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Kansas City man hit in eye with projectile at Plaza protests, could lose vision
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post The Kansas City Police Department is investigating after a man was hit in the eye with a projectile at Saturday’s protest at the Country Club Plaza. Sean Sterns said doctors told him he may be blind in one of his eyes. His girlfriend, Sydney Ragsdale, said they don’t regret…
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Unrest replaces peaceful protest Sunday night in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Protesters gathered on Sunday at the Country Club Plaza to decry police brutality in local cases and notably in Minneapolis where George Floyd died in police custody last week. With an 8 p.m. curfew in place, Kansas City leaders applauded protesters for their behavior during a briefing around the…
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Fiancé of Ft. Leavenworth soldier who stopped shooter reacts to terrifying situation, heroic actions
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Original Post A Ft. Leavenworth soldier is speaking out and being hailed a hero. Police say he stopped an active shooter on the Centennial Bridge Wednesday, May 27. Master Sergeant David Royer said he was stuck in traffic on his way home, talking to his fiance, Haley Siela, through his Bluetooth speakers.…
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Local camps finding ways to stay engaged with kids this summer amid pandemic
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Kids and parents are planning for summer, but the trouble could be finding something to do. Most summer camps are canceling or adjusting plans because of the coronavirus pandemic. But several local summer camp leaders said they’re going to make it work. The MLB Urban Youth Academy sees around…
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A special Mother’s Day for a mom recovering from coronavirus
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post A Kansas City, Kansas mother who was hospitalized with the Coronavirus is home for Mother’s Day. 35-year-old single mom, Maria Elena Leal is recovering and enjoying the day despite her recent challenges. It’s a day she, and her son Brian, prayed would happen. Maria says she is so glad…
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Ft. Leavenworth soldier stops active shooter on Centennial Bridge by striking him with vehicle
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Original Post An active-duty soldier at Fort Leavenworth is being hailed a hero for intervening and ending an active shooting Wednesday morning on the Centennial Bridge. Police say his actions saved multiple lives. Leavenworth Police Chief Patrick Kitchens said officers were called to the bridge at 11 a.m. for a report of…
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With social distancing measures in place, metro church resumes in-person service
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — Original Post For many churches this weekend, it was the first time gathering in months. For others, they’ve made the hard decision to keep services online. With an open door and heart, Prairie View Family Church in Olathe resumed in person services. “It was such a joy to see the people…
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94-year-old Marine joins local Boy Scout troop for moving Memorial Day ceremony
OLATHE, Kan. — Original Post Boy Scouts across America are honoring fallen heroes on Memorial Day. One Johnson County troop had a special guest at their ceremony. A 94-year-old Marine came to the troop’s salute to soldiers. Both the leaders and the boys said his presence was amazing. The sound of Taps came from the…
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Suspect allegedly drove toward police in stolen car before officers fired weapons, KCKPD says
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post A suspect is hospitalized after an officer-involved shooting Monday morning in Kansas City, Kansas. According to the KCK Police Department, officers were doing an area check in a public parking lot in the 600 block of South 71st Terrace aroud 7:40 a.m. when they discovered a stolen vehicle from…
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With Jackson County eviction ban ending soon, KC Tenants push leaders to help renters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post In a matter of days some renters will face eviction because they can’t pay their landlords. Since mid-March no one in Jackson County has been evicted. However, starting on June 1, that will change as the county’s eviction moratorium lifts. “I don’t know how my landlord expects to get…