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Renaissance Festival returns to Kansas City for 2024 season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On Saturday, Aug. 31, the Kansas City Renaissance Festival kicked off its 2024 season in Bonner Springs. Attendees were treated to a medieval experience that included fair food, a market, carnival rides and even jousting. Some at the festival attend each year to connect with...
‘Goats keep showing up’: The mystery behind the Berkley Riverfront goats
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - What started as a two-week initiative to keep the Berkley Riverfront’s grass at bay has turned into a months-long mystery where only one thing is certain—the grass looks great. In early July, Port KC announced that a herd of goats was “baaaack” for...
Kansas COVID-19 spike coincides with unexplained tuberculosis infections
TOPEKA — As the Kansas and Missouri medical communities prepare for respiratory illness season, health officials grapple with an early COVID-19 infection spike and higher-than-normal tuberculosis infections in Wyandotte County. COVID positivity rates have been steadily increasing in Kansas, Missouri and across the country since July. The increase is...
Kansas secures $62.6 million to replace 18th Street bridge in Kansas City, Kansas
Gov. Laura Kelly and Mayor Tyrone Garner joined federal officials Thursday to celebrate a $62.6 million infrastructure appropriation to replace the 18th Street bridge over the Kansas River near some of the oldest neighborhood and business sites in Kansas City, Kansas. The federal award to the Kansas Department of Transportation...
At Kansas City Irish Fest Mass, Shaun Brady remembered as 'the living room where everybody came'
The annual Irish Fest Mass on Sunday morning wasn't all about Shaun Brady, but his memory wasn't far from any part of the service. "A special friend to the Irish Fest and all of Kansas City" is how long-time Irish Fest organizer Mike Casey opened the Mass, which was held at Crown Center.
Vietnam-era Huey helicopter offering rides and education in Kansas City
GARDNER, Kan. — You might hear sounds from the past over the Kansas City metro this week. A Vietnam-era Bell UH-1 helicopter, better known by its nickname, Huey, is offering rides and history lessons to the public in Gardner. On Monday, KMBC 9 photojournalist Mark Lea took to the...
Andrew Lester's attorney asks for mental evaluation before case moves forward
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) -- Andrew Lester's attorney has filed a motion in Clay County Court asking for a mental examination for his client before the trial moves forward. Lester is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting of Ralph Yarl. Yarl mistakenly went...
Ukrainian fashion designer in KC speaks on recent Russian attacks, KC-based humanitarian nonprofit for Ukraine
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fashion designer Nataliya Meyer has owned Lucia’s Sarto Custom Sewing on the Country Club Plaza for the last 10 years after emigrating from Ukraine with her family 20 years ago. Meyer said it’s hard to talk about Russia’s recent attacks on Ukraine.
Wet Your Whistle at the Newest Cocktail Bars in Kansas City
Stopping in somewhere for a beverage and a bite is no longer relegated to the happiest of hours. It can be the date night of choice for busy parents or perfect for those on a first date. Same goes for two busy friends, whose calendars never quite match up for a full meal, but they can make a quick drink happen.
Report reveals Kansas City as one of the hottest housing markets in the nation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A new report has revealed that while Kansas City has shot up to one of the hottest housing markets in the nation, for now, it remains a renter’s market. U.S. News and World Report released its Hottest U.S. Housing Markets report on Thursday, Aug....
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