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Independence School District four day week gets state audit
Independence, Mo. (KCTV) - The Independence School District is scratching its head about the merits behind a state audit that was announced on Wednesday. State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said the four day school week that they imposed to begin the school year was a factor, but it was also because of their size.
Scooter driver ejected, critically injured in crash Friday afternoon in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A scooter driver was critically injured in a crash Friday afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri, police said. The crash happened near Brooklyn Avenue and east 33rd Street about 1:45 p.m. A preliminary investigation found a silver Chevrolet Malibu was heading west on 33rd Street and...
Jazz musician opens sell-out BBQ spot; here’s how he’s spicing up KC’s chorus of flavors
Even with more than 90 barbecue restaurants across the metro, Gerald Dunn still figured there was room for his flavor profile on the Kansas City food scene. But before opening Dunn Deal BBQ in Grandview, he made a pilgrimage of sorts, stopping in to see legendary Ollie Gates. He reveres the local barbecue pioneer and The post Jazz musician opens sell-out BBQ spot; here’s how he’s spicing up KC’s chorus of flavors appeared first on Startland News.
Kansas City has dodged “Cicada-geddon”
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The history-making emergences of two periodical broods of cicadas has pummeled parts of the Midwest. Illinois is at the heart of the invasion. Most of Missouri is also seeing the mass of cicadas however, Kansas City seems to be the only area in Missouri that won’t see it.
Kansas City day care owner sentenced in connection to $772,000 fraud scheme
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The owner of a Kansas City day care has been sentenced to over two years in federal prison for a $772,000 fraud scheme. Patricia L. Johnson-Rushing, the owner of Granny's Pray & Play, pleaded guilty to one count of public money theft, benefits fraud, and conspiracy to defraud the United States in September 2023.
Domestic violence incident in Overland Park leads to crime spree across state lines
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police in Overland Park are looking for an adult male suspect allegedly involved in a domestic violence incident, shooting and police chase. Overland Park Police Capt. Jeff Burvee says just after 12 a.m. Friday, officers were requested to respond to W. 83rd Street and Mastin on an armed disturbance.
Kansas City's defaced Volker Memorial Fountain will be a 'tough hurdle' to repair
Robert Gann was on his regular morning run route along Brush Creek Sunday morning when the glint of raw metal on the William Volker Memorial Fountain caught his eye. Gann said he didn’t want to assume the worst, but the damage looked troubling. “At first, it's like one of...
Kansas City player wins $100K in Missouri Lottery’s $100,000 Cash Payout
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One lucky winner in Kansas City walked home with $100,000 more in their pocket following a victory in the Missouri Lottery’s $100,000 Cash Payout game. The Missouri Lottery announced on Thursday, May 23, that a player in Kansas City had claimed their $100,000 top...
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