Month: March 2020
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Closure on Gillham Road by Children’s Mercy isn’t for construction but pedestrian safety
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post You might have noticed a change to the roads over by Children’s Mercy Hospital, but it’s not more construction. The city is hoping the closure will keep pedestrians safer. Driving down Gillham Road can be confusing. There are a lot of turns, lanes merging, and now you’ll see part…
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Metro organizations work to bridge financial gap for mental health services
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — Original Post Depression and mental illness can be difficult to manage. Where do you start, and how much money is it going to cost you? It can be overwhelming. Mental illness is more common than you might think. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five people live…
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‘Enough is enough’: Metro family wants answers after loved one found dead next to car
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A father in Kansas City is asking for answers after his son was found dead on the side of Interstate 49. Kansas City Police found the body of 29-year-old Elliott Herring next to a car near the Red Bridge exit. An investigation as to how Herring got there is…
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High Aspirations opens new $1.5 million location, looking for mentors, mentees
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A Kansas City organization is helping young men find a new perspective and focus. High Aspirations has been around for more than 15 years, but now they are starting a new chapter. An old building sitting on the corner of East 27th and Charlotte streets has a new life…
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One year later, families of two men murdered at Longview Lake determined to get justice
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — Original Post The families of two metro men say they are still waiting to bring their killer to justice. Michael Brewer and Keith Wasmer were found murdered at Longview Lake one year ago. That’s where both men’s families gathered Friday to remember the two friends and look back on a difficult…
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KCMO Health Department sees long lines for vaccinations despite school being in session already
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Kids are required to have certain vaccinations to attend public schools, or parents must have a waiver. In Kansas City, Missouri, procrastination means dozens of kids couldn’t attend class on the first day of school. For the first day of school, you need to be prepared. Most kids come…
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Dog who was shot, owner killed, has new chance at life and justice with Lee’s Summit family
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post Last week, FOX4 told you about Isabella, a dog who’s owner was murdered and then she was found weeks later. Now Isabella has a new chance at life. Last month, a double homicide left more than just two people gunned down. A man shot and killed two people at…
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Guests at KCK hotel shocked after armed man shot, killed by police near Village West area
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post Many in the busy Village West area, especially guests at the Country Inn & Suites, are shaken after police shot a suspect Tuesday morning. Many of them said they saw the shooter himself as he came and left the hotel. Guests were stunned after learning more about what happened…
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One year after deadly Bolivar church van crash, pastors raise concerns over 15-passenger vans
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post It’s been one year since three teenagers died on their way to a canoe trip. A group from Faith Chapel Assembly of God in Overland Park was driving on Highway 13 near Bolivar, Missouri. Suddenly, a wheel blew out on the church van, causing it to careen into a ravine.…
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KCK police identify 37-year-old man killed after leading police on chase that crossed state line
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post One person is dead following a police chase that ended in Kansas City, Kansas Friday afternoon. The chase began in KCMO with officers chasing a man later identified as 37-year-old Jose Mendez of Kansas City, Missouri. It eventually crossed into KCK. Police say at one point the car ended…
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