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Lee's Summit police grapple with aftermath of viral Facebook hoax
LEE'S SUMMIT, Missouri (KMBC) -- A viral Facebook post falsely claiming a risk of fentanyl exposure at a local business has left the Lee's Summit Police Department dealing with the fallout. Officers in Lee's Summit are still dealing with the aftermath of a Facebook post gone viral falsely claiming risk...
Gail Worth, owner of Gail's Harley Davidson in Grandview, is retiring after 25 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Gail Worth, owner of Gail's Harley Davidson in Grandview, is retiring after 25 years of selling motorcycles in Kansas City. Worth, who has three motorcycles of her own, has been the familiar face of motorcycle sales in the KC metro for more than two decades.
City administrator makes his pitch to bring Buc-ee's to Peculiar
PECULIAR, Mo. — The Peculiar City Administrator Mickey Ari wants a Buc-ee's in his town. Ary took to Facebook on Tuesday to ask residents for their help in campaigning to bring the mega-gas station to their city. Online records indicate that Buc-ee's is considering western Kansas City, Kansas, as...
Oxygen’s ‘Sins of the South’ Delves Into Shocking Slaying of Woman Who Had ‘Perfect’ Life
True crime aficionados get ready for Oxygen’s anything-but-charming new series Sins of the South. Each episode digs into the horrific murder cases that rocked the region below the Mason-Dixon line. Helping tell the stories are first-hand accounts from the victims’ loved ones and law enforcement coinciding with archival footage and cinematic recreations you’ve come to expect from the network’s fare.
Stilwell Strawberry Festival kicks off Saturday at the 'Strawberry Capital of the World'
The annual Stilwell Strawberry Festival kicks off on Saturday, with over 30,000 visitors expected to gather at the "Strawberry Capital of the World" for free strawberries, carnival rides, vendor booths, and many other attractions. Held since the 1940s, the festival in downtown Stilwell features live entertainment, ice cream, a 5k...
Johnson County cities crack down on Airbnb
Prairie Village is considering a 30-day minimum stay rule for short-term rentals, which would essentially ban most Airbnb and Vrbo properties. It's the latest city in Johnson County to take up the issue. Fairway, Shawnee, and Merriam have all considered the issue in recent months, especially as local governments look...
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