Jackson Hicks 4k95w
Digital Producer/Assignment Editor 1k1e6u
Kansas City, MO i1f4r

Jackson is a graduate of the University of Arkansas where he obtained his Bachelors in Journalism. He also has a Masters in Media for Journalism from Indiana University, where he worked in the Arnolt Center for Investigative Journalism. 5o732k
Jackson has previously worked for Investigate TV, Gray TV's national investigative unit, where he served as an investigative producer and helped produce investigations involving consumer products, government subsidies, and the response to Covid-19.
Education m5bh
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Unified Government wants you to name its new pothole patcher 1j2942
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Patchy? Smooth Operator? Super Patch? The choice is yours.
Kansas City gas station offering gas for $2.12 6b2u2m
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 12:58 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A local gas station is offering gas for more than $2 less than competitors. But only for a limited time.
Kansas City announces official Independence Day celebration plans 6293r
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 12:24 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Kansas City has shared its official plans for this year’s Independence Day celebration.
Man sentenced to 20 years for shooting, killing woman on Red Bridge Road in 2020 652m5e
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 11:36 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A Kansas City man was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Wednesday for fatally shooting a woman in July 2020.
Kansas City man sentenced after selling guns and drugs to undercover cops 59202h
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A Kansas City man has been sentenced to federal prison after he sold guns and drugs to an undercover police officer.
Sad news: Jason Sudeikis not coming to Big Slick KC 1ri42
Updated: Jun. 21, 2022 at 1:33 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Due to production changes, Overland Park native Jason Sudeikis will not be attending this year’s event, set to run this weekend in Kansas City.
Driver killed in crash on Truman Road 706s5r
Updated: Jun. 20, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A person has died after they crashed their vehicle into a parked car last week.
Man killed in overnight crash in Lawrence 2a4b5u
Updated: Jun. 19, 2022 at 10:35 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A man has died after his car crashed into a light pole overnight in Lawrence.
2 men charged after shooting at car during ‘side show’ 2y6h6e
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 10:28 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Two men are facing criminal charges after their alleged involvement in a “side show” on the interstate.
Man charged for threatening to blow up Worlds of Fun 186m15
Updated: Jun. 15, 2022 at 2:55 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A man has been charged after he made threats to kill children and blow up an amusement park in Kansas City.
Update: Lenexa police locate mother after child is found 4k3kl
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 1:36 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks and Betsy Webster
Lenexa Police have a found a child wandering around an apartment complex Tuesday afternoon.
City of Shawnee to allow some fireworks for Fourth of July 193o1f
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 11:59 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
The city of Shawnee has voted to allow fireworks in city limits for the Fourth of July.
North Kansas City Schools holding hiring fair for bus drivers 4x3c6k
Updated: Jun. 14, 2022 at 11:34 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
North Kansas City Schools is hosting a hiring fair for bus drivers.
Parkville farmers market building struck by another truck 151h67
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Another truck has hit and damaged the farmers market building in Parkville.
Liberty announces new police chief 6n27k
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 8:33 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
The city of Liberty has chosen its new police chief.
Man accused of killing Eudora girl in crash extradited to Douglas County 96s3p
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 7:50 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A man accused of killing a 10-year-old girl in a hit and run crash was arrested earlier this month in Indiana and has been transported back to Kansas.
Shooting in Kansas City leaves one injured Monday afternoon 2c572i
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 6:01 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Police in Kansas City are engaged in a standoff after a double shooting Monday afternoon.
Several thousand Evergy customers without power during Monday heatwave 6h759
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Customers in Kansas and Missouri are facing power outages amid a heat wave in the metro.
Six men arrested in Clay County child enticement sting 404ce
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Six men have been arrested in Clay County following a child crimes sting between the Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security.
HEAT ADVISORY: Find a cooling center near you 4ak3b
Updated: Jun. 13, 2022 at 2:26 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks and Zoe Brown
The cities of Kansas City and Independence have opened public cooling centers to help those who may need shelter from the extreme heat.
Elderly man struck, killed by car in Overland Park 5ci1c
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 12:19 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks and Nick Sloan
A man was killed Sunday morning while he was working on a lawn.
Following storm damage, Johnson County warns of home repair scams 1x523
Updated: Jun. 8, 2022 at 12:04 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
After powerful storms moved through the metro early Wednesday morning, officials are reminding home owners about the dangers of insurance and home repair scams.
Lawrence Starbucks workers vote to unionize 175l60
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Workers at a Starbucks in Lawrence voted to unionize on Tuesday, becoming the latest location to do so in the Kansas City area.
Police recover WWI airplane parts stolen last year 144p6b
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
After almost a year of investigating, police have located parts of rare World War I engines that were stolen from a hotel parking lot.
New nonstop flights from KCI to Vegas announced 4u49w
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 1:35 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Whether you go for the shows, the gambling, or the buffets, those in the metro will soon have a new option for getting to Sin City.
‘Good Samaritans’ help Excelsior Springs officers during altercation 3w4g6l
Updated: Jun. 7, 2022 at 12:04 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
The Excelsior Springs Police Department gave a shot out to two “good Samaritans” who assisted their officers during an altercation on Monday.
More than 30 arrests made in Homeland Security child exploitation sting 686g1o
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
The Homeland Security Investigations team in Kansas City and Wichita announced Monday that they arrested more than 30 people suspected of child exploitation in Kansas and Missouri.
Lenexa police locate suspect involved in attempted murder case 4321e
Updated: Jun. 6, 2022 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
The Lenexa Police Department was asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in an attempted murder case.
13-year-old De Soto teen killed after riding bike into trailer 2h2k5c
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 1:17 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A De Soto teenager was killed on Friday after an accident involving a truck.
Suspect arrested in hit-and-run that killed 9-year-old Eudora girl 536v1r
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A man accused of killing a 9-year-old girl and injuring her grandfather in a hit and run crash last month in Douglas County has been arrested.
MSHP issues Silver Alert for missing man with Alzheimer’s 111i3h
Updated: Jun. 4, 2022 at 6:41 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
79-year-old Eugene Culbertson was last seen Friday at 8:30 p.m. in the 400 block of Northwest 1051 Road in Holden.
Clay County sheriff arrest teen accused of stealing two cars 5p3l5c
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 2:05 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Sheriff’s deputies with Clay County arrested a teenager Saturday who is accused of stealing two cars and being intoxicated.
Police chase ends near 59th and Wabash in Kansas City 6g1l22
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 12:04 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Police in Kansas City are currently investigating a reported armed robbery that led to a police chase Wednesday morning.
Olathe man charged following police chase on downtown airport runway 1v4ti
Updated: Jun. 1, 2022 at 10:59 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
After leading police on a chase down an airport runway, a Johnson County man is facing federal charges.
Kansas City breaks rainfall record set in 1996 95c3j
Updated: May 31, 2022 at 12:15 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
As storm clouds continue to roll across the metro, a new record for rain has been set at Kansas City International Airport.
Two shot near Swope Golf Course Monday night 2a1p6r
Updated: May 30, 2022 at 9:25 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Two people were injured Monday night after they were shot in Kansas City.
Hit and run accident leaves one in critical condition 156m47
Updated: May 30, 2022 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Kansas City police say they’re investigating after a person riding a scooter was struck by a car Monday afternoon.
4 injured in Platte County motorcycle crash 31503o
Updated: May 30, 2022 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A Monday morning wreck involving three motorcycles injured three people in Platte County.
Shawnee woman killed in rural Missouri crash 5ft6b
Updated: May 29, 2022 at 7:57 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A Shawnee, Kansas woman was killed and a man from Overland Park was injured after a late-night crash in rural Missouri.
One injured, one killed after car crash on I-35 2z6t3r
Updated: May 29, 2022 at 7:22 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A single-car crash on I-35 killed one person an seriously injured another on Interstate 35 early Sunday morning.
Shooting near Cleaver II Boulevard kills one, injures another 3t3c2i
Updated: May 29, 2022 at 6:47 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
One person has died and another was injured after a shooting in Kansas City early Sunday.
Lucky Pup: Dog meets firefighters who pulled her from burning house 133y4h
Updated: May 28, 2022 at 1:29 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
One lucky pup is wagging her tail after being saved from a burning house.
KD investigating Saturday morning shooting 1r4629
Updated: May 28, 2022 at 7:58 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
One person is in critical condition after being shot Saturday morning.
Aryan Brotherhood member sentenced for Lansing prison stabbing 301y1a
Updated: May 28, 2022 at 6:59 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A prisoner from the Lansing Correctional Facility was sentenced this week for a stabbing committed back in 2019.
Silver Alert issued for missing Kansas City man 6u2266
Updated: May 28, 2022 at 6:21 AM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Danny Tucker is an 87-year-old white male who was last seen around 4 a.m. Saturday near 94th and North Kensington.
Pedestrian struck and killed near I-435 and Truman 1x44h
Updated: May 25, 2022 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday afternoon on Truman Road at I-435.
Crash on I-49 near Belton closes multiple lanes 3yl4s
Updated: May 25, 2022 at 2:31 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Several semi trucks involved in a crash on I-49 have left multiple lanes closed Wednesday afternoon.
KC Pet Project offering $30 adoptions for Memorial Day Weekend 3r1g1c
Updated: May 25, 2022 at 12:08 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
If you’re looking for your next furry friend, the KC Pet Project wants to help you out this holiday weekend.
Independence Starbucks becomes first unionized store in Missouri 1a5r6f
Updated: May 24, 2022 at 5:10 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
A Starbucks in Independence became the first unionized location in Missouri after a vote held by workers on Tuesday.
Missouri artist’s flag mural draws big reaction online 5i681
Updated: May 24, 2022 at 1:52 PM CDT
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By Jackson Hicks
Driving along I-70 in central Missouri, many wouldn’t give a small town like Concordia a second glance. But for one artist, it’s just his latest canvas.