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Independence HyVee Fined for Employing Kids

Submitted by Fox4KC Web Staff
Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:25pm

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Labor fined HyVee in Independence for employing two children under the age of 14.

According to the Missouri Labor Department, a complaint was received in January regarding violations that occurred in November and December of 2011 at the HyVee on Noland Road in Independence. After an investigation, the Missouri Labor Department fined HyVee.

In addition to employing the two children, the Missouri Labor Department said HyVee also did not have work certificates on file nor did they have a posted list of child employees or maintain personnel files.

According to the department’s website, violations of Missouri’s Child Labor Law are a class C misdemeanors, which are punishable by up to 15 days in jail, a $300 fine, or both.

The Missouri Labor Department has referred the case to the Jackson County prosecuting attorney for possible criminal prosecution.

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Dive Team Finds Body of Fisherman

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:15pm

JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — Rescue workers have recovered the body of 85-year old Gladin Harrison, who drowned in Lake Jacomo Tuesday evening.

Members of his family had gathered at the lake and were praying for a miracle.

The victim, Gladin Harrison was a retired veteran of the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department. He was fishing with another man when one of them tired of rowing. His friend says they when they tried to switch places, the boat capsized.

“He loved fishing. He loved hunting,” said Teria Jenkins, Gladin’s cousin. “He was self-sufficient. He took care of himself. He took care of other people. If you called him any time of the day or night, he would always be there. He was a great swimmer and it’s very confusing to us how it happened.”

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Family of Missing Fisherman Praying for a Miracle

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 1:08pm

JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — The family of a missing fisherman who authorities suspect drowned Tuesday evening at Lake Jacomo is still praying that he will be found alive.

The victim, Gladin Harrison, is 85 years old. The retired veteran of the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department was fishing with another man when one of them tired of rowing. His friend says they when they tried to switch places, the boat capsized.

“He loved fishing. He loved hunting,” said Teria Jenkins, Gladin’s cousin. “He was self-sufficient. He took care of himself. He took care of other people. If you called him any time of the day or night, he would always be there. He was a great swimmer and it’s very confusing to us how it happened.”

The man who survived was in the water about 30-45 minutes before somebody heard him yelling for help, the Jackson County Fire Department said.

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Celtic Thunder Ride Revs Up for Wounded Warriors Project

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 9:43am

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Eric Andrews, committee member & Mark Clark with American Legion Riders rode their bikes into the studio and discussed how the Celtic Thunder Ride benefits the Wounded Warriors Project.

The ride is Sunday, May 27 at 9:30 a.m., and starts at Liberty Memorial.

Sign up online or donate to the Wounded Warriors Project by visiting their website.

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Vote Online for Playground Designed for Special Needs Kids

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Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 4:16am

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – Climbing, sliding and running at McCoy Park in Independence are the favorite pastimes of Thomas and sister Rebekkah.  While Thomas undoubtedly has a blast, the three-year-old gets tired easily.

“Some of the equipment is built for children who can go easily up steps and he has a hard time,” said Sarah Smith, the kids’ mom.  “So, for example at this park, he has a hard time getting to the slide because it’s not built for him and his short legs.”

Down syndrome has made playing at the playground difficult for Thomas.  That’s why his mom Sarah is hoping the metro will help Independence win $25,000 to fund a Play with No Boundaries Playground meant for kids with disabilities.

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Chiefs Announce New Fan Appreciation Initiative

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 10:55am

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs fans and leaders are gearing up for the new season and the club’s 50-year anniversary in Kansas City.

On Tuesday, Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, General Manager Scott Pioli, President Mark Donovan and Head Coach Romeo Crennel took part in a news conference at Union Station.

“Over the last five decades, we have been honored to call Kansas City home of the Chiefs, and in celebration of our 50th year in Kansas City, we want to say thank you to the best fans in the NFL,” Hunt said. “Through the 2012 season, the Chiefs will host fan events, recognize special Kansas Citians and thank season ticket holders to show our deep gratitude for this community and how proud we are to be Kansas City’s Chiefs.”

Below are the initiatives and plans Hunt announced for the club’s celebration of 50 years in Kansas City.

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Mo. House, Senate Approve Funding to Keep Homes for Veterans Open

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 9:40am

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – From catered dinners to laundry service to afternoon Bingo, these are the services Prince Gilbert Revelle said make his home fit for a king.

“I’d like to see every veteran that served in the service who was honorably discharged to be able to come in here,” said Prince, a Navy Seaman First Class.

The 85-year-old WWII and Korean War veteran, who prefers his nickname Bud, moved to the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg seven years ago when he became too feeble to live on his own.

“They gave that part of their lives to protect us and be in the service,” said Bud.  “To me it’s a pay back.  I think we deserve this treatment we’re getting.  It’s good.”

But Bud’s home and the six others like it in Missouri faced severe cutbacks due to $30 million in budget cuts over the last three years.

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