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KCPD investigating Barry Road homicide, after man was found suffering from gunshot wounds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department are investigating a homicide after finding a man suffering from gunshot wounds Tuesday night. KCPD was dispatched to 65th Street and NW Barry Road on an unknown disturbance. Once arrived to the scene, officers discovered a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
90-year-old KCK native is taking off to space, 60 years later
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A Kansas City native is preparing to go to space — finally. Ed Dwight Jr. is expected to be part of the six-passenger crew on Blue Origin’s seventh human flight, New Shepard-25. The Jeff Bezos-led exploration company plans to take off May 19...
Buc-ee’s, famous for Texas-sized travel centers, confirms pursuit in Kansas City, Kansas
The Kansas Speedway might get a new gas station — one with scores of fuel pumps and thousands of square feet in retail space. At least that’s the type of development Buc-ee’s, a Texas-based chain, is known to build. On Friday, the company confirmed a new travel center is eyed on the western end of Kansas City, Kansas, two weeks after news of the massively popular company’s interest first broke.
Kelce Jam Tickets? What to know before you go
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Chiefs wide receiver Travis Kelce had quite a week. He started it visiting Paris with girlfriend Taylor Swift and attending the 87th show on the Eras Tour. Kelce will end the week hosting his own concert at Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs. The venue is located at 633 N. 30th Street in Bonner Springs.
KCPS talked about shutting these schools down. Now, they’re growing
Adding about 970 K-12 students — a 7% increase — between September and mid-April has upended the conversation in the district from talk of school closures to discussions of class sizes. The post KCPS talked about shutting these schools down. Now, they’re growing appeared first on The Beacon.
Man seriously injured after being struck in hit-and-run in KCK
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Fire officials stated that a man suffered serious injuries after he was struck by a vehicle at an intersection on Friday morning. The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department reported that a man was struck at the intersection of I-35 and 18th Street. Those who witnessed the crash told first responders that the vehicle had been going at a significant rate of speed.
Seasonal Thursday with isolated shower chances, turning summer-like into the weekend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Isolated to widely scattered showers and an isolated rumble of thunder will continue to be possible for our Thursday afternoon but no severe weather is expected. Shower activity will mainly be along I-70 and south, moving more southward through the afternoon. Skies will remain mostly to partly cloudy and high temperatures reach the upper 60s to mid 70s. It will be cooler in areas that see the continuation of rain showers this afternoon.
Brown v. Board 70 years later: Kansas school leaders say the work to create racial equity in schools continues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Friday is the 70th anniversary of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education case that ruled segregation in schools unconstitutional. It forever changed the face of public education and Kansas schools say today the work continues to make students of all races feel equally supported.
Summer-heat on repeat this weekend, storms return Sunday night with a First Warn
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Gear up for a sizzling summer-like weekend! High temperatures soar into the 80s and some possible 90s over the weekend. The weekend will be dry but another stormy pattern is looming on the horizon. First Warns return Sunday night through Tuesday for scattered storm and severe weather potential.
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