Think about how many fast food restaurants there are in Kansas City. Maybe you are even a frequent visitor to many of them. But do you ever think about how dangerous the job can be for the people who work there? We know, work injuries are not uncommon, but how they...
A Tragic Accident Highlights Needs For The Roadway
When a 53-year-old driver tried to pass a van the other day on Northeast Parvin Road, he ended up sideswiping it. This caused him to lose control of his SUV, which then flew off of the curvy roadway. It careened down a hill and struck several trees and came to rest in...
These Antibiotics Can Rupture Main Artery
We are learning that there are some antibiotics on the market right now that the FDA says “can increase the occurrence of rare but serious events of ruptures or tears in the main artery of the body (the aorta).” The antibiotics in question include some popular brand...
Vehicle Crash Takes Motorcyclist’s Life
The holidays should be a time of celebration and enjoyment for everyone, but in this case, families are grieving instead. On the day after Christmas, Richard Williamson, 35, was traveling on Missouri 210 on his Kawasaki motorcycle. That was when a vehicle made a left...
Allegedly Impaired Man Involved In Hit-And-Run
We recently saw a tragic hit-and-run incident in Kansas City. Frankie Lee Jones, 44, has been charged with a felony count of leaving the scene of a crash that resulted in death. The accident took the life of John Stewart in November. Police say that Jones was...
Can You Prevent A Work Repetitive Stress Injury?
We have read through a new study from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. It tells us that women are three times more likely to suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome than men are. We want to go over some of their findings with you today. The...
First Settlement In Duck Boat Case
When William and Janice Bright, both in their sixties, were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary, their family certainly did not expect anything to go wrong. Unfortunately, something did go wrong and it cost the Bright’s their lives. They were on the duck boat...
Missouri Poultry Industry Receives Emphasis
You may be surprised to learn that federal data shows that more than 1 in 14 poultry processing workers suffer from injuries on the job. That is much higher than other jobs around the state. That is why OSHA stepped in earlier this year and launched a Regional...
Holiday Time, Toy Recalls
We have hit that time of year when millions of parents rush out to find the hottest toys on the market, the ones their kids have been watching on YouTube videos and want so badly. As parents, we do this because we cannot wait to see their faces on Christmas morning...
Will Your Job Kill You?
Working is a necessary evil; we all have to do it at some point. And complain as you may about your job, but if you are employed in some of the country’s most dangerous occupations, you put yourself at risk every time you clock in. Let’s look at some of the most...