GoFundMe raises money for the family after a child dies in a car accident

The community has come together to support the Dilks family following a car accident on Monday that killed their 8-year-old daughter.

As of Thursday morning, a GoFundMe site had raised nearly $ 26,000 to pay for funeral and other expenses for Callie Dilks. Callie and three other members of her family were in a car accident on Monday April 12th.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office reports that the SUV the four family members were driving in was hit by a rooftop truck at the intersection of 175th Street and Four Corners Road on Monday morning.

The initial collision pushed the SUV into two other vehicles. The three other passengers in the SUV – who were not identified – were all hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. According to the investigators, no other driver or passenger was injured in any of the other vehicles.

All proceeds from the GoFundeMe campaign go towards funeral expenses and other needs for Ricky and Amanda Dilks, Callie’s parents.

Cash or checks can be sent to The ARC, 132 E. Main St., Gardner, KS 66030.

Developer plans new office and warehouse in Martindale, Shawnee

The Shawnee Planning Commission unanimously agreed to approve a definitive site plan and platform for Harris OFfice / Warehouse, a new commercial development planned for the 6700 block on Martindale Road.

The project comprises a speculative industrial building measuring around 19,000 square meters with flexible space for up to seven tenants. The site is on vacant land. The proposed project includes a new building, parking lot, landscaping, garbage disposal and improvements to the on-site infrastructure.

The Kansas Act, named after firefighter Lenexa, extends the benefits to families of fallen first responders

A new bill in Kansas, named after a Lenexa firefighter and signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly, extends the benefits to the families of firefighters and police officers who die as a result of a service-related condition.

For the family of Mike Wells from the Lenexa Fire Department, his death from cancer is now considered death on duty, so his family is entitled to higher benefits.

“I want him to know that we love him and that his fight is important,” said Katie Wells, Mike Wells’ widow, “and that through this bill we will continue to help other people, just like him.” . ” [Kansas law named after Lenexa firefighter expands benefits to families of fallen first responders —WDAF]

Westwood participates in National Donate Life Month

The City of Westwood participates in National Donate Life Month, which celebrates and encourages people to become organ donors.

Westwood will be participating in National Donate Life Month Sidewalk Chalk Day on April 15th, for which residents are invited to decorate their sidewalks in support of donations. Residents who participate will be encouraged to share their creations on social media using #GiveHopeShareLife and #BlueGreenDay.

The city will also paint the city fountain green on April 16 for the National Donate Life Blue and Green Day.