Kansas City Community News Gathering: Survivor Stories & French Fries

Okay, promise not to leave this up all day BUT I've found that I enjoy having a "place" to share some of the nicer stories that I'm reading along with info that's important to people who live here beyond mere culture war election hype.

Check our overnight TKC local news collection . . .

Children's Mercy Hospital reports it's at high capacity with RSV, flu

Children's Mercy Hospital said it is at high capacity right now. Doctors said they are seeing thousands of sick kids, mainly with two illnesses.The hospital said it is seeing a rise in both RSV and the flu.

Overland Park woman hoping to find late grandfather's Army jacket

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - An Overland Park, Kansas woman is hoping someone can help return a stolen family heirloom. A denim jacket with an U.S. Army 101st Airborne Screaming Eagle Patch was stolen from a vehicle in a parking garage at Main and Pershing October 16.

Kansas City COVID-19 survivor surprises care team with heartfelt thank you

KANSAS CITY, Mo - As rain rolled into the Kansas City area Friday, Stephanie Peterson took the opportunity to provide a ray of sunshine for Saint Luke's employees on the Plaza. Almost a year to the day after her COVID-19 diagnosis, Peterson planned a surprise visit to her care team to show them the difference they made in her life.

Kansas and Missouri short hundreds of snowplow drivers, asking for patience on the roads

Transportation leaders on both sides of the state line are asking for patience as snow season approaches. Missouri and Kansas are short hundreds of snowplow drivers. That could mean delays in getting roads cleared of snow and ice. Even before the rain started, KDOT has been preparing for snow.

KCPD attempting to locate 77-year-old man last seen Thursday evening

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a 77-year-old man who hasn't been seen since Thursday evening. Police said Malcolm S. Sieggen was last seen getting on a city bus headed southbound from the area of NW 112th Street and Ambassador Drive at 5 p.m.

Guadalupe Center of Kansas City holds Día de Muertos celebration

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A stormy Friday night didn't stop the celebrations in Kansas City, Missouri, including Dia de Los Muertos at the Guadalupe Center . Amid the celebration, the Guadalupe Center was filled with sounds and traditions.

Crown Center Ice Terrace is open

Hide Transcript Show Transcript WITH THE OPENING OF THE CROWN CENTER ICE TERRACE. DO YOU HAVE A COACH THERE WITH YOU? MARTIN: NOT COACHES BUT PURE SKATERS WHO WANTED TO BE HERE FOR THE FUN. WHAT IS YOUR NAME? LEK SCURRY. MARTIN: HOW ARE YOU ENJOYING YOUR TIME?

In battle of ground games, Miege scrapes past Eudora in Kansas 4A football playoffs

After outlasting Eudora for a 15-point win in the sectional round of the 2021 Kansas Class 4A high school football playoffs, Bishop Miege team knew it would get all it wanted, and them some, from the Cardinals in Friday night's second-round matchup.

KU Hillel continues tradition of French fry tour

Since 1920, the Kansas City Jewish Chronicle has provided its readers with Jewish news and opinion from a variety of perspectives - local, regional, national and international. The paper is mailed to subscribers each week and also is available for purchase at The Chronicle's office.

Rain to move back in early Saturday, becoming sunny by afternoon

Hide Transcript Show Transcript QUITE A BIT. WE ARE SEEING WIND CHILLS IN THE LOW TO MID 80'S. LET'S TALK ABOUT FUTURESCAN. I WANT TO TAKE YOU THROUGH TONIGHT. THE BACKSIDE OF THE SYSTEM WILL MOVE THROUGH AS WE GET TOWARDS EARLY MORNING HOURS.

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