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Downtown Motorcycle Crash Afteramth

Motorcyclist dies after fiery crash near 14th and Pennsylvania in KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A man has died Tuesday night in a fiery motorcycle crash near 14th Street and Pennsylvania, police say. Police said witnesses reported seeing the motorcyclist travel at a high rate of speed westbound on 14th Street.

Kansas City Hiring Scam Warning

KC victim of check scam warns others about what happened to him

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jose Ramirez applied for a mystery shopper job online and a few weeks later, he got a text saying that he was selected. Then, Ramirez said he got a letter from a company representing itself as TrendSource and a check for, "$2300.

Lesson In Illusion Of Shawnee Safety

Security chief: Shawnee Mission Schools have thwarted multiple active shooter situations

The head of security for Shawnee Mission Schools says the district has had multiple close calls over the past few years involving potential school shooters. John Douglass was a veteran of law enforcement long before he took over as Executive Director of Emergency Services in the school district.

All About The Builders Of New Glass & Plastic Kansas City Airport
Meeting Kansas City's hometown construction company
Local Béisbol Overview

What to watch for this spring training

The truth of the matter is, there hasn't been a lot to look for in Spring Training the last few years. That's usually a good sign. If you have a good roster then there aren't going to be a lot of questions about who will play in what positions.

Dead-Tree Tax Break Demand

Let more music play in 18th & Vine Jazz District

The proposed changes to liquor license restrictions in the 18th & Vine Jazz District are not about "turning 18th and Vine into a drinking destination," as Dave Helling wrote in his Feb. 21 commentary, "As losses mount, are taverns the answer at 18th and Vine?"

Kansas City Sticky Bun Carbs

Order Up | Ibis Bakery's Sticky Bun

Order Up is a regular series that takes a layered look at drinks and eats across Kansas City. You can see previous selections here. Got a dish you think we should feature? Drop us a note below or on Twitter @FlatlandKC.

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