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3 days ago
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Kansas City Fire Department commends bystanders who saved two people's lives
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department said its crew recently got a big assist from a couple of Good Samaritans who helped save not one, but two lives. FOX4 spoke with two people who jumped into action when one of their customers went into cardiac arrest. WATCH: Second car in 3 months crashes into roof of Excelsior Springs Veterans Hall Nine years as a server at Kate's Kitchen and this was a first: Chloe Rueter helped save a life. She said the customer collapsed right in front of her. Rueter said she called 911 immediately. 'He's one of our regulars that have been coming in here for a very long time,' Rueter said. 'It was very scary.' Server Molly Budzinski said they couldn't find a pulse. That's when she and another customer, a nurse, started hands only CPR. 'There for a moment, you're literally someone's heartbeat and that is a lot to come to terms with and understand,' Budzinski said. 'But I would do it again in a heartbeat because it is someone's life – no matter how scared you are in that moment.' The KCFD said a dispatcher helped the Kate's Kitchen crew stay calm, while Rueter stayed on the line until emergency crews got to the restaurant. 'They responded within minutes, but those minutes felt like forever when you're trying to save a life,' Rueter said. That afternoon, at the Hy-Vee off Barry Road, another person went into cardiac arrest. Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins said employees jumped into action and began performing CPR. They also applied an AED. 'It's crucial; it's not like it is in the movies,' Hopkins said. 'Your chance of survival outside of a hospital is less than 10%—it's closer to 5%. That increases with fast CPR starting and AED application. 'The sooner you can start CPR and AED, the better.' He said the people who took action helped emergency responders save those people's lives. 'I'm not sure the names of the individuals who jumped in yesterday, but the families of these patients owe them a big hug,' Hopkins said. Rueter said she took CPR classes in high school, and Budzinski said she's CPR certified. They are encouraging everyone to get trained. 'Get CPR certified, and 911 is your best friend in those moments,' Budzinski said. 'It saved a life. I don't feel like a hero. It was actually one of the scariest 20 minutes of my life, but I'm really grateful he's okay.' Family members of the man who collapsed stopped by the restaurant to say thank you and snap a photo of the staff. 'They took a picture with us and said 'we've got to show him back at the hospital' and 'he's going to love to see you guys,'' Rueter said. 'I would want them to do it for my family members.' Hopkins said both people were conscious and talking when they got to the hospital. They're expected to make full recoveries. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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20-05-2025
- Automotive
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Dozens of cars burned at auto auction mall in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department is investigating after dozens of cars were burned early Tuesday morning. According to KCFD, crews responded to a fire at the Manheim Auto Auction just after midnight on Skiles Road near NE Parvin Road. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV When crews arrived, they reported multiple cars on fire in a rear lot of the property. KCFD said multiple trucks had to be called to the scene to get the fires under control due to the distance from the street and hydrant accessibility. In total, approximately 25 cars burned, according to KCFD. KCFD said the fire was under control by 2 a.m. and is investigating its cause. No injuries were reported. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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19-05-2025
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Person dead after fire at Kansas City apartment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person is dead after an apartment fire in Kansas City on Monday morning. According to the Kansas City Fire Department, a fire was reported around 9 a.m. on State Line Road near the University of Kansas Hospital at a two-story residential home that had been converted to apartments. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV KCFD said when responders arrived, smoke and fire were coming from the second floor. The department received reports of someone possibly inside the structure and searched the building. When searching the units, KCFD said they found a person who had died. The Kansas City Police Department's Bomb and Arson unit has been ordered to the scene due to the suspicious nature of the fire. The investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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15-05-2025
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Multiple buildings evacuated due to gas leak on Southwest Boulevard
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Spire is on scene and working to contain a gas leak Thursday afternoon in Kansas City's Westside neighborhood. The Kansas City Fire Department responded to a reported natural gas line rupture near W. 24th Street and Southwest Boulevard just after 1:20 p.m. 16-year-old identified as victim of deadly KC shooting near gas station When crews arrived on scene they found a four-inch line had been struck during digging operations. Spire said that a third-party contractor for a separate utility caused the damage. KCFD said multiple companies were called to the scene to block and redirect traffic in the area. Spire says that crews have made the area gas safe around 3:30 p.m. and that roads are likely to reopen shortly. However, traffic was unimpacted as the area was already marked off for construction, according to Spire. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android Crews, along with Hazmat, have checked and evacuated several buildings in the area as a precaution. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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09-05-2025
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KC restaurants raise thousands for Graham Hoffman Scholarship Fund
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Local restaurants raised thousands of dollars for a scholarship fund named after a Kansas City firefighter who was killed in the line of duty last month. The Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association announced that a total of 17 restaurants came together May 3 for the 'Dining for a Hero' campaign and raised $30,000 for the Graham Hoffman Scholarship Fund. Things to do in Kansas City for Mother's Day Weekend The campaign pledged 10% of the restaurants' total revenue from that day to the fund, which was established to support those who are pursuing accredited firefighter and paramedic training programs. Hoffman, who was a firefighter and paramedic for the Kansas City Fire Department, died April 27 after he was stabbed in an ambulance while trying to take a woman to a hospital. The 29-year-old served KCFD for three years and before that was a firefighter in Belton. Fire departments from all over the metro and members of the public paid tribute to Hoffman during a funeral last week and lined the procession route that spanned the city. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV In addition to restaurants, several donors also contributed last weekend to the Hoffman scholarship fund. 'We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the restaurants, diners, and donors who made thiscampaign a success,' Trey Meyers, a spokesperson for the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, said in a statement Friday. 'This contribution will go a long way in supporting the next generation of leaders in Graham's honor.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
