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Tequila KC shooting suspects now facing capital murder, multiple other charges
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Original Post Three months since the shooting at Tequila KC, Wyandotte County prosecutors filed capital murder charges against the two suspects on Wednesday. The deadly KCK shooting happened early Oct. 6, leaving four dead and five others injured. The alleged shooters, Hugo Villanueva-Morales and Javier Alatorre, were both originally charged with…
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Chiefs Kingdom gets creative to show Kansas City spirit ahead of playoffs
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post The playoffs frenzy comes calling to Kansas City. With the Chiefs taking on the Houston Texans at Arrowhead this weekend, fans aren’t limited to t-shirts and ball caps to back Patrick Mahomes and the rest of the team. At Sassy Nails in Westport you can get your spirit shellacked…
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Possible changes to Overland Park Arboretum bring concern and hope
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post A vote in Overland Park is leaving some residents excited and others concerned. The city wants to expand the attraction by adding an amphitheater and hundreds of parking spaces. Some neighbors are concerned about the possible changes, and how the arboretum is being managed. Those in favor of it are…
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Independence sergeant killed in crash remembered as advocate for sex trafficking victims
INDEPENDENCE, Mo — Original Post The law enforcement community is mourning the loss of one of their own. Sgt. Jason Young is one of two people killed in a car crash Thursday evening in Gladstone. He was a 20-year veteran of the Independence Police Department and was off duty at the time of the crash.…
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Independence boy’s thoughtful Christmas wish for his sister inspires viral tweet
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post An Independence boy’s Christmas list came through this year. Except, the one item he really wanted wasn’t for him. It was for his sister. And now his spirit of Christmas is spreading around the world. Nine-year-old Jasper Olsen loves playing video games. He’s had his Xbox One for two or…
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Metro cyclist who died after being hit Christmas Eve will save lives through organ donation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post The family of a Midtown cyclist killed in a crash is speaking out about the legacy he’s leaving. Pablo Sanders Jr. was hit by a car on Southwest Trafficway late Christmas Eve. He was in a coma for days, and died on Monday. “He was extremely proud of it,…
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Biking group comes together for cyclist seriously injured after being struck by car
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A KC biking group joined together Friday night to ride in honor of a well-known local cyclist seriously injured on Christmas Eve. Critical Mass is a monthly bike ride on the last Friday of the month. Dozens to hundreds come out to enjoy the evening with other cyclists around…
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Midtown cyclist seriously injured after being struck by car on Christmas Eve
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A well-known Kansas City cyclist was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured on Christmas Eve. Kansas City police say the cyclist was riding near Southwest Trafficway and Valentine. The driver allegedly hit him from behind, but stayed on scene to speak with investigators. The victim is identified by…
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Shopping small ahead of the holidays offers unique gifts from metro stores
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Just one more shopping day until Christmas! The clock is ticking, and the sales are on. Amazon might have one-day shipping, but store owners and shoppers say there’s nothing like a hand-picked gift that supports a local business. In Kansas City’s Brookside neighborhood, many people took advantage of the…
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‘The only way to retire’: Kansas City police officer and his K-9 partner retire together
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post It’s retirement day for one KCPD officer and his partner. Now retired Officer David Edwards and his working dog Ike celebrated the milestone together on Friday. The pair have done most everything together, and now they can add retiring to the list. “I’ve always liked dogs. It’s always been…
