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In Tahoe avalanche victims, skiers see moms who loved a risky sport

In Tahoe avalanche victims, skiers see moms who loved a risky sport

“They were passionate, skilled skiers who cherished time together in the mountains.”

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:21 PM

Trending Stories

KU basketball upset by Cincinnati at Allen Fieldhouse. Are Big 12 hopes done?

February 21, 2026 at 2:39 PM

Neighbors sue Lenexa over Habitat for Humanity plan to build 50 affordable homes

February 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM

She was injured while filming ICE in Lawrence. Kansas police won’t press charges

Updated February 20, 2026 at 4:57 PM

KC middle-schooler in custody after allegedly bringing two guns to school

February 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM

TikTok videos, images show southwest Kansas burning, recovering from wildfire

February 21, 2026 at 5:45 AM

Eric Church loves Kansas City, and he couldn’t hide it in wide-ranging concert

Eric Church loves Kansas City, and he couldn’t hide it in wide-ranging concert

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:17 PM

Olathe house fire displaces 4 residents, kills family cat, hamster

Olathe house fire displaces 4 residents, kills family cat, hamster

February 21, 2026 at 12:45 PM

KC has ‘highest occupancy’ of World Cup cities. Is effort to add rentals working?

KC has ‘highest occupancy’ of World Cup cities. Is effort to add rentals working?

Updated February 21, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Kansas Jayhawks awarded No. 3 seed in NCAA committee’s early bracket reveal

Kansas Jayhawks awarded No. 3 seed in NCAA committee’s early bracket reveal

Updated February 21, 2026 at 12:21 PM

Crime

One person is in critical condition following shooting in Independence

One person is in critical condition following shooting in Independence

February 20, 2026 at 9:28 PM

KC middle-schooler in custody after allegedly bringing two guns to school

February 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM

Clay County judge lowers bond for Jeffrey King, accused of killing his neighbor

Updated February 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM

Inmate trying to get extra pizza found guilty of attempted aggravated battery

February 20, 2026 at 11:26 AM

Boilermakers members call for federal probe into KC-based union’s elections

Updated February 20, 2026 at 11:04 AM

Local realtor cashing in on West Plaza bungalow for the 2026 World Cup

Local realtor cashing in on West Plaza bungalow for the 2026 World Cup

February 21, 2026 at 12:17 PM

Kansas City exhibit celebrates Black film history as Hall of Fame takes shape

Kansas City exhibit celebrates Black film history as Hall of Fame takes shape

Updated February 21, 2026 at 11:03 AM

2 skiers dead at Heavenly Mountain, 4th and 5th deaths this month at Tahoe resorts

2 skiers dead at Heavenly Mountain, 4th and 5th deaths this month at Tahoe resorts

Updated February 20, 2026 at 10:42 PM

One person is in critical condition following shooting in Independence

One person is in critical condition following shooting in Independence

February 20, 2026 at 9:28 PM

KC middle-schooler in custody after allegedly bringing two guns to school

KC middle-schooler in custody after allegedly bringing two guns to school

February 20, 2026 at 7:20 PM

Neighbors sue Lenexa over Habitat for Humanity plan to build 50 affordable homes

Neighbors sue Lenexa over Habitat for Humanity plan to build 50 affordable homes

February 20, 2026 at 5:52 PM

KC officials say plan to change midtown Costco goes against goal of walkability

KC officials say plan to change midtown Costco goes against goal of walkability

February 21, 2026 at 6:27 AM

TikTok videos, images show southwest Kansas burning, recovering from wildfire

TikTok videos, images show southwest Kansas burning, recovering from wildfire

February 21, 2026 at 5:45 AM

Video: She was injured while filming ICE in Lawrence. Local police won’t press charges

Video: She was injured while filming ICE in Lawrence. Local police won’t press charges

February 20, 2026 at 4:52 PM

Hundreds of Lee’s Summit students walk out to protest ICE, joining KC-area wave

Hundreds of Lee’s Summit students walk out to protest ICE, joining KC-area wave

February 20, 2026 at 3:40 PM

Looking for fish on Fridays? These 20 KC-area churches are serving for Lent

Looking for fish on Fridays? These 20 KC-area churches are serving for Lent

February 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM

This former Kansas City reporter is making it easier for women to make friends

This former Kansas City reporter is making it easier for women to make friends

February 21, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Family wanted: Dakota has a curiosity, sweetness making him a joy to be around

Family wanted: Dakota has a curiosity, sweetness making him a joy to be around

February 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM

US accepted Iran's bid to maintain uranium enrichment, ISNA says

US accepted Iran's bid to maintain uranium enrichment, ISNA says

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways

Traffic & Road Closures

Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:41 PM

Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10%

Trump boosts new tariff rate to 15% a day after announcing 10%

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:29 PM

Ambulance EMTs are routine today. These Black medics helped pave the way.

Ambulance EMTs are routine today. These Black medics helped pave the way.

February 21, 2026 at 2:20 PM

NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch

NASA delays moon mission to fix rocket, rules out March launch

Updated February 21, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Desperate for reelection, Hungary's Orban latches on to war fears

February 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Netflix quitely drops support for millions of PS3s and legacy smart TVs

Netflix quitely drops support for millions of PS3s and legacy smart TVs

Updated February 21, 2026 at 1:51 PM