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Missing man sought by police found deceased in Northeast Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man who had gone missing nearly two weeks prior has been found deceased in Northeast Kansas City. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department announced on Saturday, July 27, that missing Brice Gabbert, 45, has been found deceased. He was located near Gladstone Blvd. and N. Brighton Ave., south of the Indian Mound Trail, earlier that morning.
KU Baseball's Dutton, Easley ink professional deals
LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas right-handed pitchers Reese Dutton and J’Briell Easley are the latest Jayhawks to go pro. The two have both signed free agent contracts, Dutton agreeing to a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, and Easley signing with the Texas Rangers. Dutton was the Friday night starter...
The consequences of ignoring heat related illnesses for student athletes
OVERLAND PARK, KS - (KCTV) Training for fall sports is tough, but the coming heat wave makes it tougher. No matter how fit you are, doctors are warning parents and athletes now about the danger of outdoor practices. In summer training there may not be other teams to play against...
Cyber security threats ramp up; so do efforts to tamp down
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Cyber threats are becoming increasingly common and more harmful for victims. Efforts to reduce the risk of an attack, and dampen the impacts, are also ramping up. “It’s always a matter of when, not if,” says Blake Bryant, program director for the information technology and applied...
Extreme Heat Alert: Western Missouri to Face Consecutive Days Over 100 Degrees
Kansas City, MO – Residents of western Missouri are bracing for a severe heat wave next week, with several consecutive days of heat indices exceeding 100 degrees. This alarming forecast has prompted local authorities to urge residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe. According to the US National...
KC Pet Project finds woman’s lost pet, then gives it to someone else
Joy quickly turned to sadness for a woman who has been looking for her lost dog for nearly a decade. KC Pet Project says the length of ownership and most recent possession are considered when deciding where to place a pet.
Kansas City offers grant to expand outdoor dining options
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - If you like to eat outside, you’ll have more options in Kansas City soon. In May, the Kansas City City Council approved a grant to expand outdoor dining in Kansas City. The application window for the grant opens on Jul. 29 and runs through Aug. 16.
Home at the center of the Battle of Westport has many tales to tell
The defending back-to-back Super Bowl champions have begun their quest for an unprecedented three-peat. Crunch Time Boxing is a boxing gym in Kansas City that opens their doors to kids for free with help from KC Chiefs players. Updated: Jul. 18, 2024 at 7:40 PM UTC. Law enforcement made eight...
Former Missouri Southern Personnel Accept Coaching Positions at Div. I Program UMKC
KANSAS CITY, MO — Former Missouri Southern softball player Josie Tofpi and former Missouri Southern Assistant Coach Cody Barham are moving up to a great opportunity coaching at Division I program. Josie Tofpi will be joining the University of Missouri-Kansas City Softball Coaching Staff as an Assistant Coach. Tofpi was one of the best players […]
‘They’re mocking the system’: Latino community responds to campaign ad targeting illegal immigrants
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Latino community members in Kansas City say they are feeling othered by a recent campaign ad targeting illegal immigrants. “No more taxpayer handouts for illegals period. Nada. Zilch. Zero” is one of the first lines Senator Bill Eigel expressed in his campaign video for Missouri Governor released on Tuesday.
Shark Tank success story, Cousins Maine Lobster food truck, arrives in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cousins Maine Lobster, a food truck business that got its start on ABC's Shark Tank, is now serving its seafood specialties in Kansas City. Among the waiting customers was Steven Brown, a Kansas City resident who had previously tasted the truck's offerings in New England.
Safety concerns force beloved dessert shop in River Market to close
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sweet Petites, a popular dessert shop in the River Market, is closing its doors due to escalating safety concerns and parking issues. The owner, Lindsay Goff, has expressed disappointment as the business she has operated for five years is her livelihood. "I was walking back....
Kansas City Olympian returns to city where he proposed to his wife
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chris Nilsen has participated in track and field competitions in Paris close to 20 times over the past four years. But one trip to the City of Love didn’t involve a pole vault. Nilsen proposed to his girlfriend along the Seine on a trip to the city.
Kansas City Royals and Dream Factory fulfill child's dream
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Dream Factory recently treated Brody Bult, a young Royals fan diagnosed with Type One Diabetes, to a special behind-the-scenes game day experience. Bult, who was diagnosed at two years old, has faced challenges playing the sport he loves due to his condition. Despite this,...
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