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Renters across Missouri ask Gov. Parson to freeze rent, mortgage payments and more help
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Renters across Missouri are asking Gov. Mike Parson to take action. They want to see a freeze on rent and mortgage payments. Hundreds of renters across the state logged on to a Zoom rally asking for his help. “I’m a single mom of two kids and a tenant in…
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Some say Independence Bass Pro should be allowed to sell more than just firearms during stay-at-home order
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post Gun sales are up in Missouri, but higher than you might expect. Bass Pro Shops in Independence is planning to move to only selling guns within the next two days for the remainder of the stay-at-home order. Based on new numbers from NCIS about background checks, it’s not hard to…
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Kansas City approves $5.5M aid fund for small businesses under stress from the pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Relief for small businesses in Kansas City is coming after the mayor unveiled some details on a recently approved aid fund. There’s now $5.5 million in loans up for grabs for KC businesses in need. Each business could get anywhere from $25,000 to $100,000 if approved. Mayor Quinton Lucas…
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Local organization asking for president’s help to keep truckers safe during pandemic
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Original Post For some working from home and even staying home isn’t possible. Truckers are not only essential workers, they travel every day. Their office is the cab of their truck. A Grain Valley organization is asking for the president’s help in keeping the critical supply chain cog safe. Lewie Pugh,…
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Beyond the symptoms, local doctor breaks down what COVID-19 does to the body
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post We all know the symptoms of the coronavirus now, but do you know what it’s actually doing inside of the body? FOX4 spoke with Dr. Dana Hawkinson, an infectious disease doctor at the University of Kansas Health System, about what a person’s body goes through once they are infected.…
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Metro couple finally back home after vacation leaves them stuck in Peru for weeks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A metro couple is back home and in quarantine after being stuck in Peru for weeks. When they left, the coronavirus seemed far away, but it led to a complicated path home. Brett and Emily Lynch planned for a year with their family to visit Peru. The couple and…
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Advocates say domestic violence, child abuse victims more at risk during pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Non-profits across the metro are acting fast to help domestic violence victims and children in need. They say reporting numbers are down, and while you’d think that would be positive, during the COVID-19 pandemic it is alarming. With schools closed for the foreseeable future, and a stay-at-home order in…
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With no gigs, three DJs team up to stream and support local businesses
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post DJs are dealing with cancellations thanks to COVID-19. However, a group of popular disc jockeys in the metro are teaming up to help small businesses. DJ Ashton Martin, DJ Highnoone, and DJ Boogie B normally play to hundreds of people on an average Saturday night. Since the pandemic, their…
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Waiting for 2-year-old’s test results, local mom urges everyone to take coronavirus seriously
GARDNER, Kan. — Original Post While one local mom waits to hear the results of her toddler’s presumptive COVID-19 test, she’s asking everyone to take quarantine precautions seriously. Two-and-a-half year old Indie is a fun kid. “She’s super active, and she’s definitely an extrovert,” Katie May, Indie’s mom, said. “She will talk, talk, talk, talk.”…
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‘We will not forget about them’: Nonprofit delivering food to foster families during pandemic
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post A metro food bank is closed during the pandemic. However, it’s not stopping them from getting essentials to the foster and adoptive families they serve. FosterAdopt Connect is working to keep food on their shelves. Faye Woods, the organization’s direct services manager, is packing up boxes and driving them out…
