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Detectives Investigate After Woman Found Dead In Home

Kansas City police are investigating after a woman was found dead in a home in the 4600 block of Overton Street Tuesday afternoon.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:05:47 CST

Lawsuit: George Brett Falsely Advertises Necklaces

Lawyers are seeking class-action status for a lawsuit that claims Hall of Fame slugger George Brett has been falsely advertising bracelets and necklaces as being able to help improve health and sports performance.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:02:53 CST

OP Family OK After Carbon Monoxide Scare

The Overland Park Fire Department said six people were taken to hospitals after suffering apparent carbon monoxide poisoning at a home overnight.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:16:01 CST

Pittsburgh Steelers Nab Haley For Offensive Coordinator

The Pittsburgh Steelers announced Tuesday that former Chiefs head coach Todd Haley will be the team's new offensive coordinator.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:15:39 CST

Joplin Schools To Put $62M Bond To Vote

Joplin residents will vote on a $62 million bond issue to rebuild schools destroyed by a May 22 tornado.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 11:43:50 CST

Kan., Mo., Fight To Keep Marine Data Center In Metro

Kansas and Missouri officials are working to persuade the Marine Corps not to move its data center to New Orleans.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 10:29:41 CST

Mo. Couple Charged With Promoting Prostitution

A couple is charged with promoting prostitution in downtown Springfield.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:51:25 CST

'Material Girl' To Bring World Tour To KC

The Madonna 2012 World Tour will make a stop in Kansas City this fall.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 08:33:41 CST

Man Hurt In Crash On Highway 350

A man was injured in a rollover crash on westbound Highway 350 between Bannister and Noland roads Tuesday morning.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:53:12 CST

Man In Custody After Downtown Standoff

A man is in police custody after a standoff early Tuesday morning near 10th Street and Grand Boulevard.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:59:49 CST

Unimmunized Kids Pose Public Health Risks

Most childhood diseases appear to be on the verge of being wiped out in the United States, but health officials are paying attention to recent outbreaks of measles currently in southwest Kansas and last year in Johnson County, Kan.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 09:13:58 CST

Attorneys Filing New Motions In Shon Pernice Case

Attorneys for a Northland man accused of murdering his wife more than three years ago have introduced two new motions to suppress evidence that was used toward his conviction.

Published: Tue, 7 Feb 2012 07:20:39 CST

Bus Company Settles Wrongful Death Suit

A bus company has taken responsibility for its role in the death of a teenager in St. Joseph 15 months ago.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:51:35 CST

Driver Talks About ATV Crash That Injured Boys

Officials in Miami County say two children were critically injured in an ATV crash.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:30:22 CST

Man Hides In OP Sewer, Crews Pull Him Out

Several Overland Park police officers and firefighters had to forcefully remove a man from the city's sewer system on Monday afternoon.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:39:50 CST

Mission Valley School Plans Spark Protests

People in Prairie Village are discussing future plans for the building that used to house Mission Valley Middle School.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:08:04 CST

Deputies ID Man Found In Burned Truck

Platte City investigators release the name of a man found dead in a burned-out truck in Platte City last week.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:20:55 CST

TIPS Hotline Gets 140 Calls On Baby Lisa Case

Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline officials say they have received 140 calls since "The Dr. Phil Show" aired an interview with the parents of missing baby Lisa Irwin.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:32:28 CST

Google Begins Work In KCK

Google begins construction Monday on its long-awaited super-speed Internet service in Kansas City, Kan.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:22:40 CST

Police Ask For Help Identifying Man In Store Burglary

Kansas City police are asking for helping identifying a man who burglarized a convenience store last week.

Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:40:27 CST