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Year-round school is out at three KC-area schools, but another says it’s boosting test scores
When Natalie Brooks moved her daughters into North Kansas City Schools, she didn’t realize her neighborhood school was one of two in the district that put kids in class an extra 31 days. She became an advocate of the program, believing it helped to skip long summer breaks where her daughters might forget what they’d […]
Midwest paddling royalty competes in 340-mile race with broken wrist
IRONTON, Mo. — Diane McHenry, an Ironton County woman, is one of the 473 kayakers who set out to complete the 19th Annual Missouri American Water MR340 race on Tuesday. The 68-year-old is competing through another obstacle: her broken wrist. Diane is kayaking from Kansas City to St. Charles....
Jackson County Prosecutor Candidates Make Their Cases
Not surprisingly, the candidates for Jackson County prosecutor promise what many voters want to hear. They vow to prosecute more crimes than the current prosecutor, Jean Peters Baker, especially nonviolent, lower-level property crimes and drug cases. “I don’t have the luxury of being soft on crime,” said candidate Melesa Johnson...
After leadership upheaval, KC2026 makes big hires to prepare for the World Cup
Kansas City is less than two years away from being in the international spotlight as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city, and new KC2026 leadership is tasked with figuring out how to put on the large-scale event. Following the sudden resignation of Katherine Holland last month, KC2026 — the...
University of Missouri grad loses hundreds to USPS text scam, shares cautionary tale
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It starts with a simple text message, and your money and personal information can disappear as soon as you open it. It happened to a University of Missouri grad when she received a USPS text message link. "The link looked legit to me," said Carolyn...
Riders forced to evacuate Worlds of Fun rollercoaster mid-spin
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Those on Worlds of Fun’s Spinning Dragons rollercoaster were forced to walk down the ride’s stairs after it stopped mid-spin. Worlds of Fun officials confirmed to KCTV5 that on Thursday, July 25, riders were forced to evacuate the Spinning Dragons roller coaster after the ride stopped mid-spin. Those on board were forced to walk down flights of stairs.
Kansas City Funeral Home Searches for Family of 99-Year-Old Woman to Celebrate Her Life
The employees of a funeral home are searching for the friends and family of Katherine Shirley, a 99-year-old woman who passed away in May without any known loved ones to celebrate her life. RELATED STORIES: Nebraska Woman Found Alive at Funeral Home Passes Away Hours Later Shirley, who had been a resident of the Life ... Read more The post Kansas City Funeral Home Searches for Family of 99-Year-Old Woman to Celebrate Her Life appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Customers asked to destroy recalled toy guns sold on Temu
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal health officials are urging people who bought a type of toy gun off Temu.com to take action immediately. The Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall Friday, July 26 for Victor Electric Folding Soft Bullet Toy Guns. The toys are being recalled as they fail to meet federal safety […]
Clark to help USD No. 480 in providing public communication
The USD 480 school district now has a new face at the head of its communications department with Darin Clark. Clark replaces Tyler Parks in the role and as he tells it, communication has been part of his life for a long time. “For two years, I worked in Galveston,...
18-year-old arrested in shooting that wounded 4 teens
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Wichita police announced the arrest of an 18-year-old man in a shooting that wounded four other teens in the 2300 block of E. Murdock on July 11. Sedgwick County Jail booking reports show Travon Johnson was arrested for the shooting. His charges include aggravated battery and criminal damage to property.
Geary County Free Fair Livestock and Project Auction Results
Here is a list of the 4-H member, animal or project sold, premium paid and the businesses paying those premiums. 1. Emmy Gfeller* 27226 Blue Line 10 GrandChamp Cross $ 1,500 Central National Bank. Champion Market Hog. 2. Tava Gustafson 34347 Clarks Creek 10 GrandChamp Cross $ 1,375 Intrust Bank.
City of Haven issues RFP for realtor
HAVEN, Kan. — The City of Haven is seeking a dynamic real estate professional with a passion for turning groundbreaking projects into thriving communities. The City of Haven is looking for partners as it develops Wildcat Landing. About the Development:. Location: Prime real estate in Haven, Kansas. Project Type:...
Kansas Wetlands Education Center hosts annual meteor shower watch party
The Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC) invites the public to join its staff for a free, family-friendly meteor shower watch party on Friday, Aug. 9, from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. This annual event celebrates the end of summer as the Earth passes through the dust and debris of the Swift-Tuttle...
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