Lexy French

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three people have been charged after a pregnant woman was reportedly beaten up and her child kidnapped in Overland Park, Kansas. On April 12, Overland Park police said officers were dispatched to a reported kidnapping in the area of West 95th and Quivira, which FOX4 has confirmed is Oak Park Mall. According to police, the pregnant victim said her ex-boyfriend and his family members physically attacked her.

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Lexy French

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chapter 66 National Treasury Employees Union in Kansas City held a protest against recent cuts to federal agencies and workforces Tuesday afternoon outside the IRS building. “Because April 15 is Tax Day, what better day to show them that this may be the last time you can talk to a person on the phone and/or that your returns are timely,” said Chapter 66 NTEU Chapter President Shannon Ellis.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Lexy French

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Chapter 66 National Treasury Employees Union in Kansas City held a protest against recent cuts to federal agencies and workforces Tuesday afternoon outside the IRS building. “Because April 15 is Tax Day, what better day to show them that this may be the last time you can talk to a person on the phone and/or that your returns are timely,” said Chapter 66 NTEU Chapter President Shannon Ellis.

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Lexy French

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Some business owners in the Crossroads are concerned about a recent uptick in parking violations. “If they try to fit inside the white line on Main Street and get their tire on the curb, they get a ticket for parking on the sidewalk, which is $85,” said Bradley Gilmore, the owner of Lula Southern Cookhouse. Gilmore says he’s not against paid parking downtown but wants to ensure that prices and penalties are fair so that people continue returning to districts like the Crossroads.

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Lexy French

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City community came together Saturday to show support for two teens who recently lost their mother. A special prom send-off was held for Roger and Zymire Johnson. Their mother, Janette Johnson, was murdered on April 4. “Several businesses came together and pulled this off within a matter of days, and just to see a smile on the kids’ faces is more important to me than anything else,” said Keisha Henson Shaw, the owner of CreativeKei event rentals.