarah Smith, the kids’ mom.  “So, for example at this park, he has a hard time getting to the slide because it’s not built for him and his short legs.”

Downs’ syndrome has made playing at the playground difficult for Thomas.  That’s why his mom Sarah is hoping the metro will help Independence win $25,000 to fund a Play with No Boundaries Playground meant for kids with disabilities.

MU Football Player Arrested

COLUMBIA, Mo. — The Boone County Sheriff’s Department says Columbia police officers arrested University of Missouri football player Corbin Berkstresser early Tuesday morning.

The Columbia Police Department reports Berkstresser, who graduated from Lee’s Summit High School, left the scene of an accident at around 3:35 a.m.

Police arrested Berkstresser for hitting a car parked in the street. They say he left without notifying the car’s owner.

No one was injured in the accident, but Berkstresser’s car reportedly damaged the other car’s front passenger side and rear.

Berkstresser is one of the university’s quarterbacks, and is a redshirt freshman.

He was released on $4,500 bond.

Waiting On Sunday’s Chance

A weak front is going to move into the region this evening, and while in many May’s this front would have adequate moisture to work with, and with an uncapped atmosphere would be enough to fire some t/storms, that may not be the case today because the surface moisture is going to be paltry at best with dewpoints in the 50°. The front itself is VERY weak, and will only drop out highs tomorrow a few degrees. Here is the surface map from early this AM

As the front moves through this evening, odds favor it to come through dry.

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Powerful Woman Shapes Kansas City Sports

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She says besides being a mom, sports is her passion. FOX 4′s Jason Lamb spoke with her Mother’s Day weekend about her life, career and hopes for sports in Kansas City.

Safe Swim Tips for Summer

Your kids will soon be jumping in the lake and swimming in the pool non-stop. But before all the fun starts, remind yourself of water safety.  Elizabeth Gibson, from the Aquatics Department at Life Time Fitness, gave us tips on how to keep your kids and your entire family safe in the water.

Rihanna Talks About Acting Debut in “Battleship”

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