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Bret Michaels meets with military at Ft. Leavenworth ahead of local concert next month
FT. LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Original Post Rockstar Bret Michaels is gearing up for a concert in Independence next month. So on Tuesday, he stopped by Ft. Leavenworth to thank some active service members and invite them to come to the show. The lead singer of the band Poison touched down at the post to say…
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Illegal cat dumper identified by Raytown animal shelter workers via cat’s microchip
RAYTOWN, Mo. — Original Post Staffers at one metro pet rescue said they witnessed an act of cruelty. Surveillance cameras at Raytown’s Midwest Animal ResQ showed a man dumping a cat, still inside its pet carrier, and high-tailing it. But leaders at that shelter were still able to learn his name and address. Jin, the…
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Grain Valley family stepping up security after string of attempted break-ins
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. — Original Post A family is fed up after they said people keep trying to break into their house. The Aldridge house looks inviting from the outside, but the family says over the past month it’s been too inviting for some uninvited visitors. “It’s really scary,” Debbie Aldridge said. “You go out…
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Thursday’s Child: Spunky local 6-year-old hopes to be added to a fun family
LIBERTY, Mo. — Original Post Six-year-old Tyson is ready to jump into his future parents arms. During a day of fun on the farm at Carolyn’s Country Cousin’s Pumpkin Patch in Liberty, Tyson decided he was going to get a big pumpkin for his trip as he walked through a field. The first-grader loves superheroes, playing outside and…
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Women find support, success through local nonprofit helping them after time in prison
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — Original Post A Johnson County nonprofit is helping women come out of prison to get a new start. The G.R.O.W. program started in March of last year, and now it’s helping these women blossom as they build new lives. Each day is a welcome home for Kellie Russel. She recently moved…
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International women visit Kansas City organizations as part of nationwide STEM tour
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Women from around the world are in Kansas City to learn from local organizations about STEM. The group visited with Kansas City Young Audiences Friday afternoon. From Mexico to Africa to Nepal and beyond, a group of international educators stopped by KCYA to talk STEAM: science, technology, engineering, arts…
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Overland Park grandma says act of kindness turned into nightmare with family van stolen
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post A Johnson County grandmother trying to do the right thing says she was swindled. When a crying woman said she needed a ride, she offered to help — only to have her van stolen. For the Pease family it was more than a van. They saved for three years…
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Northern Missouri 6-year-old breaks out his sweet moves for Chiefs touchdowns
BETHANY, Mo. — Original Post Tyreek Hill is the master of the touchdown dance. However, he might consider taking some pointers from one 6-year-old in Northern Missouri. If you combined Hill’s touchdown dance with a little Showtime, you’d have Casen Mossburg. “He was showing me his touchdown dance, and I happened to have my phone…
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After putting up a battle, professional MMA fighter from Lee’s Summit dies from cancer
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post A professional MMA fighter from Lee’s Summit died Tuesday after battling pancreatic cancer. Those who knew him say William “The Armadillo” Joplin will be missed. “A little armored possum that crawls up in a metal ball, and you can hit it, kick it, hit it with a baseball bat,…
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After deadly shooting, fate of Tequila KC unknown amid mixed feelings in KCK community
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post The search still continues for one of the KCK mass shooting suspects as the other suspect appears in court. Now, there are questions about whether Tequila KC Bar should reopen. While some are saying a tragedy can happen anywhere, one business owner says it needs to be shut down.…
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