Alex Love WROC

These are the consequences of ignoring heat related illnesses, especially for student-athletes training over the summer. Make sure you know how much water you need & when to stop for it. Rockhill Orthopaedic Specialists & Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City Soccer Coaches share more on what to do.

The consequences of ignoring heat related illnesses for student athletes Training for fall sports is tough, but the coming heat wave makes it tougher.

Veterinarians with Oxford Animal Hospital & others are seeing more pets show up to their clinics suffering from heat strokes. It mostly comes down to owners missing several warning signs when they’re out for walks or playing at the park. Learn how to spot them & how to treat it in time.

With threat of heat stroke on the rise in pets, here’s how to spot warning signs As summertime temperatures ramp up, it’s so important right now for pet owners to keep a close watch on their pets.

Members of the look to make history in a rural town by hosting the first pride event downtown in September. Some locals demand city council reverse their approval of street closures for it, calling it divisive & inappropriate for kids.

LGBTQ members face pushback as they gear up to host first ‘pride fest’ in Marshall The city of Marshall, Missouri is getting ready to make history by hosting its first “pride fest” this September in the downtown square.

Multiple orchards outside of have no peaches this harvest season and lost portions of their apples. This stems from a combination of subzero temperatures last Winter and excessive rain the last few months causing diseases to break out. As a result, prices could go up anywhere you buy fruits.

Months of harsh weather means fruit prices at Missouri orchards could be higher this fall Fall is right around the corner but crowd favorite, autumn fruits may be in short supply, due to last year’s severe winter conditions.

Giving daycare centers exemptions from paying property taxes is now in the hands of Voters on Aug. 6th. A Daycare shared how they’d lower costs for parents with savings from that, but we could see other taxes raised to make up for it.

Your vote in August could lead to more options and lower costs for childcare in Missouri Childcare experts say there’s a shortage of daycare centers around Kansas City which has left many families priced out of giving their kids a good start to an education to be ready for grade school.

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Dozens of teens in Jackson County, including members of The Nia Project Kansas City flocked to the legislature to warn they won’t have a future staying here if nothing changes about gun violence in or the county. They share how it’s taken a toll on their mental health & what can be done.

Jackson County teens testify on impact of gun violence in their communities Dozens of teenagers descended on the Jackson County legislature demanding something be done about gun violence on Monday.

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Businesses like Bar West, Rize N Shine & Barley's Kitchen + Tap - Shawnee off I-435 & Midland Dr. fear they’ll be forced to close down if nothing changes about making detours more clear or opening lanes somehow at a Kansas Department of Transportation project on more than 40-year-old bridges. They believe communication could have been better. We took a closer at why KDOT needed to get this project done & how you can navigate the closure.

Construction in Shawnee detours drivers from businesses, owners worried about possibly closing You will run into problems if you’re trying to use Midland Dr. under I-435 in Shawnee where construction causes a major detours.

Amid this summer’s heatwave, Lawrence Professional Firefighters members are responding to many heat related illnesses & must brace for fires bundled up in heavy fire protection gear. But under the next city budget, a new challenge could be added by lowering the minimum staffing requirements on firefighters assigned to each call.

Lawrence firefighters deal with excessive heat, they say 2025 budget could put public safety at risk Fire and EMS in Lawrence-Douglas County send crews of at least four firefighters when someone calls for help. The City Manager’s Office released a new budget which would cut how many firefighters they can pay.

Flash floods and rain damage from Overland Park, KS to Lee’s Summit, MO put parties on hold for some as they race to protect their homes and yards from more rain in the near forecast.

Lee’s Summit resident spends Fourth of July cleaning up from days of rain Homeowners across Lee’s Summit are racing to dry up their homes and yards before more storms roll through.

Veterans around share with me the terror they revisit mentally from combat when fireworks suddenly go off near their homes. The week of can be dangerous for their health if you don’t take their advice on how to celebrate responsibly and warn them ahead of time.

Unexpected fireworks can present harm to veterans with PTSD during holidays A lot of people will be coming to tents set up all week to buy fireworks for the 4th of July. But instead of celebrations for freedom and independence, those same booms and loud noises from fireworks, can bring back nightmares to veterans from their days in combat.

Su***de rates among minors are higher in Platte County compared to the Missouri state average. Beacon Mental Health shares what’s driving that. Thousands of voters also believe the county is failing children in housing & crisis intervention services. They may have found a way to change that in November elections.

Platte County voters aim to tackle youth homelessness and mental health issues next election Thousands of people in Platte County say this area is failing many children in quality housing, keeping their mental health strong, and other issues that put kids in danger. In the upcoming election they hope to change that.

I took a closer look at what’s causing higher costs of daycare around to the point where it’s identical to the average cost of rent. This has forced some parents to quit their jobs to stay home with their kids, but there are ways the government could help families.

Childcare around Kansas City has become as expensive as rent. Here’s what could help parents. After giving birth to her third son, Alex Kitchen returned to work for just a month. It didn’t take long to realize she and her husband couldn’t afford to have all three kids in daycare.

Gender Affirming Care for transgender youth could return to depending on if rules a similar law in Tennessee banning this treatment for minors is unconstitutional. Learn what arguments will have to be made from both sides & the impact this law is having now.

Gender-affirming care for minors could return to Missouri depending on Supreme Court ruling The Supreme Court is stepping in to decide if states, including Missouri, have the right to restrict healthcare for transgender youth when it comes to transitioning.

I sat down with Mayor Tyrone Garner of Kansas City, KS to learn what the next moves & plans are to attract the & to Kansas now that Star Bond laws have been amended. He expects state leaders to take charge of negotiations. Locals near the current stadiums share why this worries them.

KCK Mayor discusses the next moves for attracting Chiefs and Royals to Kansas What will be the next move for Kansas or counties in our area that could play a role in attracting the Chiefs and Royals now that they’re in a position to negotiate any plans?

EXCLUSIVE: Renters of Independence Towers held a virtual meeting with Trigild Inc. leaders about years of neglect their building has faced which leaves them in apartments infested with bugs, holes in the ceilings & no AC. Parents shared the risk this puts their children in. As the new “receivers”, Trigild shared their priorities to help.

Renters of Independence apartments confront property management about poor conditions Cleaning up after a fire is not the only issue renters at Independence Towers are dealing with.

“I’m definitely worried about being priced out.” - Homeowners & businesses share what impact potential & stadiums could have if they’re built by their neighborhoods near Legends Outlets. Could it lead to higher property taxes or prosperity for businesses during slow times of the year during the Fall & Winter.

Businesses, homeowners near Legends Outlets discuss potential impact of stadiums in their community Mayor Tyrone Garner says Kansas City, Kansas, is ready to be a primary choice for the Chiefs and Royals to consider relocating their stadiums.

Simply taking an extra couple minutes to apply sunscreen could save your life from skin cancer. In 2023, 90 people in Kansas died from that illness, while 190 were killed in Missouri. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission explains the warning signs of skin cancer & treatments available. One of their patients shares her story.

How preventing sunburn and knowing the warning signs can save you from skin cancer Before you head outside for your next summer activity make sure you’re doing enough to protect those around you from sunburn.

A closer look at a draft of a Bill to reform Star Bonds in the state to attract the Royals & Chiefs to negotiate any future plans to relocate the teams over the state line. The House & Senate will vote on it Tuesday in a special session.

Kansas lawmakers to consider this bill concerning STAR Bonds to lure Chiefs, Royals Kansas lawmakers are expected to turn their focus on approving STAR Bonds designated to pull the Chiefs and Royals over state lines.

Because 47 people have already died this year in from traffic incidents, Clay County, Missouri Sheriff & Kansas City Missouri Police Department have teamed up to crackdown on reckless driving. I went along for a ride along with one deputy to see firsthand what drivers are doing wrong that can lead to deadly crashes.

Authorities give firsthand look at how they’re cracking down on reckless driving It’s been a deadly year on Kansas City’s roads. The numbers show an alarming trend of drivers making careless decisions behind the wheel.

One 7th grader answered “no” when I asked if he ate breakfast this morning. It will take several more weeks for families on both sides of to get access to the new Summer EBT program Sun Bucks. So, Harvesters - The Community Food Network & school districts are left to close the gap local children face in access to food. Learn how you can help out.

Delay in Summer EBT program leaves gap in food access for children, here’s how you can help Charities and food pantries need help because money allocated for the Summer EBT program will still take weeks before it reaches Kansas and Missouri.

Leaders with Shelter KC: A Kansas City Rescue Mission have found men who grow up in fatherless homes are more likely to fall into bad habits that lead to homelessness. Now they’re offering a “Good Dads” class to teach members parental skills they never got as kids and inspire them to change their lives for the better.

Shelter KC fighting to solve connection between lack of father figures and homelessness Learning how to be a better parent and role model for children is helping many homeless men in Kansas City find a better path in life.

A deadly officer involved shooting has been deemed justified by the Johnson County District Attorney after investigators combed through body cameras and surveillance that show Brett Smiley charging into a QT armed & holding people hostage. Shawnee Police encountered him at the entrance where he pointed his gun towards them.

Police justified in February killing of robbery suspect at gas station, prosecutor says Officers learned that Smiley had previously shown up naked at a Hardee’s in Olathe with a knife and asked staff to harm him with it.

The recent computer outage impacting Government Systems has caused a backlog in certain permit requests. This has left a 69-year-old woman without power for two weeks while she waits for the city to sign off on electricians to repair her meter.

KC computer outage creates permit request backlog, leaving one woman with no power Imagine being without power for two weeks from storm damage. It’s happening to one Kansas City woman.

Behind the trends & stats of experiencing its third most active tornado season in history since modern tracking began. Is this tied to climate change or advanced technology we now have to document these storms? Greg Bennett Weather Guy weighs in on what the future could hold for tornado season around the area.

Explaining Missouri’s rise in tornado warnings in 2024 Missouri is third in the country with the highest number of tornado warnings this year.

Protection for survivors of Domestic Violence in Jackson County just got stronger. Leaders with Newhouse Shelter & Rose Brooks Center explain this is greatly needed because of how high turnout is in for victims seeking legal representation & fleeing from abusers to stay alive.

Domestic violence shelters explain high numbers of domestic violence abuse in Jackson County During 2023, 22 homicides in Kansas City were connected to domestic violence. Now, there’s a new law in Jackson County protecting survivors.

This , Christ the King Church in shares what it will be doing to show every one of the they belong & are welcomed in the religion. One member who’s also a le***an shares how this inclusion has improved her life & faith to God.

‘It’s improved my life’: Members of LGBTQ-friendly independent Catholic church discuss belonging in religion Pride Month begins this weekend, but there are many places that promote LGBTQ Equality all year round.

Teamwork & partnerships is what Jackson County leaders & community advocates want to develop to avoid a repeat of setting another record in homicides. Causing the county to suffer too. Following a weekend with three homicides, they layout new ideas in a crime prevention meeting.

Jackson County leaders explore new safety plans after triple homicide weekend in Kansas City Kansas City saw three people killed by gun violence and a boy less than five years old accidentally shoot himself this weekend.