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Johnson County leaders moving forward on homeless services center
Johnson County leaders are moving closer towards a year-round, 24/7 homeless services center in Lenexa, Kan. The Board of County Commissioners Chairman Mike Kelly executed an assignment agreement with reStart Inc., the recommended operator of the proposed center.
Federal grand jury indicts eight men in Kansas City drug trafficking case
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, has indicted eight men on charges related to their alleged involvement in a large-scale drug trafficking ring. The indictment stems from activities between July 2022 and June 2024, during which the defendants are accused of conspiring to...
Former Chiefs lineman sentenced to hard labor for animal cruelty
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs has been convicted on two counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty charges. Tuscaloosa County District Judge Joanne Jannik sentenced Buggs on July 19 to a year of hard labor, ordering him to serve 60 days. The rest would be suspended for two years “pending the behavior of the defendant."
Kansas Man Faces Charges 7 Years After Shooting Teen Refugee Dead: Key Breakthroughs and Family’s Response
TRUE CRIME NEWS has reported a significant breakthrough in a cold case that had long troubled the community, as a Kansas man has been charged with murder, seven years after the tragic killing of 15-year-old December Htoo. Luis Samano, now 24, faces charges of felony murder and attempted aggravated robbery for the fatal shooting that occurred at the Maple Hill Laundromat in Kansas City on November 18, 2017. At the time of the incident, Htoo, a sophomore at JC Harmon High School and a refugee from Myanmar, was closing up the laundromat where he worked. Despite the absence of witnesses and surveillance footage, the Kansas City Police Department announced the pivotal development on July 18, crediting persistent investigative efforts for the progress. The case took a turn in 2021 when officers from the Lenexa Police Department recovered a firearm that matched the shell casings found at the crime scene. Investigators traced the gun back to its owner, who implicated Samano in the shooting.
VCMN release absolute banger “FAB”
It’s no secret we’re gaga for VCMN. The R&B duo have been bringing joy to every corner of Lawrence with their lively performances and larger-than-life personalities. They’re instantly likable, and they get EVERYONE dancing. Their new single “FAB” perfectly reflects this, and we immediately started shaking our...
Worlds of Fun workers say staffing, maintenance budget leading to ride shutdowns
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Maintenance workers at Worlds of Fun and Oceans of Fun are calling out what they call serious issues that are negatively impacting guests. Service Employees International Union Local 1 says parts aren’t being ordered to properly maintain rides and staffing issues are leading to rides being closed.
Increase in funding of Kansas City Police Department on August ballot Missouri-wide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KY3) - A question on increasing Kansas City Police Department’s funding is on the August election ballot. But, there is disagreement over whether this is an issue of statewide interest. The question on the ballot, if passed, will require Kansas City to spend one-fourth of its...
MR340 ends with 16 Columbia boats completing the race down the Missouri River
At least 16 Columbia-based boats completed the Missouri River 340 on Friday, with one paddler ending up among the top 25 racers. Brendan Forshee in the men's solo division covered the 340 miles from Kansas City to St. Charles in 47 hours, 17 minutes. He finished No. 22 in the race and placed third in the men's solo division against more than 200 racers.
NICU babies dressed up in spirit of 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - To celebrate the 2024 opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics, Centerpoint Medical Center’s neonatal nurses dressed up NICU babies as Olympians with torches and medals to get in the spirit. “The Olympics are a momentous event, and since they happen only every four years,...
U.S. U-15 Women’s Youth National Team roster selected for 2024 Concacaf Championship
CHICAGO – U.S. U-15 Women’s Youth National Team head coach Ciara Crinion has named the 18 players who will represent the USA at the 2024 Concacaf Girls’ U-15 Championship in Costa Rica. This year marks the fifth Concacaf tournament for this age group and the competition will...
Triune, A “Vibrational Dining” Experience, Opens Next Week
Steven Blakley hopes to bring a new kind of dining experience to KC. His new spot Triune, a moody small plate restaurant, officially opens next week in the former Screenland Theatre building off 17th and Washington (1656 Washington St.). It’s a destination Blakley says will provide a “vibrational dining” experience.
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