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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...
Storms dumped nearly 7 inches of rain in parts of the Kansas City metro
Thunderstorms opened up over the Kansas City Monday, bringing nearly seven inches of rain in six hours to parts of the metro.The southern half of the Kansas City area saw the heaviest amount of rain, including 6.62 inches near 87th Lane along Mill Creek in Lenexa, according to StormWatch.com, an early warning system for flash flooding that relies on remote weather stations through the Kansas city area.
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...
Experts settle the Debate, Who has the BEST BBQ, St. Louis or KC?
According to the experts at lawnstarter.com, Kansas City, Missouri is the number one BBQ city in America this year, 5 spots ahead of its across-the-state counterpart St. Louis, which ranks 6th on the list. The cities in the 2nd-5th spots are Memphis, Houston, Kansas City KANSAS, and Los Angeles. The BBQ is so good in the Kansas City area that the experts say the Kansas side BBQ is better than any BBQ you can find in Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Orlando, or anywhere else.
Unexpected fireworks can present harm to veterans with PTSD during holidays
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A lot of people will be coming to tents set up all week to buy fireworks for the 4th of July. But instead of celebrations for freedom and independence, those same booms and loud noises from fireworks, can bring back nightmares to veterans from their days in combat.
The official rules for the new trash carts
Most south KCMO residents who have had their new city wheeled and lidded trash carts delivered since delivery began in May appear to really like the fact that they can hold much more trash than the two-bag limit without charge the city previously enforced. Many residents also have commented about...
Local advocates urge dog owners to keep an eye out this Fourth of July
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - July 4 is known as one of the loudest and brightest nights of the year, but if you’re ready to start lighting off fireworks, pets might have a different opinion. On June 30, Wayside Waifs held a low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic. The shelter...
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.
Popular park for spectating Fourth of July fireworks floods, forcing change of plans
PARKVILLE, Mo. (KCTV) - Watching fireworks from lawn chairs inside English Landing Park has become a tradition for some, but with the park closing on Sunday due to flooding, spectators may have to find a different spot to watch the show. Main Street Parkville Association Executive Director Alisha Blackwelder discussed...
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