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Woman planning protests against Kansas DCF says it’s time to speak up to protect kids
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post A Kansas City, Kansas woman is calling for change at the Kansas Department for Children and Families. Many in Kansas City are grieving the loss of a 3-year-old girl found dead on Friday. Saturday night a vigil was held for Olivia Jansen. A statewide Amber Alert was issued for…
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Family, community desperately searching for Missouri mom missing for nearly two months
BENTON COUNTY, Mo. — Original Post A young woman in Central Missouri is desperately searching for her mother. The Benton County sheriff said 48-year-old Echo Lloyd was last seen in early May. Both her daughter and the sheriff said they need to bring Echo home. It’s been nearly 55 days since anyone has seen Echo…
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Family of metro woman killed by boyfriend calls for domestic violence database
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post A Topeka man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for killing his girlfriend on a cruise. Eric Newman, 55, killed Tamara Tucker, 50, on a Carnival Cruise ship off the coast of Florida in January 2018. He was sentenced at the federal courthouse in Kansas City,…
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Coworkers step up to help Olathe man’s family, injured in drunk driver crash
SPRING HILL, Kan. — Original Post An Olathe man’s family may never be the same. Prosecutors say a drunk driver hit his family. Ten people were injured in the crash, including several members of his family. Now, the man’s boss and coworkers are doing everything they can to help him in his time of need.…
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Local grassroots groups unite to stage violence prevention events
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A coalition of urban core groups is meeting Monday afternoon to discuss what more they can do to reduce gun violence in the city. Yet another shooting Monday morning near East 114th Street and Spring Valley Road has left a man fighting for his life in the hospital. Police say…
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After spending 23 years in prison for a wrongful conviction, Ricky Kidd becomes viral sensation on TikTok
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post It’s been around ten months since Ricky Kidd was exonerated. Since then, his life looks completely different. He describes it as a wild and fast roller coaster ride with a whirlwind of meaningful and surprising moments. Kidd was freed from prison in September after spending 23 years behind bars…
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UMKC program stepping up to help teen who lost dad in shooting after KC protest
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post It’s been a month since a Kansas City man was murdered after a protest near the Plaza. Now, the University of Missouri-Kansas City is showing support to his son and helping him reach for the stars. Jayden Francois dreams of becoming an astrophysicist. “I have always loved astrophysics. My dad…
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One woman’s Black Lives Matter sign idea becomes a mission for two metro teens
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post Signs are popping up all around Overland Park neighborhoods. The style is simple, but the meaning is deeper. It started as one woman’s idea but has turned into two teen’s mission. Down the lane you can see manicured lawns, bright flowers, full ferns, waving flags and simple signs. Just…
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KC councilman proposes red light entertainment district at 18th and Vine — but it’s not what you think
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A city councilman is proposing to make 18th & Vine a red light district, but it’s not what you think. Brandon Ellington said it has nothing to do with sex or drugs and everything to do with zoning and tax dollars. The 3rd District At-Large councilman would like to…
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