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Multiple Kansas City metro school districts investigate threats of violence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – A screenshot of a social media post grabbed the attention of multiple school districts in the Kansas City area Monday morning.
Districts said parents also saw the post that was forwarded, and were rightfully concerned about the vague threat of a school shooting. The post threatened violence at schools located in five school districts.
The school districts said they worked with police to make sure students were safe at schools.
Each district also emailed families to communicate and let them know what was happening.
BLUE SPRINGS
The Blue Springs Police Department said one person is in custody accused of using Snapchat to make threats toward Blue Springs High School Sunday.
Blue Springs High School Principal, Tom Alderman, sent a letter to families making them aware of the incident.
According to the email, the person will face appropriate legal and disciplinary action.
GRAIN VALLEY
Schools in the Grain Valley School District were also included in the vague threat on social media.
A public information officer for the Grain Valley Police Department posted information about it investigation into the threat on Facebook.
School Board Members are also talking about the threat of violence against students and staff members.
The assistant superintendent said they take every threat seriously and that is why parents and students may see police on school property.
RAYTOWN
The Raytown School District says it is also taking the threats seriously, even though, after investigating, the district said it doesn’t believe the threat is credible.
Raytown Quality Schools emailed families about it’s plan to handle the threat earlier Monday.
The school district asks families to talk to their students about the seriousness of making threats like these, and the consequences.
They also ask families to talk about the importance of notifying authorities when a threat is made, and not sharing them on social media.
LEE’S SUMMIT
The Lee’s Summit School District said it is also aware of the threat that included schools in its district.
The district said the threat was investigated, and at this point, doesn’t have any information that it is a credible threat.
Like other districts, Lee’s Summit said it takes every threat seriously and safety and security are top priorities.
The school district emailed the following information to families earlier Monday.
Anyone who has information about any of the threats, or who sent the messages is asked to contact police in their city and report the information.
GRANDVIEW
The Grandview School District said it shared a statement with staff and families. That statement is below.
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Kansas State Fair Day 4: Fairgoers enjoy cattle roping, cheap entry
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – The fourth full day of the Kansas State Fair attracted large crowds with cheaper entry and cooler weather. The annual state celebration in Hutchinson continues through Sunday, Sept. 15. You can catch coverage from Kansas State Fair Day 4 below.
Learning the ropes: Cowboy Circus a popular Kansas State Fair experience
An event at the Kansas State Fair includes an opportunity for kids to learn about ranching and rodeo skills. The Cowboy Circus has been going around the fairgrounds, teaching kids around the area how to cattle rope.
On Monday, the fourth full day of the annual state fair in Hutchinson, 12 News caught up with Cowboy Circus Head Cowboy Danny Grant to talk about the unique experience that many kids have.
“…We’ve had a kid come up every single day because he wanted to try and get better and he actually ended up buying a rope from our friends down the barn row, and it was awesome,” Grant said. “It felt good to be a little influence on him, I guess.”
‘Dollar Day’ at Kansas State Fair draws large crowds, disaster preparedness lesson
“Dollar Day” at the Kansas State Fair drew large crowds with fairgoers able to enter for $1 or free of charge with a Dillons Plus card. The cheap entry and cooler weather made Monday a good one for thousands to check out the annual event in Hutchinson. With that came an opportunity that could save lives down the road.
The Kansas Division of Emergency Management brought out departments from across Kansas to give a lesson on safety and natural disaster preparedness.
“On Dollar Day of the fair every year, we do Kansas Preparedness Day and we gather a bunch of our state partners and county partners to let people know how they need to be prepared for a natural disaster,” explained Kansas Adjutant General’s Department Public Affairs Director Jane Welch.
Booths set up throughout the fairgrounds on Monday aim to aid in keeping fairgoers safe as they enjoy the weather and the attractions.
Looking Ahead:
“Dollar Day” Tuesday, Day 5 at the Kansas State Fair presents a money-saving opportunity for food enthusiasts. “Tasty Tuesday,” running from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. offers $2 concessions at participating vendors. You can see those participants here: https://www.kansasstatefair.com/events/2024/tasty-tuesday.
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Does Kansas State RB Dylan Edwards Deserve More Touches?
Kansas State running back Dylan Edwards is already having an impact just two game into the season.
He had four carries for 54 yards and a touchdown in Saturday’s comeback victory against Tulane. Some are suggesting the Wildcats find a way to get more touches but coach Chris Klieman hasn’t reached that point.
“I don’t think about that when it’s a 20-20 and 27-27 game,” Klieman said. “I’m trying to find different ways to win the game. I was excited to see what he did with the limited carries.”
Edwards, who transferred from Colorado, has nine carries for 97 yards and two touchdowns this season. He is serving as the primary backup to DJ Giddens
WILDCATS NEED BETTER PROTECTION FOR AVERY
Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson is not playing in the most ideal pocket two weeks into the season.
The Wildcat’s offensive line is struggling thus far, but Johnson’s mobility tends to hide some of the woes. Still, coach Chris Klieman addressed the unit needs to improve as the year progresses.
“It’s a work in progress,” Klieman said. “We’ve got to get better. It helps to have a really mobile guy back there that can elude some pressure and we did that.”
There’s light at the end of the tunnel, as K-State is adding multiple three-star offensive linemen in their 2025 class (Brock Heath and Will Kemna). Their current group must pick up their production if the Wildcats hope to steer clear of upsets, like the near Saturday night loss to Tulane.
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