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New bill aims to expand after-school programs
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (63+ words) New bill aims to expand after-school programs'kctv5.com New bill aims to expand after-school programs First Warn Forecast: Colder Thursday, Arctic air settles in Friday & Saturday Bowen Tower tenants win rent cuts, eviction dismissals after 4-month rent strike Home explosion,…...
Leading with compassion: Students across KC learn to be effective in a polarized world
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (305+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Freshmen from nine area high schools gathered to learn leadership skills at the Freshman Own It Leadership Conference, where speaker Brandon White used dancing and interactive activities to break down barriers and build confidence. "I believe…...
Leading with compassion in a polarized world: Students across KC learn to be effective trailblazers
15+ hour, 18+ min ago (95+ words) Leading with compassion in a polarized world: Students across KC learn to be effective trailblazers'kctv5.com Leading with compassion in a polarized world: Students across KC learn to be effective trailblazers Missouri debates major shift from income tax to sales…...
Kansas City therapist shares advice on how to talk to kids about Minnesota ICE shooting
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (718+ words) Local mental health experts say now is the time to check in with your kids " even if they haven't brought it up. Kabuya offered helpful suggestions for different age groups " whether your child is angry, sad, confused, curious or all…...
Independence appoints new superintendent with nearly 40 years experience in education
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (220+ words) INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - The Independence School District announced Tuesday who it will appoint as its superintendent. Dr. Vickie Murillo, who has nearly 40 years of experience in education, will be the district's new superintendent beginning July 1, 2026. Murillo is currently serving as…...
Hundreds of high school and middle school students join ICE demonstration
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (282+ words) LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - Hundreds of Lawrence High School students and people from surrounding middle schools and the Lawrence community gathered Tuesday for an ICE walkout protest at W 19th and Louisiana. Amy Pattys, a Lawrence High School student whose mother is…...
Lawrence High School ICE protest
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (34+ words) Lawrence High School ICE protest'kctv5.com Lawrence High School ICE protest 1 injured in Shawnee house fire, cause under investigation Sheriff's office celebrates Drug Court graduates' hard-fought sobriety: "Another chance at life'...
Kansas City therapist shares advice on how to talk to kids after Minnesota ICE shootings
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (74+ words) Kansas City therapist shares advice on how to talk to kids after Minnesota ICE shootings'kctv5.com Kansas City therapist shares advice on how to talk to kids after Minnesota ICE shootings Behind the Story: Beyond the Border - Detentions Olathe South…...
Beyond the Border: A KCTV5 special on immigration
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (51+ words) Beyond the Border: A KCTV5 special on immigration'kctv5.com Beyond the Border: A KCTV5 special on immigration Behind the Story: Beyond the Border - Arrests KCFD warns of dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning after faulty furnace hospitalizes 4 Ice safety: How thick does ice…...
Kansas City-area schools announce closings ahead of winter storm
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (119+ words) Kansas City Public Schools is the largest district to announce a change in Friday's schedule. The district will have a virtual learning day. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Dozens of schools and school districts decided to cancel school Friday ahead of…...