Hospital abandoned since Hurricane Katrina expected to undergo $500 million redevelopment

A New Orleans hospital abandoned since Hurricane Katrina is expected to undergo $500 million redevelopment

Johnson County Watch Party canceled on Sunday due to excessive heat

The Johnson County Watch Party on Sunday has been canceled due to an excessive heat warning.

LIVE UPDATES: Austria, Algeria face off in KC's final Group Stage match

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Fans show up and show out for Algeria and Austria at KC Fan Fest

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Heat kicks in Sunday

Heat index values 100° to 110° all next week

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Ahead of Saturday's match at Arrowhead Stadium, fans of the Algerian National Soccer Team rallied in Lawrence, Kansas in support of their team.

Croatia fans pack St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in KCK for World Cup group stage match

The church was founded by Croatian immigrants.

Austrian fans take in experience of World Cup in Kansas City

Austrian fans spent Saturday at Grünauer in Kansas City's Crossroads District, celebrating what they called a once-in-a-lifetime moment ahead of a historic World Cup match.

Multiple people confirmed dead after Kentucky flooding

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Four dead in Kentucky flooding after extensive rainfall

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1 injured, suspect in custody after shooting at Pierson Park in KCK

One person was injured in a shooting at Pierson Park in Kansas City, Kansas, according to the Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida man attempts traffic stop on undercover vehicle, sheriff's office says

A man arrested in Florida is accused of attempting to conduct a traffic stop on an undercover sheriff's office vehicle.

‘Red Hot Austrian Fans’ bring heat to Kansas City for World Cup match

Each member of “The Red Hot Austrian Fans” group wears a red suit, a tradition that started in 2016.

US military says it struck multiple targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks

Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain, while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday.

Algeria fans make Lawrence, Kansas a World Cup destination

Lawrence has embraced the national team from Algeria, with the city’s enthusiasm for the squad even appearing on merchandise

Here comes the heat! Extreme Heat Warning issued

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Heat impacting portions of Kansas and Missouri, including Kansas City metro

Temperatures will be on the rise for the Kansas City metro. The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning from Sunday through Thursday for portions of Kansas and Missouri.

Former Mizzou football coach Gary Pinkel charged in 2025 DWI

A preliminary breath test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of .128 percent.

Trump says he is nominating former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer as ICE director

President Donald Trump says he is nominating Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Infant shot, killed in north St. Louis; 10-year-old boy in custody

A seven-month-old girl died after being shot inside a home Friday afternoon in north St. Louis.

Ann Blyth, teen star of 'Mildred Pierce,' dead at 98

Ann Blyth, an Oscar nominee at 17 as Joan Crawford's wayward daughter in "Mildred Pierce," who later sang opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel in MGM musicals of the 1950s, has died at age 98

Infant shot, killed by 10-year-old, investigators say

infant was killed in a shooting in St. Louis and a 10-year-old was believed to have pulled the trigger, according to St. Louis City Police.

Kentucky governor declares state of emergency as flash flooding worsens across the state

Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a state of emergency as flash flooding and severe weather continue to impact much of Kentucky.

Lawrence Farmers Market offers Algerian cuisine for World Cup visitors

The Lawrence Farmers Market was helping World Cup visitors experience Algeria with local Kansas food.

Ghana to face Colombia in KC Round of 32 match

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‘Just a good old fellow’: Pilot killed in Georgia plane crash

A man died Wednesday evening when his small aircraft went down in Georgia.

Algerian doctor cheers on his home country's team at World Cup in Kansas City

Dr. Malek Mahmoudi, a doctor at University Health, grew up cheering for Algeria and is now watching his home country play in the World Cup in the place he calls home.

A Friday night argument ends with one man shot and killed

Friday night at 9:00 p.m., officers were called to the area of east 7th Street and Benton Boulevard to check reports of a disturbance and possible gunfire.

Kansas City World Cup Day 17 | Excitement builds for Algeria vs. Austria match in KC

Soccer fans and Kansas Citians are gearing up to watch Algeria take on Austria on Saturday night at Kansas City Stadium.

Neighbors, organizations near Kansas City Stadium cash in on parking proximity for World Cup matches

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Austria soccer fans in Kansas City ahead of World Cup match

Algeria and Austria fans are gearing up for Saturday’s match at Arrowhead Stadium.

FOX4 Forecast: Some clouds Saturday, then hot

Lingering rain chances are expected this morning with highs near 80 degrees, followed by isolated chances for storms on Saturday

Kansas City Kansas Public Schools celebrates KidZone

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Photos: Tunisia falls to Netherlands in KC’s latest World Cup match

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