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Family seeks justice after mother’s murder ‘ripped a hole’ in their hearts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A Missouri family will never be the same after a mother of six was fatally shot days after her 29th birthday. They are now asking the public for help in identifying a suspect in the case. The family of 29-year-old Taylor Thomas held a...
Jerusalem Farm: Historic Northeast resident Feedback
The goal of this survey is to provide residents with a process to influence activities, programs, and investments in their neighborhood. The survey was created in collaboration with Jerusalem Farm and residents from the Northeast KCMO neighborhoods: Indian Mound, Scarritt Renaissance, Pendleton Heights, Lykins, Independence Plaza, Sheffield, and Paseo West.
Garrison Community Center Welcomes Northeast Refugees
Kansas City Public Library’s (KCPL) North-East branch, along with Della Lamb, Harvesters and at least 50 vendors, gathered June 20 at Columbus Park’s Garrison Community Center to celebrate and welcome Northeast refugees. Crafts were available for children and teens, live musicians performed and nourishment was offered from Kenya,...
Blair's Law pushes for stricter punishments on celebratory gunfire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police are pleading to people to not fire guns in the air for celebratory gunfire this July 4 holiday. Blair Shanahan Lane would be 24 years old, but she was killed by a stray bullet in celebratory gunfire when she was 11 years old.
Dad Doula and nonprofit team up to improve maternal and infant care
A doula is typically a woman who provides guidance and support to pregnant women during labor. It's not every day that you hear about a daddy doula, but James Hogue is hoping to change that.
Former Smithville trapshooter earns spot in Paris Olympics
A former manager of the Kansas City Trapshooting Association at Smithville Lake has earned the incredible honor of representing the women’s national team in the Paris Olympics. Rachel Tozier, part of the Army marksmanship unit on the shotgun team, is gearing up for her chance to represent the U.S....
U.S. loss in Copa America averaged 3.78 million viewers, most-watched non-World Cup match on FS1
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The United States’ 1-0 loss to Uruguay in its final Copa America group stage match Monday night averaged 3.78 million viewers. It was the most-watched non-World Cup soccer telecast on FS1 and the most-watched English-language Copa America telecast in the U.S. The audience peaked...
KCPD officer faces more excessive force allegations in new lawsuit
The lawsuit claims that the deaths of Kristen Fairchild and Marcel Nelson, as well as the shooting of Jaden Thorns were without just cause. It also claims that the deaths of Nelson and Fairchild were wrongful, and includes a count of battery for the injury of Thorns, the surviving teenager who was shot in the head.
New proposed federal heat safety rule could protect workers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Department of Labor and OSHA are proposing new safety hazards for the excessive heat in the workplace as a heat advisory continues in Kansas City. The proposed rule would require companies to develop emergency response plans, establish rest breaks, and provide shade and water.
Patrick Mahomes Shares Adorable Picture of Dad Holding Him as a Baby
Patrick Mahomes made a name as one of the best quarterbacks ever to play the game of football, but his first love was apparently a different sport. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback took to social media to re-share a picture of his father, Patrick Mahomes Sr., holding Patrick when he was a baby. ...
Patrick Mahomes has a surprise challenger for NFL MVP this season
Despite barely making the ballot this past season, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is the presumed favorite to earn 2024 NFL AP MVP honors. DraftKings Sportsbook has Mahomes' odds listed at +450 (meaning a $100 wager nets you a $450 profit). Considering the Kansas City gunslinger has already won the award twice, he is receiving the benefit of the doubt. Yet, oddly, there is a sizeable gap between him and the unexpected candidate who happens to be the next-closest player on the list -- C.J. Stroud.
Author Hampton Sides will discuss the controversial explorer Captain Cook while in Kansas City
Bestselling author Hampton Sides takes readers on a high-seas adventure in his latest book, "The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook." The nonfiction book recounts the voyage that would lead to the death of Cook, a once celebrated, now controversial...
Power outage hits Kansas City, Missouri's River Market, around 1,700 without power
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A power outage is impacting Kansas City's River Market. Evergy says they are investigating an outage that's left a little over 1,700 without power. The cause of the outage is unknown at this time. The outage has forced some businesses to close or make service...
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