What are my fellow Kansas City residents paying for employer-provided family healthcare?
The cost of health care is a significant concern for many, especially for self-employed households. One such family of four from Kansas City, who are not eligible for subsidies, shared their struggle on social media. They revealed that the least expensive plan available to them on the Healthcare Marketplace is $1400...
Unsatisfactory Encounters: Kansas City Residents Share Their Police Experiences
A recent discussion on social media has brought to light some concerns regarding the responsiveness and effectiveness of the police force in Kansas City. The discussion was sparked by a user's account of their experiences with the local police. The user recounted two separate incidents where they felt the police...
Kansas City Woman Receives First Iris Transplant in Missouri at MU Health Care
When Jennifer Sanders experienced a traumatic injury to her right eye in 2010, it changed her life in some ways, but not in others. She became shy around other people, wanting to avoid the stares and questions about the visible damage that destroyed 95% of her iris. The injury did not interrupt her work as a...
‘Become the Good Samaritan’: Protesters target camping ban in KCK
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Protesters gathered Wednesday morning to oppose a new city ordinance that could jail homeless people for sleeping outside. Carrington Allen, founder of AIM Ministries, led the demonstration as families across the metro prepared for Thanksgiving dinner. “There’s no reason in life to further...
Kansas City tries dating the old fashioned way: with a game show and a...
On a balmy Friday night in downtown Kansas City, a mixture of single people, accompanying wingmen and curious spectators milled about recordBar. The atmosphere was palpably nervous — but with a trace of hope in the air, too. “Bring back dating in person!” exclaimed Zoey Ramel, who has been...
Anonymous donor helps expand Hope Faith Ministries’ annual dinner as grocery costs rise
Local organizations served Thanksgiving meals to people experiencing homelessness Thursday, continuing annual traditions despite rising grocery costs.
Lee’s Summit man accused of setting fire to Independence home with 4 people inside
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Police arrested a man who allegedly set fire to an Independence home with four people inside, then watched and laughed as it burned. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Thursday, Nov. 20, indicate that Tylor A. Burghoff, 35, now faces a second-degree arson charge.
VA eliminates healthcare backlog that left 70K waiting months for coverage
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Veterans’ families who waited months for healthcare coverage can now get approved in days. The Department of Veterans Affairs says the backlog elimination affects the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the VA, which provides coverage to over 900,000 spouses, dependents, survivors and...
Kansas City streetcar expansion brought more visitors to the Plaza Lights.
The Kansas City streetcar's recent expansion to the Country Club Plaza drew larger crowds to one of the city's most beloved holiday traditions — the annual Plaza Lighting Ceremony.
Porch Pirate: KC man admits theft of packages from multiple homes
KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man is facing multiple charges for the alleged theft of multiple packages from residences since September. Curtis D. Bennett faces six counts of Stealing a Postal or Delivery Item, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson. Each count of Stealing a Postal or Delivery Item is a...

















