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Olathe woman injured after kayak capsizes on Truman Lake

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A 45-year-old Olathe woman was injured when her kayak capsized on Truman Lake over the weekend. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened at around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, about two miles south of Sparrow Foot Boat Ramp. A report says...

Kansas City is in a mahjong renaissance. Here’s where to play and learn around...

This story was first published in KCUR's Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. The Chinese game of mahjong is having a moment. While its history goes back nearly two centuries, including in some American communities, during the last few years a whole new...

You’ll Find the Best Street Tacos in the Midwest at These 9 Kansas Mexican...

Street tacos are rewriting the flavor map of the Midwest. Kansas might be known for wheat fields and wide-open skies, but behind its humble exterior lies a secret: taco spots that could rival any taquería in the Southwest. From sizzling carne asada to perfectly spiced al pastor, each taco is a handheld burst of...

Local volunteers honor veterans with handcrafted Quilts of Valor

LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - Local volunteers honored six veterans with handcrafted Quilts of Valor, offering more than warmth through their hand-stitched gratitude. Inside Prairie Point Quilt and Fabric Shop, volunteers sew for a mission. They’re stitching gratitude square by square into Quilts of Valor. “They deserve it –...

Family honors memory of Liberty barber who served those in need

Liberty barber Breann Hill is remembered for her compassion toward people with special needs, homelessness and those recently released from jail.

10 Legendary Kansas Steakhouses Worth Every Bite

Prepare your taste buds for an extraordinary journey through the Sunflower State, where steaks are as legendary as the stories behind them. Whether you’re a seasoned carnivore or a steak novice, Kansas has a treasure trove of steakhouses that are guaranteed to tantalize your senses. From sizzling cuts to...

Barstow School students build custom cars for children with mobility challenges

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Students at Barstow School helped children with mobility challenges experience independence Saturday through the Go Baby Go event. Four-year-old Lyla Kinslow was among the children who received a custom-built toy car designed specifically for her needs. Her mother, Emily Clark, watched as Lyla got...

Intense Debate: Gail McCann Beatty, Jackson County Assessor, Given 24 Hours to Resign or...

kshb.com - 11/05/2025 07:24:22 PM. The recent news about Jackson County Assessor Gail McCann Beatty being given an ultimatum to resign within 24 hours or face termination has stirred up a lot of discussions. This decision by County Executive Phil LeVota comes in the wake of the county's 2023 property assessment cycle...

Not expecting a reprieve, Kansas City food pantries busily prepared for SNAP to disappear

With $31.6 million in federal food assistance again flowing to 86,000 Kansas households, area food banks working to keep people fed during the government shutdown can rest a bit easier this weekend.
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MSHP: Missouri man injured, airlifted to hospital after crashing into deer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Missouri man was hospitalized after crashing into a deer on Friday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened two miles east of Jamison, Missouri, just after 8 p.m. on Friday, November 7. It happened when a 1992 Suzuki RM250, going...

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