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Celtic Thunder Ride Revs Up for Wounded Warriors Project

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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Street League Skateboarders Preview Weekend Event

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Street League Skateboard Tour will be at the Sprint Center on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19.  Local boarder Sean Malto and Mikey Taylor from Newbury Park, Calif., visited FOX 4′s Morning Show to preview the big event.

For tickets to Friday and Saturday’s show, visit streetleague.com.

The event will also be broadcast live on ESPN2 at 8 p.m.

Why Women Endure Daunting Quest for that Little Black Dress

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Searching for that little black dress? You’re not alone. Many women are — or have already spent hours shopping for one.

A new survey found women spend days perusing shops, malls and online boutiques searching for the fashion staple. Researchers say it can take a woman up to five days to find the perfect LBD — five days, shopping for six hours per day — a total of 30 hours. It’s like a part-time job!

LBD lovers say it’s a decision that takes time and can’t be rushed — but it will cost you.
On average the little black dress will cost $200 and women will only wear it twice.
The reason is because some women don’t want to be seen in the same outfit too many times — or they lose that “loving feeling” about it.

Man, Two Children Die in Early-Morning House Fire

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three people, including two children, are dead after a fire at a south Kansas City home on Wednesday morning.

According to authorities, a 31-year-old man and two children – a seven-year-old girl and a 2 1/2-year-old boy, were killed in the early-morning fire near 108th Street and Bennington.

Firefighters say that when they arrived on the scene, a woman was in the front yard, claiming that there were still three people inside the burning home. When crews got inside, they found the victims right away. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third victim later died at an area hospital.

The names of the victims have not been released. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Independence Needs Online Votes to Build Playground Designed for Special Needs Kids

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.”

Downs’ 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.

Royals Win Four Straight, Sweep Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas –The Kansas City Royals continued their hot streak on Tuesday night by defeating the Texas Rangers 7-4, sweeping a two-game series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

The Royals (15-20, 11-7 away) have now won a season-high four straight games. Since their 12-game losing skid in April, the Royals have gone 12-6.

Every Royals hitter had an at bat in the first inning, and before many Rangers fans had a chance to find their seat, Kansas City held a 4-0 lead.

Third baseman Mike Moustakas crushed a solo home run in the third to give Kansas City a 6-0 lead. As Moustakas circled the bases, Rangers players heard a smattering of boos from the crowd. From a Royals fan’s perspective, those boos might have sounded like Moooooooose.

Metro Cab Drivers on High Alert

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s a dangerous job driving complete strangers all over the city in the back seat of your car.  So how do you protect yourself?  Kansas City cab drivers say their instincts are their best defense.  But even that can’t always save their life.

For close to 50 years City Cab driver Howard Hunt has been carting people around Kansas City.

“You have to have a love for people,” said cab driver Howard Hunt.

He’s been doing it long enough to know when danger is lurking.

“Certain alarms go off when I think something is not quite right,” he said.

With city laws restricting cab drivers from carrying weapons, taxis have always been an easy target for criminals looking for fast cash.

“I think basically what we use to defend ourselves is communication,” he said.