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Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways
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Interstate 35
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) to I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.
The event affects 50 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 7:31 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:35 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on South 24th Street in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on South 24th Street between Lamar Avenue exit 232A and I-35 North.
The event impacts 970 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 6:40 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB) and 27th Street/Exit 1B (SB).
The impacted road section is 120 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 6:42 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).
The event affects 290 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:27 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 and 119th Street/Exit 220.
The impacted road section is 650 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 6:24 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:35 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.
The event impacts 250 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 4:54 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 5:17 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:54 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 5:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-435/Exit 222 to 95th Street/Exit 224.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The warning was issued at 4:54 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 20th Street/Exit 1D (SB) to I-670/Broadway Boulevard/Exit 2.
The event impacts 270 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 2:48 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Eaton Street/Exit 235 and Southwest Trafficway/Exit 1A (SB).
The event affects 510 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 2:46 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from I-635/Exit 231 to 24th Street/Exit 232.
The impacted road section is 480 feet long.
The warning was issued Thursday at 1:21 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 2:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from MO-1/Antioch Road/Exit 8 to North Chouteau Trafficway/Exit 9.
The impacted road section is 350 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 12:22 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 12:53 p.m.
Interstate 70
Current Incidents:
Lane on I-635 closed in Kansas City
One lane is closed from Parallel Parkway/Exit 6 to I-70/Exit 4 on southbound I-635.
The event affects 1.28 miles.
The warning was issued Monday at 12 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 11:17 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 between 78th Street/Exit 414 and Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The impacted road section is 560 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 5:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 7:05 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from Jackson Avenue/Exit 5 to Van Brunt Boulevard/Exit 6.
The event affects 570 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 3:47 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 78th Street/Exit 414 to Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The impacted road section is 900 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:36 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:23 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 78th Street/Exit 414 to Turner Diagonal Fwy/Exit 415.
The impacted road section is 350 feet long.
The warning was issued at 5:36 p.m. on Thursday, and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 6:05 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.
The event affects 620 feet.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 4:11 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 5:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-78/23rd Street/Exit 61 to I-70/Exit 63.
The event impacts 620 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 3:48 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 4:47 p.m.
Kansas City: East 12th Street temporarily closed
The road is closed at East 12th Street and I-70 West in Kansas City.
The impacted road section is 490 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Wednesday at 5:25 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 4:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-70 in Edwardsville
There is a broken down vehicle on I-70 from 110th Street/Exit 410 to I-435/Exit 411.
The event impacts 550 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 12:07 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 3:59 p.m.
Interstate 435
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 in Randolph
There is a broken down vehicle on Interstate 435 from Armour Road to I-435 South.
The impacted road section is 700 feet long.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 10:12 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 10:28 p.m.
Lane on I-435 closed in Shawnee
One lane is closed between Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6 and 87th Street/Exit 3 on southbound I-435.
The warning was released on Monday at 7 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Shawnee
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Midland Drive/Exit 5 to Shawnee Mission Parkway/Exit 6.
The event affects 470 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 5:19 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:29 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Lenexa
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Lackman Road/Exit 1 to K-10/Exit 1.
The event impacts 380 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 4:01 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 4:17 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from Donahoo Road/Exit 16 to K-5/Exit 18.
The impacted road section is 640 feet long.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 1:44 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 1:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on southbound I-435 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-435 from MO-152/Exit 49 to Shoal Creek Drive/Exit 51.
The event impacts 660 feet.
The incident was reported Thursday at 12:26 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 12:53 p.m.
Interstate 470
Current Incidents:
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-470 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-470 from Blue Ridge Boulevard/Exit 1 to Raytown Road/Exit 4.
The event impacts 500 feet.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 5:37 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:47 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
There were no traffic incidents reported in this area for the past 12 hours.
Interstate 635
Current Incidents:
Metropolitan Avenue temporarily closed in Kansas City
The road is closed from Metropolitan Avenue / South 45th Street to I-635 South in Kansas City.
The event affects 790 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 11:54 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:59 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between 38th Street/Exit 7 and K-5/Leavenworth Road/Exit 7.
The event affects 630 feet.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 6:58 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 8:04 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-635 in Riverside
There is a broken down vehicle on I-635 between MO-9/Exit 11 and I-29/US-71/Exit 12.
The event impacts 410 feet.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 4:01 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 4:41 p.m.
U.S. 69
Current Incidents:
Crash update: I-70
A crash has been reported on eastbound I-70 between 38th Street/Park Drive/Exit 419 and US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420.
The event affects 660 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 10:34 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:53 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
There has been a crash on westbound I-70 from US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 to 57th Street/Exit 417.
The event affects 2.40 miles.
The incident report was issued Thursday at 11:04 p.m., and the latest update about this incident was released on Thursday at 11:17 p.m.
Crash report: I-70
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on westbound I-70 from US-69/South 18th Street/Exit 420 to 57th Street/Exit 417.
The event impacts 2.40 miles.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 11:04 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 11:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Overland Park
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from US-69/Exit 225 to 75th Street/Exit 227.
The impacted road section is 460 feet long.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:01 p.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 7:29 p.m.
Warning: Crash on northbound I-29 in Kansas City
A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-29 between MO-283/Exit 1 and US-69/Vivion Road/Exit 1.
The impacted road section is 630 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 5:48 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:47 p.m.
Lane on US-69 closed in Overland Park
One lane is closed between College Boulevard and 151st Street on southbound US-69.
The impacted road section is 2.90 miles long.
The warning was issued Friday at 7 a.m., and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Merriam
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from 67th Street/Exit 228 to US-56/US-69/Exit 228.
The event affects 290 feet.
The warning was issued Thursday at 1:31 p.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 2:59 p.m.
U.S. 71
Current Incidents:
Crash reported on northbound US-71 in Kansas City
A crash has been reported on US-71 from 27th Street to The Paseo.
The impacted road section is 530 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 8:06 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 9:05 p.m.
Crash report: US-71
There is a crash on northbound US-71 from 27th Street to The Paseo.
The impacted road section is 230 feet long.
The warning was issued at 8:06 p.m. on Thursday, and the last update regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 8:22 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Bannister Road to Blue River Road/Hickman Mills Drive.
The warning was released on Thursday at 6:36 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 6:53 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-40/US-71 in Grandview
There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from 140th Street to Main Street.
The event affects 200 feet.
The warning was released on Thursday at 5:40 p.m., and the most recent report regarding this incident was released on Thursday at 6:16 p.m.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Warning in Grandview: Crash reported on northbound I-40/US-71
A crash has been reported on I-40/US-71 between MO-150 and 140th Street.
The event affects 640 feet.
The report was issued Thursday at 5:44 p.m., and the most updated information about this incident was released on Thursday at 5:59 p.m.
U.S. 169
Current Incidents:
There are currently no traffic incidents reported in this area.
Past Incidents in the last 12 hours:
Broken down vehicle on northbound I-35 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Southwest Boulevard/Mission Road/Exit 233 and US-169/Exit 234.
The impacted road section is 590 feet long.
The traffic alert was reported Thursday at 1:26 p.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 1:41 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 between The Downtown Airport and MO-9.
The event impacts 0.85 miles.
The traffic alert was released Thursday at 11:59 a.m., and the last update concerning this incident was provided on Thursday at 12:11 p.m.
Broken down vehicle on northbound US-169 North in Kansas City
There is a broken down vehicle on US-169 North between West Fifth Street / Broadway Boulevard and North Broadway Fwy North.
The traffic alert was issued Thursday at 11:26 a.m., and the latest update regarding this incident was made available on Thursday at 12:05 p.m.
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KISMET, Kan. (KWCH) – Last month, wildfires in southern Kansas raged, destroying farmer Randall Thorp’s property, tools and 960 acres of land.
As he handles the massive cleanup project, he knows he is not alone.
“It’s about the greatest show of love I’ve ever seen,” Thorpe said. “I didn’t realize that I would have all this support in my greatest time of need.”
The two main contributors to Thorp’s optimism are the community around him and his faith.
“I’ve seen a lot of darkness that, because of my faith in Jesus, I can see the light in my heart,” Thorp said. “And that’s what keeps me going.”
Throughout the past few weeks, friends, family and neighbors have come to his property to help sort out and clean up the debris.
“I come out here and I’m by myself and I find it hard to do anything, but when a group of people all shows up and they’re wanting to work, then I’m ready to get to work with them, and they’re all ready to help me,” Thorp said.
Even with all the uncertainty following the fire, Thorp has been able to feed the 150 cattle he has, a number that is now growing since it is calving season. Friendly helpers are providing free hay for his animals to eat.
There’s a long way until things will be back to normal, but Thorp is determined to get there.
“You know, I can see some light at the end of the tunnel, but I’ve got to stay strong and keep it going and make it through,” Thorp said.
The powerful show of dependability from fellow Kansans is something he will never forget.
“I’ve been shown lots of love,” Thorp said.
You can still donate to Thorp’s GoFundMe here.
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Kansas City International Airport in Missouri was partly evacuated over a “threat” Sunday afternoon but has since resumed “normal operations,” officials said.
“The security incident at [Kansas City International Airport] is now clear and normal operations are resuming,” Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wrote on X.
“I want to thank law enforcement including the FBI for their timely response. The safety of our passengers, airport staff, and crew members is always our number one priority.”
Airport representative Jackson Overstreet told The Associated Press in an email that the threat was reported at 11:50 a.m. local time, at which point an entire terminal was evacuated.
He said planes that landed after the threat were being held on the taxiway until it could be fully investigated.
FBI rep Dixon Land said the bureau was “aware of the incident” and worked with “law enforcement officials to determine the credibility of a threat.”
Passenger Logan Hawley, 29, told the outlet he was getting ready to board a flight to Texas when he saw police and K-9 units swarming the terminal.
“Suddenly there was an airport worker saying ‘immediately evacuate,’ people got up fast and rushed out of there,” Hawley said.
Roughly 2,000 people were ushered out of the terminal and onto the tarmac, he said.
Photos and video from the airport circulating online show large groups of passengers being led onto the tarmac or funneling out of the terminal.
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Kansas family stranded in Iran with critical medical need makes it home through congressional intervention
SHAWNEE, Kan. – A Kansas family said a call to their congresswoman’s office helped bring their daughter and son-in-law home after they were stranded overseas with an unmet critical medical need.
Janet Fulgham said her daughter Laura and Laura’s husband Adam had been traveling in the UAE when an attack on Iran disrupted their plans to return home.
With their trip delayed and Laura facing a medical need that could not be met there, Fulgham said she contacted the office of Rep. Sharice Davids.
Fulgham said Davids’ office worked with the State Department to flag the emergency and secure a flight for the couple.
“The first thing that went through my mind was her medication. It is such a big part of her life. And then how do we get them out safely? How on earth do we get them out?” Fulgham said.
She said the experience prompted her to share a message with other families.
“Very often things are out of your control. But what I want everyone to know is, no matter what state you’re in, there are services to the American public that we may not know about,” Fulgham said.
Davids, who represents Kansas’ 3rd Congressional District, said the situation reflects the real-world impact of international crises.
“This is one of those areas where you really see how much we’re talking about real people. You know, Laura and Adam are real Kansans who are stuck in a situation that they did not ask to be in. I’m just so relieved and glad that they’re back home,” Davids said.
Fulgham said the relief of her daughter’s return is tempered by awareness of others still waiting.
“Happiness and my delight that they’re home. Mixed with my total exhaustion. But then there’s so many other parents and friends and family members who are waiting for their loved ones. It’s hard to really celebrate when you know there’s such a big need,” Fulgham said.
Davids is expected to visit the family later this week. Her office said it is still working to help other Kansas families who remain stranded.
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