Kansas City Thursday Midday News Look

We continue with our #TBT posting with pop culture goodness and current Kansas City community news. Checkit:

Teaching Musical Life Lessons

Harmony Project KC uses music to deter crime

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The sounds of violins, violas flutes and cellos are just some of the joyful noises you'll hear as you walk through Harmony Project KC's doors. For nine-year-old Javeon Cruz, he's learning about singing in the choir and playing the recorder. Eventually, he wants to play the viola.

Student Okay After Bus Crash

Students OK after Northland school bus crash, district says

KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- A school bus with middle school students onboard was involved in a crash early Thursday morning in the Northland. It happened about 6:50 a.m. at Northeast 49th Terrace and Northeast Chouteau Drive. The wreck involved two other vehicles, police said.

KCK Teachers In Demand

KCKPS in need of substitute teachers, paraprofessionals

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - With a teacher shortage in schools across the country, the Kansas City, Kansas Public School District is taking a new approach to address the issue. The district will host its first open house for substitute teachers and paraprofessionals on Thursday, Nov. 21.

Show-Me Job Training Needs

As 1000s Of Missouri Jobs Go Unfilled, Colleges Put Greater Emphasis On Training Programs

After counting out the last in a series of chest compressions, Harry Painter Jr. sets up a nebulizer and begins piping oxygen into his patient's lungs. "Mr. Jones, you scared us there. How are you feeling?" he asks. The lifelike mannequin blinks back.

Hottie Kelly Reaches Milestone

Kelly Brook on loving her curves & why life definitely begins at 40

TWO years ago, having spent some time living a quiet life in the countryside away from the limelight, Kelly Brook stepped out on the red carpet once again. It was a film premiere at the Royal Albert Hall and she had picked out a slinky black sequinned dress to wear for the occasion.

Royally Screwed?!?!

Prince Andrew under mounting pressure to talk to FBI about Jeffrey Epstein

London - The fallout from Prince Andrew's controversial TV interview about his friendship with convicted sex-offender Jeffrey Epstein was still intensifying on Thursday morning, five days after it aired. On Wednesday the prince made the stunning announcement that he was stepping back from his royal duties.

Fight For Topless Rights

Utah woman could be forced to register as sex offender after kids see her topless at home

A Utah woman charged with a crime after her stepchildren saw her topless in her own home is fighting the case that could force her to register as a sex offender, citing a court ruling that overturned a topless ban in Colorado.

Sarah Shares Coffee News

Starbucks Drinks: Buy One Get One Free (2PM - 7PM Today Only) - Sarah Scoop

Starbucks lovers you can enjoy not one, but two of your favorite handcrafted drinks TODAY during Starbucks happy hour with their Buy One, Get One Free offer happening during their happy hour event! JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.

Kansas City Lights Reappear

Check out these holiday lights displays in Kansas City area

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - There's something magical about the holiday season in Kansas City. Beginning mid-November, the city and surrounding areas in both Kansas and Missouri light up with the Christmas spirit. Here's a look at holiday light displays on both sides of the state line.

Bambi Cousin Slaughtered

Rare albino deer shot and killed in Missouri neighborhood near school

HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. - A rare albino deer was shot and killed by a hunter in eastern Missouri, prompting shocked neighbors and an investigation. The deer was killed Tuesday in a subdivision in the Jefferson County town, which is south of St. Louis, according to a report by KMOV-TV.

More Autumn Drop News

Temperatures will drop through the day Thursday

You're waking up to the warmest weather of the day.

Hipster Party Planning

Weekend Possibilities | Winterfest, Mickey's Hideaway, And New Brews

There are about 48 hours between leaving work on Friday and the time you start thinking about work once again on Sunday night. Weekend Possibilities is your roadmap for food, drinks and fun for the perfect Kansas City weekend. Friday, Nov. 22 4 - 10 p.m.

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