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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...
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Releases 2024 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report
(PRESS RELEASE) OVERLAND PARK, KS — Hill’s Pet Nutrition, a leading partner in animal welfare, released new findings from the 2024 Hill’s Pet Nutrition State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report. The research, which provides insights from a socio-economically diverse group of 2,500 current and prospective pet owners, provides a deeper understanding of consumer perceptions and behaviors driving the increase in animal intakes in animal shelters and decrease in adoption rates.
Overland Park earmarks funds for sidewalk replacement in these 2 neighborhoods
Overland Park is planning to replace the sidewalks in two neighborhoods this year in the city’s northern half. Earlier this week, the Overland Park City Council Public Works Committee voted 6-0 in favor of using federal Community Development Block Grant funds to pay for the removal and replacement of the sidewalks in the neighborhoods.
Kansas drug dealer caught with over 1,600 fentanyl pills
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas man is going to prison for a drug-deal death in Kansas. Last week, Judge Thomas J. Ryan sentenced 23-year-old Diego Alessandro Gomez of Kansas City, Kansas, to 16-years in prison for two counts of distributing fentanyl, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office. During...
Owner of Olathe cigar lounge opening new cocktail bar next door
Three years ago, Matt Murphy opened Fireside Cigar, an Olathe cigar shop and lounge. At the time, he said, there was nothing else like it in southern Johnson County. Over the last few years, he’s noticed another hole in the market — the absence of a dedicated cocktail bar in the area.
3 injured following crash on Kansas Highway 10 in Douglas County
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Kan. — A 45-year-old woman from Olathe was hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision on Kansas Highway 10 near Wakarusa Dr. on Friday afternoon. According to officials, the crash occurred around 3:50 p.m. when a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 33-year-old woman from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, rear-ended a 2024 GMC Yukon.
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.
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.
First Warn Forecast: First warn Monday for strong storms and heat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Happy Saturday! Isolated showers and storms will be possible this afternoon as heat and humidity continue to build. This trend lasts through the weekend and doesn’t look like a washout, but you may want to have the umbrella handy!. A First Warn is in...
Weather Blog: Between Very Hot and Thunderstorms
Before we look in to our weather, we will look at the weather in France for the Olympics. It was a rainy opening ceremony and it is still rainy over there. They are 7 hours ahead of us, so this is the satrad from 7:15 AM Kansas City time. There...
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...
Kansas City psychiatrist wants to educate people about ADHD and mental health
Dr. Sasha Hamdani wears many hats: She is a local psychiatrist, makes content on several social media platforms about ADHD and mental health, and even created an app called Focus Genie to help people with ADHD manage their time. The Kansas City area psychiatrist's next adventure is to give her...
SMSD News: Resources for getting students ready for the 2024-2025 school year
School will begin for students in just a few days in the Shawnee Mission School District. We are ALL IN to support each student achieving their personal best!. There are a few steps for families to take to get students ready to begin a new school year. The following provides tips and helpful links to prepare for a successful start to 2024-2025.
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