Missouri teens hurt by explosive, Lawrence restaurant owner held by ICE: Top stories
From a Lawrence restaurant owner detained by ICE to two Missouri teens severely injured by what they thought was a firework, here’s a roundup of what’s making news in the Kansas City region. These are the top stories from The Kansas City Star.
Here are the key takeaways:
Missouri teens injured by explosive
Two Missouri teenagers were severely injured April 17 near Richmond when a hand-made explosive disguised as a firework detonated before it was even lit, leaving Carter Grabowski without both hands and Preston Sloan without a thumb. Sloan also suffered severe eye injuries from shrapnel, and authorities are investigating who made the device.
Woman comes forward about Om Grown Yoga
Katie Aldis is publicly sharing her account of an alleged sexual assault during an April 3 massage at Om Grown Yoga in Baldwin City, hoping to encourage other victims to come forward. Seven additional women contacted police within days with similar allegations against massage therapist Aaron P. Borger, 44, who now faces multiple felony charges including rape and aggravated sexual battery.
Lawrence restaurant owner detained by ICE
Victor Roman, owner of Los Guapos Latin Food in Lawrence, has been detained by ICE and faces imminent deportation to Guatemala. A GoFundMe for his family has raised more than $11,000 in just over four days, and community members have written character letters to the judge in his immigration case.
KC World Cup volunteer struggles
About 3,500 Kansas City volunteers preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are struggling with FIFA’s e-learning portal and shift signup systems. Volunteers report being unable to access required training modules, sign up for shifts or schedule uniform pickups, with system-wide glitches affecting multiple U.S. host cities.
KC area college ranks for best value
William Jewell College in Liberty ranks as the 23rd-best value college in the country, according to a SmartAsset analysis. The private school has 924 students, a $35,785 cost of attendance, a 64% graduation rate and median alumni earnings of $59,268.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
