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Erik Jones cleared to return by NASCAR but will sit out Kansas race after back injury at Talladega
Erik Jones was cleared by doctors and approved to return by NASCAR on Thursday, but his Legacy Motor Club team will hold him out of this weekend's race at Kansas Speedway to allow him more time to recover from his crash at Talladega.
No injuries reported after KCKPS school bus involved in crash
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Students on board a school bus were not injured after the vehicle was involved in a crash on Thursday morning. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department told KCTV5 that a car rear-ended a school bus in the area of 55th Street and Metropolitan Avenue. An official with the police department said the incident may have been weather-related with heavy bursts of rain hitting the area.
KCKPD and KCPD standoff at 1700 block of West St. Louis Avenue on Wednesday
(KANSAS CITY, Mo.) On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department (KCPD) were involved in a standoff around 9:30 a.m. According to KCPD Officer Jacob Becchina, "Today at about 9:30 a.m. the Kansas City Kansas police attempted to arrest...
Man accused of intentionally contaminating food at Kan. steakhouse
JOHNSON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect for allegedly contaminating food. On April 25, the Leawood Police Department received a tip that a Leawood restaurant may have someone intentionally contaminating food. Police immediately began an investigation that led to the Hereford House, 5001 Town Center Drive in...
Plattsburg High School's Isaia Howard signs with Drake University basketball
(PLATTSBURG, MO) - Plattsburg High School senior Isaia Howard officially signed with Drake University basketball Thursday afternoon. Howard had previously been committed to North Dakota State, but withdrew his commitment on April 16th. Howard leaves a remarkable legacy at Plattsburg High, a 3 time all state player, Class 2 player...
Kearney swimmer earns Olympics tryout berth
KEARNEY — Thanks to his fast time that broke his own meet record, Kearney High School student and swimming hotshot Whitaker Steward earned an opportunity to tryout for the U.S. Olympic team this summer. According to Kearney High School, he is the first KHS swimmer to qualify while still...
Cyberattack: Network of KC traffic cameras expected down for months
KANSAS CITY —KC Scout, the bi-state initiative between the Missouri and Kansas Departments of Transportation to provide travel and traffic information and service for the Kansas City metro area, suffered a cyberattack on April 25. Services continue to be offline which includes dynamic message boards, the website and cameras...
Kearney stunt sports in inaugural season
KEARNEY — Stunt sports is in its inaugural season under MSHSAA’s recognition. The high intensity sport is mix of cheer techniques without the crowd-leading element that involves four quarters with stunts, pyramids, tosses, jumps and tumbling. The Bulldogs are one of only five teams in the state competing this season.
Smithville community celebrates district art
SMITHVILLE — The community of Smithville came out to support the creativity of the students in the Smithville School District, including those from preschool to seniors in high school, during a district art show. Several artists attended the event to speak with exhibition guests. District art teachers Tessa Courtoise,...
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