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Miami County declares emergency after massive hail damages Paola, Osawatomie
22+ min ago (145+ words) Miami County leaders have declared a state of emergency after severe storms brought destructive hail across the area Wednesday afternoon. The Miami County Sheriff's Office said officials in the City of Paola, the City of Osawatomie and Miami County all…...
Clay County deputies say 13-year-old was behind wheel of stolen car; 2 adults also caught
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (239+ words) A 13-year-old boy was allegedly caught behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle after speeding away from deputies in Clay County this week. The Clay County Sheriff's Office said deputies observed two vehicles that had been reported stolen traveling in…...
Viewer video shows golf ball-sized hail in Miami County, Kansas
10+ min ago (75+ words) KMBC Search location by ZIP code Viewer video shows golf ball-sized hail in Miami County, Kansas Parts of Miami County, Kansas, were blasted by large hail Wednesday afternoon. In a viewer video submitted by Wyatt Hoggatt, you can see large-diameter…...
Trump says he'll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed
15+ hour, 2+ min ago (203+ words) President Donald Trump has again threatened to fire Jerome Powell if the Federal Reserve Chair decides to stay on the central bank's governing board after his term as chair expires next month. "Well then I'll have to fire him, OK?...
Local officials: Tornado touches down in Henry County, Missouri, causing damage near Clinton
5+ hour, 14+ min ago (101+ words) A tornado reportedly touched down in Clinton, Missouri, on Wednesday evening as severe storms moved through the Kansas City region. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for central Henry County shortly before 6 p. m. Around 6: 05 p. m. , Henry County Emergency Manager Mark…...
Will new tax cuts increase the size of your refund this filing season?
45+ min ago (449+ words) IRS data shows average tax refunds are up this year, but experts say the additional relief will be offset by higher gas prices. New government data shows that average tax refunds are up this filing season, largely because of tax…...
At least 1 dead in crash on I-670 at Genessee in Kansas City
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (106+ words) KMBC Search location by ZIP code At least 1 dead in crash on I-670 at Genessee in Kansas City Kansas City, Missouri, fire authorities say at least one person has died after a serious crash on Interstate 670 Wednesday afternoon. That incident happened…...
'It's a huge deal': Painted Tree shutdown leaves shocked vendors with few options
2+ hour, 7+ min ago (291+ words) Thousands of vendors, including many in the Kansas City metro, are scrambling after Painted Tree Boutiques suddenly shut down all its locations Tuesday. The stores offer independent merchants a place to sell gifts, home decor and boutique clothing. Angela Simon…...
Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (1006+ words) Congress is set to take up the reauthorization of a divisive program that lets U. S. spy agencies pore over foreigners' calls, texts and emails, with supporters like President Donald Trump saying it has saved lives while critics point to long-standing concerns…...
President Trump says the Iran War is 'very close to over"
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (426+ words) The Trump administration remained optimistic that the war in Iran was 'very close to over,' despite the U. S.' recent naval blockade and increasing economic pressure. President Donald Trump said in a Fox Business interview Wednesday morning that he believes the war…...