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SJSD board sets Nov. 16 public hearing for potential middle school consolidation

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- The St. Joseph School District Board of Education agreed Monday to hold a public hearing next week ahead of a possible vote to consolidate middle schools. During Monday night’s board work session, members agreed to hold the hearing, required under district policy before closing, consolidating...

St Joseph, MO · 1d
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Benton High School alumnus shares military experience, career opportunities with seniors

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- Jay Elledge, a Benton High School alumnus and military retiree, recently visited with students in JROTC, College 101 and credit recovery classes to share his experiences in the Air Force and talk about career opportunities in the military. Elledge served as Benton’s student body president in...

St Joseph, MO · 1d
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Hornets Blanked in District Semifinal at St. Pius X

The Chillicothe Hornets traveled to Kansas City for the Class 3 District 8 semifinal against the St. Pius X Warriors on Friday night. Following the Hornets upset of Macon last weekend, the 5 seed Chillicothe was set for a matchup against the top seeded Warriors on the road. Chillicothe gained...

Chillicothe, MO · 4d
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Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week | Washington WR CamRon Fields leads Wildcats to first playoff win

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — The KSHB 41 Sports team wants to hear from you. Send Matt your story idea. When the pressure was at its highest, the Washington High School football team knew where to turn: CamRon Fields. Down by one point with just 22 seconds remaining against Blue...

Kansas City, KS · 5d
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St. Joseph Christian senior Austin Hill wins Class 1 Cross Country State Championship; sets state record

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KQTV) - At the MSHSAA Cross Country State Championships in Columbia Saturday morning, St. Joseph Christian senior Austin Hill won the Class 1 State Championship with a time of 15 minutes and 47 seconds in the 5K race. Hill's 15.47 mark also breaks a state record. It's Hill's...

Columbia, MO · 3d

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Rock Port dominates in another shutout win

(Rock Port) -- Rock Port football has been on a mission all season, earning the top rated spot in the Class 1 8-Man postseason, and showcasing that in a statement win, racing past Platte Valley 56-0 to advance to the next round and improve to 10-0 on the season. Rock...

Rock Port, MO · 4d

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Chillicothe High School softball pitcher Landry Marsh commits to play at Northwest Missouri State

CHILLICOTHE, Mo. (KQTV) - One of the best high school softball pitchers in the state announced where she's playing in college, as Chillicothe's Landry Marsh will stay close to home as she commits to play for Northwest Missouri State in Maryville in Division II. Marsh had an incredible career with...

Chillicothe, MO · 4d

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Blue Valley teachers awarded $438K in surprise grants amid looming budget cuts

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Teachers across the Blue Valley School District received surprise classroom grants Thursday from the Blue Valley Educational Foundation, which handed out more than $438,000 as the district plans millions more in budget cuts. The foundation held a pep rally at the district office in Overland...

Overland Park, KS · 5d

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Bishop Ward faculty member under investigation for allegation of misconduct

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A faculty member at Bishop Ward High School is under investigation after being accused of misconduct. FOX4 obtained a letter from Principal Kevin O’Brien that was sent to families at the school. It says that, as of Oct. 29, the faculty member has been placed on administrative leave “due to an allegation of behavior inconsistent with our safe environment policies.”

Kansas City, MO · 6d

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Jason Sudeikis' Notre Dame family ties make him perfect College GameDay guest picker

Instead of going with Jon Bon Jovi and "Living on a Prayer", ESPN's College GameDay will go with Ted Lasso's "Believe" mantra. Jason Sudeikis was selected as this week's celebrity guest picker in South Bend for the Notre Dame-Miami showdown . Sudeikis, known for his role as Ted Lasso and his decade-long run on "Saturday Night Live", said his grandfather and uncle graduated from Notre Dame. "With deep family roots right here at Notre Dame, having him on campus feels like home," the Fighting Irish's official athletics X account posted Thursday . Thrilled to announce Jason Sudeikis as this week’s @CollegeGameDay guest picker With deep family roots right here at Notre Dame, having him on campus feels like home ☘️ #GoIrish | #CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/4Y6vj5Pxao — The Fighting Irish (@FightingIrish) November 5, 2026 Another of Sudeikis' uncles, George Wendt — Norm on "Cheers" — attended Notre Dame but was expelled his junior year after posting a 0.00 GPA. "I flunked out," he told the Kansas City Star in a 2016 interview . "I basically quit and didn't inform the university. I'd moved off campus my junior year, and I didn't think it through. I didn't have a car. It was cold.

South Bend, IN · 5d

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Chiefs Name Week 9 High School Coaches of the Week for the 2026 Season Presented by Uncrustables

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Wednesday, Nov. 4, the Kansas City Chiefs named their Week 9 Coach of the Week recipients for the 2026 season. Lincoln College Prep Head Coach Julius Foster (Missouri) and Washington High School Head Coach Camron Smith (Kansas) are the Week 9 selections following strong performances from their respective teams this past week.

Kansas City, KS · 6d

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Former German student returns as new German teacher

Stephen Arbeau, South’s newly assigned German teacher, is settling into the new school year with a nostalgic outlook. Having graduated from this exact school in 2015, Arbeau finds himself adjusting to his new role with a satisfying sort of ease. What could’ve been a turbulent change in his career has instead proven to be a walk down memory lane.

Kansas City, MO · 7d

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West Platte dominates Trenton in district opener

West Platte was outscored 21-7 in the final 24 minutes, 18 seconds of last Friday’s Class 2 District 8 quarterfinal. But the No. 3-seeded Blue Jays had already done plenty of damage earlier to run away with the 63-21 victory. It became apparent less than three minutes into the...

Weston, MO · 6d

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Rock Port High School volleyball sweeps Billings in Class 1 State Semis; advance to State Championship for first time

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) - The Rock Port High School volleyball team, playing in the State Semifinals for the first time since 1993 and second time ever, swept Billings 3-0 in the Class 1 Semifinals (25-18, 27-25, 25-15). The Lady Blue Jays advance to the State Championship now for the...

Rock Port, MO · 6d

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Missouri childcare subsidy waitlist grows as providers struggle to fill classrooms

Children play at Kids in Christ Academy in Kansas City with teacher Heather Malone on Oct. 23 (Steph Quinn/Missouri Independent).Missouri childcare providers have classrooms sitting empty and parents eager to fill them. But with funding stretched thin, the state isn’t approving most new applications for subsidies that would make those openings affordable.

Missouri · 5d

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Northwest revises policy on posthumous degrees, former students remain ineligible

A student’s time at Northwest does not always end with graduation. For families of a student who dies before they can earn a degree, the University’s recognition of their loved one’s life and education comes with requirements. During its meeting last week, the Board of Regents established...

Maryville, MO · 7d

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North Andrew bringing patented run-first, physical approach into district semifinal with Nodaway Valley

(Rosendale) -- The staples of North Andrew football have long been the ability to run the football and play physically on both sides of the ball. This year, the Cardinals' time-honored principles have helped them to a 9-1 record and set up a district semifinal date with Nodaway Valley on the KMAX-Stream on Friday night.

Rosendale, MO · 8d

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Platte County headed into districts on losing skid but with reason for optimism

LIBERTY, Mo. — For a significant portion of the first half, Platte County provided the type of performance meant to instill confidence for the postseason ahead. Liberty North eventually broke through and romped to a 7-0 victory on Tuesday night but not without experiencing significant resistance. The Eagles were the larger school with a better record at Liberty North High School but not in the same definitive matter as a year ago.

Platte County, MO · 10d

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KCK breaks ground on new Argentine Middle School, replacing century-old building

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas City Kansas Public Schools held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday, Oct. 30 for a new Argentine Middle School, a building the district says will open in fall 2028. Last groundbreaking for current bond projects. The new school will be built on the site of Silver...

Kansas City, KS · 11d

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The school of champions: Park Hill sees 2 alums win World Series, NBA title 4 months apart

The school of champions? That certainly has a nice ring to it for one Kansas City metro school.

Kansas City, MO · 12d