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NBC Action News gets bombarded daily with news releases, phone calls and emails, from law enforcement, citizens, PR firms, etc. These are just a few ways we gather our news.
We aren't able to cover everything, but I thought it might be interesting if there were a way to give you blog readers access to some of the info we receive.
With that said, here's a sampling of the information for today, April 30, that may or may not end up on our air today:
A motorist was killed early this morning in a one-car accident on Missouri 33 in Clay County.
Gregory M. Pigago, 27, of Excelsior Springs, was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident was reported at 1:55 a.m. on Missouri 33 north of Northeast 132nd Street.
According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, the 1996 Ford that Pigago was driving left the roadway and struck a fence, which then went through the windshield and struck Pigago
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- City of Riverside combats novelty lighters
The City of Riverside is taking a stand against lighters disguised as things that appeal to a child such as a camera, toy tractor, a smiley face, travel sign with flashing LED lights, a miniature flashlight and a firecracker. The City will participate in the United States Fire Administration’s Arson Awareness Week May 4 through May 11. This year’s theme is “Toy-like
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- KCMO Parks and Rec Celebrates Arbor Day by planting trees
Wed. April 30
10 am Blue Valley Parks - 3 trees
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- Chief Justice John Roberts Delivers 2008 Vickers Lecture
Today at 6 pm at the Lied Center in Lawrence (open to public)
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- Temptations Strip Club offering Free Family Portraits? Not exactly.
"Fine art portrait photographer from KC, MO, Michael Van De Carr, will be in front of Temptations Strip Club at 1517 Grand Blvd...on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 12:30 pm. He will be offering any man who regularly frequents Temptations, FREE family portraits in front of Temptations Strip Club, if they show up with their wife and kids.
Van De Carr says, 'If any man believes, a strip club is not harmful to families, then why not bring your wfie and kids down and get you Free family portrait made here?'
"Everyone made a big deal on Earth day because people want a clean environment, right? Well, we want a clean environment for our families too, not a perverted , filthy environment. Family is very important to me and that is why I specialize specificallly in family photography,' says Michael.