Month: March 2020
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Thursday’s Child: Spunky local 6-year-old hopes to be added to a fun family
LIBERTY, Mo. — Original Post Six-year-old Tyson is ready to jump into his future parents arms. During a day of fun on the farm at Carolyn’s Country Cousin’s Pumpkin Patch in Liberty, Tyson decided he was going to get a big pumpkin for his trip as he walked through a field. The first-grader loves superheroes, playing outside and…
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Women find support, success through local nonprofit helping them after time in prison
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — Original Post A Johnson County nonprofit is helping women come out of prison to get a new start. The G.R.O.W. program started in March of last year, and now it’s helping these women blossom as they build new lives. Each day is a welcome home for Kellie Russel. She recently moved…
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International women visit Kansas City organizations as part of nationwide STEM tour
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Women from around the world are in Kansas City to learn from local organizations about STEM. The group visited with Kansas City Young Audiences Friday afternoon. From Mexico to Africa to Nepal and beyond, a group of international educators stopped by KCYA to talk STEAM: science, technology, engineering, arts…
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Overland Park grandma says act of kindness turned into nightmare with family van stolen
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post A Johnson County grandmother trying to do the right thing says she was swindled. When a crying woman said she needed a ride, she offered to help — only to have her van stolen. For the Pease family it was more than a van. They saved for three years…
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Northern Missouri 6-year-old breaks out his sweet moves for Chiefs touchdowns
BETHANY, Mo. — Original Post Tyreek Hill is the master of the touchdown dance. However, he might consider taking some pointers from one 6-year-old in Northern Missouri. If you combined Hill’s touchdown dance with a little Showtime, you’d have Casen Mossburg. “He was showing me his touchdown dance, and I happened to have my phone…
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After putting up a battle, professional MMA fighter from Lee’s Summit dies from cancer
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post A professional MMA fighter from Lee’s Summit died Tuesday after battling pancreatic cancer. Those who knew him say William “The Armadillo” Joplin will be missed. “A little armored possum that crawls up in a metal ball, and you can hit it, kick it, hit it with a baseball bat,…
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After deadly shooting, fate of Tequila KC unknown amid mixed feelings in KCK community
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post The search still continues for one of the KCK mass shooting suspects as the other suspect appears in court. Now, there are questions about whether Tequila KC Bar should reopen. While some are saying a tragedy can happen anywhere, one business owner says it needs to be shut down.…
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Friend of KCK mass shooting victims helping family to bring one man’s remains home to Cuba
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post One of the victims in the KCK mass shooting is getting some help from the Tequila KC community. After the mass shooting three of the victims were identified, but one remained a mystery for a while. Martin Rodriguez-Gonzalez doesn’t have any family in America, but friends of the other…
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‘He was my whole life’: Sister of KCK mass shooting victim in Cuba grateful for help in the metro
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post More than 1,000 miles away, the pain Rosa Oduardo López is feeling is unbearable. Her brother, Martin Rodriguez-Gonzalez, was one of the four men gunned down inside Tequila KC early Sunday morning. With the help of an interpreter, the Cuba resident said she’s thankful to everyone in the metro trying to help…
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Tequila KC shooting victim gets help from community to get MRI after tumor discovered
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post Two and a half weeks later, one of the victims of the Tequila KC shooting in KCK is a step closer to recovery. All thanks to family, friends, and FOX4 viewers. Rebecca Mendez said she and her dad have a special bond. “My dad is all I have,” Mendez…
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