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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.
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.
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...
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.
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