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Hospital Staff Admits Skipping Disinfection, Linked to Death

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A University of Kansas Hospital staffer admitted to discontinuing disinfection of heater-cooler units, linked to a deadly bacterial infection that claimed the life of Stephen Nolte. Meanwhile, Royals ballpark plans spark debate, and Kansas City grapples with a rise in violence. Road projects gear up for the World Cup, and patio season kicks off with fifteen prime spots across the metro.

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Hospital Staff Admits Skipping Disinfection, Linked to Death

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Kansas City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Hospital Staff Admits Skipping Disinfection, Linked to Death. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

A staffer at University of Kansas Hospital dropped a major admission in court this week, confessing he quit disinfecting heater cooler units for. Open heart surgeries despite FDA alerts on deadly infection risks. The case ties to the 2020 death of 71-year-old Stephen Nolte from Raytown, hit by an M. Camayera bacterial infection, one of more than two dozen lawsuits targeting the hospital and device maker, Livea Nova. Stephen ramps up around Royals ballpark plans with fresh design concepts stirring debate on location and features for a potential new home run, Haven in Kansas City. Sunday night turned deadly in Kansas City, as three separate shootings within three hours claimed two teens. 17-year-old Demetrius Smith and 15-year-old Cavazion Williams, plus 29-year-old William J. Hunter, that bumps this year's homicide total to 35, down from 45 at the same point last year, but still a stark reminder of street violence, gripping the city.

Crews hustle on road projects ahead of the World Cup, starting June 16th, targeting finishes in Westport, the 18th and Vine District, and Northland, by late spring. Officials gear up for 650,000 visitors across six matches at Arrowhead, temporarily rebranded Kansas City Stadium. The radio season finally blooms across the Metro, spotlighting 15 prime rooftops and outdoor spots, from Crossroads bars to Northland venues packing, sand, volleyball, and pickleball. Grab a drink, soak the sun, and keep the good vibes rolling as warmer days stick around. Stay informed with Kansas News Today, AI-powered updates.

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