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Weekend shooting near Kansas City’s Independence Plaza ends fatally
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A weekend shooting near Kansas City’s Independence Plaza ended fatally as police continue to investigate. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says that around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, emergency crews were called to the area of 9th and Chestnut Ave., two blocks east of Prospect between Independence Ave. and I-70, with reports of a shooting.
Technical difficulty brings Worlds of Fun’s Mamba to a halt
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Technical difficulties brought Worlds of Fun’s rollercoaster, The Mamba, to a halt over the weekend as riders were forced to deboard. Worlds of Fun tells KCTV5 News that unexpected ride stoppage is meant to keep riders safe as most are built with a computerized control system that monitors the conditions. If an unexpected condition occurs, the ride safely stops itself.
Rain chances for the next few days
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Spotty showers expected Sunday with afternoon high of 79°. Rain chances will continue through early next week with temperatures slowly rising. Highs Monday and Tuesday will be in low 80s with 90s returning late next week.
Do The Right Thing: Ophelia’s Blue Vine Farm plants real food within a historic (and overlooked) KC community
The following profile features one of five finalists for the “Do The Right Thing” social impact pitch competition organized by the KC BizCare Office, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City and Startland News. Finalist features will be published throughout the week. Click here to read more features. Click here to vote for your favorite finalist The post Do The Right Thing: Ophelia’s Blue Vine Farm plants real food within a historic (and overlooked) KC community appeared first on Startland News.
Bill Eigel to host Reckoning on the River event in Cape Girardeau
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - Missouri Senator Bill Eigel will be visiting Cape Girardeau before the upcoming gubernatorial election. On Monday, July 22, Eigel will host the Reckoning on the River event at Bourbon and Bitters on Broadway Street. As a candidate for Missouri Governor, Eigel is hosting the public...
Missouri governor candidate arrives in Kirksville in 'Trump Train'
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. — A Missouri governor candidate took a unique mode of transportation to Kirksville. Republican Chris Wright traveled to northeast Missouri in what's called the "Trump Train", a truck hauling a trailer carrying three large replicas of elephants and campaign signs for former President Donald Trump and U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, alongside his own.
HWP Reports 2 Crashes In The Region Resulting In Injuries
Two Warsaw residents are injured in a one-vehicle accident shortly before 2:00 Friday afternoon on Braden Road near East Main in Benton County. The highway patrol says it happened when the van driven by 38-year-old Misty Cassidy ran off the road and struck a tree. Cassidy suffered minor injuries and...
Angela Bates, Founder/Director, Nicodemus Historic Society, on the Black township founded in 1877
Angela Bates is the organizer and founder of the Nicodemus Historical Society. She has achieved the vision of a community organization that would collect, preserve, and interpret the history of Nicodemus in collections including historic photos, documents, and objects. Since 1988 when she first envisioned the organization, she was handed the preservation baton from her great cousin and former NFL football player Veryl Switzer. In 1996 her efforts to get Nicodemus designated a unit of the National Park Service were finally achieved. After 30 years of hard work, she continues to pursue efforts that contribute to her legacy as an honored steward of her hometown Nicodemus.
Hallmark Introduces Catrick Mahomes For Kansas City Chiefs Movie
A new Hallmark movie is coming to television. The film is a Christmas movie based around the Kansas City Chiefs. With so many Chiefs players that fans might want to see in the movie, two names rise to the top — Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. However, some fans might do a double-take when they see who was cast.
KCPD: Motorcyclist dies after crash with a car
KANSAS CITY—One person died in an accident just before 6p.m. Friday in Kansas City. A motorcycle was westbound on Parvin Road, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino, A car was eastbound and turning left onto Belmont Ave when the motorcycle struck the passenger front fender. The motorcyclist was ejected and transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased, according to DiMartino.
KC Fringe Festival takes audiences on an aural adventure at The Sound Mandala
Kansas Cititans have an opportunity to experience sound in an entirely new way with this week's premiere of The Sound Mandala, part of KC Fringe Festival. The 50-minute aural experience immerses audiences in the sounds of more than 80 speakers mounted on every wall — and even the floor. It includes 13 original pieces produced by local graduate students, musicians, poets and other creators.
The New England Patriots Will Trade Matthew Judon to the Kansas City Chiefs
Matthew Judon is coming off a full bicep tear that limited him to only four games in 2023. During those four games, Judon was ultra-productive. He recorded four sacks, five hits, and seven hurries in his limited time. Judon proved last year that he still has plenty left in the tank at 31 years old. Some have questioned whether Judon will be able to return to his old self in 2024. A full bicep tear is not an easy injury to overcome. Coupled with his contract expiring after the season, he looks like a prime trade candidate.
KCMO City Council passes protections for poll workers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Threats to election workers and unruly behavior at polling stations have become more common in recent years. According to a study published last year by the Brennan Center for Justice, one-third of local election workers have experienced threats, harassment, or abuse. In addition, more than half of election workers say they are “somewhat” to “very concerned” about being intimidated on the job.
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