Month: March 2020
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KC teen reacts to Super Bowl ticket surprise from Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A metro teen got a special gift from Chiefs punter Dustin Colquitt this week. It remains to be seen if Colquitt’s team is headed to the Super Bowl, but on Tuesday, 15-year-old Jose Parra found out he is going. And while he’s grateful for that gift, he’s also grateful…
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‘Devastating’: KCK man diagnosed with rare, incurable neurological disease
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post Two months ago, he was enjoying life to the fullest. Now, a KCK man diagnosed with an incurable neurological disease is bedridden and losing the ability to move. There are two things that are most important to Felipe Mejia: work and family. “He’s a very joyful person,” said his son, Filipe…
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Independence teen mom gets Christmas surprise with free Santa photos
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post Taking pictures with Santa is a tradition for many families, but for some, the expense of those photos you take at the mall can be a lot. Especially for one teen mom in Independence who, thanks to a good Samaritan, got an unexpected Christmas gift. “She loves Santa Claus,” teen…
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Blue Springs football coach recognized for inspiring cancer battle
OLATHE, Kan. — Original Post Overcoming adversity, and fighting through challenges are lessons coaches try to teach their players. However, one metro coach is being recognized for fighting through his own challenge. Kelly Donohoe is the football coach at Blue Springs High School. He’s also battling cancer in his abdomen since August. At the 36th…
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Hundreds in Leavenworth pay respects to veterans with wreaths
LEAVENWORTH, Ks. — Original Post At Leavenworth National Cemetery, wreathes were laid on the graves of fallen soldiers after metro volunteers came out to pay their respects. It was for the annual holiday wreath laying ceremony for Wreathes Across America. Friends, family, and perfect strangers filled the fields of the cemetery to set them down,…
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Raytown residents submit petition to Missouri auditor to begin quest for transparency
RAYTOWN, Mo. — Original Post People in Raytown are one step closer to learning how their city works. It’s all thanks to a petition submitted to Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway. The stack of papers is giving some residents peace of mind after what they describe as a confusing series of events over the past…
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Metro kids facing struggle get fantasy flight to the North Pole
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post The spirit of Christmas was a little stronger after an important flight out of KCI. United’s Fantasy Flight took kids dealing with disabilities and illnesses to the North Pole. Travelers checked in to a usually unpopular travel destination at the United counter, but one they were all excited to…
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6 former Jesuit teachers with Kansas City metro ties accused of sex assault
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Old allegations are coming to light after the Jesuits released names of former priests, leaders and teachers with, what they are calling, credible accusations of sexual assault against them. The release includes six instructors serving between Rockhurst High School and Rockhurst University between the 1940s and 1990s. The Jesuits of the…
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Tonganoxie girl makes special delivery of dozens of toys for hospitalized children
KANSAS CITY, Ks. — Original Post Back in October, a Tonganoxie girl asked for presents for sick kids instead of herself for her birthday. On Thursday, she got her birthday wish. It was a special delivery at the KU Health System’s main campus. “Barbies, kitchen sets, sheets for the bed, barbies, some baby toys,” 10-year-old Kadynce Loyd said,…
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Midtown developer in custody after failing to appear in court on gun charges
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A Midtown developer is wanted by police after he failed to show up to court on Tuesday. Brent Lambi is charged with shooting at two people in July 2017. Police say it happened outside his property at 39th and Walnut streets. One of the people he shot at is speaking…
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