Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Kansas City.
DNA test helps Kansas City man find birth family
Eliah McLaughlin started searching for his birth family 20 years ago.
Read the full story on KMBC.
Kansas City's scooter craze has only just begun — two new models are coming oon
Lime scooters are out, at least for now, but two new providers will soon deploy their dockless fleets in Kansas City, Missouri.
Read the full story on KCUR.
North Kansas City school introduces new practices to reduce state testing anxiety
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Thousands of students across the metro are in the final stretch before summer break. But the final weeks of school also means anxiety for some. To help students cope with added stress of state testing, Eastgate 6th Grade Center in North Kansas City Schools is introducing some new practices.
Read the full story on Fox 4 Kansas City.
Kansas City man sentenced to 20 years in Westport murder
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Kansas City man will spend two decades behind bars for a 2016 murder in Westport. Tyre Jackson, 36, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday for his role in the fatal shooting of Derrick Jones in October 2016. According to court records, Jones was found in a parking lot near 40th and Mill Street in the Westport area.
Read the full story on Fox 4 Kansas City.
Astros pitchers rack up 17 strikeouts in win over Royals
Brad Peacock and Josh James totaled 17 strikeouts and threw a combined three-hitter Wednesday night as the Astros breezed to a 9-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Minute Maid Park.
Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle.
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