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Comcast expands rural broadband access across Missouri and Kansas
KSHB 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa covers Miami County in Kansas and Cass County in Missouri. He also covers agricultural topics. Share your story idea with Ryan.
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Community leaders in rural Miami County, Kansas cut a ribbon Monday to celebrate Comcast’s completion of its two-year broadband infrastructure project.
“Most people would agree that internet is no longer just a luxury,” Jennifer Dameron, Comcast director of external affairs for the Midwest division told KSHB 41.
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The project, fully funded by Comcast, began in 2023.
Comcast expands rural broadband access across Missouri and Kansas
4,000 homes and businesses in rural Paola and Hillsdale, Kansas, are now offered Xfinity internet and television services.
Miami County Economic Development Director Janet McRae told KSHB 41 the county previously had one internet provider, but they didn’t offer additional services.
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“It really helps connect our unincorporated areas of our community with a consistent provider,” she explained.
In early December 2024, KSHB 41 reported on a ‘Tiny Home’ development at My Father’s House, a local shelter.
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“It used to be that electricty and water were the necessary utilities, and if you had those, you were good enough,” said My Father’s House Co-Founder, Beth Waddle.
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Waddle says the COVID-19 pandemic exposed rural America’s lack of internet access.
“You could only access social security services online, or you could only access doctors appointments online,” she said. “We saw that there were so many people, especially in these more rural communities, that just didn’t have appropriate internet access. They couldn’t access their necessary services.”
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My Father’s House, in tandem with it’s ‘Tiny Home’ project, is helping people get back on their feet.
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It offers educational and resource tools to apply for jobs online.
Comcast’s expansion to rural Miami County will offer people served at My Father’s House a better opportunity at a second chance.
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“Internet is an important component of anybody’s journey back onto their greater journey towards independence,” added Waddle.
In March, Comcast announced it is connecting more than 11,000 homes and business in six Missouri communities: Concordia, Harrisonville, Higginsville, Lexington, Napoleon and Wellington.
It will span more than 300 miles and is expected to be completed by 2027.
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In May, Comcast broke ground on its project in Harrisonville, Missouri. The company’s total investment in rural Missouri over the past three years is $100 million.
“We’re really excited to be expanding and doubling our footprint in Missouri,” added Dameron.
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“With the higher-speed internet comes a lot of economic opportunities,” said McRae. “With World Cup coming next year, our businesses are going to be able to reach that world market in a way that they previously couldn’t do. With some online shopping opportunities, but they may not have been able to have the connectivity and the reliability that they needed to be able to do that.”
McRae went on to add some small businesses have reached out to her office looking for ways to offer themselves remote work.
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Connectivity, is what Dameron told KSHB 41 could drive population growth in the area from the Kansas City metro.
“It gives you also the opportunity to live in Paola if you want to, but work in Kansas City,” Dameron said. “Why wouldn’t you want to live here?”
Dameron presented My Father’s House with a $2,500 check on Monday afternoon.
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It’s a gift that shows the corporation’s investment in its rural partners.
“There’s no strings attached with that check. I am so grateful for the opportunity to work in partnership with Comcast,” added Waddle. “I’m thankful for a community that embraces that kind of growth.”
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 18, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from April 18 drawing
24-25-39-46-61, Powerball: 01, Power Play: 5
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 5-8-2
Midday Wild: 3
Evening: 3-8-5
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 18 drawing
Midday: 0-1-6-1
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 4-7-6-9
Evening Wild: 5
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 18 drawing
Early Bird: 08
Morning: 01
Matinee: 05
Prime Time: 04
Night Owl: 05
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 18 drawing
07-10-21-27-33
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from April 18 drawing
02-38-45-53-63, Powerball: 21
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 17, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mega Millions numbers from April 17 drawing
38-43-44-49-62, Mega Ball: 08
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 4-8-6
Midday Wild: 2
Evening: 8-8-2
Evening Wild: 1
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from April 17 drawing
Midday: 3-9-4-2
Midday Wild: 4
Evening: 7-3-7-7
Evening Wild: 7
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 17 drawing
Early Bird: 07
Morning: 06
Matinee: 08
Prime Time: 05
Night Owl: 07
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from April 17 drawing
04-06-25-37-39
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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