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CEO Who Oversaw $31B Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern Merger Dies
Former Kansas City Southern Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Patrick Ottensmeyer, who oversaw the company’s $31 billion merger with Canadian Pacific, has died, the company said Monday. Ottensmeyer served as CEO and president of Kansas City Southern from 2015 to April 14, 2023, when the combined company, Canadian Pacific Kansas...
Can combining Kansas City police and fire dispatch reduce 911 wait times? The mayor has a new plan
After multiple attempts over the past few years to speed up 911 response times in Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas is putting forward another solution. “I think once and for all, we need to make sure that we've addressed the 911 issue,” Lucas said. An ordinance sponsored by...
‘It never gets easier’: Corey’s Network hosts 11th annual vigil for unsolved homicides
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) – A local support group is trying to raise awareness of a persistent problem in the Kansas City community. Corey’s Network hosted a vigil for unsolved homicides across the Kansas City metro on Sunday night. More than 700 posters, each representing an unsolved homicide case from the area, were placed in the ground to provide a stunning visual of the wide breadth of the problem.
Dangerous temperatures turn up the heat across Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The temperatures have cranked up across the Kansas City metro with feel-like temperatures into the triple digits over the next several days. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends staying indoors and drinking plenty of water during the peak summer heat. If you have to be outside, these are the reminders for staying safe.
Missouri hospital “sets record straight” regarding false information in recent political mailer
WEST PLAINS, Mo. (KY3) - A recent mailer sent to people across Missouri targets lawmakers who voted in favor of a senate bill. The legislation is intended to help get cheaper medications in rural areas, but the mailer claims it will give healthcare benefits to “illegal immigrants.”. Senate Bill...
In-Person First Aid Courses in Birmingham: Essential Skills for Emergency Preparedness
In-person first aid courses in Birmingham offer vital lifesaving skills to residents and visitors alike. These hands-on training sessions provide practical experience in responding to emergencies. Participants learn crucial techniques such as CPR, wound care, and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Local organizations and healthcare providers across...
Missouri Women Warned of Text Message That Will Rob Them Blind
It's bad enough that perpetrators are trying to rob people, but it's even worse that they're preying on the lonely. There are new warnings for women in Missouri of a text message scam that is meant to break their hearts and rob them blind, too. Have you heard of the...
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