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Rally Supports 'Leavenworth 10'
Dozens of people from across the country come to Leavenworth to show support for 10 soldiers and Marines they feel have been wronged.
Driver Arrested After 90-Minute Chase
Police say they arrested a man who led them on a 90-minute high-speed chase in Kansas City.
Police: Customer Shot At Shell Gas Station
Kansas City police said they are investigating after a gas station clerk shot and killed a customer reportedly acting suspiciously. It's the same station in which a different clerk fired at two would-be robbers on Wednesday.
Craigslist Removes Adult Services Section
Clay County Crash Kills Grandview Man
The Missouri Highway Patrol says a Grandview, Mo., man was killed in a crash in Clay County.
Lenexa School Playground Burns
Firefighters are looking into the cause of a fire that damaged a playground in Lenexa late Friday night.
Donor Replaces Teen's Stolen Tools
Days after an area teenager had the equipment from his lawn-mowing company stolen, a donor steps in to help put him back in business.
Unemployed Still Struggling In Tough Economy
The area's unemployment numbers lag only slightly behind the national average. KMBC's Micheal Mahoney talks to unemployed workers about their difficulty in finding jobs in this tough economy.
Report: KS, MO Roads Among Nation's Best
A national organization says Kansas and Missouri roads are among the nation's best.
Police: Boy's Death 'Unfortunate Accident'
The Gardner police chief says the preliminary findings indicate Kade Meyer's death was "an unfortunate accident." Kade, 7, died after he was struck by an SUV while crossing the street in front of his school.
Semi Crashes, Snarls North Loop Traffic
Rush-hour traffic on westbound Interstate 70 near the Broadway exit is snarled Friday afternoon after a semi crashed, police and witnesses tell KMBC.com.
Abandoned Baby Found In Stroller
The babysitter of a 10-month-old infant is in jail after abandoning the baby girl in a stroller on a Kansas City corner, police said Friday afternoon.
Downtown Airport Gets Overrun Safety Cement
To prevent planes from overshooting the runway, Kansas City's Downtown Airport is getting a $17 million upgrade.
Police Video Captures Wild Chase In Northland
Three suspects led Kansas City police on a 40-minute chase in the Northland. The chase was captured on dash cam video. KMBC's Micheal Mahoney has the story.
I-70 Reopens After Major Pileups
Multiple vehicle crashes affected Interstate 70 traffic east of Arrowhead Stadium Thursday night.
Collision Closes North I-35 Near Ottawa
An injury crash involving semis on Interstate 35 near Ottawa has resulted in the closure of the northbound lanes, authorities said Thursday night.
Boy Dies After Being Run Over Outside School
Grief counselors were on hand Friday morning at Madison Elementary School in Gardner where students and staff are dealing with the loss of one of their students.
KMBC To Add 9 P.M. News On KCWE
KMBC 9 News will launch a new 9 p.m. newscast on sister station KCWE on Sept. 14.
KMBC Launches MOREtv Kansas City
KMBC announced Thursday that it will offer viewers more program choices on its secondary digital channel starting Sept. 14.
Post Office Dedicated To Former Rep. Meyers
Former U.S. Rep. Jan Meyers had post office in her neighborhood named after her on Thursday.
Jeb Bush Campaigns For Sam Brownback
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush campaigned Thursday morning for U.S. Sen. Sam Brownback, who is running for Kansas governor.
Police: Blind Uncle Robbed By Step-Nephew
A 41-year-old man was charged with robbery and burglary after his blind step-uncle said his step-nephew attacked him.
Police Investigate Possible Abuse Of Toddler
Police said they are investigating after a 2-year-old girl was taken to a hospital Wednesday evening not breathing.
Woman Killed In Lee's Summit Fourplex Fire
A woman was killed in a fire at a fourplex in the 700 block of Southeast Douglas Street on Thursday morning.
Prairie Village Woman Beaten By Intruder
A 28-year-old woman was treated at a hospital after being beaten by an intruder in her home early Thursday morning.
Thieves Steal Teen's Lawn Mowing Equipment
Thieves made off with a Northland teen's lawn mowing equipment.
