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Leawood, Kansas neighborhood floods after heavy rain, van carried by high water
LEAWOOD, Kan. — A new cell phone video shows how much rain some in the Kansas City metro received, particularly those who live south of Interstate 70. A video from a KMBC 9 News viewer on Wenonga in the Leawood South neighborhood shows a work van stuck in high water.
Kansas City-area fireworks canceled over severe weather threat
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The threat of severe weather takes some of the sizzle out of the Fourth of July fun. Instead of hosting fireworks displays Tuesday evening, the organizers of two events have been rescheduled to take place after the July Fourth holiday. In Kansas City, Kansas, the...
Flash flooding on the Kansas side of the metro leads to flooded streets and water rescues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pounding rain caused flooding issues across the Kansas City metro late Monday morning and afternoon. Several Flash Flood Warnings remain in effect through the early afternoon hours for many of Kansas City's surrounding areas, especially south of downtown. Some of the most notable flooding occurred...
2 Missouri Places Suddenly Among Most Rat-Infested in America
There are some things you love to see your city become famous for and others you don't. This is that second one. Suddenly, two Missouri places have become synonymous with a vile creature - rats. I have a pretty strong stomach and really am not afraid of much. For my...
Boil Advisory Issued for Shawnee, KS Neighborhood
UPDATE 7/2/2024: All homes have been restored to service following overnight repairs. The first of two rounds of water quality samples were taken this morning. Testing protocols will be run over the next 48 hours after which Kansas Department of Health and Environment can certify the results and determine the all clear. WaterOne is keeping customers updated via NotifyJoCo alerts and direct communications.
Plaza businesses react to new owners long list of intended improvements
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Tuesday was day two of the Plaza’s new owners and storefronts said they’re already seeing progress. The city welcomed and celebrated the Texas-based group, Highland Park Management, on Monday. The owners came up with a long list of changes and plans they have...
PV’s Mission Road flood control project seems to have held out during Monday’s intense rain
In previous years, Mission Road between 67th Street and Tomahawk Road in Prairie Village may very well have flooded during the torrential rains like the ones that dumped half a foot of water on parts of Johnson County Monday. Mere months after the city wrapped up a years-long effort on...
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