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Kansas City, Missouri, mayor requests investigation into city's response to concerns before Northland homicide
15+ min ago (334+ words) 48 hours have passed since a fatal dispute between two neighbors in the Northland. Jeffrey King, 42, is accused of murdering his neighbor, Chris Wells. King made his first appearance at the Clay County Courthouse on Wednesday. He has not yet retained…...
Johnson County advocates push for legislation to prevent child sex abuse in Kansas
1+ hour, 12+ min ago (624+ words) Talking about sexual abuse with your children can be a difficult topic to approach, but the conversations are important. Advocates in Kansas want to end the silence. Erin's Law requires schools to teach children about sexual abuse so they can…...
Kansas homeowners seek property tax relief as lawmakers consider ballot measure
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (278+ words) WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Property tax relief was not addressed during Governor Laura Kelly's final State of the State address Tuesday, but it remains a pressing concern for many Kansas homeowners who say they haven't seen relief in years. Jon Rayls,…...
911 call, video details tip leading to kidnapping arrest on Florida highway
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (160+ words) 911 call, video details tip leading to kidnapping arrest on Florida highway'Action News Jax Action News Jax Now Action News Jax Weather 24/7 Action Sports Jax 24/7 Action News Jax 24/7 News Save more, spend less & avoid ripoffs Inside look at law enforcement & true…...
Two adults found dead and infant injured after shooting in Kansas City’s Northland
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (154+ words) Two people were found dead, and an infant was injured, on Wednesday night after a shooting in Kansas City's Northland. Officers were dispatched around 8:30 p.m. to the 1200 block of Northeast 83rd Street on a call initially described as a "nature unknown" incident,…...
2 dead, infant grazed by gunfire in Kansas City Northland shooting
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (169+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two people are dead and an infant is injured after a shooting in Kansas City's Northland. The Kansas City Police Department says first responders were called to the area of NE 83rd Terrace and N. Troost Ave. around…...
Kansas City leaders discuss transportation and base camps ahead of World Cup
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (353+ words) Kansas City is fewer than 150 days away from welcoming thousands of international fans for the FIFA World Cup, and city leaders say preparations are accelerating. Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas spoke Tuesday with business leaders about transportation, travel access, and…...
Kansas woman reports car-top carrier stolen overnight in Catoosa
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (351+ words) A Kansas woman said an overnight stay in Catoosa turned into a major loss after someone stole a car-top carrier filled with artwork, supplies and family keepsakes. Micky Flegel, an artist from Lawrence, Kansas, said the carrier was taken from…...
Kansas basketball puts recent issues in past, wins vs Iowa State
3+ hour ago (451+ words) LAWRENCE "Coming into Tuesday's home game against Iowa State, an overtime win was the only thing standing between Kansas basketball and a winless start to Big 12 Conference play. But Kansas recovered with an 84-63 victory against Iowa State in Lawrence, routing…...
‘We are not a shelter’: Kansas City vet clinic warns against dumping pets
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (83+ words) We are not a shelter: Kansas City vet clinic warns against dumping pets'KCTV We are not a shelter: Kansas City vet clinic warns against dumping pets Security Services Donated to Transitional Home for Domestic Violence Survivors 2 dead, infant grazed by…...