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Independence HyVee Fined for Employing Kids

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 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.

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Family of Missing Fisherman Praying for a Miracle

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 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.

“The Dictator” Stars — How Brave Are They?

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.

Royals Win Four Straight, Sweep Rangers

ARLINGTON, Texas –The Kansas City Royals continued their hot streak on Tuesday night by defeating the Texas Rangers 7-4, sweeping a two-game series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

The Royals (15-20, 11-7 away) have now won a season-high four straight games. Since their 12-game losing skid in April, the Royals have gone 12-6.

Every Royals hitter had an at bat in the first inning, and before many Rangers fans had a chance to find their seat, Kansas City held a 4-0 lead.

Third baseman Mike Moustakas crushed a solo home run in the third to give Kansas City a 6-0 lead. As Moustakas circled the bases, Rangers players heard a smattering of boos from the crowd. From a Royals fan’s perspective, those boos might have sounded like Moooooooose.

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Dive Teams Resume Search for Man Who Likely Drowned

JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. — Divers spent much of Tuesday evening searching deep in murky water for a fisherman who went under, came up once and then was never seen again.

The victim, Gladin Harrison, is in his 80s. The retired veteran of the Kansas City Missouri Fire Department is presumed dead after a trip to Lake Jacomo, but, so far, his has not been found. Boats began their search around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday and didn’t stop until 1:00 a.m Wednesday morning. Jackson County Fire, Park Rangers, Highway Patrol and Lee’s Summit Underwater Recovery are all taking turns to try to find the elderly victim.

“They were fishing, went to shift positions in the boat and it turned over, ” said Chief Eddie Saffel with Jackson County Fire Dept. “One gentleman swam to the boat and hung on the other one, he said he saw come up and then went back down and he didn’t see him come back up.”

Chiefs Announce New Fan Appreciation Initiative

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Chiefs fans and leaders are gearing up for the new season and the club’s 50-year anniversary in Kansas City.

On Tuesday, Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, General Manager Scott Pioli, President Mark Donovan and Head Coach Romeo Crennel took part in a news conference at Union Station.

“Over the last five decades, we have been honored to call Kansas City home of the Chiefs, and in celebration of our 50th year in Kansas City, we want to say thank you to the best fans in the NFL,” Hunt said. “Through the 2012 season, the Chiefs will host fan events, recognize special Kansas Citians and thank season ticket holders to show our deep gratitude for this community and how proud we are to be Kansas City’s Chiefs.”

Below are the initiatives and plans Hunt announced for the club’s celebration of 50 years in Kansas City.

Mo. House, Senate Approve Funding to Keep Homes for Veterans Open

WARRENSBURG, Mo. – From catered dinners to laundry service to afternoon Bingo, these are the services Prince Gilbert Revelle said make his home fit for a king.

“I’d like to see every veteran that served in the service who was honorably discharged to be able to come in here,” said Prince, a Navy Seaman First Class.

The 85-year-old WWII and Korean War veteran, who prefers his nickname Bud, moved to the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg seven years ago when he became too feeble to live on his own.

“They gave that part of their lives to protect us and be in the service,” said Bud.  “To me it’s a pay back.  I think we deserve this treatment we’re getting.  It’s good.”

But Bud’s home and the six others like it in Missouri faced severe cutbacks due to $30 million in budget cuts over the last three years.