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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
1 dead in Gladstone explosion that destroyed house, damaged others. What we know
A devastating home explosion in Gladstone left one man dead, the house he lived in destroyed and several nearby homes damaged Saturday morning, according to Gladstone Fire Chief Mike Desautels. The cause of the explosion remains unclear, and the investigation has been turned over to the Missouri Fire Marshal of the Missouri Division of Fire Safety. The Gladstone Fire Department, Gladstone Police Department, ATF and other organizations were on the explosion site Saturday afternoon. The American Red Cross was on the scene, too. Firefighters responded just after 11 a.m. to Northeast 74th Terrace and North Main Street Saturday after multiple calls from residents about the explosion. Dozens of neighbors gathered outside their homes to watch the aftermath of the blast, which blew debris over the road and across the street, causing significant damage to nearby homes, Desautels said. Officials used cadaver dogs to uncover the remains of a deceased adult man. His remains were unidentifiable, so confirmation of his identity may take a while, Desautels said. He was a resident of the home destroyed in the explosion, Desautels said. Other residents of the home were found safe, he said, but a large-breed dog was also killed in the blast. The street the explosion occurred on, Northeast 74th Terrace, will remain closed to traffic from North Oak Trafficway to Main Street for 24 to 48 hours as crews work to clear debris, Desautels said. The home that exploded is three blocks northeast of Linden West Elementary School. Multiple crews, including some from the Kansas City Fire Department provided extra support to extinguish the fire Saturday. According to an Evergy outage map, the explosion caused several customers to lose power in the area. As of 2 p.m., 10 customers were still affected. Desautels said the investigation into what caused the deadly explosion will likely take some time because of the significant debris it caused. This is a developing story, and will be updated.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Yahoo
21-year-old man dead after shooting at Gladstone apartment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Gladstone Police Department is investigating after a deadly shooting early Friday morning. According to police, around 2:15 a.m., officers were called to a 'disturbance with shots fired' on NE Bircain Place. When officers arrived, they found a man inside an apartment who had been shot. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV The police said the man who was shot was a 21-year-old. He was taken to a hospital and was pronounced dead. According to Gladstone police, two men were taken in for questioning in relation to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and police say no further details will be released at this time. If you have any information on the shooting, call the Gladstone Police Department at (816) 436-3550 or the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Swope Health working to flip the script on colorectal cancer in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — March is colorectal cancer awareness month. Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States, but efforts here in Kansas City are working to change that. Colorectal cancer is not only one of the deadliest cancers, but it also disproportionately affects Black communities and other vulnerable groups. Fortunately, advocacy and awareness efforts are helping to flip the script. At Swope Health, they're tackling this battle head-on, driven by the belief that fighting colorectal cancer means saving lives. Cass County warns residents of Medicare scam 'The difference between could be your life…I mean point blank,' Ron Car, a patient at Swope Health, said. 'It's heartbreaking for me because when I get them in my office, and I hear the stories – I got this and I got that and I got this going on in my life and I can't afford it – but wait a minute this health insurance is here for you,' Angela Hawkins, an insurance agent at Swope Health said. In addition to addressing cancer, Swope Health is also working on tackling obesity, alcohol use and other contributing factors. But above all, it's about getting people in front of doctors for screenings. As Dr. Naomi Jamal, Chief Health Officer at Swope Health, explains: 'It does boil down to screening as well. Over the last decade, we've actually seen the incidents of colorectal cancer decrease.' Gladstone Police Department searching for missing 26-year-old woman With an increase in younger people being diagnosed, the recommended age to start screenings is now 45. Angela Hawkins is dedicated to ensuring people are aware of the resources available to them. 'They need to understand we're here for them. All they have to do is take the time out to come up and apply,' Hawkins said. Dr. Jamal emphasizes that screenings should begin at 45, and Swope Health is open Monday through Friday. Of course, always consult with your doctor as well. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
