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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Part of U.S. 69 closing overnight in Overland Park for ongoing project
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Part of U.S. 69 highway in Overland Park will be fully closed in the overnight hours for the next two days as part of the state's 69Express project. According to the Kansas Department of Transportation, all northbound and southbound lanes of U.S. 69 between 103rd Street and College Boulevard will be closed to traffic. KHP searching for family of victim who died in I-35 crash Saturday morning The closures will take place from 7 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday, and then again from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday. Drivers who are headed north on U.S. 69 will be directed to use the eastbound Interstate 435 ramp, travel east on I-435, exit at Antioch Road, re-enter I-435 to head west, and then use the northbound U.S. 69 ramp to get back onto the highway. Southbound U.S. 69 drivers will be directed to use the I-435/103rd Street ramp and then continue south to return to the highway. Crews will be conducting pavement work and overhead truss installation during those times as part of KDOT's U.S. 69 corridor modernization and expansion project. Scheduled project work is weather permitting and could be subject to change. More information is available on the project website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Recently burglarized KC business find stolen items on Facebook Marketplace
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nessabel Western Boot store on Kansas City's east side was recently broken into with thieves stealing clothes and shoes. The owner, Aneyda Herrera, said that a week later, they spotted their stolen items for sale on Facebook Marketplace. City of Gardner gives residents at apartment complex 48 hours to move 'We recognize our merchandise because there are no other stores with the same kind of merchandise that we have. So my daughter was scrolling on Facebook and she found that and sent me a text, 'Is this our stuff? Are these our boots? Those were our boots. Are those our jeans?' Herrera explained. Herrera believes the items for sale were stolen from her store on April 28. 'You can see the person. You know who it is, but you can't do anything. It's so frustrating,' Herrera said. The break-in was reported to the Kansas City Police Department. Surveillance footage shows the thieves using a car with an attached chain to knock the door down. 'We have to pay for the door, which was more than $5,000. It has to come from our pockets. Insurance doesn't cover that. So it's a lot of money,' Herrera explained. It wasn't the first time the store had been broken into. Herrera believes more police patrols in the area could help. 'I know it's probably partly because of the area we're in. But I don't think this is supposed to happen, if the police concentrated more here in this area,' Herrera said. A spokesperson for KCPD tells FOX4 that detectives have seen items appear on Facebook Marketplace before and can use this information as an additional investigative tool for holding criminals accountable. Much like witness statements or surveillance footage, it can be used to provide leads so investigators can make arrests. If you believe you engaged in a transaction that involved a stolen item, or if you think an item for sale on Facebook Marketplace is stolen, you should report it to local law enforcement. Lenexa police have worked on multiple cases involving stolen items for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Lenexa Police Public Information Officer Danny Chavez said there are a few red flags you need to look out for. 'Trust your gut. Does it look too good to be true? Do you know if this particular item in the condition that it appears to be would retail or even be sold used for a price that's significantly more than what's being asked? A lot of times we'll see stolen items really marked down rather cheaply for what they should be,' Chavez said. 'Don't ever be afraid to ask questions. You're the buyer here, so don't be afraid to ask questions like when they bought it. Ask for additional photographs, pictures of receipts, bills of sale, anything like that,' Chavez added. New detours starting for 69 Express project in Overland Park Chavez said that, when possible, you should always meet a buyer or seller in the parking lot of a police station to conduct the transaction. Avoid home deliveries or remote pickups when you can. Some other tips from Lenexa PD: Check the seller's profile: Be cautious if the account was recently created or lacks detail. Document the sale: Create a bill of sale or take screenshots of the posting and communication. This can help protect you if something is later reported stolen. Avoid risk items: Be extra cautious with electronics, designer goods, tools, bikes, and vehicle parts as they are frequently stolen and flipped. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
New detours starting for 69 Express project in Overland Park
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The final phase of the 69 Express Project is scheduled to begin this week. This means drivers will have to endure another round of detours while crews continue their work. Growing pains aren't fun, but they are necessary, and work being done along the 69 Express is necessary as Kansas City grows even larger. Work on the northbound side will begin this week. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV The Kansas Department of Transportation said on May 7 at 7 p.m. there will be at least six ramp closures that will force drivers onto detours. How long depends on the location, but these closures will be in place from anywhere from 10 to 169 days. The northbound ramps to 103rd and College and westbound Interstate 435 will be closed, as well as the east and westbound ramps on College Boulevard that connect to I-435 east. During the closures, detours will be marked as follows: Eastbound I-435 to northbound U.S. 69 traffic: Take the ramp to southbound U.S. 69. Continue south to 119th Street. Drive east on 119th Street to the northbound U.S. 69 ramp. Head north on U.S. 69. Northbound U.S. 69 to westbound I-435 traffic: Continue north on U.S. 69 and take the 95th Street exit ramp. Drive west on 95th Street and take the southbound ramp to U.S. 69. Take the exit ramp to westbound I-435. Northbound U.S. 69 to 103rd Street traffic: Continue north on U.S. 69 and take the 95th Street exit ramp. Drive west on 95th Street and take the southbound ramp to U.S. 69. Take the exit ramp to 103rd Street. Northbound U.S. 69 to College Blvd. traffic: Continue north and take the ramp to eastbound I-435. Travel east to Antioch Rd. exit ramp. Turn right on Antioch Rd. and travel south to College Blvd. Eastbound College Blvd. to eastbound I-435 traffic: Take the southbound U.S. 69 ramp to 119th Street. Turn east onto 119th Street. Take the northbound U.S. 69 ramp. Travel north on U.S. 69 to the eastbound I-435 ramp. Westbound College Blvd. to eastbound I-435 traffic: Continue westbound on College Blvd. to Quivira Rd. Turn north on Quivira Rd. and take the ramp eastbound onto I-435. Map of upcoming detours on U.S. 69 Highway. (KDOT) View the latest headlines from Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas at There will be additional closures on Friday so crews can demolish the northbound U.S. 69 bridge over I-435. KDOT said this shutdown is only for three days. From Friday night to Monday morning, eastbound and westbound I-435 from Quivira to Antioch will be closed, as will the westbound I-435 ramp to south U.S. 69. All lanes are expected to be reopened on May 12 by 6 a.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man on scooter killed in crash in Raytown Monday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 29-year-old man who was riding a scooter was killed in a crash Monday night in Raytown, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on East Gregory Boulevard near Evanston Avenue in Raytown. New detours starting for 69 Express project in Overland Park According to a crash log from the highway patrol, the person driving the scooter was headed west on Gregory Boulevard, crossed the center of the road and then sideswiped an eastbound Lexus SUV. The driver of the scooter was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to MSHP. The victim's name has not been released. The Raytown Police Department assisted at the scene. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV | News, Weather, Sports.
Business Journals
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Journals
KDOT targets 2026 debut for 69 Express project
By submitting your information you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and User Agreement . Join the Kansas City Business Journal to unlock even more insights! The $572 million project will add a toll lane in each direction along U.S. Highway 69 in Overland Park. Story Highlights Kansas' first express toll lane project is finishing construction. U.S. 69 will add toll lanes between 103rd and 151st Streets in Overland Park. Toll fees will be collected electronically using the KTAG system. The Kansas Department of Transportation is close to finishing work on the state's first express toll lane project in Overland Park. The U.S. 69 Corridor Modernization and Expansion project, commonly referred to as 69 Express, completely rebuilds the four-lane U.S. Highway 69 by adding a toll lane in each direction between 103rd and 151st Streets. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events Construction on the $572 million project is on track to be substantially complete by the end of the year, said 69 Express Project Director Steve Rockers. The new toll lanes are expected to be operational by January. How it works A double white line will separate the toll lane on the far left from the two existing general purpose lanes, which will remain free. 'There will be no physical separation between the express lanes and the general purpose lanes. There will be cameras out there strategically located along the corridor watching traffic,' Rockers said. Similar to the Kansas Turnpike, the 69 Express toll lanes will not have toll booths. Instead, toll fees will be collected electronically using a KTAG issued by the Kansas Turnpike Authority. Drivers will continue to access U.S. 69 as they do now and access the express lanes at dedicated entry points along the corridor. Southbound traffic can enter the express lane at 103rd Street with the option to exit at 135th Street or continue to the end of the toll lane at 151st Street. Northbound drivers will enter the toll lane just north of 151st Street with the option to exit at Blue Valley Parkway, 119th Street, College Boulevard and Interstate 435 before reaching the end of the express lane at 103rd Street. The cost will vary based on the time, how far a driver is traveling and the density of traffic, Rockers said. Prices for the toll lanes are estimated to range from about $0.50 to $1.50 a trip. 'There will be signs over the express lanes telling people what the price is going to be if they use a KTAG,' Rockers said. What's left Construction crews logged 525,000 work hours on the site in 2024, and 500,000 yards of concrete have been poured, Rockers said. In addition to widening the highway from four to six lanes, the project requires KDOT to build 25 bridges throughout the corridor. As of April 10, crews had completed work on 22 of the bridges, with three left to go. About 60% of work is complete on 11 noise walls from 119th to 151st Street, Rockers said. 'Bridge construction is more than 80% complete, and pavement is about the same,' Rockers said. The project is being built through a joint venture between Ames Construction and Emery Sapp Construction Inc. KDOT also is working with HNTB Corp. as project manager. Lenexa-based GBA is part of the lead design team. The project ranks No. 3 on the Kansas City Business Journal's List of largest area construction projects. Biggest Construction Projects in the Kansas City area Cost Rank Prior Rank Project name / Prior rank (*unranked previously) 1 1 Panasonic Electric Vehicle Battery Plant 2 2 Meta Data Center 3 3 U.S. 69 Expansion Project (69Express) View this list
