Long before the world woke up to an invasion of Ukraine by Russia, bestselling author Tom Clancy wrote a warfare thrillers with striking similarities. Clancy’s 1986 “Red Storm Rising,” is […]
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Former KCPD Officer Sentenced to 6 Years for Cameron Lamb Murder
Today, former Kansas City Police Department officer Eric DeValkenaere was sentenced to six years in prison for the murder of Cameron Lamb. DeValkenaere was sentenced to three years for involuntary […]
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Essence Festival Will Be Back Live With Great Lineup
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Janet Jackson, Kevin Hart and Nicki Minaj are among the headliners announced Thursday for this summer’s Essence Festival of Culture, which returns to New Orleans after […]
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House Grants Initial Approval to Bill that Would Allow Prison Nurseries in Missouri
The House gave initial approval Wednesday to a bill that would allow newborns to remain with their incarcerated mothers for the first year-and-a-half of the baby’s life. The bill would permit […]
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Juneteenth KC Hosting First Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant, Gala
Juneteenth KC announced that thanks to financial support from organizations like Evergy, Capitol Federal and T-Mobile, the group will be able to host their first annual Miss Juneteenth KC Pageant […]
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UMKC Law Alumni Association Honors Exceptional Leaders in Kansas City
Each year, the UMKC Foundation and Law Alumni Association recognize exceptional alumni and friends of the School of Law with awards for philanthropy, leadership, service to the School of Law […]
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Senior Health Care Center to Open in Old Save A Lot Location
According to reports, ChenMed, a senior focused primary care organization is scheduled to open three Wichita locations including one in the old Save A Lot location at 13th and Grove. […]
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Missouri and Kansas Saw More Gun Homicides After ‘Stand Your Ground’ Laws Began
A new nationwide study found that state laws allowing people to use deadly force in self defense were associated with increases in gun violence. Since 2005, nearly half of states, […]
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Derby Residents Pack School Board Meeting to Support Principal’s Lesson on ‘White Privilege’
Derby school board member Andy Watkins said he raised concerns about the video because he thinks terminology used in it “has a direct tie to critical race theory,” and he […]
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KU Clinical Trial Seeks Black Wichita Residents with Diabetes
The 18-week program aims to help people troubleshoot the daily situations that stand between them and better health. Say you’re heading to a family reunion — and you know when […]