Grant Stephens

Kansas City

Reporter at KSHB-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Reporter at KMCI-TV (Kansas City, MO)

Reporter at Kansas City Live

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Articles

Saving for college? Kansas City finance expert talks tips

3 weeks ago | kshb.com | Grant Stephens

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's summer break for students, but that doesn't mean saving for college gets a pause. A Kansas City-area financial advisor said savings should start early, but where exactly that money should be saved depends on the individual student. Saving for college? Kansas City finance expert talks tips "I think for the generations that are coming behind, there are so many other options," said Stacia Williams, founder and wealth advisor at Williams Financial Group.
Go OTEL Traces without the Globals

4 weeks ago | dev.to | Grant Stephens

So I've been doing some work adding OTEL Traces to a Go service and have some notes. The service in question receives requests with trace headers, but also makes calls to other services and so should be injecting headers into subsequent requests too. Firstly, the OTEL SDK is vast and takes a while to get your head around. Also, don't think you can just add one plugin for your HTTP router and be done- no such luck unfortunately.
Southwest Airlines to charge for checked bags starting today

1 month ago | kshb.com | Grant Stephens

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Southwest Airlines is abandoning a decades-long luggage policy. Starting today, customers will be charged a fee to check bags when booking flights on Southwest. The airline announced the change in March. Southwest will charge $35 for a first checked bag and $45 for a second checked bag. Weight and size limits will apply for bags. Southwest will continue to offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List preferred members and customers traveling on Business Select fares.
WW1 Museum and Memorial Events happening today

1 month ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Grant Stephens

Share The World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City is honoring US service members for Memorial Day. They're putting on a few different events and displays honoring veterans, starting with the Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Attendees will hear from dignitaries, including a keynote address from Major General (Ret.) William Razz Waff. At noon the museum and memorial will begin a bell tolling ceremony.
WW1 Museum and Memorial Events happening today

1 month ago | kshb.com | Grant Stephens

The World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City is honoring US service members for Memorial Day. They're putting on a few different events and displays honoring veterans, starting with the Memorial Day Ceremony at 10:00 a.m.Attendees will hear from dignitaries, including a keynote address from Major General (Ret.) William Razz Waff. At noon the museum and memorial will begin a bell tolling ceremony.
GOAT landscapers back to chow down on greenery along Kansas City's Berkley Riverfront

1 month ago | kshb.com | Grant Stephens

KSHB 41 reporter Grant Stephens covers stories involving downtown Kansas City, Missouri up to North Kansas City. Share your story idea with Grant. —The greatest landscapers of all time are back. And this time, the goats chowing down along Kansas City's Berkley Riverfront are supposed to be there. RELATED | Mystery goats continue roaming along Kansas City's riverfrontPort KC has brought in goats for the third year to help trim down the overgrowth along the Riverfront Heritage Trail.
Liberty Fire Department's new "leave behind" Narcan kits could save lives

1 month ago | kshb.com | Grant Stephens

LIBERTY, Mo. — The Liberty Fire Department is increasing its efforts to battle the opioid crisis with a new initiative that involves distributing Narcan. Naloxone, or Narcan, is a lifesaving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses. The program's goal is to put Narcan kits into the hands of those most likely to need them. That's often friends and family members of overdose victims or drug users. Assistant Chief of EMS, Pete VanNess, spearheaded the program. Van Ness saw the need for it firsthand.
Lenexa-based All For Moms Foundation mission sees growth, more complex cases

1 month ago | kshb.com | Grant Stephens

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the past two years, the All For Moms Foundation has ramped up its commitment to serving families in need. They now complete two missions each month. Each mission focuses on supporting mothers and families by helping reduce clutter and organize around the house. The Foundation's CEO, Allie Lohman, says extreme clutter often signifies deeper trauma. “We’re not coming from a place of judgment,” she said.
Graduation season brings increased interest in trade schools

1 month ago | kshb.com | Grant Stephens

KSHB 41 reporter Grant Stephens covers stories involving downtown Kansas City, Missouri up to North Kansas City. Share your story idea with Grant. As graduation season begins, many students are getting ready to head off to college this fall. But this year, there’s a noticeable trend: a growing number of graduates are choosing to pursue a different path - trade schools.
Wyandotte High School Principal Mary Stewart to retire after 43-year career

1 month ago | kshb.com | Grant Stephens

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Wyandotte High School Principal Mary Stewart has seen a few things during her four decades as an educator. As Stewart prepares for her well-deserved retirement this Spring, her colleagues and the community are celebrating her impact. "Every student has dreams. Sometimes they've been hidden away," Steward said.