Missouri Highway Patrol reports five traffic deaths, one drowning on Labor Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported five fatalities and one drowning during the Labor Day holiday weekend, with a total of 222 crashes, 104 injuries, 100 DWIs, and 14 drug arrests.
Hickman Mills faces state audit and a projected $12 million shortfall
It was a busy Thursday for Hickman Mills School District on August 21st, and not in a good way. First the attorney general announced a full audit after its investigation into a whistle blower complaint regarding oversea trips to Africa and China and a $1.4 million contract buyout with a technology company.
How to Spot Hummingbirds in Kansas City: Your Complete Identification Guide
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Kansas City sits at the perfect crossroads where common eastern species meet rare western vagrants, creating unique hummingbird… This article, How to Spot Hummingbirds in Kansas City: Your Complete Identification Guide , appeared first on...
COVID-19 outbreak forces Kansas school closure
Leaders at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School in Kansas City, Kansas, confirmed that classes are canceled until Tuesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak at the school.
Gov. Kelly orders flags to be flown at half-staff for fallen police officer
KANSAS (KOAM) -- Governor Laura Kelly directs flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Kansas City, Kansas, Police Officer Hunter Simoncic.
Hold your breath. Now go to school.
Carter Taylor is a young educator and the Legislative Chair for the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) local 691, which represents thousands of support staff and educators in Kansas City, MO. She came to teaching after working as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C. and is the proud child of a teacher. Carter advocates...
Shawnee police K9 returns to work after being stabbed in the line of duty
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Shawnee Police Department K9 is back to work after being stabbed earlier this summer while on duty. According to a post on X from the department, Dagger has returned to protect and serve the Shawnee community after recovering over the last month and receiving medical clearance.
Trouble looming for Kansas City? Hail, strong winds, maybe tornado in forecast
A quiet start to the work week in Kansas City may be short-lived, with a strong cold front promising a dramatic change in the weather. A stray shower is possible Tuesday, mainly in the morning south of Interstate 70, the National Weather Service said. The rest of the day should remain mostly cloudy, with temperatures...
‘Kansas Chaos’ as Woman Brawls With Man and Wheelchair-Bound Bystander Before Police Step In
A shocking street fight in Kansas City has gone viral after footage showed a woman attacking both a man and a wheelchair user who attempted to intervene, only for police to detain her while leaving the disabled man sprawled on the pavement. The one-minute clip, filmed from an apartment window...
KCPD: Deputies shot man who threatened them with a large knife
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating an officer-involved shooting that sent a man to the hospital. the Clay County Sheriff’s Department requested the assistance of the Kansas City Missouri Police Department to investigate an officer involved shooting that occurred within the Kansas City limits around the...
