Author: Miss Moonriver
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Sheriff Darryl Forte wins reelection; handily defeats former Sheriff Mike Sharp
LEES SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post Darryl Forte won Tuesday’s election for Jackson County sheriff. The race saw incumbent Sheriff Darryl Forte compete against his predecessor, former Sheriff Mike Sharp. There is no Republican opponent in the general election, so the winner of the Democratic primary will be the next sheriff. Forte won handily, defeating…
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Man asking for metro’s help after car break-in leaves him without special collection
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A young man on his way to college was traveling through Kansas City when several people broke into his car and stole his prized possession. It’s something unique he can’t replace easily. Now, he’s hoping someone can find it and get it back to him. Getting a patch from…
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Blue Springs brushing scam victim says unwanted package came from Wuhan, China
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — Original Post You didn’t order it. You didn’t want it. So, why is it showing up at your house? People across the United States are finding packages in their mailboxes without an explanation. One Blue Springs woman is part of that group. The package she received came from Wuhan, China. When…
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Olathe restaurant, customers helping local foster kids get their first cars
OLATHE, Kan. — Original Post A restaurant in Olathe is doing more than selling chicken. They’re helping foster kids get their first cars. But it’s not just them. Their customers and the teens themselves are making it possible. When you turn the key to your first car, it sounds a little sweeter. Eighteen-year-old Brianna Simms…
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Work for metro contact tracers piles up as coronavirus cases climb
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Health departments across the metro are overwhelmed. As COVID-19 cases climb, the work for contact tracers has been piling up. Many departments are coming up with creative ways to keep their numbers manageable. Hannah Conner, an epidemiologist with Wyandotte County, said for every case of COVID-19, a tracer makes…
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Daughter, police push for tips in case of Prairie Village mom missing for over a year
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — Original Post The Prairie Village Police Department is asking for tips in the disappearance of Angela Green. The Johnson County mother was reported missing eight months after she was last seen in June 2019. Investigators hope someone will call in the tip that will bring Angela home. Her 19-year-old daughter, Ellie Green, said…
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Daughter of missing Prairie Village woman aching for answers as disappearance surpasses a year
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — Original Post Her mother has been gone more than a year without a trace. Now, Angela Green’s daughter wants to know where her mother is, and she hopes someone will help break the case. While Green hasn’t been seen since June of 2019, she was reported missing in February of 2020…
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‘Missouri should be very proud’: US Defense Secretary impressed during visit to Whiteman AFB
JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. — Original Post U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper touched down Wednesday at Whiteman Air Force Base, home to the B-2 Stealth Bomber. He met with troops, toured the base and spoke with FOX4 about COVID-19 and diversity. But he said his trip was about more than looking at the fleet. Esper came…
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After nearly 30 hours missing, Overland Park woman found safe thanks to volunteers’ help
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post An Overland Park woman at the center of a silver alert is safe. All thanks to volunteers of the city’s Community Emergency Response Team. It was a frantic search for Mary Beam lasting nearly 30 hours. Kyle Burns, the city’s emergency manager, says they were concerned about her safety. “We…
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KC Blueprint, new plan to curb crime, unanimously passes city council
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post There’s a new way to fight violence in Kansas City. On Thursday, the City Council passed KC Blueprint unanimously. Its creators say the plan is a way for everyone to get involved and fight violence at the source. Rashid Junaid, a program manager with Aim 4 Peace, has been working on the document…
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