Highest-paying construction jobs in Kansas City
Stacker compiled the highest paying construction jobs in Kansas City, MO-KS using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Leverkusen top-scorer Patrik Schick out with calf injury
By CIARÁN FAHEY AP Sports Writer BERLIN (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen top-scorer Patrik Schick has been ruled out for several weeks after tearing a muscle in his left calf. Leverkusen says that an MRI scan confirmed the damage sustained during the team’s 3-2 loss at Mainz in the Bundesliga on Friday. Schick has scored a
Continue Reading Harmon leads No. 14 Texas women past West Virginia 67-58
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — Rori Harmon scored 19 points with eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and a block to lead No. 14 Texas to a 67-58 win over West Virginia. Aliyah Matharu, one of three Longhorns with eight points, closed it out with a three-point play with 12.9 seconds left, her layup coming at
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CNN reporter describes the challenges of covering the conflict in Ukraine
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Covering what’s really happening on the Ukrainian border is being made even more difficult because of the constant flow of unverified or potentially misleading information, said Clarissa Ward, CNN’s chief international correspondent. The prevalence of amateur videos, crowdsourced content and difficult to discern satellite imagery can confuse or perhaps misinform even
Continue Reading CNN reporter describes the challenges of covering the conflict in Ukraine
By Ramishah Maruf, CNN Covering what’s really happening on the Ukrainian border is being made even more difficult because of the constant flow of unverified or potentially misleading information, said Clarissa Ward, CNN’s chief international correspondent. The prevalence of amateur videos, crowdsourced content and difficult to discern satellite imagery can confuse or perhaps misinform even
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Three people injured in Des Moines shooting early Sunday
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Three people were injured in a shootout in Des Moines early Sunday. Des Moines Police said the victims said someone in a car driving by fired at them around 2 a.m., and a friend who was with them shot back at the car. KCCI reports that officers found one woman
Continue Reading$5K in gear stolen from musician
By Abby Dodge Click here for updates on this story KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KCTV) — With events resuming after a year or two off because of the pandemic, gig workers are back at it. But one local Kansas City musician hit a sour note Tuesday morning: His personal gear was missing from his car. “It
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Bill to help veterans suffering from toxic burn pit exposure takes key step forward in Congress
By Clare Foran and Ali Zaslav, CNN The Senate took a significant step in recent days to help former military service members suffering from toxic burn pit exposure by passing a bill to expand access to health care for post-9/11 combat veterans. It’s not yet clear though when burn pit legislation might get to the
Continue Reading Roommate charged with murder after Ames man dies in stabbing
AMES, Iowa (AP) — A 39-year-old Iowa man died after being stabbed, and his roommate has been charged with first-degree murder. Ames Police said Sunday that Maccarone Declements died after he was flown to a hospital Saturday with stab wounds in his upper torso. Officers were called to the home where the stabbing happened shortly
Continue Reading Wolves beat Leicester 2-1 in push for Euro qualification
WOLVERHAMPTON, England (AP) — Daniel Podence helped Wolverhampton’s push for European qualification by clinching a 2-1 win over Leicester in the Premier League. It was Leicester’s failure to clear a cross from Podence that led to the opener in the ninth minute with Raul Jimenez laying the ball back to Ruben Neves who shot through
Continue Reading“El estafador de Tinder”, ¿realidad o ficción?
merinojavier73 (CNN Español) — Que levante la mano quien haya encontrado el verdadero amor a través de una aplicación de citas. Que levanten las manos las personas que han sido engañadas en una aplicación de citas. ¿Por qué el documental de Netflix, “El estafador de Tinder”, ha cautivado a tantos a nivel mundial? ¿Qué elementos
Continue ReadingMan severely burned in accident; family starts GoFundMe to help with costs
By Connor McCarthy Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) — A Hillsboro man is recovering in a Portland hospital after a quarter of his body was severely burned from an accident in early February. Kenneth Ridenour was working on a mechanical project at his home when a gas can in his
Continue ReadingChinese New Year Parade roars back to life in San Francisco
By Da Lin Click here for updates on this story SAN FRANCISCO (KPIX) — The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade roared back to life Saturday evening after last year’s cancellation due to COVID. Many said Chinatown saw the biggest crowds this weekend since March of 2020 and it was a much-needed economic boost for
Continue ReadingLibrary workers hold ‘Fill the Library with Love’ rally after disruptive protests
By Paul Burton Click here for updates on this story BOSTON (WBZ) — Standing on the steps of the Boston Public Library at Copley Square, dozens of library workers and patrons held a “Fill the Library with Love” rally on Saturday. They said the demonstration comes on the heels of multiple hateful and disruptive incidents
Continue ReadingVeterans Yoga Project helping vets cope with stress, painful memories
By Carolyn Gusoff Click here for updates on this story BABYLON, New York (WCBS) — Veterans in our area are practicing yoga to improve their minds and bodies. As CBS2’s Carolyn Gusoff reported, those who served our nation say it’s reducing their pain and stress. In a place veterans gather to share drinks and stories,
Continue Reading Patel bowls India to T20 series sweep against West Indies
KOLKATA, India (AP) — Seamer Harshal Patel’s superb spell of 3-22 helped India beat West Indies by 17 runs in their third and final cricket Twenty20 match to sweep the series 3-0. Patel played his part Sunday in restricting the West Indies to 167-9 in its unsuccessful chase after the visitors won the toss and
Continue Reading Bubbling up: Tar Heels boost NCAA hopes with key Quad 1 win
By JOHN MARSHALL AP Basketball Writer North Carolina’s hopes for an NCAA Tournament berth became even more tenuous after a loss to Pittsburgh. The Tar Heels bounced back nicely with a win over Virginia Tech for their first Quadrant 1 win in eight tries. North Carolina got an added boost with Michigan’s climb up the
Continue ReadingMissing dog reunited with family after being missing for 12 years
By KOVR Staff Click here for updates on this story STOCKTON, California (KOVR) — A missing dog was reunited with its owner after 12 years, reported the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. On February 10, an Animal Services Officer received a call about a stray dog dropped off on a rural property near Stockton. When
Continue ReadingPolice: Shooting suspect targeted 1, shot 6 bystanders after bar fight
By Madisen Keavy Click here for updates on this story TURLOCK, California (KOVR) — Seven people were shot outside a Turlock bar Saturday morning after a suspect targeted one person and shot six bystanders at closing time. The suspect is not in custody, according to a Turlock Police Department spokesperson. At around 2 a.m., on
Continue Reading6-year-old boy hospitalized in critical condition after dog attack
By KTVT Staff Click here for updates on this story DALLAS (KTVT) — Dallas Police and Dallas Animal Services are investigating a dog attack on a 6-year-old boy in far North Dallas Thursday, Feb. 17. It happened around 3:15 p.m. in the 3400 block of Timberglen Road just off the President George Bush Turnpike. Dallas
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