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Meet Glenn Robinson, aka Hood Dude Food Reviews, a Kansas City man whos turned his love for food into a viral sensation. With over 100K followers, Glenns unique, humorous reviews of local eateries have become a hit. His memorable name, Hood Dude Food Reviews, was born from a friends disapproval, which he saw as a sign of its uniqueness. Glenn believes food is a universal language, a fundamental part of culture. His recent review of Vees Sweets and Treats Deli, a beloved local spot, aims to boost its online presence before the owners retirement. Glenns passion and engaging personality are shining a spotlight on local businesses and celebrating the joy of good food.

A boil water advisory in Independence, Missouri, disrupted the lives of thousands, including local schools and businesses. The Independence Water Departments issue led to a widespread advisory, causing schools to dismiss early and restaurants to boil water for cooking and drinking. Residents were advised to boil water for three to five minutes before use. The incident underscored the importance of reliable water infrastructure and community resilience in the face of temporary inconveniences.

Awesome Ambitions empowers young women in Kansas City and Hickman Mills schools, exposing them to diverse career paths through monthly meetings and college tours. The program, founded by journalists Cynthia Newsome and Angela Curry, helps girls find their voice and define personal goals. Denise White, Vice President, shares how the program transforms shy girls into confident professionals, with alumni showing higher college attendance and graduation rates, and lower teen pregnancy rates. Sydne Sylvan, a University of Kansas student and program alumna, credits Awesome Ambitions for helping her discover her passion for human resources and promoting workplace equality.

In Douglas County, Dustin Parrish pleads no contest to felony battery against a law enforcement officer, avoiding trial on other charges. Sentencing is set for January 23rd, following a September 2024 incident. This case underscores the severity of offenses against law enforcement and the legal systems response.

Former School Employee Faces Serious Charges: A paraprofessional in Lawrence, Kansas, is accused of inappropriately touching a middle school boy, asking him to undress, and giving him late-night car rides. The employee, Caleb Zachary Rahmeier, received a Dedication to Education award in December 2023 but now faces felony and misdemeanor charges. The boy, who was between fourteen and sixteen, claimed Rahmeier touched his thighs and asked him to remove his pants during a late-night car ride. Rahmeier is out on bond and scheduled for a court appearance in January 2024.

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Independence School District Cancels Classes Due to Water Service Disruption; Students to be Transported Home Safely

Linus Thuston, a former prosecutor in Neosho County, Kansas, faces perjury and intimidation charges. Meanwhile, Washburn University law professor Gillian Chadwick highlights a broader issue: attorneys sexually abusing or harassing clients. Chadwicks research focuses on this problem, and she hopes the attention on Thustons case will shed light on the lack of accountability. Thuston is accused of convincing fifty women to send him nude photos in exchange for legal services, but no charges or disciplinary action have been taken. Chadwick believes this reflects poorly on the legal system and is conducting an anonymous online survey to gather stories from victims of attorney misconduct.