{"date":"2026-07-23","prevHash":"3072f1a69b0e489001f38acbc16be8432182135d2925067c038e8cf26cae8a36","items":[{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T08:16:02.110Z","title":"8-year-old caught on fire after tabletop fire pit exploded on vacation, family says","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/23/8-year-old-caught-fire-after-tabletop-fire-pit-exploded-vacation-family-says/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-23T07:45:08.000Z","excerpt":"A family vacation turned into a nightmare when a tabletop fire pit reportedly exploded, catching an 8-year-old boy and another child on fire.","author":"Mickaela Castillo, Gray News staff","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T09:00:59.249Z","title":"To strengthen Kansas schools and their students, we can start with civics in the home","url":"https://kansasreflector.com/2026/07/23/to-strengthen-kansas-schools-and-their-students-we-can-start-with-civics-in-the-home/","source":"KS Reflector","sourceId":"ks-reflector","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-23T08:33:35.000Z","excerpt":"When I return home for the Kansas Book Festival in Topeka, I will do what I have done at talks across the country: brag on Kansas. 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An optional endorsement on your Homeowners, Renters or Landlord policy that provides protection from costly water damage resulting from backed up drains or failed sump-pumps. Does homeowner’s insuran","author":"A message from Flury-Hinderks Insurance","categories":["Newsletter","Sponsored posts","Your Insurance"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T15:31:00.723Z","title":"Weekend Fun with 41 events July 23–26 in Kansas City","url":"https://www.kshb.com/about-us/41-around-town/weekend-fun-with-41-events-july-23-26-in-kansas-city","source":"KSHB 41","sourceId":"kshb","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-23T14:48:37.000Z","excerpt":"Catch a musical, grab your pickleball paddle or go to the fair this weekend. 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On Thursday, Jackson County and the class action attorneys announced a settlement has been reached.","author":"Samantha Boring","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T16:15:59.681Z","title":"Kansas AG demands three cities repeal conversion therapy bans","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/23/kansas-ag-demands-three-cities-repeal-conversion-therapy-bans/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-23T16:10:53.000Z","excerpt":"The Kansas Attorney General is demanding that three cities repeal their conversion therapy bans.","author":"Sarah Motter","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T16:15:59.681Z","title":"Jackson County’s new sunflower habitat ‘in full bloom’ for grand opening","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/23/jackson-countys-new-sunflower-habitat-full-bloom-grand-opening/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-23T16:06:50.000Z","excerpt":"The new habitat is designed to support bees, butterflies and other wildlife.","author":"Heidi Schmidt","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T16:15:59.681Z","title":"Destination Heartland: Washington, Missouri","url":"https://www.kctv5.com/2026/07/23/destination-heartland-washington-missouri/","source":"KCTV 5","sourceId":"kctv","tier":"major","isoDate":"2026-07-23T16:01:58.000Z","excerpt":"Whether you come for a festival or a peaceful stroll along the river, Washington delivers a memorable mix of history, culture, and relaxed Midwestern charm.","author":"Sharon Chen","categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T16:15:59.681Z","title":"Toast-centered eatery Toastique closed in Overland Park, at least for now","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/23/toastique-overland-park-closed-292232/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-23T16:00:07.000Z","excerpt":"After opening earlier this summer, a cafe known for gourmet toast is now closed, at least for now. Healthy eatery Toastique closed its doors this week, after just one month of being open. Toastique is at 6445 W. 135th St. The cafe occupies ","author":"Lucie Krisman","categories":["Food & Drink","Newsletter","Overland Park News","Paywall","Blue Valley Area","TOP"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T16:15:59.681Z","title":"PHOTOS: Roeland Park’s giant climbable bike is finally open","url":"https://johnsoncountypost.com/2026/07/23/roeland-park-mighty-bike-open-2-292248/","source":"JoCo Post","sourceId":"joco-post","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-23T15:30:50.000Z","excerpt":"After years of work and some delays, “The Mighty Bike” in Roeland Park opened to the public earlier this month. On Wednesday evening at R Park, young Roeland Parkers, city officials and other community members celebrated the opening of the ","author":"Juliana Garcia","categories":["Community Events","Newsletter","Northeast Johnson County News","Paywall","Shawnee Mission Area","TOP"]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T16:15:59.681Z","title":"Mayor Lucas Responds to Today’s New Missouri Lawsuit Looking to Put Women and People of Color Out of Work","url":"https://www.kcmo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/3173/","source":"City of KCMO","sourceId":"kcmo-releases","tier":"professional","isoDate":"2026-07-22T05:00:00.000Z","excerpt":"KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mayor Quinton Lucas today issued the following statement in response to a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Attorney General's Office regarding Kansas City's Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) program: &nbsp","author":null,"categories":[]},{"firstSeen":"2026-07-23T16:30:59.535Z","title":"Pro-Life Work of Late Sen. 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