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Johnson County sees public park closures, fish on golf courses due to flooding

Regulars at Frisco Lake Park in Olathe could hardly believe their eyes. The record rainfall beginning Wednesday evening extended the lake by a few yards in some places, blocking off pathways and structures. Workout equipment along the sidewalk was submerged on Thursday afternoon, and water lapped against tree trunks....
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State Troopers: Speeding played part in crash on I-635 that seriously injured Pleasant Valley...

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - According to Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers, speed played a part in a crash on I-635 in Kansas City that injured a Pleasant Valley driver. The Kansas Highway Patrol indicates that just after 8 a.m. on Friday, July 18, emergency crews were called to the area of I-635 and Parallel Parkway...
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Former CoreCivic workers, Leavenworth residents march against plan to reopen prison as ICE facility

LEAVENWORTH — When an inmate attacked former correctional officer Diana Polanco at CoreCivic’s Leavenworth prison, only one thought raced through her mind: “I need to survive this.” In 2021, Polanco had been working alone with another female officer in a high-risk male unit when an agitated inmate suddenly turned...
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This year’s Best of Johnson County Medical, Dental & Health winners

We’re wrapping up the first week of Best of Johnson County winner announcements with a look at some of the standouts from the Medical, Dental & Health categories. Congrats to these providers for earning the trust of Johnson Countians with their expertise and care!. Best Chiropractic Clinic: Active Family...
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Local teen leads community clean-up on Prospect Avenue, drawing support

A clean-up initiative led by 19-year-old Madison Lyman brought together community members from diverse backgrounds on Saturday with a focus on restoring pride and unity along Prospect Avenue.
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Movies and TV shows casting in Kansas City

The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities’ Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
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Silver alert issued Saturday night for Raytown man, 74

Delbert A. Clouser was last seen around 2 p.m. Saturday, July 19, near 7013 Hawthorn Avenue in Raytown.
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Parks & Rec officials say Red Bridge love locks shouldn’t have been removed

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Old Red Bridge in Minor Park has long featured hundreds of locks, with couples pronouncing their love in symbolic fashion. Recently, a man claiming to be the “Red Bridge Butcher” said he was authorized by the Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department to remove locks from the bridge,...
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Wyandotte County to remove 65,000 tons of contaminated soil near Kaw Point

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, will direct more than $7 million in its reserve waste water treatment funds in order to successfully remove 65,000 tons of contaminated soil from the Kaw Point treatment plant, commissioners unanimously decided last week. Jeff Miles, director of...
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Severe storms, rising temperatures: Climate change felt in KC area, experts say

Rising temperatures , more intense storms , and possible droughts mark the changing climate across the globe, including in both Kansas and Missouri, according to some climate experts. This week, Wednesday night storms that persisted until Thursday morning brought between 7 and 11 inches of rain to parts of the Kansas...

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