Sam Atwell

Kansas City

Assignment Editor at WDAF-TV (Kansas City, MO)

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Park Hill District partners with Strategos for school protection specialists

1 day ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

Posted: Jun 5, 2025 / 04:27 PM CDT Updated: Jun 5, 2025 / 04:27 PM CDT Kansas City, Mo. – The Park Hill School District has approved the introduction of school protection specialists (SPSs) at the elementary level starting next year.
New dock at Maple Leaf Conservation Area focuses on accessibility

2 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

The new dock at Maple Leaf Conservation Area was built with a focus on accessibility. Posted: May 21, 2025 / 04:27 PM CDT Updated: May 21, 2025 / 04:27 PM CDT Kansas City, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has finished installing a new dock at Maple Leaf Conservation Area, east of Odessa.
Goats make their return to Berkley Riverfront for the third year in a row

3 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fencing is up, and Berkley Riverfront is ready to welcome their hoofed friends. Port KC will host a tribe of goats along the Riverfront Heritage Trail in Berkley Riverfront for a third year. The goats will help clear overgrown vegetation that is taking over nature areas along the Missouri River. Keeping this vegetation under control also creates a safer environment for hikers using the trail.
Goats make their return to Berkley Riverfront for the third year in a row

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sam Atwell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fencing is up, and Berkley Riverfront is ready to welcome their hoofed friends. Port KC will host a tribe of goats along the Riverfront Heritage Trail in Berkley Riverfront for a third year. The goats will help clear overgrown vegetation that is taking over nature areas along the Missouri River. Keeping this vegetation under control also creates a safer environment for hikers using the trail.
Rep. Davids announces $1.8 million investment in airport safety in Gardner

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Sam Atwell

Kansas City, Mo. – On Thursday, Representative Sharice Davids announced a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to improve air safety at Johnson County’s New Century AirCenter in Gardner, Kansas. The $1.8 million award will be used to reconstruct 7,330 feet of existing runway and 16 existing points of signage, that need to be replaced.
Rep. Davids announces $1.8 million investment in airport safety

3 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

Courtesy Johnson County Government Posted: May 15, 2025 / 07:18 PM CDT Updated: May 15, 2025 / 07:27 PM CDT Kansas City, Mo. – On Thursday, Representative Sharice Davids announced a new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant to improve air safety at Johnson County’s New Century AirCenter in Gardner, Kansas.
KC native is on the move after signing with Twins

3 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Sam Atwell

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Josh Bortka, a hard-throwing, Kansas City Monarchs right-hander, has had his contract transferred to the Minnesota Twins organization on Thursday. Bortka will report to Single-A Fort Meyers in the Florida State League. In one appearance with the Monarchs this season, he threw 1.2 hitless innings and struck out two on Sunday against Lincoln at Legends Field. Advertisement What is Royals pitcher Cole Ragans gameday superstition?
Missouri Conservation reminds people to leave wildlife wild

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

MDC ask that people “leave wildlife wild” by not interfering with newborn or young animals, such as … MDC ask that people “leave wildlife wild” by not interfering with newborn or young animals, such as baby rabbits, because it can do more harm than good. Rabbits seldom survive in captivity and can actually die of fright from being handled.
Missouri motorists urged to slow down and give turtles a brake

1 month ago | fox4kc.com | Sam Atwell

Turtles are leaving their winter dens and crossing roads in search of grub and a mate. Posted: May 1, 2025 / 06:31 PM CDT Updated: May 1, 2025 / 06:34 PM CDT Kansas City, Mo. — Motorists may see some reptilian friends on the roads this spring.
Missouri motorists urged to slow down and give turtles a brake

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Sam Atwell

Kansas City, Mo. — Motorists may see some reptilian friends on the roads this spring. The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is urging drivers to be cautious and give turtles a break. Turtles are often hit by cars during warmer months, but they’re at special risk this time of year because of more activity.