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Police: Woman fires shots at men attempting to break into home Video included

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A woman fired shots at three men attempting to break into her home, and one of the suspects was shot in the chest, police said. Her husband described the harrowing ordeal.
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Kansas City Ballet raising money to buy necessary dance accessories

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While most everyone loves a new pair of shoes, for a dancer, they are crucial and it often times gets expensive to keep up with the necessary demand. More>>

Young Leawood bakers hope sale brings in big bucks for Oklahoma

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A group of young girls are trying to make life sweet again for the people of disaster-stricken Moore, OK, by holding a bake sale.
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Three rescued from river after bridge collapses in Washington Video included

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A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged. More>>

Schlagle High School teacher adds a green emphasis to his teaching

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A Kansas City, KS, teacher is getting a lot of positive attention for including green living in his education that allows students a hands-on approach to bettering our planet. More>>

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Jurors deadlock on Jodi Arias' penalty; judge declares mistrial Video included

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The judge has declared a mistrial in the penalty phase of the Jodi Arias trial. The jury announced late Thursday afternoon that they could not reach a unanimous decision on life or death for Arias. More>>

Boy, 4, suffers serious injuries after car hits him

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A little boy has suffered serious injuries after a car hit him Thursday evening. More>>

Boy Scouts approve plan to accept openly gay boys

The Boy Scouts of America threw open its ranks Thursday to gay Scouts but not gay Scout leaders - a fiercely contested compromise that some warned could fracture the organization and lead to mass defections of members and... More>>

Wreck causes large backup on I-70

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A two-vehicle wreck caused some major backup on Interstate 70 on Thursday evening. More>>

Distraught mom becomes face of Oklahoma storm Video included

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A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children. More>>

Police investigating after $30,000 allegedly stolen from elementary school's funds

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Police are investigating after elementary school kids in Johnson County allegedly had $30,000 stolen from them. More>>

Car hits bicyclist at Hwy 71 and Blue Ridge

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Kansas City police said a car hit a bicyclist in the area of U.S. Highway 71 and Blue Ridge Boulevard Thursday evening. More>>

Man accused of killing 10-week-old baby

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The Lafayette County Prosecutor has charged the father of a 10-week-old baby with her violent death. More>>

Former KCK officer accused of threatening police chief, captain Video included

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A former KCK police officer is accused of threatening the lives of Police Chief Rick Armstrong and Capt. Greg Lawson. More>>

Even after death, cancer patient continues to inspire others through videos

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The story of Zach Sobiech, a cancer patient who made it his mission to spread the joy of living to anyone he came in contact with, is continuing to inspire others after his death.
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Kansas City students create car that runs on social media fuel

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Just by tweeting a certain phrase you'll be able to help a car run. More>>

Woman dies, gives birth, comes back to life

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A pregnant woman's heart stopped, and doctors performed an emergency c-section to rescue the baby and save the woman. More>>

POLAR BEAR LIVESTREAM

What is Nikita and Berlin up to today at the Kansas City Zoo? Find out here in this live polar-bear camera. The free, online viewing allows anyone to watch Nikita and Berlin up close from their computer.
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