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Woman run over, killed by her own truck while pumping gas

1 week ago | wsaz.com | Katie Byrd |Amanda Alvarado

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A woman was run over and killed by her own vehicle while she was pumping gas on Sunday. According to the Kansas City Police Department, a woman driving a Ford F150 was at a gas station getting gas when the truck began to roll backward. The woman tried to get back in the truck on the passenger side but fell and was run over by the Ford. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said they are still investigating. Copyright 2025 KCTV via Gray Local Media, Inc.
MIAA Cross Country Athletes of the Week

Oct 8, 2024 | themiaa.com | Katie Byrd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association announced new cross country athletes of the week from the 2024 season. Northwest Missouri’s Grant Bradley was named the men’s MIAA Athlete of the Week for the second consecutive week while two student-athletes claimed the women’s weekly honor.
Where to find the Chiefs hot sauce featuring Travis Kelce’s catchphrase

Jul 30, 2024 | wibw.com | Katie Byrd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The NFL-sponsored hot sauces feature names unique to Chiefs Kingdom. Spicin Foods’ exclusive multipack features Arrowhead Smoke BBQ Sauce, 142.2 DB Hot Sauce and Fight for Your Bite Wings Sauce - Travis’ signature catch phrase. “While this multipack appeals to Chiefs fans, it is also a celebration of the perfect pairing of hot sauce, tailgating and football for sports fans everywhere,” said Caroline Brown, Director of Marketing at Spicin Foods.
Construction worker found unresponsive in sewer pipe

Jul 9, 2024 | wkyt.com | Katie Byrd |Jiani Navarro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A construction worker in Missouri was listed in critical condition Monday morning after he was found unresponsive in a sewer pipe. Emergency medical services responded to Old Santa Fe Road just before 8 a.m. and found the man in a 15-foot manhole. Kansas City Fire Department said they encountered dangerously low levels of oxygen while rescuing the 30-year-old from a sewer pipe. They were at 11%, a level that could be deadly.
Construction worker found unresponsive in sewer pipe

Jul 9, 2024 | kktv.com | Katie Byrd |Jiani Navarro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A construction worker in Missouri was listed in critical condition Monday morning after he was found unresponsive in a sewer pipe. Emergency medical services responded to Old Santa Fe Road just before 8 a.m. and found the man in a 15-foot manhole. Kansas City Fire Department said they encountered dangerously low levels of oxygen while rescuing the 30-year-old from a sewer pipe. They were at 11%, a level that could be deadly.
Construction worker found unresponsive in sewer pipe

Jul 9, 2024 | wbtv.com | Katie Byrd |Jiani Navarro

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A construction worker in Missouri was listed in critical condition Monday morning after he was found unresponsive in a sewer pipe. Emergency medical services responded to Old Santa Fe Road just before 8 a.m. and found the man in a 15-foot manhole. Kansas City Fire Department said they encountered dangerously low levels of oxygen while rescuing the 30-year-old from a sewer pipe. They were at 11%, a level that could be deadly.
Kansas City construction worker critically injured, found unresponsive in sewer pipe

Jul 8, 2024 | wibw.com | Katie Byrd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man was listed in critical condition Monday morning after he was found unresponsive in a sewer pipe. EMS responded to the 9200 block of Old Santa Fe Road just before 8 a.m. and found the victim in a 15-foot manhole. The 30-year-old male construction worker was found unconscious and face down in about 6-8 inches of water. The victim was quickly evaluated and found to have no pulse, the Kansas City Fire Department told KCTV5.
New Hallmark Christmas movie set to film at Arrowhead Stadium

Jun 25, 2024 | kwch.com | Katie Byrd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Home (of the Chiefs) for the holidays!Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story will begin production next month, and filming will take place entirely in Kansas City, including GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. The NFL and Skydance Sports are teaming up with Hallmark to produce the first-ever movie of its kind. Actors Tyler Hynes, Hunter King and Ed Begley Jr. will star in the movie set during a “Fan of the Year” contest.
Worlds of Fun to continue chaperone policy for 2024 season

Apr 30, 2024 | wibw.com | Katie Byrd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Worlds of Fun opens on Saturday, May 4, and it has no plans of stopping its chaperone policy. The policy is in effect all day on weekends and on weekdays beginning at 4 p.m. Starting May 19, the policy will take effect from open to close on all weekdays and weekends. “All guests ages 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to be admitted to or remain in the park when the policy is in effect,” Worlds of Fun stated.
Blood:Water Celebrates 20 Years $45M Invested in Local Partners in Africa

Mar 22, 2024 | easternprogress.com | Katie Byrd

Nonprofit focused on water and HIV/AIDS projects has developed unique approach to helping solve local crises, /PRNewswire/ -- Blood:Water, an international nonprofit partnering with African-led organizations to end health disparities, celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year.