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Missouri River: Rescue crews search for possible victim
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - KCFD resumes its search on the Missouri River after calls of a swimmer gone missing Wednesday night, July 24. The police department received a call just before 9:00 p.m. that someone had gone into the river nearly six hours earlier and was possibly stranded on one of many rock outcroppings along the river.
KCPD: Body found outside home on Brighton Avenue
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Thursday, July 25 at 12:20 a.m. police approached a house at 24th and Brighton Avenue on a shooting call. The house sits a few blocks south of East High School just east of Van Brunt Boulevard. On arrival, they found a man’s body with gunshot...
Typical summer heat and humidity today
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mostly sunny today. High 91. Mostly sunny Friday. High 90. Scattered cloud and sunshine Saturday and Sunday with a slim chance of a pop-up afternoon shower or thunderstorm. Highs near 90. A heat wave is likely for a large part of next week beginning on Monday. High temperatures next week will climb between 95 and 100, morning lows will remain above 75 and heat index will reach between 100 and 105. The excessive heat could cause heat-related illnesses if the necessary precautions aren't taken.
Financial struggles post-pandemic lead to increased school meal debt in Kansas City, yet kids are provided food
Kansas City, Missouri – The financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic still weighs families in Kansas City, especially parents of students who have substantial school meal debt. This problem has became more severe when a federal program offering free lunches to every student during the pandemic ended. This mounting debt poses a great obstacle for families as well as for school budgets as of the current academic year.
It was a 'destination' for Kansas City students with disabilities. Parents say it still failed them
Nellie’s son loves most animals, except for goats — he says they have evil eyes — and the catfish that lives under the family’s deck — it’s evaded his grasp despite him using the stinkiest bait. He drags his mom to meet any dog he sees.
Kansas City Planning Director Jeffrey Williams to leave after nine years, to step down on August 1
Kansas City, Missouri – Jeffrey Williams, who has held the role of Director of City Planning and Development for Kansas City since 2015, will step down from his position on August 1, 2024, after serving for nine years. During his tenure, Williams played a pivotal role in the city’s...
Year-round school is out at three KC-area schools, but another says it’s boosting test scores
And after an encouraging start, NKC Schools saw achievement plunge at its year-round schools, accompanied by high teacher and student turnover. The post Year-round school is out at three KC-area schools, but another says it’s boosting test scores appeared first on The Beacon.
Hi Gene’s Janitorial Joins NSA
Hi Gene’s Janitorial, a building service contractor (BSC) based in Kansas City, Missouri, has joined the National Service Alliance (NSA). With over 50 years of experience, Hi Gene’s prioritizes building strong relationships with customers and garnering long-term trust as a facility cleaning provider. Starting as a family-grown business, the contractor has since grown to a staff of nearly 300 employees and is recognized as a Women’s Business Enterprise.
Fact Finders: Is Springfield, Missouri mail really processed in Kansas City?
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - We count on the postal service to handle everything from mail-in ballots to packages. So, one of our viewers wants to know, “Does our mail leave Springfield, Missouri..., then travel to Kansas City for processing? AND.., then..., return back to Springfield, for distribution?”. The Postal...
Water rescue underway at Berkley Riverfront in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Firefighters in Kansas City, Missouri, are on the scene of a water rescue at the Berkley Riverfront. The emergency response was initiated before 9:30 on Wednesday night. At this time, further details about the incident are limited. Updates will be provided as more information becomes...
Amendment 4 explained: What Missourians are voting on, why it’s happening again
Voters will see Amendment 4 on the August primary ballot after the Missouri supreme court threw out the results of 2022's election and ordered the state to vote on the measure again.
KCPD, community groups walk deadliest streets in hopes of sparking change
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Officers and community partners walked the deadliest streets to try and curb recent violence. On Wednesday, 50 officers with the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department went door to door in the area surrounding Prospect Avenue asking residents what they are seeing and what they want to see changed. “Unfortunately, I think it’s gotten more violent,” said Major Marisa Barnes with KCPD.
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