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Plan ties Kansas school tax to break for closed businesses
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A measure approved by Kansas lawmakers ties the renewal of a tax that’s crucial to funding public schools to a proposed tax break for businesses that are forced to shut down during future emergencies or pandemics. The bill approved early Saturday is a response from the GOP-controlled Legislature to frustrations that …
Bondsmen break down Kansas City couple’s door, forcing woman into car
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City couple was inside their home when multiple armed men broke down their back door, rushed into their house and forced the wife to get into a car headed to Kansas. The couple called it kidnapping, but the men said they were enforcing the law. “That’s vigilante justice there,” …
Kansas City journalist dies after being struck by bullet in her home
A young radio journalist for a Kansas City public radio station died Sunday after suffering a gunshot wound in her apartment, apparently from a bullet that pierced a window, her station reported. Aviva Okeson-Haberman, 24, was found in her first-floor apartment Friday afternoon, KCUR reported Sunday in announcing her death. Kansas City police Capt. Dave …
Meteorologists discuss Andover tornado, advancements in storm-tracking technology
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – April 26, 1991 was not a typical spring day in Kansas, The conditions set up for a potentially dangerous evening of storms. While people in the Wichita area had the heads up to keep their eyes and ears open for warnings that night, the devastation that came through was unexpected. Dick …
Kansas families share infertility struggles, what they wish you knew
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) — The path to starting a family is not as straightforward as it sounds: a reported 1 in 8 women struggle with infertility. Those who deal with infertility often face extra challenges, awkward conversations and isolating feelings. Many say they do not share even with family and friends. Infertility can have many …
North Carolina’s Roy Williams announces retirement after 33 seasons as Hall of Fame coach at UNC, Kansas
Getty Images North Carolina basketball coach Roy Williams, a member of the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame, is retiring after 33 seasons and 903 wins, UNC announced Thursday. Williams, 70, is scheduled to address the media in a formal press conference at 4 p.m. ET on Thursday. Williams began his college career first as a …
Vulnerable communities lacking technology or internet get help registering for COVID-19 vaccinations | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — People who are computer challenged or don’t have internet access, today are receiving help to register for COVID-19 vaccinations. A unique partnership is helping serve vulnerable populations in the urban core. Hy-Vee pharmacists are hosting another community vaccination clinic Monday at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. More than 600 vaccinated during …
Former US Sen. Bob Dole announces he has stage 4 lung cancer
WEBVTT RIVALR AS THE SUN SETS ON THE NATION’S 41ST PRESIDENT, THERE’S FRESH LIGHT ON HIS RIVALRY AND LATER FRIENDSHIP WITH FORMER KANSAS SENATOR BOB DOLE. >> THEY HAVE VERY INTERESTING AND INTERTWINED LEGACIES. HALEY: THE DOLE INSTITUTE’S DIRECTOR, BILL LACY KNEW BOTH MEN. AND WORKED ON DOLE’S 1988 CAMPAIGN, RUNNING AGAINST BUSH FOR THE …