Bob Cronkleton
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Multimedia/public safety/weather reporter w/ The Kansas City Star. I write stories, shoot videos/photos & work w/ data. Is there something we are missing?
Colder air is arriving in Kansas City for Thanksgiving. Post-holiday snow could impact travel plans in north-central and northeast Missouri. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Cold Turkey Day in KC. Could snow impact your post-holiday travel plans?
Colder air is arriving for Thanksgiving in Kansas City. Post-holiday snow could impact travel plans in north-central and northeast Missouri.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Colder air is arriving in Kansas City for Thanksgiving. Post-holiday snow could impact travel plans in north-central and northeast Missouri. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Thanksgiving week in Kansas City brings soggy, cold weather, with a possible winter storm for holiday travelers. Here’s the latest forecast. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Rainy, cold Thanksgiving week expected in Kansas City; could snow affect travel?
Thanksgiving week in Kansas City brings soggy, cold weather, with a possible winter storm for holiday travelers. Here’s the latest forecast.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Thanksgiving week in Kansas City brings soggy, cold weather, with a possible winter storm for holiday travelers. Here’s the latest forecast. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Birds in our neighborhood were really proud of their craftsmanship. They found a tag to mark their nest handmade.
November 23, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Birds in our neighborhood were really proud of their craftsmanship. They found a tag to mark their nest handmade.
Kansas City’s forecast is about to change. See how this week’s weather could go from sunny to soggy. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
From sunshine to storms: How much rain is headed to Kansas City?
Kansas City’s forecast is about to change. See how this week’s weather could go from sunny to soggy.
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November 18, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Kansas City’s forecast is about to change. See how this week’s weather could go from sunny to soggy. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Wondering when Kansas City will finally get rain? See when and how much is expected this week. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Rain finally in Kansas City’s forecast: When, how much can we expect this week?
Wondering when Kansas City will finally get rain? See when and how much is expected this week.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Wondering when Kansas City will finally get rain? See when and how much is expected this week. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Bridge repairs are causing headaches for commuters in the Kansas City area. Find out how long eastbound Interstate 670 will be closed. www.kansascity.com/news/traffic...
Traffic backups as bridge repairs close EB I-670 in KCK: How long will it last?
Bridge repairs are causing headaches for Kansas City area commuters. Find out how long eastbound Interstate 670 will be closed.
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November 17, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Bridge repairs are causing headaches for commuters in the Kansas City area. Find out how long eastbound Interstate 670 will be closed. www.kansascity.com/news/traffic...
Kansas City is in for more warm, sunny weather this weekend, but there’s a problem brewing behind the scenes. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Kansas City’s dry, unusually warm weekend masks a bigger issue
Kansas City is in for more warm, sunny weather this weekend, but there’s a problem brewing behind the scenes.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Kansas City is in for more warm, sunny weather this weekend, but there’s a problem brewing behind the scenes. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
A Raytown teen pleaded guilty to fatally shooting 11-year-old Kourtney Freeman in 2024 in Kansas City. Kourtney’s death spurred calls to curb violence against children. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Teen pleads guilty in Kansas City shooting death of 11-year-old Kourtney Freeman
A Raytown teen pleaded guilty to fatally shooting 11-year-old Kourtney Freeman in 2024 in Kansas City. Kourtney’s death spurred calls to curb violence against children.
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November 10, 2025 at 7:49 PM
A Raytown teen pleaded guilty to fatally shooting 11-year-old Kourtney Freeman in 2024 in Kansas City. Kourtney’s death spurred calls to curb violence against children. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Frigid temperatures and biting wind chills kick off the week in Kansas City. Find out how long this cold blast will last and what to expect in the days ahead. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Kansas City shivers as icy air moves in. How long will this frigid weather last?
Frigid temperatures and biting wind chills kick off the week in Kansas City. Find out how long this cold blast will last and what to expect in the days ahead.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Frigid temperatures and biting wind chills kick off the week in Kansas City. Find out how long this cold blast will last and what to expect in the days ahead. www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Out playing in the cold at Watkins Mill State Park. Second photo I call: She sits, she knits. My GF takes her knitting and a book when we go out shooting photos.
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Out playing in the cold at Watkins Mill State Park. Second photo I call: She sits, she knits. My GF takes her knitting and a book when we go out shooting photos.
Flights canceled across the U.S. How are travelers at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) being affected? www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Flights canceled nationwide. How are Kansas City travelers affected at MCI?
Flights canceled across the U.S. How are travelers at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) being affected?
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November 7, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Flights canceled across the U.S. How are travelers at Kansas City International Airport (MCI) being affected? www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A Jackson County judge entered a default judgment totaling nearly $9.5 million against a former Kansas City area dentist after he failed to respond to malpractice lawsuits by former patients. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Judge awards nearly $9.5 million to patients of former Kansas City area dentist
A Jackson County judge entered a default judgment totaling nearly $9.5 million against a former Kansas City area dentist after he failed to respond to malpractice lawsuits by former patients.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:36 PM
A Jackson County judge entered a default judgment totaling nearly $9.5 million against a former Kansas City area dentist after he failed to respond to malpractice lawsuits by former patients. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Much colder air to send temperatures plunging and possibly bring snowflakes to Kansas City. Will it stick? www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Winter’s early arrival: Will Kansas City’s first snowflakes of the season stick?
Much colder air and even snow flurries will be possible in the Kansas City area. Here’s what to know about the forecast.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Much colder air to send temperatures plunging and possibly bring snowflakes to Kansas City. Will it stick? www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Part of I-70 will be closed in Kansas City. Here's what drivers need to know. www.kansascity.com/news/traffic...
Traffic alert: Part of I-70 in Kansas City to close. What drivers need to know
Heads up, Kansas City drivers: Part of I-70 will be closed this weekend for bridge demolition. Find out which ramps and lanes are affected so you can plan your route.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Part of I-70 will be closed in Kansas City. Here's what drivers need to know. www.kansascity.com/news/traffic...
Reposted by Bob Cronkleton
NEW: The former Ray County sheriff, whose tenure was dogged by a maelstrom of misconduct allegations that led to his resignation, now faces criminal charges.
Another extraordinary revelation for the mostly rural county near KC.
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Another extraordinary revelation for the mostly rural county near KC.
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Ex-Ray County sheriff indicted for using excessive force, falsifying reports: ‘Troubling’
Former Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers is accused of violating the civil rights of several people. Here’s what a federal grand jury has accused him of.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
NEW: The former Ray County sheriff, whose tenure was dogged by a maelstrom of misconduct allegations that led to his resignation, now faces criminal charges.
Another extraordinary revelation for the mostly rural county near KC.
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Another extraordinary revelation for the mostly rural county near KC.
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Spent birthday week off from work to relax. Besides trip to the zoo, visited one of my favorite spots — Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. While it was too early for the migratory birds, captured this sunset on a Fujifilm X-T3 and Timelapse on new DJI Osmo Pocket 3. I still have a lot to learn.
October 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Spent birthday week off from work to relax. Besides trip to the zoo, visited one of my favorite spots — Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. While it was too early for the migratory birds, captured this sunset on a Fujifilm X-T3 and Timelapse on new DJI Osmo Pocket 3. I still have a lot to learn.
Kansas City Streetcar enters final stages of preparation before welcoming riders on the expanded route. What transit-only lanes mean for KC drivers. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Streetcar extension enters final tests. What transit-only lanes mean for KC drivers?
Kansas City’s streetcar extension is in its final test run! Find out how new transit-only lanes could change your Midtown commute.
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August 22, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Kansas City Streetcar enters final stages of preparation before welcoming riders on the expanded route. What transit-only lanes mean for KC drivers. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
A 14-year-old was shot and killed, and a girl was injured as gunfire erupted early Sunday in a south Kansas City parking lot. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Gunfire erupts in Kansas City parking lot; 14-year-old boy killed, girl hurt
A 14-year-old was shot and killed, and a girl was injured as gunfire erupted early Sunday in a south Kansas City parking lot.
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August 17, 2025 at 5:43 PM
A 14-year-old was shot and killed, and a girl was injured as gunfire erupted early Sunday in a south Kansas City parking lot. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Police say a suspect fled after a triple shooting left two men dead and another person hurt Saturday night in Kansas City, Kansas. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Shooter on the run after triple shooting leaves two dead in Kansas City, Kansas
Police say a suspect fled after a triple shooting left two men dead and another person hurt Saturday night in Kansas City, Kansas.
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August 17, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Police say a suspect fled after a triple shooting left two men dead and another person hurt Saturday night in Kansas City, Kansas. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
A pedestrian was killed in a Kansas City hit-and-run Saturday night. Police need your help finding the driver. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Hunt on for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian killed in Kansas City crosswalk
A pedestrian was killed in a Kansas City hit-and-run Saturday night. Police need your help finding the driver.
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August 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A pedestrian was killed in a Kansas City hit-and-run Saturday night. Police need your help finding the driver. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Are Kansas City’s shovels and sweaters about to get a serious workout? See what early forecasts say about our upcoming winter. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
Will Kansas City freeze or breeze through winter? Your early look at forecasts
Are Kansas City’s shovels and sweaters about to get a serious workout? See what early forecasts say about our upcoming winter.
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August 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Are Kansas City’s shovels and sweaters about to get a serious workout? See what early forecasts say about our upcoming winter. www.kansascity.com/news/local/a...
While rescuing a gaggle of goslings from a Kansas City street, one tried to flee, leading Lenexa police on a real-life wild goose chase. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Goose on the loose: Gosling flees from Lenexa police during rescue
While rescuing a gaggle of goslings from a Kansas City street, one tried to flee, leading Lenexa police on a real-life wild goose chase.
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May 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
While rescuing a gaggle of goslings from a Kansas City street, one tried to flee, leading Lenexa police on a real-life wild goose chase. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Two inmates attempted escape at Fort Leavenworth’s U.S. Disciplinary Barracks stopped by correctional officers. Read about the details of the April 29 incident. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Attempted prison escape thwarted at U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth
Correctional specialists at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks at Fort Leavenworth thwarted an attempted prison break in late April.
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May 9, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Two inmates attempted escape at Fort Leavenworth’s U.S. Disciplinary Barracks stopped by correctional officers. Read about the details of the April 29 incident. www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Detectives investigate Kansas City’s 54th homicide after a dead body was found in a downtown parking garage near Wyandotte Street. The victim had “obvious bodily trauma.” www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
Security guards find man’s body in downtown Kansas City parking garage
This is Kansas City’s 54th homicide of the year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.
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May 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Detectives investigate Kansas City’s 54th homicide after a dead body was found in a downtown parking garage near Wyandotte Street. The victim had “obvious bodily trauma.” www.kansascity.com/news/local/c...
More rain is expected in the Kansas City area. Will it linger into the weekend? www.kansascity.com/news/weather...
Rain, storms expected in Kansas City area. Where will stronger storms strike?
More rain is expected in the Kansas City area. Will it linger into the weekend?
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April 30, 2025 at 12:54 PM
More rain is expected in the Kansas City area. Will it linger into the weekend? www.kansascity.com/news/weather...