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Blue Springs officer completes run across state, hands off first pitch to Ofc. Wagstaff at Kauffman Stadium
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Officer Keegan Hughes is not only crossing the finish line, but also the baseball mound after running, walking and cycling across the state of Missouri. The Blue Springs police officer did it all to raise money and bring awareness to fallen first responders. “This is something special,” Officer Hughes said.…
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Baby goats at Overland Park farm attraction call out sick after getting virus
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post If you’re planning to take your kids to see the baby goats at Deanna Rose Children’s Farmstead in Overland Park soon, you might consider postponing your trip. The goat kids will likely be out sick for a few weeks after some of them caught a virus that could make…
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KU fan goes to grandma’s old Overland Park house during Elite Eight game to fulfill superstition
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — Original Post Some people would do anything to help their team win, but would you knock on a stranger’s door? That’s what one Kansas basketball fan did in Overland Park during Sunday’s Elite Eight game just before overtime. Andy Schwartz, who owns the home, moved back to the area last year…
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102-year-old fan and KU’s good luck charm ready to cheer on Jayhawks in Final Four
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Original Post Loyola Chicago has Sister Jean, but did you know that Kansas has Ruby-do? The 102-year-old woman from Kansas City, Kansas, is one of the Jayhawks oldest and possibly biggest fans. She lives in a tiny cottage covered in KU memorabilia with signed notes from Bill Self, framed pictures of her next…
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KU fans mob Mass Street in celebration of win over Duke
LAWRENCE, Kan. — Original Post Mass Street was a massive celebration Sunday night after the Jayhawks’ overtime win over Duke to reach the Final Four. Fans were on edge throughout the nail-biter of a match-up, but that tension turned to jubilation after KU wrapped up the win, 85-81. The partiers in the street shut down traffic,…
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Dodge Town play area set to reopen at Antioch Park after extensive renovation
MERRIAM, Kan. — Original Post For all the metro parents of tiny city-slickers, it’s almost time to round up your kids and head over to historic Dodge Town. The Antioch Park play area reminiscent of the Wild West is almost ready to reopen any day now after extensive renovations. On Friday at high noon, Dodge…
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New eats at Kauffman Stadium give Royals baseball season a delicious start
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post You may be ready for some Royals baseball, but are you prepared for what’s new on their menu? FOX4’s Sherae Honeycutt had the tough task of checking out all the new eats at Kauffman Stadium. “I would say to hit every piece of food in the stadium, you’d probably…
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Business is booming in Grandview as more companies move to city
GRANDVIEW, Mo. — Original Post For businesses, it seems to be a good time to go to Grandview. Three big companies are in the process of setting up shop. Great location, great traffic — That’s what Kim Curtis says Grandview is all about. “People are wanting to get into Grandview, definitely,” Curtis said. Curtis is…
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Basketball brings big bucks to bar owners
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Kansas State’s March 18 game is icing on the cake for bar owners on what some would say is their biggest weekend of the year. FOX4’s Sherae Honeycutt spent the day at Tower Tavern, not for drinks, but to see how this weekend beats all the rest. With March Madness…
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KC St. Patrick’s Day festivities offer fun for revelers of all ages
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Original Post Even though the St. Patrick’s day parade ended, the celebration was just getting started. FOX4’s Sherae Honeycutt followed the parade route to see the excitement over the Irish holiday. Each year, Kansas City breaks out their green, and brings their spirit to the St. Patrick’s Day parade. “I like all the…
