Abby Dodge

5 days ago | kshb.com | Abby Dodge

GARDNER, Kan. — The city of Gardner, Kansas, condemned the Aspen Place Apartments Tuesday, giving residents 48 hours to find a new home. “I completely understand why it was condemned. And I agree with it. My problem is you are giving us two days,” said resident Leticia Rodriguez. “We felt so rushed.”Rodriguez and her two youngest children packed up their belongings Friday morning as volunteers prepared to help them move their life into storage while they look for a new home.

6 days ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Abby Dodge

Share In the wake of tariffs reaching upwards of 145% on some Chinese goods, toy industry giant Mattel said it is considering raising prices. This comes after President Donald Trump’s comment about kids needing fewer toys , during a time of year when many retailers are placing orders for winter holiday items. UMKC supply chain economist Larry Wigger said while holiday gifts are not in jeopardy, prices will likely be inflated.

1 week ago | kshb.com | Abby Dodge

KSHB 41 reporter Abby Dodge covers consumer issues, personal budgeting and everyday spending. Share your story idea with Abby. —In the wake of tariffs reaching upwards of 145% on some Chinese goods, toy industry giant Mattel said it is considering raising prices. This comes after President Donald Trump’s comment about kids needing fewer toys, during a time of year when many retailers are placing orders for winter holiday items.

1 week ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Abby Dodge

Share KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Shanetta Bossell, the 39-year-old woman facing first-degree murder charges in the death of Kansas City, Missouri, firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman , appeared in Clay County Circuit Court Monday. Bossell was appointed a public defender, though that attorney was unable to attend Monday’s hearing due to a scheduling conflict.

1 week ago | kshb.com | Abby Dodge |Sam Hartle

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Shanetta Bossell, the 39-year-old woman facing first-degree murder charges in the death of Kansas City, Missouri, firefighter paramedic Graham Hoffman, appeared in Clay County Circuit Court Monday. KSHB 41 News reporter Abby Dodge was among those in the courtroom for the hearing, which was set as a bond reduction hearing. Bossell was appointed a public defender, though that attorney was unable to attend Monday’s hearing due to a scheduling conflict.