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Fireworks to blame for three house fires in Kansas City on Independence Day
Firework debris is to blame for three hours of fires overnight in Kansas City, Missouri. According to the Kansas City Fire Department, the debris had been placed in the trash and then stored inside a home or garage. A spokesperson for the fire department said the fire was not significant...
KC Streetcar says Main Street Extension is 90% complete
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A milestone in the Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension was reached last week. The Kansas City Streetcar Authority said Friday track construction on the streetcar’s Main Street Extension is 90 percent complete. Authorities said the project is estimated to be complete at the end of 2024.
Sorry, 92%ers and Swifties: New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce is going on hiatus
The always-entertaining New Heights podcast just finished its second season with a bang, highlighting Travis Kelce’s appearance on stage with his girlfriend, Taylor Swift. But you won’t hear Travis and his brother Jason Kelce for a while. As they announced on the latest episode, they’ll have a couple of months off as Travis gets ready for Kansas City Chiefs training camp. The tight end noted that there was no way he’d have time to podcast in training camp, which makes sense.
After spending her 17th birthday at hospital, teen now aims to help other patients celebrate their special days
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Sami Tolliver has spent a lot of time at Children’s Mercy over the last few years. “When I was 13 years old, in September of 2020, I became severely sick, and I was diagnosed with an extremely rare and life-threatening condition,” said Tolliver. “I’ve been battling with it ever since. From all the countless hospital stays, ER visits, treatment options, Children’s Mercy has been by my side the whole time.”
Kansas City charter school found locking up students’ phones left more time for learning
Facetime calls. Blaring music. Video games. “You name it, it was happening” during class at DeLaSalle High School, said Breona Ward, director of college and career progressions. Students’ cellphone use got in the way of learning at the Kansas City charter school. The difference Ward saw in her English classroom was “night and day” after […] The post Kansas City charter school found locking up students’ phones left more time for learning appeared first on Missouri Independent.
Harrison joins Rockhurst Basketball Staff
Sam Harrison is the newest member of the Rockhurst Men’s Basketball coaching staff. Harrison will serve as an assistant coach under new head coach Kyle Blackbourn. Harrison was an assistant coach at Texas A&M International last season. He helped lead the Dustdevils to the 2024 Lone Star Conference Tournament for the first time in school history, while winning a school-record 13 conference games. “We are thrilled to be able to add someone of Coach Harrison’s abilities to our program,” Blackbourn said. “Coach has an excellent playing and coaching background that includes being a part of three national championship teams. His...
NWS Water Prediction Center in Kansas City gives MO River Flood updates on Thursday
(ST. JOSEPH, Mo.) The National Weather Service (NWS) Water Prediction Center in Kansas City, Missouri, gave Missouri River Flood updates on Thursday, July 4, 2024 for the St. Joseph, Missouri, portion of the river. According to NWS, as of 1:35 p.m. on Thursday, July 4th the St. Joseph portion of...
KC’s July 4 festival comes months after rally shooting. What security will be provided?
The annual Fourth of July festival and fireworks show at Liberty Memorial will take place not far from the scene of February’s mass shooting near Union Station. What security measures will be taken?
Storms in Independence cause near-total roof collapse at Save A Lot supermarket
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A near-total roof collapse has caused extensive damage at a grocery store in Independence. The Independence Fire Department believes that overnight rainwater pooling on the roof is to blame for the destruction of the city's Save A Lot grocery store. Fire crews at the scene reported...
Woman accused of stealing Yeti coolers in 9 Kansas City-metro cities
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A metro woman is accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of high-end Yeti coolers from at stores in eight metro cities. Platte County prosecutors charged Nyia Shynell Robinson, of Kansas City, Kan., with felony theft. The probable cause statement alleges a suspect, later identified...
Kansas State Receives A Verbal Commit From Speedy Defensive Back RJ Collins
RJ Collins has shown the type of speed at Staley High School that can be used in many ways at the college level. Collins verbally committed to Kansas State and the Wildcats will enjoy finding ways to use his speed.
Alert: Area Flood Warning Issued for Several Metro Area Counties
An area flood warning has been issued for several metro area counties until 8 p.m. this evening. The warning covers Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte counties in Kansas, and Jackson and Cass counties in Missouri. This flood warning replaces the flash flood warning that expires at 8:30 a.m. today. Flooding...
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