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Overland Park man charged for stabbing incident on a boat off Hawaiian coast
14+ hour, 12+ min ago (203+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " A 21-year-old Overland Park, Kansas, man has been charged with attempted murder for an incident that occurred this week while on a trip to Hawaii. On Friday, the Hawai'i Police Department announced the Office of the Prosecuting…...
KC Spotlight | Branson: Blues Brothers Light Up Legends in Concert
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (123+ words) BRANSON, Mo. " If you didn't know better, you would think Clint Nievar and Justin Sassanella, were on a mission from God, as they play Jake and Elwood Blues. The legendary music duo is better known as the Blues Brothers, playing…...
KDHE issues air quality advisory due to smoke from prescribed burns in Flint Hills region
4+ week, 1+ day ago (512+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " Kansas health officials have issued an air quality health advisory through Saturday afternoon for smoke generated from burning in the Flint Hills region. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment issued the advisory Friday morning as air…...
Moped driver killed in crash on E. Gregory Boulevard Monday night in Raytown
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (232+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The driver of a moped was killed in a two-vehicle crash on E. Gregory Boulevard Monday night in Raytown. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded just before 9 p. m. to E. Gregory. .. The driver of a moped was killed in a…...
Senior Helpers spreads Valentine's Day love to Johnson County seniors with handmade cards
9+ hour, 43+ min ago (405+ words) Love is in the air this Valentine's Day, and in Johnson County, it's going door-to-door. Senior Helpers, a private caregiving company in Overland Park, is helping spread love to senior citizens through a heartwarming card making initiative. Cupid's big day…...
Lawrence, Kansas, man arrested overnight on suspicion of murder
23+ hour, 12+ min ago (125+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The Lawrence, Kansas, Police Department took a 25-year-old man into custody Saturday morning after he reportedly confessed to killing his grandmother. Police were called to a home near Clinton Parkway and Crestline Drive around 2 a. m. Saturday after a…...
Lee's Summit City Council approved money to pay for 'F'tball Fridays' World Cup events
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (431+ words) Lee's Summit is positioning itself as a family-friendly hub for FIFA World Cup 26 as the city council unanimously approved $50, 000 to fund five "F'tball Friday" events at the Green Street Market. The events are being organized by Lee's Summit Goal 2026, a…...
'Somehow I was spared': Family Dollar collapse survivor shares harrowing account
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (976+ words) Tammy Martin would classify herself as a "busy body," working 12-hour days for a cleaning service. She loves to ride her bike and spend time with her 13-year-old kitten, with a constant smile on her face. RELATED | Woman files lawsuit…...
'The state needs to step up and do their job': Kansas state funding impacting school budgets
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (529+ words) Johnson County parents and school administrators are noticing changes in classrooms due to mounting budget pressures, resulting in fewer resources and reduced programming. A Blue Valley parent said families are feeling the impact. "There are decisions that are being made…...
NWS: EF1 tornado confirmed in Belton, Missouri; EFU reported in Atchison County, Kansas
20+ hour, 33+ min ago (197+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. " The National Weather Service has completed a survey of storm damage in Cass County, Missouri, and Atchison County, Kansas, following severe storms Friday night. Survey crews confirmed an EF1 tornado, with an estimated peak wind speed of 110 mph,…...