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Belton boy battling leukemia gets superhero surprise, key to the city

Parade · Belton

Belton boy battling leukemia gets superhero surprise, key to the city

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A young boy in Belton fighting leukemia was surprised with a Spider-Man visit, a custom suit, and the key to the city during a parade honoring his courage.See the Story

Belton officials address tornado siren failure during June 3 severe weather outbreak

Tornado · Belton

Belton officials address tornado siren failure during June 3 severe weather outbreak

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Belton, Missouri, officials are investigating a technical issue that caused a delay in the city’s outdoor warning sirens during a Tornado Warning Tuesday afternoon.See the Story

MP Visits New Dental Clinic in Cirencester

MP Visits New Dental Clinic in Cirencester

OVER the last two years, the number of dental surgeries offering NHS dental appointments in the area have decreased, with some constituents writing to me that they haven’t had a dental appointment in over three years.See the Story

Boy Impaled by BBQ Skewer Credits Jesus for Saving His Life After Miraculous Recovery

Missouri boy Xavier Cunningham credited Jesus for saving his life in a terrifying accident. 11-year-old Harrisonville resident, Xavier Cunningham, was playing in a treehouse with two friends in September 2018 when they were attacked by yellowjackets, causing him to trip and fall onto a BBQ skewer. Sadly, one of the…Jesus Christ · Harrisonville Read Article

Etherington wins Loch Lloyd election runoff

Loch Lloyd voters chose retired attorney Chuck Etherington to join the Board of Trustees in a special runoff election held Tuesday, June 3. Etherington had tied with incumbent Board Trustee Ruth Withey in the April 8th election. Of the 571 votes cast on Tuesday, Etherington garnered 323 (56.57%) while Withey got 248 (43.43%). There are 1024 voters registered in Loch Lloyd. Etherington, who is the former chair of Loch Lloyd’s Planning and Zoning …Loch Lloyd · Loch Lloyd Read Article

Loch Lloyd holds special election on Tuesday

On Tuesday, June 3, Loch Lloyd residents will head to the polls in a special election to break a tied vote for a seat on the Board of Trustees. Ruth Withey, whose term as trustee has expired, and Chuck Etherington, former chairman of Loch Lloyd’s Planning and Zoning Commission, ran in an April 8 election along with four other candidates for three available seats on the Board. By the following morning, Withey and Etherington received 213 votes. …Loch Lloyd · Loch Lloyd Read Article

Belton woman accused of attempting to run bystander over with her car

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A Belton woman accused of attempting to run over a bystander with her car has been revealed to be the suspect in a string of thefts.Belton, Missouri · Belton Read Article

4-Year-Old Among Students Lost to Violence, Honored at Ceremony

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Baltimore City Public Schools honored six students killed in the past year, including a 4-year-old boy.Belton, Missouri · Belton See the Story

Flagging operation scheduled for bridge deck repairs on MO Route B near Archie, May 27-28 | Missouri Department of Transportation

Flagging operation scheduled for bridge deck repairs on MO Route B near Archie, May 27-28 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 05/22/2025 - 09:00 Bridge deck repairs will take place on Route B (E 345th St.) over Sugar Creek. CASS COUNTY – Crews will perform bridge deck repairs on Route B (E 345th St.) over Sugar Creek near Archie and a flagging operation will be in place from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. (daily), Tuesday, May 27, and Wednesday, May 28 (approximately)…Archie · Archie Read Article

Expressive Cat Tries to Have a Real Conversation With His Favorite Human

A very vocal rescued cat named Carlos Epstein is so expressive that it seems like he’s trying to have a real conversation with his favorite human, Tyler Epstein, who works as a coach and teacher at Belton High School in Belton, Missouri. Carlos is very selective about his communication, mostly talking to Tyler, particularly when he needs something or is asked a question. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carlos Epstein (@carlos_that_…Cats · Belton Read Article

Missing 4-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Belton Pond

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Cass County Sheriff's Office says that the search for a missing 4-year-old boy has ended after his body was recovered from a pond in Belton, Missouri. At about 4 p.m. Friday, deputies with the sheriff's office responded to a call about a missing 4-year-old boy. For several hours, crews, deputies and first responders searched the area of 187th Street and & Highway, as well as nearby waterways, roads and wooded areas. …Belton, Missouri · Belton See the Story