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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Second car in 3 months crashes into roof of Excelsior Springs VA building
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Officers with the Excelsior Springs Police Department are on the scene of a crash at the Clay-Ray Veterans Association Building after a second car this year crashed into its roof. According to police, at about 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, officers were called to the VA building at 208 Veterans Memorial Drive on reports of a crash. KHP searching for family of victim who died in I-35 crash Saturday morning When they arrived, it was reported that the car had crashed through the roof of the building, and the engine was lying in the front yard. Police said one person, the driver, was taken to a hospital. However, their condition is unknown. Nobody was in the building at the time of the crash. This marks the that a car drove into the roof of the VA building. According to , in the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 15, a 22-year-old Olathe man crashed into the roof of the building while speeding from police after they tried to pull him over for a traffic violation. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Nobody was in the building during this incident; however, three people were inside the car, including the 22-year-old driver, who had non-life-threatening injuries, and two teenage girls, who had serious injuries. Police told FOX4 that the roof had just been repaired and that they do not know what caused this recent crash. This is a developing story. Stay tuned with FOX4 News for the latest updates and information. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Business
- Hamilton Spectator
$1M from Co-operators Powers Kids Help Phone Peer-to-Peer Community for Youth Across Canada
TORONTO, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kids Help Phone (KHP) is proud to announce that with a renewed commitment Co-operators has reached $1M in support of youth through KHP's Feel Out Loud movement — Canada's largest movement for youth mental health. This latest contribution will help expand access to essential support and services for young people across the country. This commitment builds on Co-operators legacy of supporting youth mental health for more than three decades. As a founding donor of KHP's 24/7 texting service and the Peer-to-Peer Community, Co-operators has been instrumental in driving forward some of KHP's most impactful mental health innovations. This transformative investment will support the Peer-to-Peer Community, empowering youth from coast-to-coast-coast with a safe, co-created, youth-led online space to explore and let their feelings out. KHP staff and Peer-to-Peer moderators will also explore innovative approaches to maximize the impact of the platform, ensuring even more young people across Canada feel safe, supported, and heard as they engage with the Peer-to-Peer Community. In 2024, the Peer-to-Peer Community platform had a record 301,693 interactions, marking a 15% increase in volume compared to 2023, and the highest number of interactions since its launch in 2021. As a core component of KHP's vision for a more personalized and equitable e-mental health ecosystem, the Peer-to-Peer Community helps ensure youth can access the support they deserve in the ways that work best for them. 'Co-operators latest investment in KHP's services is a powerful example of the lasting impact that comes from a strong, long-term partnership,' said Susan Morris, Interim President & Co-CEO, KHP. 'Their ongoing generosity has helped us create safe, inclusive spaces where young people can turn to one another for connection and hope. We are incredibly grateful for their unwavering commitment to youth mental health.' 'Young people deserve mental health support that's accessible, inclusive, and designed with them in mind,' said Shawna Peddle, Associate Vice-President, Citizenship at Co-operators. 'We're honoured to support KHP's Feel Out Loud movement and the Peer-to-Peer Community, ensuring more young people have safe spaces to feel heard, supported, and empowered to navigate life's challenges.' Together, KHP and Co-operators are building a more supportive, connected future where all young people in Canada have the opportunity to grow stronger, together. FAST FACTS About Kids Help Phone Kids Help Phone (KHP) is Canada's only 24/7, free, confidential, and multilingual e-mental health solution. Whether through professional counselling, crisis response, or self-directed mental health resources, KHP has been a trusted space for youth for over 35 years. No matter the feeling or issue, big or small, KHP empowers young people to Feel Out Loud and access support whenever they need it most. KHP knows that young people and the issues they are facing are changing faster than ever. That's why innovation is more than what we do – it's who we are: a global leader in youth mental health that blends technology with empathy to better serve youth. KHP gratefully relies on the generosity of donors, volunteers, stakeholder partners, corporate partners and governments to unlock the hope young people need to thrive in their worlds. Join us at . About Co-operators Proudly Canadian since 1945, Cooperators is a leading financial services co-operative, offering multi-line insurance and investment products, services, and personalized advice to help Canadians build their financial strength and security. With more than $72 billion in assets under administration, Cooperators is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. Currently a carbon neutral organization, Co-operators is committed to net-zero emissions in its operations and investments by 2040, and 2050, respectively. Cooperators is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and ranked as one of Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada. For more information, please visit: . For media inquiries: Email: media@ For more information, please contact: Kids Phone Communications Team
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
7 killed in crashes over Memorial Day weekend in Kansas
TOPEKA (KSNT) – State troopers worked several deadly crashes and made multiple DUI arrests over the Memorial Day holiday weekend this year. The Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) released its report from the Memorial Day weekend on citations, warnings and arrests. The report encompasses the holiday weekend starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 23 and ending at midnight on Monday, May 26. State troopers worked four deadly crashes over the weekend that resulted in a total of seven deaths across Kansas. Other statistics from the reporting period are below: DUI arrests – 20. Speed citations – 502. Speed warnings – 420. Safety belt citations – 77. Safety belt warnings – seven. Safety belt teen citations – two. Child restraint citations – 14. Motorist assists – 590. Man fired gun at occupied SUV prior to arrest in central Topeka: court documents For more crime news, click here. Keep up with the latest breaking news in northeast Kansas by downloading our mobile app and by signing up for our news email alerts. Sign up for our Storm Track Weather app by clicking here. Follow Matthew Self on X (Twitter): Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
FBI searching for man who robbed bank near Country Club Plaza
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A search is underway after FBI Kansas City investigators said a man robbed a bank Tuesday morning near the Country Club Plaza. Just after 9:30 a.m., the FBI Kansas City office said a white man entered the UMB Bank — located at 4920 Main Street — and presented a note to the employees that demanded money. 21-year-old KC man hospitalized after Memorial Day rollover crash The man then fled the scene, leaving with an undisclosed amount of cash. Luckily, no injuries were reported. According to the FBI Kansas City office, the man was described as 5'5″ to 5'9″, slender and wearing a brown-hooded sweatshirt. He was also wearing a black T-shirt under this sweatshirt, brown pants and multi-color tennis shoes. KHP searching for family of victim who died in I-35 crash Saturday morning If you or anyone you know has information about the robbery suspect, FBI Kansas City asks that you call (816) 512-8200 or the TIPS Hotline anonymously at (816) 474-8477. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- 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.
