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'It just happened so fast': Belton residents recount possible tornado Friday

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Kansas City

Metro school districts dismiss students early due to severe weather threat

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Kansas City

Kansas senator raises National Weather Service concerns after Hillsdale tornado

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Mission city leaders, residents discuss impact of surge in new apartment plans

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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

National News

Trump administration reverses course, extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil

Oil markets immediately drop after Trump and Iran say Hormuz is open

Connected with Alisyn Camerota: Eli Sharabi recalls 491 days as a hostage

Kansas City Public Safety

Jackson County Prosecutor's Office trying to tackle street 'snitch culture'

How to stay safe during racing weekend at Kansas Speedway in severe weather

KCMO removes Midtown corridor from single-shot liquor sale prohibition

Independence police arrest student for possession of firearm at school

Free Blue Box health vending machine located in downtown Lee Summit

KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Timeline, severe threats for Friday storms in Kansas City

Black Maternal Health Week April 11-17

Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters battle blaze at vacant Parade Park apartment

Tracy Police crack down on drivers illegally passing stopped school buses

Annual Shave to Save event set to support Hope Lodge of Kansas City

Park Hill Clothing Center searches for new home

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

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

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

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

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

Paola business owners, residents assess damage after severe hailstorm

Harrisonville school administrator pleads guilty for Lake of the Ozarks incident

KCMO City Council passes Royals stadium financing ordinance

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

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