The Kansas City Jodie News Links

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Local Downpour Luck Out

While Southern And Eastern Missouri Flood, Kansas City Stays Relatively Dry

Along with another day of rain in the Kansas City area, water levels continue to rise across Missouri, causing flooding and dozens of road closures. While southern and eastern Missouri continue to experience serious flooding the Kansas City area has not seen much impact.

Golden Ghetto Suspect Caught On Camera

Lenexa Police asking for help to find two people related to a theft investigation

The Lenexa Police Department is asking for the public's help to find two people related to a recent theft investigation. Police said a woman's purse was stolen from her shopping cart while she was loading purchases into her vehicle at a local store.

Sandwich Charges Continue

Man accused in Jimmy John's robbery faces additional charges

A Kansas City man faces additional charges related to the robbery of a Jimmy John's restaurant and a carjacking. A federal grand jury indicted Terry K. Rayford, 54, on being a felon in possession of firearms, carjacking, robbery and two counts of brandishing a firearm.

Fear The Kansas City Springtime Slump

How bad was April for KC-made auto sales? Even the F-150 suffers - Kansas City Business Journal

April was the fourth month in row that U.S. automobile sales declined and vehicles produced in the Kansas City area were not immune to the emerging trend. Both vehicles produced at Ford's Kansas City Assembly Plant in Claycomo saw declines compared to a year ago, including the stalwart F-150 pickup truck.

Nasty Local Lodging Report

Mom says Ramada Inn pool gave daughter blisters

SHAWNEE, Kan. - One mom is frustrated after her daughter had blisters on her face after swimming in the pool at the Ramada Inn on Shawnee Mission Parkway. April Casey took her daughter to the Ramada Inn for her ninth birthday. When she took her out of the pool, there were red marks on her face.

More Local Stagnation

Kansas City area posted 3 percent job growth in past year

Kansas City area employers added a net 31,000 jobs from March 2016 to March 2017, and the area's jobless rate sank to 4.2 percent, according to new estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Crowdfunding Effort For Local Inventor

Fund Me, KC: The Fishing Caddy aims to hook good times for family, friends

Joe Pippins, founder and inventor of the Fishing Caddy. Editor's note: Startland News is continuing its new segment to highlight area entrepreneurs' efforts to accelerate their businesses. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to share their stories to gain a little help from their supporters.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now . . .