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Why Locals Adore This IRRESISTIBLE Italian Comfort Food Spot in Leawood, KS

Open Sun–Tue 11 AM–9 PM | Wed-Sat 11 AM–10 PM. North Italia in Leawood has become the kind of go-to spot locals recommend without thinking twice. People fall for its from-scratch Italian favorites, polished but relaxed vibe, and consistently kind service. The menu leans into comfort food...
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KCK’s fire union casts no confidence vote against department, county leadership

The union representing firefighters in Kansas City, Kansas, has lost faith in the city’s fire chief and Wyandotte County’s administrator, it announced in a statement Monday. Union members cast a vote of no confidence in Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department Chief Dennis Rubin and County Administrator David Johnston earlier this month, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 64. “These actions reflect...
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Kansas City: On the Record – Path to freedom and difficult road to freedom...

Kansas City: On the Record - Path to freedom and difficult road to freedom for wrongly incarcerated.
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KC intersections along U.S. 71 could change dramatically. New renderings show how

Turning U.S. Highway 71 into a parkway is still a long way away. But city planners have an idea of what it might look like if given the chance to address traffic and safety issues on the congested roadway. The project known as “Reconnecting the East Side” intends to improve the roadway , also known as Bruce R. Watkins Drive, while reconnecting predominantly Black neighborhoods...
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Independence man nearly tosses away $100,000 lottery prize

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man in Independence, Missouri, almost threw away a $100,000 lottery prize. The man said he bought a “$500 Frenzy” scratchers ticket at Discount Smokes & Liquor off East Truman Road. “Usually, I scratch the prize amount. I don’t scratch the numbers,” he...
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Blue Summit gas station floods again after Monday storms

BLUE SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - A Blue Summit gas station owner wants something done about recent flooding in the area that forced him to temporarily close his business. He says the last time the area of 23rd Street and Television Place near I-435 flooded, it took days for the water to recede.
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Kehoe announces appointments to county post and police board

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe announced two gubernatorial appointments, naming individuals to positions in Gasconade County and Kansas City. Glenda Shockley, of Hermann, has been appointed Gasconade County collector. Shockley is currently serving as interim county collector and previously held the role of deputy collector. In addition to her professional experience, she remains active in the community as a member of the Hermann Eagles Auxiliary...
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Kansas State Student Jack Fleischaker Hospitalized After Fraternity House Window Fall in Manhattan

Jack Fleischaker, a 19-year-old Kansas State University student from Overland Park, is in critical condition after a fall from a second-story window at a fraternity house in Manhattan, Kansas, according to information provided by sources familiar with the situation and law enforcement statements. The incident occurred early Saturday morning at...
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Early-morning storm slams Johnson County, residents report heavy damage

A tornado tore through northern Johnson County, Kansas, before dawn on March 6, 2026, snapping trees, peeling back rooftops, and scattering debris across some of the Kansas City metro’s most densely packed suburbs. Two months later, many affected homeowners are still navigating insurance claims, and key questions about the storm’s full toll remain unanswered. The […]
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‘The dirt is contaminated.’ Across Kansas City’s urban neighborhoods lead lurks in the soil

On both sides of the state line, city leaders are working to clean up lead contamination of vacant lots to improve public health and encourage economic development. The post ‘The dirt is contaminated.’ Across Kansas City’s urban neighborhoods lead lurks in the soil appeared first on The Beacon .

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