MoDOT to reduce road work on 14 projects during World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Road work and traffic congestion are on the minds of state transportation officials ahead of the World Cup. MoDOT said it plans to reduce work on 14 of its more than 100 metro projects this summer. The agency will limit lane closures to accommodate more than 600,000 expected visitors.
New Kansas City mural celebrates “The Power of Us” in the Crossroads
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The city’s love of soccer is showing up in a big way. KC Current unveiled a new mural at 18th Main Street in the Crossroads District. It is a new landmark in the area that can be seen from the KC Streetcar. It’s just a block away from the streetcar stop at 19th and Main Street.
NKC considers improvements to park-and-ride area
North Kansas City council members are expected to consider spending about $175,000 to improve access around World Cup park-and-ride location.
Motorcycle gang members face federal charges in Blue Springs shooting
Two motorcycle gang members are facing federal consequences after a 2022 Blue Springs shooting left a rival wounded.
KC woman gets 20 years despite self-defense claim, raising questions about prosecutor
A Kansas City woman convicted of two felonies said she was defending herself during a violent confrontation.
Folks Are LOVING This New Family-Run Grilled Cheese Spot in Kansas City, MO
Columbus Park just got its most talked‑about new daytime restaurant, and Dear Donna at 549 Gillis Street is everything Kansas City’s food scene has been quietly waiting for. ☕✨. This brand‑new breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot from husband‑and‑wife chef team Johnny and Helen Jo Leach brings James...
Jackson County considers 120-day data center ban
Jackson County leaders consider a plan that would ban data center approval for 120-days. Legislators said they will work to develop county policies and codes to deal with future data center development.
Eastern Jackson County voters focus on leadership, economy at polls Tuesday
For the first time since 1994, Independence and Lee’s Summit are electing new mayors at the same time, an important changing of the guard for eastern Jackson County.
Clothing shop with vintage finds, cocktails will open location in KC’s Northland
A Kansas City clothing store is set to open in Kansas City’s Northland soon. Hula Hoop, a vintage and modern clothing and accessories shop that serves craft cocktails announced in an Instagram post last week it is opening a second location inside what was formerly a Game Stop at Zona Rosa, 7106 NW 86th Terrace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
This Kansas City Murder is Still Unsolved 85 Years Later. What Happened?
Editor’s note: This story contains graphic details. It was 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 1941, when 24-year-old Leila Welsh arrived at the door of the Brookside bungalow she shared with her mother and older brother. She and boyfriend Richard Funk — who had walked her home — kissed goodnight.

















