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Kansas City, city of... accordions?
Kansas City has long been associated with barbeque, fountains and jazz music — but accordions? Meet the 90-year-old woman who is keeping the city's rich legacy alive. Plus: Kansas City journalist Ebony Reed takes an "immersive" dive into the nation's racial wealth gap in her new book. Kansas City...
Western Missouri Faces Potential Heatwave and Thunderstorms Next Week
Kansas City, MO – Western Missouri is set to experience a significant heatwave next week, with temperatures potentially reaching dangerous levels. The National Weather Service in Kansas City, Missouri, has issued a warning about hot and humid conditions returning, accompanied by scattered showers and thunderstorms. While no organized severe weather is expected, there is potential for localized strong storms.
After leadership upheaval, KC2026 makes big hires to prepare for the World Cup
Kansas City is less than two years away from being in the international spotlight as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host city, and new KC2026 leadership is tasked with figuring out how to put on the large-scale event. Following the sudden resignation of Katherine Holland last month, KC2026 — the...
University of Missouri grad loses hundreds to USPS text scam, shares cautionary tale
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It starts with a simple text message, and your money and personal information can disappear as soon as you open it. It happened to a University of Missouri grad when she received a USPS text message link. "The link looked legit to me," said Carolyn...
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Your phone apps forecast may be misleading you
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hope you’re having a great Friday weather blog reader! We’re offically in the historical hottest part of the year which lasts until Aug. 2. Up to this point, July, which is the hottest month of the year, has been much cooler than average. July 2024 currently sits as the 15th coolest on record. We are slightly cooler than last July.
Jackson Co. neighborhood voices concerns with highest number of violent crimes in KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The sanctuary at Macedonia Baptist Church at 1700 East Linwood Boulevard is spacious. The pews were far from full for a forum about possible solutions to neighborhood gun violence, but dozens who were there were vocal. The panel discussion was organized by two Jackson County...
Riders forced to evacuate Worlds of Fun rollercoaster mid-spin
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Those on Worlds of Fun’s Spinning Dragons rollercoaster were forced to walk down the ride’s stairs after it stopped mid-spin. Worlds of Fun officials confirmed to KCTV5 that on Thursday, July 25, riders were forced to evacuate the Spinning Dragons roller coaster after the ride stopped mid-spin. Those on board were forced to walk down flights of stairs.
Driver seriously injured after motorcycle crash on I-35 near Liberty Triangle
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A driver was seriously injured after he lost control of his motorcycle on I-35 south of the Liberty Triangle before it flipped over. The Missouri State Highway Patrol indicates that around 12:05 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, emergency crews were called to the area of northbound I-35 and Highway 152, south of the Liberty Triangle, with reports of a single-vehicle collision.
Kansas City Funeral Home Searches for Family of 99-Year-Old Woman to Celebrate Her Life
The employees of a funeral home are searching for the friends and family of Katherine Shirley, a 99-year-old woman who passed away in May without any known loved ones to celebrate her life. RELATED STORIES: Nebraska Woman Found Alive at Funeral Home Passes Away Hours Later Shirley, who had been a resident of the Life ... Read more The post Kansas City Funeral Home Searches for Family of 99-Year-Old Woman to Celebrate Her Life appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
Apply Free Days set for Oct. 7-9
If you'd like to go to college, you can apply for free this fall. Kansas Apply Free Days will be held on October 7-9, 2024. During these three days, any Kansas resident, regardless of age or income can apply for free at any of the state's 7 public universities, 19 community colleges, 6 Technical colleges, and the 21 private member institutions of the Kansas Independent College Association.
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