Month: January 2021
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Local camps finding ways to stay engaged with kids this summer amid pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Kids and parents are planning for summer, but the trouble could be finding something to do. Most summer camps are canceling or adjusting plans because of the coronavirus pandemic. But several local summer camp leaders said they’re going to make it work. The MLB Urban Youth Academy sees around…
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A special Mother’s Day for a mom recovering from coronavirus
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post A Kansas City, Kansas mother who was hospitalized with the Coronavirus is home for Mother’s Day. 35-year-old single mom, Maria Elena Leal is recovering and enjoying the day despite her recent challenges. It’s a day she, and her son Brian, prayed would happen. Maria says she is so glad…
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Ft. Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on Centennial Bridge by striking him with vehicle
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Original Post An active-duty soldier at Fort Leavenworth is being hailed a hero for intervening and ending an active shooting Wednesday morning on the Centennial Bridge. Police say his actions saved multiple lives. Leavenworth Police Chief Patrick Kitchens said officers were called to the bridge at 11 a.m. for a report of…
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With social distancing measures in place, metro church resumes in-person service
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — Original Post For many churches this weekend, it was the first time gathering in months. For others, they’ve made the hard decision to keep services online. With an open door and heart, Prairie View Family Church in Olathe resumed in person services. “It was such a joy to see the people…
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94-year-old Marine joins local Boy Scout troop for moving Memorial Day ceremony
OLATHE, Kan. — Original Post Boy Scouts across America are honoring fallen heroes on Memorial Day. One Johnson County troop had a special guest at their ceremony. A 94-year-old Marine came to the troop’s salute to soldiers. Both the leaders and the boys said his presence was amazing. The sound of Taps came from the…
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Suspect allegedly drove toward police in stolen car before officers fired weapons, KCKPD says
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post A suspect is hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting Monday morning in Kansas City, Kansas. According to the KCK Police Department, officers were doing an area check in a public parking lot in the 600 block of South 71st Terrace aroud 7:40 a.m. when they discovered a stolen vehicle from…
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With Jackson County eviction ban ending soon, KC Tenants push leaders to help renters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post In a matter of days some renters will face eviction because they can’t pay their landlords. Since mid-March no one in Jackson County has been evicted. However, starting on June 1, that will change as the county’s eviction moratorium lifts. “I don’t know how my landlord expects to get…
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Kansas congressman joins Trump in taking hydroxychloroquine to help prevent COVID-19
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A Kansas congressman who’s also a doctor is joining President Donald Trump in taking hydroxychloroquine, a drug that is traditionally used to combat malaria and lupus. But is it effective? It’s been around a lot longer than COVID-19, and the drug is gaining interest across the country. “A couple…
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As cities reopen but COVID-19 concerns remain, business owners adapt for ‘new normal’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Until there’s a vaccine for COVID-19, things are going to be different. As we ease back into daily life, many have asked: What is the new normal? FOX4 dug deeper into what you can expect when you leave the house. The heart of Kansas City is the people. We…
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Local family sues Prairie Village nursing home over 88-year-old’s COVID-19 case
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — Original Post A Johnson County family filed a lawsuit Monday against a senior living facility. They argue Brighton Gardens didn’t do enough to prevent their loved one of dying from COVID-19. Gordon Grohmann is described as a family man, a father who was deeply loved by his children. According to court…
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