Elyse Schoenig

The Blue Valley School Board fired Barbara Hart, a kindergarten teacher at Sunset Ridge Elementary School, after she allegedly violated a policy regarding the physical restraint of students.

In a news conference, Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota said the county is working to decrease assessments on any commercial property under $5 million whose value increased more than 15% this year.

According to a release, Buc-ee's will hold 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions. It's also expected to bring at least 225 full-time jobs to the Kansas City area.

Friday is World Mental Health Day, and according to experts, some of the most effective ways to support mental health are free of charge.

Public records obtained this month by KSHB 41 News reveal concerns over staffing and case backlogs in the Kansas City, Missouri, department tasked with investigating dangerous building reports.

Friday marked the first night of Chappell Roan's shows in Kansas City. It was also the release day for Taylor Swift's newest album, "The Life of A Showgirl."

A KC veteran shared a VA email with KSHB 41's Elyse Schoenig after watching her stories. The email outlined the new copayment policy. That information confirmed claims from veterans she spoke with.

According to NBC News, pay for some military and civilian workers could be delayed until lawmakers in Washington reach a funding deal.

KSHB 41 reporter Elyse Schoenig learned about this change through an email from a viewer last week. After airing the initial story Tuesday, she reached out to the VA with follow-up questions.

Police in Blue Springs are investigating after a school bus crashed into a building Thursday morning.