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During Kansas City's hot summers, community programs can be 'life-saving' for people without AC
At 5:30 a.m. on Tuesday, cars began to file into the parking lot of Westlake ACE Hardware in Independence for a chance to get a free box fan from the Salvation Army. The event was set to begin at 8 a.m. But by 6:30 a.m., the parking lot was so full that volunteers decided to start handing out fans 90 minutes early.
Travis Kelce Sparks Fan Frenzy With New Look at Chiefs’ Training Camp
Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce has had one heck of an offseason. He has spent much of his downtime jet-setting with his new bae, Taylor Swift. Swift is currently wrapping up the international leg of her critically acclaimed Eras Tour. And Travis has been in full support of his lady.
Fans flock to St. Joseph to see Chiefs during first public training camp session
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph saw hundreds of Chiefs fans flock to its fields Sunday for the team's first day of training camp open to the public. There were a fair amount of first-timers, proving Chiefs Kingdom continues to grow. One family brought...
Missouri uses money, laws to push evidence-based reading instruction
If you drop into an elementary reading lesson, you might see kids learning about the long U sound, building their vocabulary or practicing how to read aloud without sounding like robots. And if you visit Kansas City Public Schools this fall, you should see all students in the same grade...
Teen driver dies after crash into Kansas City area building
KANSAS CITY—A teen driver died after an accident just before 5a.m. Saturday in Jackson County, Missouri. According to police, a Nissan Altima driven by 18-year-old Joshua Snowbarger was southbound on Noland Road, approaching 35th Street in Independence. The driver lost control of the car. It traveled off the road and struck a nearby business.
Motorcyclist injured in early morning crash near Alanthus Grove
On July 20, 2024, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a crash occurred on Route B, two miles south of Alanthus Grove. The incident involved a 1988 Honda 650 NX motorcycle, driven by 27-year-old Devin Johnson of Alanthus Grove, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Johnson was traveling northbound when...
Watch: Patrick Mahomes and Xavier Worthy Connect on a Deep Touchdown
The latest Big 12 pass-catching duo to hit the NFL ranks resides in Kansas City between Texas Tech‘s Patrick Mahomes and Texas‘ Xavier Worthy. On Sunday, Mahomes and Worthy connected for a monster touchdown at training camp in St. Joseph that sent the crowd into a frenzy. Worthy,...
Kansas City’s Housing Crisis: $24.19/Hour Needed to Afford a 2-Bedroom Apartment, Minimum Wage Hike Proposed to Address Issue
Rental Crisis Hits Kansas City Workers Struggle to Afford Housing as Rents Soar A worker in Kansas City needs to earn $24.19 an hour to afford a two-bedroom apartment which is challenging for those earning the minimum wage. For example, a Kansas worker earning $7.25 an hour would need to work 112 hours a week […]
Attempt to escape burning Shawnee home leads to pedestrian-vehicle collision
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - An attempt to escape a burning Shawnee home sent one woman to a nearby hospital after she was hit by a car. The Shawnee, Kansas, Fire Department says that just before 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, emergency crews were called to the 7700 block of Nieman Rd., near Advance Auto Parts, with reports of a house fire. Crews from Shawnee, the Lenexa Fire Department, the Overland Park Fire Department and Jonson County MED-ACT all responded.
Unexpected injury news from Day 1 of the Chiefs’ training camp
When the Kansas City Chiefs conducted the first full practice of their 2024 training camp at Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph on Sunday morning, there was unexpected injury news. Safety Justin Reid appeared at practice without a helmet, suggesting that he was injured. It developed that he had...
Kansas Sees Potential Storms Today, Highs Reaching 90s by Wednesday
Wichita, KS – Kansas residents can expect a varied weather pattern this week, starting with a slight chance of thunderstorms today and tonight, particularly across central Kansas. According to the US National Weather Service in Wichita, there is a 15-20% chance of showers and storms today, with highs ranging...
Kansas fugitive captured at hotel in Colorado due back in court
PUEBLO COUNTY — A wanted Kansas suspect captured at a motel in Colorado is scheduled to return to a Kansas courtroom on Monday. Ryan Antalek, 40, Wichita, is charged with criminal discharge of a firearm, aggravated assault, fleeing or attempting to elude an officer, stalking, two counts of criminal threat, and criminal damage to property, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.
Monday rain chance and summertime warmth
Most of us are off to a dry start to the day. A few showers and storms have moved into Northwest Kansas and Southwest Nebraska. Severe weather is not expected. Active weather to the northwest could spark a few more showers and storms mainly to the north and west later today. Severe weather is still not expected.
Wheat Scoop: Sorghum U / Wheat U
Take a break from the Kansas heat and join Kansas Wheat at High Plains Journal’s Sorghum U/Wheat U event on Tuesday, August 13, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Wichita. “Kansas Wheat looks forward to Sorghum U/Wheat U each year as an educational event designed to help producers make their operations more efficient, effective and profitable,” said Kansas Wheat CEO Justin Gilpin. “Through breakout sessions and producer panels, the event addresses current challenges and trends in technology, management practices and marketing. All attendees will head home with information they can immediately put into practice.”
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