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Families, victims who’ve seen offenders charged speak out in support of Operation: LeGend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Families and victims touched by Operation LeGend are speaking out. On Monday, they said they’re grateful for the federal agents in Kansas City helping local police solve crimes and bring closure. Chautill Wallace, the mother of Chieynne Wallace, is asking people to stop fighting with each other and find…
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Niece fears the worst for Prairie Village woman missing for over a year
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — Original Post There’s a new twist in the case of a missing Prairie Village woman. Her niece is speaking out and fearing the worst. Michelle Guo said she’s heard five stories about what happened to her aunt, Angela Green. Some involve her being in the hospital, that she died of a…
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Concern for doctors as metro hospitals see increase of COVID-19 patients
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post, Aug. 11, 2020 A record number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19, and now concerns for some of the doctors treating them. The University of Kansas Health System says they have the most coronavirus patients they’ve seen during the pandemic. Tuesday the hospital reported 39 admitted patients, 11 of them…
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With KCKPS starting virtually, program to help homeless students working even harder
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post For students across the metro, going back to school may mean staying home, but what if you don’t have one? Kansas City, Kansas, School District’s McKinney-Vento Program aims to help homeless students. KCKPS will begin the school year with 100% virtual learning. Jessica Smith with McKinney-Vento said the pandemic…
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Neighbor describes moment 2 men were killed near their home at 47th and Sterling
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Two men were shot and killed on August 8, and a neighbor came face-to-face with the killer. Gunshots rang out near E 47th Street & Sterling at around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday night. Two men were soon found dead on the sidewalk. Becky Winchester said she lives in the…
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Multi-state search for missing Overland Park mom continues as family fears for her safety
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post The family of a missing Overland Park mother is asking for help. Marilane Carter, 36, was last seen at a gas station in Mississippi after leaving the metro on Saturday night. Her family is concerned she may be lost and in crisis — or worse. “Just let us know…
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Council kills plan for CID at 18th and Vine after pushback from residents, businesses
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post It’s back to the drawing board for the historic 18th & Vine District. For months, community leaders have been working toward implementing a community improvement district. However, while some property and business owners wanted to move forward, they didn’t want it this way. Several signatures filed with the county clerk’s…
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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…
