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Community honoring 14-year-old Independence girl killed in weekend crash on I-70
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post A 14-year-old girl is dead after a crash over the weekend on Interstate 70. Special, sweet and loving: That’s how people who love Hailey Jeffries described her. The Independence teen died on Sunday after a crash on westbound I-70 that injured three others. Police said just after midnight, Jeffries was…
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Jack Henry building on Plaza getting new life with $44 million renovation, new tenant
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A transformation is planned for a landmark on the Plaza. The historic Jack Henry building has been sitting empty for months, but plans are in the works to bring it back to life. “It’s a time of transition,” developer Matt Pennington said. “It’s an exciting time what we’re doing…
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Thursday’s Child: Three metro siblings ready to find parents to be their biggest fans
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post If you’ve been watching FOX4 for decades, you may remember a segment from the 1980s and ’90s called Thursday’s Child. We met with foster kids in the metro who wanted to find a family, and now we’re bringing it back. Each month, FOX4’s Sherae Honeycutt will introduce to you…
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Closure on Gillham Road by Children’s Mercy isn’t for construction but pedestrian safety
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post You might have noticed a change to the roads over by Children’s Mercy Hospital, but it’s not more construction. The city is hoping the closure will keep pedestrians safer. Driving down Gillham Road can be confusing. There are a lot of turns, lanes merging, and now you’ll see part…
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Metro organizations work to bridge financial gap for mental health services
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. — Original Post Depression and mental illness can be difficult to manage. Where do you start, and how much money is it going to cost you? It can be overwhelming. Mental illness is more common than you might think. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, one in five people live…
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‘Enough is enough’: Metro family wants answers after loved one found dead next to car
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A father in Kansas City is asking for answers after his son was found dead on the side of Interstate 49. Kansas City Police found the body of 29-year-old Elliott Herring next to a car near the Red Bridge exit. An investigation as to how Herring got there is…
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High Aspirations opens new $1.5 million location, looking for mentors, mentees
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A Kansas City organization is helping young men find a new perspective and focus. High Aspirations has been around for more than 15 years, but now they are starting a new chapter. An old building sitting on the corner of East 27th and Charlotte streets has a new life…
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One year later, families of two men murdered at Longview Lake determined to get justice
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — Original Post The families of two metro men say they are still waiting to bring their killer to justice. Michael Brewer and Keith Wasmer were found murdered at Longview Lake one year ago. That’s where both men’s families gathered Friday to remember the two friends and look back on a difficult…
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KCMO Health Department sees long lines for vaccinations despite school being in session already
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Kids are required to have certain vaccinations to attend public schools, or parents must have a waiver. In Kansas City, Missouri, procrastination means dozens of kids couldn’t attend class on the first day of school. For the first day of school, you need to be prepared. Most kids come…
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Dog who was shot, owner killed, has new chance at life and justice with Lee’s Summit family
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post Last week, FOX4 told you about Isabella, a dog who’s owner was murdered and then she was found weeks later. Now Isabella has a new chance at life. Last month, a double homicide left more than just two people gunned down. A man shot and killed two people at…
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