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Courthouse Shares NextGen Hand Up

CASA Jackson County plans expansion to assist more children

Jackson County Court Appointed Special Advocates is on track this year to serve more than 1,200 children who have been removed from homes for their safety. Of nearly 1,100 children assisted so far this year in the county, 30 percent come from homes not in Kansas City, which CASA says is typical from year to year.

Kansas City Tribute After Tragedy

'This is what he loved': Midtown basketball court dedicated to 24-year-old who was killed in 2013

A basketball court in Kansas City's Midtown neighborhood was dedicated for Ryan Stokes on Saturday. Stokes was a 24-year-old who was shot and killed by police in 2013. Organizers, however, called the event not a protest, but a celebration of Stoke's life and passion.

Meth Town Glory Days Memorial

A giant mural of former President Truman is being created in downtown Independence this week

There's a giant new mural of former President Truman in downtown independence this week.Nationally known graffiti artist, ARCY, was commissioned for the project. When complete, the piece will resemble a picture of Truman and his famous quote "The Buck Stops Here".It's being painted on top of the old bank building near the corner of Maple and Liberty in Independence square.

Aping Money Men

A Company Installed a Bronze Gorilla Opposite Wall Street's Charging Bull in a Confusing Statement About Capitalism 'Going Bananas'

There's a new sculpture facing down the Wall Street's famed Charging Bull and the capitalist system it has come to represent. this time it's not a little girl, but a giant gorilla. The new artwork depicts a famous gorilla: Harambe, who Cincinnati zookeepers shot and killed in 2016 when a child climbed into his enclosure.

Free Healthcare: Feel The Bern

Sanders on Medicare expansion in spending package: 'Its not coming out'

Senate Budget Committee Chairman (I-Vt.) said Saturday that the expansion of Medicare to include dental, hearing and vision coverage is staying in the human infrastructure bill despite doubts from President Bernie Sanders Biden.

Pandemic Return Trip Possible

'Darker skies and colder weather provide perfect conditions... for Covid-19 to thrive'

oe Buglass tried 46 times to call his GP about booking a Covid booster jab last Wednesday. "The phone was just ringing and ringing," he said. He had tried several times over the previous six weeks, since getting an NHS text message. "You click the link and it gives you the doctors' surgery number," he said.

Holy Land Crackdown

Israel designates 6 Palestinian human right groups as terrorist organizations

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Activists said Saturday they hope an international backlash will help reverse Israel's designation of six Palestinian human right groups as terrorist organizations, a label that effectively outlaws them.

Career Opportunities

Get Paid $1,170 to Play With Halo Nerf Blasters

Being an adult can be hard, and sometimes you probably wish you could go back in time to when it was acceptable to spend afternoons playing with toys. If that sounds about right, you may be interested in a new position that pays $1,170 to test and review some new Nerf products.

KB Shares Fashion Goodness

Kelly Brook looks radiant as she channels autumnal chic at work

Kelly Brook channeled autumnal chic as she headed to Global Studios for her Heart radio show on Monday. The Heart Radio presenter, 41, looked radiant in her cosy ensemble, teaming a warm camel coat with matching leather boots.

Brewing New Nearby Biz

Repetition Coffee celebrates sixth anniversary in spacious new digs

Amy Pope pursued a career in foreign diplomacy before founding Repetition Coffee in Lawrence in 2015. // Photo by Adam Smith LFK's Repetition Coffee will celebrate its sixth anniversary Nov. 17 from the comfort of a spacious new 4,500 square foot roasting space at 512 E 9th Street in Lawrence's historic arts district.

Crafting Kansas City Carbs

In Olathe, Yellow Brick Bakery is using hyperlocal ingredients in Cronuts, savory hand pies and more

During recent holiday seasons, Skyler Hull commonly tagged along with his wife, Keri North, when she went into work as a pastry chef in the early mornings. Before Hull clocked in at his full-time job in finance, the couple would spend the daybreak hours rolling pie crusts, decorating sugar cookies - whatever North needed help with that day.

Rainy Weekend Update

Your Storm Track 5 Daily Forecast

Cloudy and cool for the rest of the evening with scattered showers and storms developing along and north of I-70 through tonight. A few strong to severe storms are possible with large hail as the primary risk. Wind could also pose a threat with gusts up near 50 mph within any stronger storm.

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