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20-05-2025
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Dog, owner safe after going into open manhole
May 19—PERRY TOWNSHIP — Perry Township Fire Department successfully rescued a dog from a 15- to 20-foot deep manhole using a Megamover Portable Transport Unit at approximately 8:20 p.m. Friday. The dog, which is owned by Michael Flanagan, was running and fell into the manhole, Perry Township Fire Chief Kevin Rader said in a phone call. Flanagan went into the hole to try to get the dog but was able to self-extricate. Shawnee Fire Department's below-grade resources were requested but not used after Perry was able to retrieve the dog. Rader encouraged the public to be aware and report open, uncovered manholes to utility departments or emergency services. "If there's anything ever in the storm drains, we recommend people do not go down there, Rader said. The crew covered up the hole and marked it until it can be repaired in the future. Reach Cade Higgins at 567-242-0351 Featured Local Savings
Yahoo
18-05-2025
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One person dies in Lake Quivira boating crash, mayor says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This afternoon, May 17, several law enforcement agencies were on the scene of a boating accident that left one person dead at Lake Quivira, Kansas. I-435 crash leaves Olathe man dead in Johnson County The Lake Quivira Police Department, Shawnee Police Department, Shawnee Fire Department and Johnson County MED-ACT responded to the scene near 130 Lakeshore Drive South around 5:50 p.m. There, they found that a boat crash had occurred and that the boat operator was missing. Responders found and recovered the body of the boater later this evening around 7 p.m. The victim is yet to be identified. The Mayor of Lake Quivira, David McCullagh, now says that the investigation has begun to find out what led to the crash and death. No other information has been made available at this time. This is an ongoing investigation; FOX4 will provide updates as they're made available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-03-2025
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Shawnee police investigating deadly apartment fire Friday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person is dead following an apartment fire Friday night in Shawnee, Kansas. The fire was reported just before 7:30 p.m. at the Pinegate West Apartments at W. 65th Street and Nieman Road. Crews with the Shawnee Police Department, Shawnee Fire Department, Overland Park Fire Department, Consolidated Fire District No. 2 and Johnson County MED-Act responded to the fire and encountered fire coming from one unit and worked quickly to bring the fire under control and spreading to other units. Police said during fire suppression efforts, responders found an injured person and provided medical treatment outside. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. They have not been identified at this time. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android The cause of the fire and the victim's death remains under investigation by Shawnee police and Shawnee fire investigators. This is a developing story. FOX4 will continue to keep you updated as new information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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16-03-2025
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Kansas City metro responds to damaging high winds, severe weather
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — High winds on Friday caused downed trees and power lines and other damage across the Kansas City Metro. The Shawnee Fire Department responded to reports of shattered glass caused by strong winds at a bank off Shawnee Mission Parkway. No injuries were reported. Karen Smith, who lives in Kansas City, Kansas, experienced the wind storm while driving to Paoli. 'My arms hurt from holding her car on the road. That's how hard the wind was blowing,' Smith said. 'As we were going down 169, we were in her little Ford, and it almost blew off the road at one point; it was blowing so hard. When we got down there, it had blown over a couple of the shelters for the horses and taken down a fence there.' FOX4 Forecast: Colder and still windy today Douglas County Emergency Management said firefighters encountered near hurricane-force wind gusts while responding to a massive grass fire east of Stull. An evacuation notice for the area was in place for about two hours Friday evening. The fire was under control Saturday morning. Douglas County EM said no injuries were reported. 'These conditions and the large fires created challenges for firefighters and first responders, but the teamwork and coordination helped us protect lives and property amid the threat of these fires,' said John Mathis, interim fire chief for Douglas County Consolidated Fire District No. 1. Multiple agencies, including the Olathe Fire Department, responded to Douglas County to assist. Olathe FD also sent crews to assist other surrounding counties. 'We sent one of our brush trucks down to Crawford County. They remained down there, and we may remain down there for another 24-plus hours assisting in Crawford County. Then this morning, we sent one of our engines down with four personnel, plus a Battalion Chief to the Yates Center area. So they're down there assisting for the next 24 hours,' said Olathe FD Battalion Chief Sean Brooks. The Olathe Fire Department opened its emergency operations center Friday in anticipation of the fire and wind risks. 'We have our wildland team that is prepared, and they are some of the predominant individuals that staffed our brush units and other resources that went out. In addition, yesterday, we also stood up our brush engine here within the city, which responded to various incidents within our jurisdiction. Preparation for that starts and continues year-round for our wildland personnel, and they are ready to go at any point in time,' Brooks explained. Fire officials encourage people to use caution over the next couple of days. 'We still have an enhanced risk, not where we were yesterday, but we are going to be into an enhanced risk, not only a little bit today but probably more tomorrow (Sunday) for a high fire danger. Please be as safe as you possibly can, and we'll be ready to help you out if need be,' Brooks said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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06-03-2025
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Two people killed in Shawnee crash Wednesday morning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Shawnee Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash that left two people dead Wednesday morning. The Shawnee Fire Department and Johnson County MED-Act responded to the crash just before 11 a.m. on northbound K-7 near West 47th Street, just south of Bonner Springs. When crews arrived, first responders determined that two people in one vehicle had sustained fatal injuries and were both pronounced dead at the scene. The identities of the two people killed are not being released at this time. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android Police said the driver of the second vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. That driver was not seriously injured. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
