INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — The Missouri Department of Labor fined HyVee in Independence for employing two children under the age of 14. According to the Missouri Labor Department, a complaint was received in January regarding violations that occurred in November and December of 2011 at the HyVee...more on Noland Road in Independence. After an investigation, the Missouri Labor Department fined HyVee. In addition to employing the two children, the Missouri Labor Department said HyVee also did not have work certificates on file nor did they have a posted list of child employees or maintain personnel files. According to the department’s website, violations of Missouri’s Child Labor Law are a class C misdemeanors, which are punishable by up to 15 days in jail, a $300 fine, or both. The Missouri Labor Department has referred the case to the Jackson County prosecuting attorney for possible criminal prosecution.
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — Rescue workers have recovered the body of 85-year old Gladin Harrison, who drowned in Lake Jacomo Tuesday evening. Members of his family had gathered at the lake and were praying for a miracle. The victim, Gladin Harrison was a retired veteran of the...more Kansas City Missouri Fire Department. He was fishing with another man when one of them tired of rowing. His friend says they when they tried to switch places, the boat capsized. “He loved fishing. He loved hunting,” said Teria Jenkins, Gladin’s cousin. “He was self-sufficient. He took care of himself. He took care of other people. If you called him any time of the day or night, he would always be there. He was a great swimmer and it’s very confusing to us how it happened.” The man who survived was in the water about 30-45 minutes before somebody heard him yelling for help, the Jackson County Fire Department said. He was taken to the hospital and is expected to recover.
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — The family of a missing fisherman who authorities suspect drowned Tuesday evening at Lake Jacomo is still praying that he will be found alive. The victim, Gladin Harrison, is 85 years old. The retired veteran of the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department was...more fishing with another man when one of them tired of rowing. His friend says they when they tried to switch places, the boat capsized. “He loved fishing. He loved hunting,” said Teria Jenkins, Gladin’s cousin. “He was self-sufficient. He took care of himself. He took care of other people. If you called him any time of the day or night, he would always be there. He was a great swimmer and it’s very confusing to us how it happened.” The man who survived was in the water about 30-45 minutes before somebody heard him yelling for help, the Jackson County Fire Department said. “I know a lot of people are out there thinking it is a false hope but until it’s over we don’t know what God’s
Have you seen “Jersey Boys?” Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes to make a Broadway show come to life? Nick Vasos takes us backstage with the Jersey Boys!
Sacha Baron Cohen, brought you “Borat” and “Bruno.” Now he is back with “The Dictator.” Shawn Edwards chats with Anna Faris and Sir Ben Kingsley about making the film and whether they were brave enough to try everything in the script.
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.
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.