Month: March 2019
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KCK couple gives back in lieu of expensive wedding
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post A KCK couple got married in secret, and instead of a huge venue or long guest list, they’re donating money to charity and are hoping you will do the same. Margaret Solano was so excited for her wedding day to arrive. “I’m getting married to my best friend, Hillario […]
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Hundreds of Kansas National Guard members deploy for Kuwait
TOPEKA, Kan. — Original Post For hundreds of Kansas National Guard troops headed to Kuwait, it was an emotional farewell to friends and family Friday at a ceremony in Topeka. Many of them have regular jobs, but it’s their job with the the Kansas National Guard that’s taking them more than 7,000 miles from home. The […]
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April Fools Day snow is no joke for metro tow truck drivers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A slick day on the roads leads to crashes across the metro, and a busy day at work for tow truck drivers. Driving down the roads you may have seen cars in ditches, or stalled in the middle of the freeway. Multi-car crashes, and rollovers. “It’s my day off, […]
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Blue Springs officer completes run across state, hands off first pitch to Ofc. Wagstaff at Kauffman Stadium
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Officer Keegan Hughes is not only crossing the finish line, but also the baseball mound after running, walking and cycling across the state of Missouri. The Blue Springs police officer did it all to raise money and bring awareness to fallen first responders. “This is something special,” Officer Hughes said. […]
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Baby goats at Overland Park farm attraction call out sick after getting virus
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post If you’re planning to take your kids to see the baby goats at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park soon, you might consider postponing your trip. The goat kids will likely be out sick for a few weeks after some of them caught a virus that could make […]
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KU fan goes to grandma’s old Overland Park house during Elite Eight game to fulfill superstition
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post Some people would do anything to help their team win, but would you knock on a stranger’s door? That’s what one Kansas basketball fan did in Overland Park during Sunday’s Elite Eight game just before overtime. Andy Schwartz, who owns the home, moved back to the area last year […]
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102-year-old fan and KU’s good luck charm ready to cheer on Jayhawks in Final Four
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post Loyola Chicago has Sister Jean, but did you know that Kansas has Ruby-do? The 102-year-old woman from Kansas City, Kansas, is one of the Jayhawks oldest and possibly biggest fans. She lives in a tiny cottage covered in KU memorabilia with signed notes from Bill Self, framed pictures of her next […]
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KU fans mob Mass Street in celebration of win over Duke
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Original Post Mass Street was a massive celebration Sunday night after the Jayhawks’ overtime win over Duke to reach the Final Four. Fans were on edge throughout the nail-biter of a match-up, but that tension turned to jubilation after KU wrapped up the win, 85-81. The partiers in the street shut down traffic, […]
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Dodge Town play area set to reopen at Antioch Park after extensive renovation
MERRIAM, Kan. — Original Post For all the metro parents of tiny city-slickers, it’s almost time to round up your kids and head over to historic Dodge Town. The Antioch Park play area reminiscent of the Wild West is almost ready to reopen any day now after extensive renovations. On Friday at high noon, Dodge […]
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New eats at Kauffman Stadium give Royals baseball season a delicious start
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post You may be ready for some Royals baseball, but are you prepared for what’s new on their menu? FOX4’s Sherae Honeycutt had the tough task of checking out all the new eats at Kauffman Stadium. “I would say to hit every piece of food in the stadium, you’d probably […]