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Kansas remembers Jesse Jackson’s civil rights legacy and inspiring words
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Rev. Jesse Jackson’s legacy echoes throughout the county, with Jackson being remembered in Kansas for his work during the civil rights movement and beyond.
The civil rights leader was known for his work alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and for his words of encouragement and change. Jackson’s impact left a lasting impression on Charles McAfee of McAfee Architects here in Wichita.
“Jesse was always trying to make things simpler for us,” McAfee said. Now, McAfee is processing a new reality without Jackson.
“This morning, for some strange reason, I woke up, it was five o’clock. Why am I waking up? I reached over and hit my TV, and there I saw it,” McAfee said. “It hurt my heart.”
McAfee and Jackson met while attending the Congressional Black Caucus, and quickly became friends.
“It was easy to know Jesse,” McAfee said. “He was probably the most energetic, available, realistic person who always fought the good fight. He always did.”
In 1993, Jackson made his way to Kansas State University, where he addressed the student body.
“When Jesse was invited to speak at Kansas State, one of the Jackson twins and I drove up,” McAfee said. “You know, you could not listen to him and not at least buy into something with what he’s saying.”
Jackson’s words are forever remembered by those touched by them.
“God bless you,” McAfee said. “Keep hope alive.”
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Fan information ahead of Kansas City’s first World Cup match
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) – Argentina is set to face Algeria in Kansas City on Tuesday for the city’s first-ever World Cup match.
Argentina will take on Algeria at Arrowhead Stadium, which has gone through a makeover, at 8 p.m. CT.
Here is some information you need before kickoff:
SHUTTLE: ConnectKC26 is a dedicated regional shuttle network designed to help fans travel throughout the Kansas City region during the tournament. Shuttle routes, schedules, and key transportation hubs will provide convenient access to Kansas City Stadium on matchdays. Riders must have match tickets to board ConnectKC26 buses.
RIDESHARE: Designated rideshare pick-up and drop-off is located at Lot O, with a short walk to Entrances 2 and 3 at Kansas City Stadium.
STADIUM ENTRY: Stadium gates open three hours before kickoff. General and hospitality parking is set to open to fans one hour before gates open. FIFA encourages fans to arrive early to allow staff enough time for security screening, ticket scanning and entry before kickoff. Leaving and reentering the stadium is prohibited. In addition, smoking and vaping are not allowed.
GENERAL PARKING: Parking must be purchased in advance of the match on the Official FIFA World Cup 26 Parking website.
WATER BOTTLE POLICY: FIFA announced that fans will be allowed to bring one soft, plastic, factory-sealed 20-ounce water bottle into any FIFA match in the U.S. and Canada.
BAG POLICY: A list of prohibited items is available here.
FLAG, BANNER AND INSTRUMENT POLICY: Officials said small flags, banners and posters made of a fire-resistant material (maximum size: 2m x 1.5m / 78in x 60in) are allowed in the stadium. Larger flags, banners, posters or instruments must be approved in advance. You can click here to apply through the FIFA Fan Materials Request Portal.
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Corpse flower at Kansas college blooming
WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – The corpse flower at Winfield’s Southwestern College is blooming.
The college thought the flower would open last week, but forecasting the blooms in not an exact science.
The bloom date was based off when it last happened.
“We thought this one would behave also. It didn’t. It’s late. Just like a baby, it is late. So, this is our baby,” Bryon Rinke, greenhouse manager, said.
The greenhouse on the campus will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For those who aren’t able to travel to Winfield, a livestream of the event is on the Southwestern College YouTube page
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MSHP recover missing Kansas person from Table Rock Lake
UPDATE 7:20 p.m.: MSHP has released an update on the incident, reporting that the person and the vehicle were recovered from the lake.
Troopers note that the individual is a missing person out of Kansas, with the Overland Park Police Department taking over the investigation.
Officials are working on identifying the cause of death in the incident.
The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District assisted in the incident with MSHP’s Dive Team and Drug and Crime Division.
Original story:
KIMBERLING CITY, Mo. — Law enforcement is on the scene attempting to recover a vehicle that is submerged in Table Rock Lake.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) tells Ozarks First that officials were notified of the incident around 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, near Joe Bald Park in Kimberling City.
Authorities say at this time they believe there is one person in the vehicle, and cannot confirm how long the vehicle had been in the water.
MSHP reports that they worked to get the vehicle out of the lake yesterday, but the weather delayed the process.
This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
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