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2 months ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Nydja Hood

Share LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s been one month since the hands-free law has been enforced in Missouri. Since Jan. 1, Missouri State Highway Patrol has been cracking down on people who are using a phone while driving. “It’s something we’re taking pretty seriously because it’s causing injuries and even fatalities in our state,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol Corporal Justin Ewing. The hands-free law went into effect on Aug. 28, 2023.

Jan 19, 2025 | fox5vegas.com | Nydja Hood

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Gray News) - A Kansas firefighter faces months of rehabilitation after he was hospitalized with a fractured leg. The injury happened when someone drove over a fire hose, according to the fire department. The Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department responded to an active fire at a Subway restaurant just before 7 a.m. Monday. A resident drove over what firefighters describe as a lifeline: the hose supplying water from a fire hydrant, KCTV reports.

Dec 9, 2024 | msn.com | Nydja Hood

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Oct 25, 2024 | cityfarmer.info | Nydja Hood |Michael Levenston

Video StoryBy Nydja HoodKansas City, Mo. (KCTV)Oct. 25, 2024The USDA has awarded more than $6.4 million to Cultivate KC for conservation efforts and climate-safe agriculture practices. The funding will help its urban farmers implement environmentally safe practices like building soil health with compost and row covers.

Oct 15, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Nydja Hood

ShareKANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The FBI is investigating suspicious mail sent to a Kansas City polling office on Friday. Security measures are in place to keep workers safe on Election Day. “Everyone’s been concerned about their safety,” said Kansas City Election Board democratic director Lauri Ealom. Ealom said their office gets daily alerts from the federal government about potential threats. On Friday, they got one about a suspicious postcard delivered at various polling sites across the state.