SUMMARY: This weekend in Kansas City, from August 15-17, there are numerous events including the 46th Annual Ethnic Enrichment Festival celebrating multiculturalism with food, music, and dancing. Jazz fans can enjoy the J Love Band at The Blue Room Friday night. Celebrate 816 Day on August 16 with scavenger hunts and local events. Music lovers can see the Liverpool Project and attend the Independence Roots Music Festival. Sports enthusiasts have Royals vs. White Sox games and KC Current vs. Orlando Pride soccer. Family-friendly events include the KC Sunflower Festival, Back to School Bash, and Green Street’s grand opening. KC Pet Project hosts a benefit concert with the band HEMBREE on Sunday.

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SUMMARY: Liberty N. Figueroa, 24, was found guilty in Leavenworth County court of two counts of aggravated endangerment of a child after her 1-year-old daughter, Saraphina Avarose Sanchez, died from head injuries in 2023. Figueroa was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter. On October 18, 2023, Saraphina was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital. Figueroa had left her boyfriend to watch the children while she worked and engaged in marijuana use. Prosecutors argued she acted recklessly by endangering her child’s health. She was also convicted of a prior aggravated endangerment charge for burn injuries Saraphina suffered in September 2023. Sentencing is set for September 19.

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SUMMARY: Elite Training for Canines partners with International Defense to raise fully trained protection dogs aimed at enhancing safety. Founded by a world champion dog trainer featured on “America’s Top Dog,” the program addresses rising crime by providing highly trained K9s, which studies show can reduce home invasions by up to 90%. They primarily train breeds like Belgian Malinois, Dutch Shepherds, and German Shepherds, but also specialize in exotic breeds such as American Pit Bull Terriers and Dogo Argentinos. The dogs respond to numerous verbal and whistle commands, offering diverse, effective civil protection options for families and individuals seeking enhanced security.

International Defense K9 Founder Otto Strum joined the morning show to discuss his trainings for defense dogs.

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