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KBI asks public's help to locate child
The KBI is asking for assistance from the public in an effort to locate a missing child. more »
May 8, 2013 in NEWS
Donnelly College, Bishop Ward HIgh School launch college credit coalition
Starting in fall 2013, all Bishop Ward students will have the opportunity to earn up to 24 college credit hours from Donnelly College by taking designated courses at no additional cost to families. more »
May 8, 2013 in NEWS
KCKCC trustees to hold special meeting Tuesday
The Kansas City Kansas Community College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at the college board room, 7250 State Ave. more »
May 8, 2013 in NEWS
Bridge inspection project to close lane on I-70 Wednesday-Friday
Westbound I-70 right lane over the Lewis and Clark Viaduct from State Line Road to Fairfax Trafficway will be closed for bridge inspection work between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, May 8-10. more »
May 7, 2013 in NEWS
Schlagle teacher wins Presidential Innovation award
Dominick DeRosa, a teacher from Schlagle High School in Kansas City, Kan., has been named the recipient of a 2013 Presidential Innovation Award for Environmental Educators, EPA Region 7 announced today. more »
May 7, 2013 in NEWS
KCK school board calls special meeting May 9 for budget workshop
A special meeting of the Kansas City, Kan., Board of Education will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 9. more »
May 7, 2013 in NEWS
Committee selects casino grant recipients
A committee selected its choices for recipients of casino grants last Friday, according to Joe Connor, director of the Unified Government Health Department. more »
May 6, 2013 by Mary Rupert in NEWS
Two middle schools evacuated because of threats
Two Kansas City, Kan., middle schools were evacuated because of threats this morning. The students have since returned to their buildings. more »
May 6, 2013 in NEWS
I-35 northbound may have traffic delays today
I-35 northbound from 18th Street to Southwest Boulevard will have varying lane closures from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. today, according to the Kansas Department of Transportation. more »
May 6, 2013 in NEWS
Gilstrap submits application for open commission seat
Mark Gilstrap, former state senator, submitted his application this morning for an open Unified Government Commission seat. more »
May 6, 2013 in NEWS
Equipment malfunction causes Fairfax fire
An industrial machinery fire May 5 in the Fairfax industrial district was caused by an equipment malfunction, according to the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department. more »
May 6, 2013 in NEWS
Woman dies after falling out of party bus on I-35 in KCK
A bus passenger died after falling out of a party bus and being struck by three vehicles last night on I-35 northbound at Southwest Boulevard in Kansas City, Kan. more »
May 5, 2013 in NEWS
Survivor recalls 10th anniversary of devastating KCK tornado
Ten years have gone by since the destructive day of May 4, 2003. more »
May 4, 2013 by Mary Rupert in NEWS
KU Hospital opens neonatal ICU
Young patients will be moving into a new Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The University of Kansas Hospital on Monday, May 6. more »
May 3, 2013 in NEWS
Kansas names poet laureate
The Kansas Humanities Council announced that Wyatt Townley of Leawood, Kan., has been named the 2013-2015 Poet Laureate of Kansas. more »
May 3, 2013 in NEWS
Registration accepted for WyCo Youth Policy Debate
Registrations are still being accepted for the second annual Senator Haley WyCo Youth Policy Debate. more »
May 3, 2013 in NEWS
Assisted living center named to list of top facilities
Delaware Highlands Assisted Living was recently named to the list of top assisted living facilities in Kansas by Assisted Living Today, a national source of information on senior care and assisted living. more »
May 3, 2013 in NEWS
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