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Hundreds of kids flood new dino-themed sandbox in southern Overland Park

When kids in Overland Park were climbing the walls during their holiday break from school in late December, parents had somewhere new to bring them. Right after Christmas, the owners of Leawood-based Dozer quietly opened their second indoor play concept, Dinozaur, in southern Overland Park. But owner Justin Finn...
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Kansas man shot and killed woman driver on I-70

KANSAS CITY — Kansas man has been charged for his role in a fatal shooting that occurred on East Interstate 70 Highway in 2022. Daimon Benson faces one count of 2nd Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Shoot at/from Motor Vehicle, at Person, Motor Vehicle or...
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Famous 250-year-old Kansas City tree ‘Frank’ officially being removed today

A beloved 250-year-old tree in Kansas City is set to be removed after succumbing to root fungus, marking the end of an era for a community landmark that had provided shade and shelter for centuries.
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Five Finger Death Punch headlining at Morton Amphitheater this fall

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the most infamous hard rock bands is bringing its 2026-2027 World Tour to the main stage at Morton Amphitheater this fall. Five Finger Death Punch announced on Tuesday that it is stopping in the Kansas City metro on Sunday, Oct. 3, alongside a special guest performer — outlaw country music...
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Kansas City temporary jail construction underway

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Construction is underway on Kansas City’s future temporary jail facility, with materials now on site and groundwork completed. This effort on the ground started before the new year, but just days ago, city councilmembers approved additional funding for the project. Crews have laid the...
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Longtime barber of KC dad killed in Northland says kids were ‘everything to him’

Jim Lower hated to hear about Monday’s deadly shooting in the Northland , an area where he once owned a barbershop for decades and would worry about growing violence. Then he learned that the man who was killed was Chris Wells, 41 — someone he watched grow up in his barber chair. Someone who he says had turned into a...
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KC’s Death Cafe helps people talk about dying

A Death Cafe at Crows Coffee in Waldo brings Kansas Citians together to talk openly about death. Why it matters: As anxiety about aging, longevity and end-of-life care grows, these conversations are part of a broader effort to make death less taboo and easier to talk about. Catch up quick:...
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‘We are not a shelter’: Kansas City vet clinic warns against dumping pets

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A nonprofit veterinary clinic in Kansas City is urging pet owners not to abandon animals on its property. The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City says staff arrived Monday morning, Jan. 12, to find a dog tied to the fence. The canine had been left outside for around 12 hours - from around...
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The Culinary Center of KC will open second location

More Americans are swapping fast food for home-cooked meals, and one Kansas City business is capitalizing on this growing trend by expanding its culinary education offerings.
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Local apparel shop We Got Your Back closes in Overland Park

After roughly four years, a local clothing shop has said goodbye to Overland Park. Locally owned We Got Your Back, known for its Kansas City-themed apparel and goods, has closed its downtown Overland Park storefront. The store closed its doors on Christmas Eve. We Got Your Back was at 7940...

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