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Kansas City Firefighter's Daughter Fights Occupational Cancer with Fundraiser

Kansas City Firefighter's Daughter Fights Occupational Cancer with Fundraiser

Colleen Byrne, daughter of a Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department firefighter who died from occupational cancer in 2017, has founded 'Byrne Out Cancer.' This organization is dedicated to reducing cancer risks for firefighters. The foundation recently held its annual pickleball fundraiser to raise money and awareness. Byrne emphasizes that while inhaling carcinogens is a risk, a significant amount of harmful substances are absorbed through the skin. Her organization aims to equip more fire stations with extractor washers, which are crucial for cleaning protective gear and preventing firefighters from absorbing these carcinogens.
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XPO Expands Less-Than-Truckload Network with New Freight Service Centers in Arizona and Missouri

XPO Expands Less-Than-Truckload Network with New Freight Service Centers in Arizona and Missouri

XPO Expands Less-Than-Truckload Network with New Freight Service Centers in Arizona and Missouri
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Aerial View Reveals Expansive Missouri Estate of Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Aerial View Reveals Expansive Missouri Estate of Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes

Aerial View Reveals Expansive Missouri Estate of Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Patrick Mahomes
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Chiefs vs. Chargers odds: Chiefs opens as 7.5-point favorite against divisional foe

Chiefs vs. Chargers odds: Chiefs opens as 7.5-point favorite against divisional foe

The early season has zapped the buzz between the Kansas City and Los Angeles AFC West rivalry.
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Seahawks again turn to practice squad for secondary help ahead of 49ers matchup

Seahawks again turn to practice squad for secondary help ahead of 49ers matchup

Safeties Julian Love, Ty Okada and Nick Emmanwori are all healthy, but Seattle still needed secondary depth from the practice squad.
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MoDOT Announces 11-Month I-70 Closure in Kansas City for Major Roadway Improvements

MoDOT Announces 11-Month I-70 Closure in Kansas City for Major Roadway Improvements

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is preparing for an 11-month closure of a four-mile stretch of Interstate 70 in Kansas City, Missouri. This significant closure, scheduled to begin in January 2027 and last until December of the same year, will affect the section from Prospect Avenue to Van Brunt Boulevard. The purpose of this extensive closure is to facilitate mainline bridge and roadway work as part of MoDOT's larger Improve I-70 Kansas City Project. According to MoDOT, closing the interstate entirely will allow the necessary work to be completed significantly faster than if lanes were partially closed. The overall Improve I-70 Project commenced in the spring of 2025 and is anticipated to conclude in the spring of 2028. This closure will notably coincide with the entirety of the 2027 regular seasons for both the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals sports teams.
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Kansas City Council Approves Rezoning and Financing for New Royals Stadium Downtown

Kansas City Council Approves Rezoning and Financing for New Royals Stadium Downtown

The Kansas City, Missouri, City Council has approved three ordinances crucial for the development of a new downtown stadium for the Kansas City Royals. These ordinances include rezoning the area around Crown Center for the stadium, approving two tax increment financing (TIF) districts to fund the city's $600 million commitment, and authorizing the city to issue bonds for this amount. The TIF ordinance was passed with an amendment granting the council more power over future expansions of the stadium impact area. Mayor Quinton Lucas stated that these approvals pave the way for a "transformational baseball-centered district" with protections for the public and commitments to surrounding communities. City Manager Mario Vasquez emphasized that these actions establish the city's financial participation and provide necessary local approvals for the project to proceed. The Royals plan to open the new stadium by the 2030 baseball season.
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Ex-basketball player now in Indonesia hospital as seeks prison release

Ex-basketball player now in Indonesia hospital as seeks prison release

Ex-basketball player Jarred Shaw, seeking release from an Indonesian prison after drug conviction, is now hospitalized while awaiting case resolution.
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Kansas City University Seeks Workday Financial Applications Specialist

Kansas City University Seeks Workday Financial Applications Specialist

Kansas City University Seeks Workday Financial Applications Specialist
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Recap: What OKC Thunder said at Friday, Oct. 9 practice

Recap: What OKC Thunder said at Friday, Oct. 9 practice

Recap: What Oklahoma City Thunder said at Friday, Oct. 9 practice.
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2026 Royals season in review: The best defensive plays

2026 Royals season in review: The best defensive plays

The Royals love the glove.
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Ex-UC, UK, WVU, Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to wire fraud

Ex-UC, UK, WVU, Arizona guard Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to wire fraud

Former Cincinnati Bearcats, Kentucky Wildcats, West Virginia Mountaineers and Arizona Wildcats guard Kerr Kriisa pleads guilty to wire fraud