Month: March 2020
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Man attacked, robbed in South Plaza hopes experience will remind others to be cautious
Editor’s note: Some might find photos used in the video above to be graphic. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A South Plaza man trying to help a woman with directions was pistol whipped and robbed. “This is a situation where I was just in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Sheldon Smith said.…
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Thursday’s Child: 10-year-old with special needs just wants a family for Christmas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post This month our Thursday’s Child is Jay’Vion, a 10-year-old boy hoping to find a family for the holidays. Jay’Vion’s favorite holiday is Christmas, so FOX4’s Sherae Honeycutt decided the best way to get in the spirit was to go on a holiday adventure he will never forget, including a…
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Metro man charged in human trafficking sting allegedly held woman, child against their will
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post A sex and human trafficking bust led to more than 20 arrests and claims of drugs and forced imprisonment. A high-speed chase ended with one of the suspects in custody, facing a federal charge. Of all the arrests made in the bust, the one case that will be seen in…
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Evergy offering new cost-saving program for customers based on when you use energy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Evergy is offering a new way for customers to save money. They say if you can shift how you use energy, it will cost you less in the long run. But what ‘s the plan and who benefits most? Most everyone uses electricity all day, every day, but some…
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6 months after KC jail contract expires, officials still trying to figure out where to house inmates
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — Original Post Kansas City remains without a jail nearly six months after its contract with the county expired. The Police Board of Commissioners faced the ongoing issue again on Tuesday and are hoping for a path to a solution soon. “We all see this as an absolute must, an absolute priority, a…
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KC’s Della Lamb in need of 150 turkeys for Thanksgiving after storage mishap
KANSAS CITY, Mo — Original Post Call it the case of the missing turkeys. A metro organization says the mix-up has them short more than 100 frozen turkeys just days before Thanksgiving. Judy Akers, the executive vice president of Della Lamb Community Services, hopes the community can help this holiday season. “My heart sank,” Akers…
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Metro triathlete shocked by two sudden heart problems, encourages others to get checked out
LEAWOOD, Kan. — Original Post Training for the New York Marathon one day. Blacking out and heading to the hospital just days later. That’s what happened to one metro triathlete. “I haven’t had any fried food,” Bob Love said. “I’ve been healthy for the last 10 years. I don’t smoke, and an occasional beer. I…
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Man killed trying to stop someone from breaking into his car near Charlotte and Linwood
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A Kansas City man left for a morning walk Wednesday, and several minutes later he was the center of a homicide investigation. Kansas City police said the man was shot and killed when he interrupted someone attempting to break into his vehicle. The deadly shooting happened just after 7…
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Mission Trail choir thanks retired Olathe Navy veteran with surprise performance
OLATHE, Kan. — Original Post A veteran in Olathe is overwhelmed by an act of kindness that may seem small, but meant much more to him in a big way. He was eating lunch when a choir class from Mission Trail Middle School surprised him by singing his praises. Teresa Murray-Posey is Mission Trail’s choir…
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Metro man uses iPhone issue as reminder to others that quick isn’t always best
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A metro man says what he thought would be a quick fix turned out to be much more complicated. Jake Maudlin said getting an iPhone screen replaced left him out cash and almost cost him his Apple warranty. Life without a smart phone can leave some feeling disconnected. So, …
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