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Volunteers, utility crews make progress cleaning up Hillsdale after Monday storm

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KCMO City Council passes Royals stadium financing ordinance

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Kansas City, Missouri, requires kratom sellers to have separate license

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Stage to storm: Miami County dancer personifies resilience after tornado, hail

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Jackson County school districts plan for $200M loss from county tax credit

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Paola business owners, residents assess damage after severe hailstorm

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KC recycling plant weighs in on proposed Missouri bill on single-use plastics

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- Leavenworth School District may close elementary school amid enrollment crisis
  
  Leavenworth Public Schools is facing a $3 million budget shortfall for the 2026-27 school year that could force the closure of an elementary school because of a drastic enrollment decline
  
  Kansas City bids adios to La Fonda, a Westside staple for nearly half a Century
  
  Owners say it’s time to retire but the community isn’t letting them go without a celebration. Kansas City to bid adios to La Fonda.
  
  Lee's Summit mayor addresses apartment development concerns with KSHB 41 News
  
  Lee's Summit is experiencing a surge in apartment-style housing developments, with longtime residents questioning whether the city is prioritizing the right type of housing for its growing population.
  
  Surprise $135M bridge funding announced month after Chiefs stadium news
  
  Kansas City, Kansas, will receive $135 million in funding to replace bridges along the Central Avenue corridor. Some residents wonder if the move intentionally aligns with an incoming Chiefs stadium.
  
  Olathe plans program for behavioral needs
  
  Olathe's new alternative learning program for students with social, emotional and behavioral needs is moving closer to its planned August opening.
  
  Students get leg up on healthcare careers through Medical Professions Academy
  
  Medical Professions is a four-year academy for students with interests in future healthcare careers that will require graduate school.
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A Voice for Everyone - Learn more and share your voice

Leavenworth teachers learn more about interactive learning

Northland residents set to cash in on short-term rentals during FIFA World Cup

Volunteers, utility crews make progress cleaning up Hillsdale after Monday storm

Leavenworth School District may close elementary school amid enrollment crisis

Kansas City bids adios to La Fonda, a Westside staple for nearly half a Century

Lee's Summit mayor addresses apartment development concerns with KSHB 41 News

Surprise $135M bridge funding announced month after Chiefs stadium news

Olathe plans program for behavioral needs

Students get leg up on healthcare careers through Medical Professions Academy

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RFK Jr. defends HHS changes, proposed budget cuts during congressional testimony

Audio: Pilots make animal noises on emergency channel at Reagan National Airport

Iranian threat to execute dissidents continues amid a fragile US ceasefire

Kansas City Public Safety

Park Hill Clothing Center searches for new home

Tigers extend win streak to 6 by rallying in 9th for rain-delayed 10-9 victory

Ottawa residents praise city, first responders for tornado recovery

Bryson Tiller bolts Kansas for rival Missouri after a breakout freshman season

Answering questions from Royals fans as new stadium inches toward reality

Harrisonville school administrator pleads guilty for Lake of the Ozarks incident

Chiefs GM Brett Veach eyes 'make-or-break' draft as Kansas City aims to rebound

Parking debate reignites as Kansas City mulls downtown Royals ballpark

Belton neighbor pushback pauses land-use changes for warehouse development

KC2026 shares ConnectKC26 transportation fares

Incident at Sunny Pointe Elementary interrupted buses temporarily

FIFA Fan Festival Kansas City reveals musical entertainment lineup

Weekend Fun with 41 events April 17–19

Kansas schools face budget pressure from special education shortfalls

Miami County car dealership collects supplies for Hillsdale tornado victims

UPDATES | NWS confirms EF1, EF0 tornadoes Wednesday in Clinton, Missouri

Kansas City Fire Department battles house fire for nearly two hours

Clinton, Missouri, business owners clean up after tornado destroys storage shed

Ottawa neighbors help each other as work continues on tornado recovery

Tornado blows through Clinton, Mo., leaves one building destroyed, no injuries

Osawatomie, Paola suffer extensive hail damage after storms Wednesday

Royals bats fall silent again, Tigers wins 2-1 again

Last-minute tax assistance helps nearly 200 people in Ivanhoe community

Sumner High School, Sumner Academy alumni unite to host joint scholarship gala

Hope Anthem Church carries out its mission in Ottawa after EF2 tornado

Woman on FBI's 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list arrested Wednesday in Florida

State of emergency declared in Miami County following storm

Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week | Olathe Northwest softball's Avery Laha

Kansas City, Missouri, man charged in February shooting outside funeral

KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Update on Kansas City severe threats Wednesday, Friday

Former Current star Bia Zaneratto talks about return to KC for Teal Rising Cup

Deadly crash closed EB I-670 in downtown KCMO for nearly 3 hours

How Missouri, Kansas are prepping roads for anticipated World Cup surge

Miami County leaders take action to get disaster aid after Hillsdale tornado

Ottawa resident prepares for more severe weather after Monday's storm

Royals offense still painful in 2-1 loss at Detroit

Ottawa family survives EF2 tornado as it tears through home

Hillsdale neighbors try to stay optimistic after destructive Monday tornado

Ottawa neighbors rally to clear debris after EF2 tornado hits town

What tornado victims need to know about filing insurance claims in Kansas

Top items you should have in your emergency supplies kit

Miami County residents clean up after EF2 tornado destroys RV park, flips cars

Man charged in April 11 murder at Kansas City, Kansas, house

Grandview Police Department thanks public for help finding missing man

PHOTOS: Tornadoes, strong winds, hail, lightning hit parts of Kansas, Missouri

Kansas City Royals stadium financing ordinance advances to KCMO City Council

KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Update on 3 more severe weather threats

Ottawa church loses large section of roof in Monday night tornado

Appeals court sides with Platte County Commission over children's services tax

Kansas City, Missouri's Roy Blunt Luminary Park secures $5.1M for inclusive play

Woman wanted in 2020 Kansas City, Missouri, murder added to FBI Most-Wanted list

NWS: EF2 tornadoes confirmed in Ottawa, Hillsdale, KS; EF1 reported in Linn Co.

Kansas Governor issues disaster emergency for overnight storms

Kansas City leaders hold 2 meetings Tuesday to discuss downtown Royals stadium

Storm destroys homes, buildings in Hillsdale

'It was like a war zone': Ottawa couple recalls sheltering from tornado

About 50 homes damaged due to storms in Hillsdale Lake area in Miami County

Reports of damage, power outages in Ottawa as tornado hits city

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