LAWRENCE, Kan. — If you want to make a full day of your trip to Next to Nature Farm, we have some “detours” you can make along the way all on the University of Kansas’ campus. Allen Fieldhouse Allen Fieldhouse is the house that Phog built. But the real genius behind […]
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The University of Kansas offers must see history a short drive from Next to Nature Farm
LAWRENCE, Kan. — If you want to make a full day of your trip to Next to Nature Farm, we have some “Detours” you can make along the way all on the University of Kansas’ campus. Allen Fieldhouse Allen Fieldhouse is the house that Phog built. But the real genius behind […]
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Statewide tornado drill scheduled Tuesday in Kansas, Missouri
***10 a.m.: Missouri and Kansas statewide tornado drill.*** Sirens in both states will sound at this time for five minutes or so. This is an opportunity to practice your tornado plan with your family at home. All this week, the FOX 4 Weather Team will be getting you ready for […]
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All Black Everything magazine, ABE for short, will support, promote and profile Black-owned business in the Kansas City area
Knowing the struggles facing Black-owned businesses, entrepreneur Trish Mitchell of Kansas City is launching All Black Everything, a digital and print magazine, to shine a positive light and to support local Black-owned businesses. In a time when many Black-owned businesses are struggling, Mitchell, who has a background in finance and […]
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Jackson County waives online billing fees to encourage contactless payment | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County officials are trying to keep people safe and in the comfort of their own home by saving residents a few bucks. The county usually charges an electronic check fee of $1.25 and a convenience fee of $2.00 for payments made through their myJacksonCounty official […]
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Chiefs opening Arrowhead Stadium for community blood drive as shortage continues | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs will host a community blood drive Thursday at Arrowhead Stadium in an effort to help replenish the local and national blood shortage. In a statement, the Community Blood Center said the supply is critically low right now. The pandemic has created a […]
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Coronavirus hits Kansas hospitals harder, sidelines staff
MISSION, Kan. Kansas health officials on Tuesday urged communities to take stronger action as more hospital rooms are devoted to caring for coronavirus patients and hundreds of doctors, nurses and other workers are quarantined, leading some surgical procedures to be delayed. Hospital emergency departments in at least two communities were […]
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Metro teachers, students finding ways to make online schooling interesting and engaging | FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thousands of students around the metro continue to do some, or all, of their schooling online. It’s been a struggle for some kids to feel connected and stay on task. But other students and teachers say virtual learning is pushing them to be their very best. Chairs […]