Month: March 2020
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Development to Paseo Gateway aims to create a diverse community
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post It’s a new vision for a part of Kansas City that some felt was forgotten. That vision is bringing new housing and development to the historic northeast along The Paseo. The plan is to take $30 million and turn into into a dream area for the entire community. Back…
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Lee’s Summit MMA fighter fighting for his life against pancreatic cancer
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post A professional MMA fighter in Lee’s Summit is battling cancer. It’s the same cancer that took his mother’s life a little over a year ago. FOX4’s Sherae Honeycutt talked with William “the Armadillo” Joplin in an exclusive interview about how his terminal illness isn’t keeping him from fighting for…
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Metro mom and baby’s scary delivery, incredible survival inspires blood donations
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post A metro woman who almost died during childbirth is giving back. After an amniotic fluid embolism last year, she said it’s amazing she’s alive. Meghan Jolliffe said it wasn’t just doctors and nurses that saved her life, but donors as well. Jolliffe said she was so happy to give…
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative awards $200K in grants for KC metro education initiatives
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Silicon Valley money is coming to the metro for a study to help schools, and kids, succeed. The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative awarded $200,000 to the KCMO based nonprofit Lean Lab Education for a study on innovation in education and the purchasing decisions districts make. “What this grant allows us to do is…
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Independence police looking for person who vandalized historic estate site
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post The Independence Police Department is asking for your help to identify a person they believe vandalized the Bingham-Waggoner historic site. IPD released images from security video on Tuesday in hopes of find the person responsible. But this isn’t the first time it’s happened. “There have been a few over the past…
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Lee’s Summit teen recovering after being shot outside skate center
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post A Lee’s Summit teen is recovering after being shot in the leg Friday night outside of a skating center. Witnesses say there was panic after the gun went off leaving many wondering who if anyone was hurt. Inside of the skating rink kids ran to the back of the…
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Johnson County breweries, taprooms hope for changes to old law
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — Original Post Breweries in Johnson County are hoping to change an old rule, and now they’re asking the county commissioners to step in and let them vote. If you plan on getting a beer in Johnson County, you may want to pick something up on the menu as well. Businesses like…
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KC Goodwill’s Power of Work Awards look into the future of robotics
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas celebrated their Power of Work Awards on Thursday. The event celebrated 125 years of the organization and empowering job seekers with different abilities. They highlighted the success of their clients who overcame barriers and work to build Kansas City’s workforce. They also highlighted…
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Park rangers coming to KCMO parks and trails to keep visitors safe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Kansas City’s more than 100 parks are about to get safer thanks to a new park ranger program. “Just a couple of weeks ago we posted the job, and there’s going to be five jobs available initially,” park ranger supervisor Jeffery Hurley said. Hurley said he was hired back…
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After 75 years, WWII veteran’s remains come home to Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post For one Kansas marine, it’s taken 75 years to reach his final resting place. Tuesday, the remains of World War II veteran, Nicholas Gojmerac returned to the metro, and his family was there to welcome him with a heroic homecoming. “It’s great. I mean, this is something that is…
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