Month: March 2020
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Midtown salon co-working space hopes to help beauty, wellness entrepreneurs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Most of the time when you think about co-working spaces you might think about a start-up tech company, or marketing. But a new space in Midtown is giving that idea a makeover. Broadway Boulevard is a bustling drive-by thoroughfare, but a new salon co-working space hopes you’ll stop by,…
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Neighbors, crews react to tree crushing home, killing woman in Leavenworth
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Original Post A woman is dead in Leavenworth after a massive tree toppled onto her home Tuesday morning. Firefighters worked to reach the victim’s body, and then spent hours trying to remove the tree. The crew of Wagner Landworks and first responders worked tirelessly to remove the giant oak tree and free…
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Kansas City included in Sprint’s roll out of 5G network
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Got a smart phone? Got Sprint? Your service may have just upgraded Thursday. Sprint announced a 5G roll out in parts of Kansas City and Johnson County. Sprint’s CEO Michael Combes announced the launch at a downtown event to a room of Sprint and Ericsson employees. “5G will unlock…
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Donations pour in at Basehor-Linwood High School for tornado victims
BASEHOR, Kan. — Original Post People who aren’t directly impacted by Tuesday night’s storms just want to help their friends — even strangers. At Basehor-Linwood High School the day after the tornado hit, people spent the day gathering to help those in need and show relief efforts is a mission for all ages. “They all…
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Chiefs players visit Fort Leavenworth to show support for local service members
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Original Post The Chiefs get plenty of support at Arrowhead. But this off-season, players traveled to Fort Leavenworth to share some support of their own. On Tuesday, members of the Chiefs traveled to the Army fort for a salute to service. Players got to meet with service members and see the…
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Summer curfew for teens in Kansas City goes into effect Friday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Kansas City’s teen summer curfew goes into effect Friday night, and police say the plan to keep everyone safe is working. The city put the curfew in place after seeing large groups of teenagers on the Country Club Plaza and other entertainment areas. “They’ve been in place in one…
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Carl Junction woman whose home was destroyed in tornado believes God told her to leave
CARL JUNCTION, Mo. — Original Post In Carl Junction homes are severely damaged in the Briarbrook neighborhood, but across the road one woman’s mobile home was destroyed. Debbie Heitzman said she never leaves when there’s a storm, but something Wednesday night told her she needed to go. The site where her home once was is…
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Police still searching for suspect who assaulted man in Blue Springs, family says he faces long recovery
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — Original Post Blue Springs police still haven’t arrested anyone in the assault of a man who was giving someone a ride home from a bar. Jarret Peters remains in the hospital. The Peters family provided this photo below and says he has stabilized but he faces a long recovery because of…
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KCPD’s Mounted Patrol will remain in place but shift focus toward violent crime
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post The Kansas City Mounted Patrol isn’t disbanding, but instead the patrol is getting a new focus. For months the city has debated whether the patrol is needed, but on Tuesday there was an outcome everyone was pleased with. KCPD Chief Rick Smith told the Police Board of Commissioners at their…
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Metro mother vows for justice after son unintentionally shoots, kills 9-year-old brother
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post A KCK mother is begging for justice after her 9-year-old son was unintentionally shot and killed by his 7-year-old brother. It happened in Memphis near the end of May while the kids were living with their father. Krystal Lewis said she’s heartbroken after finding out guns were available to…
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