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Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Metro school districts react to new Missouri cell phone policy
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Cell phone use will be banned during the school day in Missouri next school year, as districts across the state are directed to put in new polices after Governor Mike Kehoe signed a bill this week. In the metro, the Blue Springs School District sent a letter to families alerting them that students will not be allowed to use their 'electronic communication devices' during the school day. 'While the law aims to reduce distractions, improve academic focus, and enhance student well-being, we understand that not every family or student will see this as a welcome change,' the district's letter reads. 'Students will not be allowed to use their phones during the school day.' Some Kansas City-area events canceled due to storms expected Friday The 'school day' mentioned also includes lunchtime and passing periods. Phones must be turned off and stored away. Unauthorized use may lead to disciplinary action. However, Blue Spring Schools did say that there are exceptions, including emergencies and medical-related circumstances. This goes for all public and charter schools across Missouri. 'Honestly, if Missouri is trying to better their school education system by not having telephones there, I'm all for it, all for it,' said a parent in the Independence School District, Krystal Neenan. Neenan has a freshman and a first grader in the Independence School District. She's all for no cell phones at school. 'I honestly think that kids, when they're in school, should be focused on the education, and not on the distraction of a cell phone,' she said. 'I also understand the need for a safety component to that, as well. Like being in contact with your kid 24/7, as well. Like, with the school shootings and all of that. That makes me think that there is a reason for kids to have their phones in school.' Joe's Blog: Storms and cold fronts (FRI-7/11) Shain Bergan, the spokesperson for Kansas City Public Schools, said on Friday that they're working to gather feedback as to how they can better serve their students. 'We have been seeking feedback and carrying out a productive dialogue with our community regarding how best to craft a new policy in a way that is cooperative with our community while fulfilling state law, including a comprehensive ongoing survey and direct meetings with stakeholders.' In Lee's Summit, Lee's Summit R-7 released the following statement: The Lee's Summit R-7 School District revised its cell phone policy in January after a series of community engagement with students, parents, staff and other community members. This policy removed cell phones from the classroom K-12 but allowed cell phone use in the lunchroom and passing periods for high school students. We have drafted an update to our policy to address the requirements written in Senate Bill 68 and it will be implemented before the state deadline. Additionally, Park Hill K-12 said that they've been working on the issue since last school year. 'Thanks for checking in. In Park Hill, we've been communicating about this with our families since last spring,' a spokesperson for the district said. 'In May, we sent information to our families about our new cell phone policy at the high school level. I'm copying our communication below. Given the legislative action at the state level, we will be following the guidance of 'no cell phone usage during the school day.' Lastly, the Raytown School District says that cell phone use during the school day was already prohibited in their schools 'The use of cell phones is already prohibited and outlined in the student handbook,' a spokesperson said. 'We'll be sending communication out to families soon letting them know about the new law and reminding them of the policy.' Again, these policies must be implemented for all Missouri Public and Charter schools starting this school year. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
June's Strawberry Moon: The best time to see Spring's last full moon
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — June's full moon doesn't just sport a fruity and cute nickname, it's also the last full moon of spring and the hallmark of summer. Those hoping to catch the best view of the moon will have to stay up into the wee hours of the morning as the moon will be completely full around 2:44 a.m. CT, Wednesday. Joe's Blog: A blog about the blog (TUE-6/9) Don't worry, for those who aren't looking to stay up too late, you can still catch a glimpse of the moon beginning just after sunset. Viewers can expect to see the moon live up its fruity nickname as it takes on a reddish-pink hue. The moon's color is this way thanks to its position close to our horizon. While the reddish-pink hue is an added bonus, the moon's nickname does not actually come from its color, but rather from the Algonquin tribes in North America, who believed the full moon to be the start of the strawberry harvest season, according to NASA. Its position also makes it the lowest full moon of the next few years, giving us a nice up and close look as it illuminates the night sky. Northern Lights: The best way to view the weather phenomenon Those looking to keep up with moon's phases can do so by checking NASA's Daily Moon Guide. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
National WWI Museum opens exhibit showcasing personal accounts of war
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National WWI Museum and Memorial's newest exhibit opens Friday in Kansas City. The new exhibit, titled 'Encounters', showcases various narratives of the Great War using state-of-the-art visual storytelling, the museum says. 'Encounters' will share first-person accounts of 16 different soldiers and individuals involved in the war using their diaries, letters and photos. Joe's Blog: Wet-ish weekend ahead (FRI-5/23) According to the museum, the visuals and accounts include: Allied and Central Power soldiers on the Western Front and in submarines. British and colonial Indian soldiers contemplating death and the futility of war. Women working in factories in support of the war effort. Dissenters who were arrested and tried for protesting the war. 'Encounters' took three years to complete in a process of 'reinvigorating' to museum and memorial, the museum said in a news release. The new additions feature a new lower level and open storage center, updates to the main gallery, including 14 new interactive screens, three new films, new lighting and effects, updated trenches and a realistic replica field hospital. This weekend in honor of Memorial Day, admission will be free for active-duty and veterans. The public will receive half-price admission as well. For more information on the WWI Museum and Memorial, its new features and events held at the museum, click . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Food trucks allowed back along Central Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Food trucks and mobile vendors in Kansas City, Kansas can return to business as usual. The temporary pause on services at 18th Street and Central Avenue expired on Tuesday, Feb. 25. Joe's Blog: Storm and snow chances (FRI-2/28) The order was, including improper grease disposal, unauthorized road closures and fire hazards. During the pause, storm water and wastewater infrastructure were extensively cleaned to make sure all sewer and drainage systems were fully operational. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android On Wednesday, KCK Environmental Services hosted an educational session to teach vendors best practices for managing fats, oils, grease and grey water. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
