Nydja Hood

1 week ago | wibw.com | Nydja Hood

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Hundreds of people from across the country gathered at Congregation Beth Torah to honor the life and legacy of Sarah Milgrim. Through music and prayer, the community began the difficult path toward healing. Those in attendance said nearly 700 people from across the country filled the sanctuary on Tuesday morning. “We cannot die because our children die. We must find the strength to live even with our shattered hearts.

2 weeks ago | kfvs12.com | Nydja Hood

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - In the days following the tragic death of Sarah Milgrim, Jewish communities across the metro area are turning to their faith leaders for strength and comfort. At Kehilath Israel Synagogue in Overland Park, Kansas, Senior Rabbi Moshe Grussgott is preparing for a special Sabbath sermon this Saturday aimed at helping his congregation begin the healing process. “I think even rabbis struggle with that,” said Grussgott.

2 weeks ago | ky3.com | Nydja Hood

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - George Wendt, known for his role as Norm Peterson on the classic sitcom ‘Cheers,’ is being remembered in Kansas City. The actor passed away Monday morning at the age of 76. A proud graduate of Rockhurst University, Wendt earned his degree in economics in 1971. Faculty at Rockhurst say Wendt remained involved with the university long after his time as a student.

3 weeks ago | wibw.com | Nydja Hood

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - The City of Lawrence is implementing a new parking policy giving drivers with unpaid parking tickets the ‘boot’. Beginning Monday, drivers with three or more unpaid parking tickets older than 60 days could find a boot on their car. The driver will also receive a 48-hour notice that the car could be impounded if the parking tickets aren’t paid. A civil process will apply to all parking violations received from January 1, 2025.

4 weeks ago | wibw.com | Nydja Hood

GARDNER, Kan. (KCTV) - Days after residents at the Aspen Place Apartments in Gardner were forced to evacuate with just 48 hours’ notice, the community is stepping up to provide support in powerful ways. At Grace Baptist Church, volunteers created a call center to organize donations and housing resources. The effort has already raised more than $100,000 to help cover the cost of temporary housing and now, permanent relocation.