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Dozens join ‘Walk for Freedom,’ showing support for wrongfully incarcerated men and women
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) — On Saturday, over 60 people joined in on the first-ever Walk for Freedom by the Miracle of Innocence to show support to those freed and still waiting to get out after being wrongfully incarcerated. “Whatever we can do to raise that awareness this is...
‘Them vs. us’: Lawrence community members identify barriers between police and themselves
A diverse group of community members shared their perspectives on Lawrence police Saturday, voicing concerns ranging from how officers could show more compassion and preparedness in crises to making downtown feel safer. Several dozen community members gathered at Lawrence High School for a partnership workshop hosted by the Lawrence Police...
Grandview investigating homicide near E. 119th Street & Delmar
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Grandview Police Department is investigating a homicide near the intersection of East 119th Street and Delmar. Officers responded to the sound of gunshots just after 9:30 Wednesday night. When they arrived, they found Derrick Judie Jr., 19, unresponsive in the backyard of a residence.
Driverless semi crashes into home
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The Lawrence – Douglas County Fire Medical Department (LDCFM) responded to an incident on Friday involving a driverless semi-truck. According to a social media post, the LDCFM responded to a fire at 1021 Main Street after an unoccupied semi-truck collided with a home, striking powerlines and igniting a fire.
The Tenth Voice • Saturday August 24, 2024 – Bi George
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Tenth Voice, where we discuss news and issues and items of interest to the LGBTQIA community. This week is on Bi George, join George Thorman as she talks with another amazing guest and gives us a round up of the LGBTQIA+ news for the month. All this and more on this week’s episode of Bi George.
After travelling the globe, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce glad to be back in St. Joseph
After an exciting offseason that saw Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce trotting around the globe, he's now back with the Chiefs seeking to make history. Kelce says that it hasn't been much of a transition to get back to work at training camp, and calls St. Joseph his "sanctuary" "St....
Top Five New Duos in College Basketball for 2024-25
Marvel Studios’ “Deadpool and Wolverine” is officially in theaters. The movie sees the iconic anti-heroes team up for the first time on screen as fans have been waiting to see for decades. In honor of that film, let’s discuss the best duos in college basketball for this upcoming season that I cannot wait to watch!
Judge convicts juvenile for role in shooting during Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade
Several people are facing charges for murder and other offenses related to the shooting that took place at the Super Bowl victory parade of the Kansas City Chiefs in February. According to The Associated Press, the Missouri state Department of Youth Services facility will be the new home for one of the juveniles this week. The 15-year-old, whose identity remains undisclosed because of their young age, expressed that the events that took place on February 14th outside of Kansas City’s Union Station do not define their true character.
Resilience pays off as retail incubator opens doors; Meet the first featured founders at PHKC
Launching a retail incubator in Midtown Kansas City — a physical space targeted for overlooked and under-resourced entrepreneurs — The Porter House KC faced many of the same challenges as emerging small businesses, said Miranda Schultz, but ultimately the effort made it to opening day. “It’s been nice to go through our own trial and The post Resilience pays off as retail incubator opens doors; Meet the first featured founders at PHKC appeared first on Startland News.
Missouri Shootout Locations of Bonnie & Clyde & Pretty Boy Floyd
You can say what you want about Missouri, but it's impossible to deny the history that has happened across the state. That includes numerous infamous shootout locations where Bonnie & Clyde and gangster Pretty Boy Floyd were involved in deadly battles. Several popular YouTube channels have adventured in Missouri and...
Pitch prize puts founders closer to building their utopia; How KCMO is backing entrepreneurs who do the right thing
Hearing the personal reasons behind judges’ support for her business at the “Do The Right Thing” social impact pitch competition provides much-needed validation for Utopia Point, said Shereese Hameed-Muhammad. The business — launched by Patricia McCreary and Hameed-Muhammad to redesign the geriatric and disabled care community in Kansas City and beyond — was the overwhelming favorite The post Pitch prize puts founders closer to building their utopia; How KCMO is backing entrepreneurs who do the right thing appeared first on Startland News.
100 Days to Football Time in Oklahoma 2024: #34 Adepoju Adebawore
Hometown: Kansas City, Mo. PJ Adebawore was a top 20 recruit in the 2023 class. An edge prospect from Kansas City, Adebawore had offers from many top programs in the country, including Georgia, LSU, Oregon, and USC. Edge Coach Miguel Chavis had only been in Norman a short time, but managed to win the commitment of the elite prospect in the summer of 2022.
First-ever Kansas Local Food Summit slated Aug. 27-28 in Wichita
MANHATTAN — A program to help people in every Kansas county improve their access to nutritious foods will be hosting a two-day meeting in Wichita to connect communities with similar food issues. The first-ever Kansas Local Food Summit is scheduled for Aug. 27-28 at the Kansas Leadership Center and...
Topeka Public Schools’ superintendent signs copies of her book
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Dr. Tiffany Anderson is known to students, parents, and colleagues for her ambition, and now she is onto her next big thing. She is the first Black woman to serve as the superintendent of Topeka Public Schools, and now she’s the author of a book.
Residents work to clean up Grant Avenue
( Photos by Phyllis Fitzgerald ) Grant Avenue clean up was the focus of efforts for local residents on Saturday in Junction City. The coordinator Phyllis Fitzgerald said city and county leaders, other community members, Parks and Recreation staff, plus some Fort Riley Soldiers, and friends from Manhattan all participated in the effort.
Smoky Valley Historical Association Receives Humanities Kansas Grant for Speaker Series with Support from Lindsborg Museum
TOPEKA, Kan. (July 25, 2024) — Humanities Kansas recently awarded $2,000 to the Smoky Valley Historical Association in Lindsborg to support “Historical Speakers Series,” a set of online talks that explore key figures in the history of Lindsborg. Lenora Lynam, Executive Director of the Lindsborg Old Mill...
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