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Unimmunized Kids Pose Public Health Risks

Most childhood diseases appear to be on the verge of being wiped out in the United States, but health officials are paying attention to recent outbreaks of measles currently in southwest Kansas and last year in Johnson County, Kan.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:01:02 CST

Attorneys Filing New Motions In Shon Pernice Case

Attorneys of Northland man accused of murdering his wife more than three years ago have introduced two new motions to suppress evidence that was used toward his conviction.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:46:19 CST

Bus Company Settles Wrongful Death Suit

A bus company has taken responsibility for its role in the death of a teenager in St. Joseph 15 months ago.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:51:35 CST

Driver Talks About ATV Crash That Injured Boys

Officials in Miami County say two children were critically injured in an ATV crash.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:30:22 CST

Man Hides In OP Sewer, Crews Pull Him Out

Several Overland Park police officers and firefighters had to forcefully remove a man from the city's sewer system on Monday afternoon.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:39:50 CST

Mission Valley School Plans Spark Protests

People in Prairie Village are discussing future plans for the building that used to house Mission Valley Middle School.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:08:04 CST

Deputies ID Man Found In Burned Truck

Platte City investigators release the name of a man found dead in a burned-out truck in Platte City last week.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:20:55 CST

TIPS Hotline Gets 140 Calls On Baby Lisa Case

Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline officials say they have received 140 calls since "The Dr. Phil Show" aired an interview with the parents of missing baby Lisa Irwin.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:32:28 CST

McCaskill: Rural Post Offices Need Reprieve

With thousands of post offices, including many in rural parts of Kansas and Missouri, set to be closed in the coming months, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said closing rural post offices may do more harm than good.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:21:35 CST

Dog Rescued From Raytown House Fire

Raytown firefighters rescue a small dog from a house fire in the 6500 block of Claremont Street Monday afternoon.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:25:26 CST

Chiefs Announce New Offensive Coordinator

The Kansas City Chiefs announce the hiring of Brian Daboll as the team's offensive coordinator.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:17:15 CST

Leader Of KC Diocese Review Board Resigning

The chairman of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Catholic Diocese review board dealing with sex abuse allegations has announced his resignation.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:13:58 CST

Google Begins Work In KCK

Google begins construction Monday on its long-awaited super-speed Internet service in Kansas City, Kan.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:22:40 CST

Police Ask For Help Identifying Man In Store Burglary

Kansas City police are asking for helping identifying a man who burglarized a convenience store last week.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:40:27 CST

2-Alarm Fire Destroys Building At Lawrence Garage

A two-alarm fire destroys a garage in Lawrence early Monday morning.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:45:09 CST

Douglas County Judges Use iPads For Warrants

Douglas County judges have been getting a lot of use out of their new iPads.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:09:38 CST

Teen Wrote In Journal About Girl's Slaying

A Missouri teenager who pleaded guilty to killing a 9-year-old girl wrote in her journal that it was an "ahmazing" and "pretty enjoyable" experience.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:21:57 CST

Shooting Victim Flags Down Security Guard For Help

Kansas City police are investigating after a man was shot early Monday morning.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:18:59 CST

Olathe Sets Homicide Record In 2011

Olathe had six homicides last year, setting a record for the Kansas City suburb.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:27:04 CST

Mo. Spends Millions On 'Meaningless' Vote

Missourians will have a chance to vote in the state's presidential primary on Tuesday, but their votes won't count.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:10:36 CST