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‘A fresh start’: New garden offers women an opportunity for growth at Lawrence rehab
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Original Post A group of women in Lawrence going through recovery are getting an opportunity to grow — all thanks to a new garden. “This is where the tomatoes will all grow up, and basil, and cucumbers will cover this over,” Nancy O’Connor said. She oversees the garden at First Step Rehabilitation…
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#GarrettsSmileArmy: Metro family using cards to turn grief into positivity after loss
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post Two metro women are on a mission to make your day. Their messages come from the heart, but not without their own heartache. They say a simple card can make all the difference. “Dear reader, smile. You have found one of our smiles for Garrett cards,” Marsha Bailey read aloud…
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Former Johnson County officer adopts three cousins after learning they were abused
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A metro woman and her children discovered a “mom” isn’t always the person who gives birth to you. Now, for these kids, Mother’s Day is finally something to celebrate. Micki Benson said her life changed when she became a mother. “I grew up in a lot of coldness and…
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Metro bone marrow donor and 10-year-old recipient meet for the first time in NYC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Nearly a year and a half ago, FOX4 told you about a Kansas City man who donated bone marrow to save a young man’s life. Last Wednesday, they finally met in New York in an emotional moment in front of hundreds of people. Now they say they’re connected for life.…
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Daycare for kids with immune weaknesses, first of its kind, coming to Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post A new kind of daycare is coming to Kansas City. It’s the first of its kind and specially built for kids recovering from cancer, transplants and other medical conditions. The innovative center will transform a now empty warehouse on Cherry Street near 31st Street and will soon be changing…
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Clay County ends ban on mushroom hunting after exchange between park ranger, hunter
CLAY COUNTY, Mo. — Original Post If you’ve picked mushrooms in Clay County before, you’ve likely broken the law. It’s been illegal to pick mushrooms and other crops on park property until now. On Monday, county leaders changed the rule that’s been on the books for 35 years. The change came out of what some…
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Lee’s Summit dog grooming salon helping pull people out of poverty
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. — Original Post A Kansas City nonprofit is expanding to Lee’s Summit. The Salon – A Grooming Project opened its doors Saturday. However, it’s not a regular dog salon. At this business not only does your pet get primped, but it’s changing people’s lives. Christie Banks is the manager and one of the groomers…
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Van Horn High students create shady pergolas for senior dogs at Shep’s Place
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Original Post When most workers finally retire, they focus on what they really enjoy. It’s the same for pups that have moved into Shep’s Place in Independence. They’re enjoying the “lounging life,” thanks to some handy teens at Van Horn High School. In Mr. Oatman’s woods class he said most students expected…
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Two years later: Desirea Ferris’ family waits for answers, hopes for a break in her disappearance
LIBERTY, Mo. — Original Post It’s been two years of waiting for answers, but the family of Desirea Ferris hasn’t given up hope. Instead, they are asking anyone with information to come forward and bring the missing girl home. There have been no breaks in the case, and no suspects specifically named in her disappearance.…
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’13 Reasons Why’ study claims suicides in kids, teens spiked after show’s release
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Teenage suicides have spiked since Netflix released “13 Reasons Why,” according to a new study. Experts on both sides of the state line say parents need to know how to help their kids. It’s been two years since the release of the show, and a new study from the Journal of…
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