Made In KC moves into Union Station — just in time for the holidays...
An influx of holiday shoppers is just the start for Made in KC’s newly opened store inside Union Station, which is positioned to take advantage of coming FIFA World Cup traveler traffic. It's opening years after the local-first retailer’s owners first envisioned making the quintessential Kansas City destination a...
Kansas City jazz musicians visit China to hold a music masterclass
The Edgar Snow Memorial Foundation (ESMF) sent four Kansas City jazz musicians to China as a part of their bi-annual symposium in October. Saxophonist Bobby Watson, pianist Charles Williams, bassist James Ward and drummer Jaylan Ward performed in three Chinese cities and held a jazz masterclass. “They love jazz, and...
City officials sound off on anticipated prep work for KC2026 World Cup
On Saturday afternoon, leaders in the Kansas City community discussed the excitement for the World Cup and the work underway behind the scenes to prepare for visitors from around the world.
Chronic fires continue in vacant Parade Park apartment buildings
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Fire Department has responded to a third fire in just over two weeks at Parade Park Apartments. Firefighters were called to the complex, located in the 1900 block of E 15th Terrace, at 11:09 p.m. on Dec. 6. They found a two-story...
2 Kan. men accused of using investors’ money to take luxury trips
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Two Kansas men made their initial appearances before a federal judge following indictments in connection with a $4 million retail sales investment scheme. According to court documents, Baha Ibrahim, 21, and Jawad Albadawi, 21, both of Overland Park, were indicted on one count of wire...
This Day in History: Pearl Harbor is attacked, spurring the U.S.’s entry into WWII
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Dec. 7, 1941, Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, prompting the United States’ delayed entry into World War II. Japan would surrender just under four years later.
KC Hispanic community celebrates announcement of international games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two Hispanic nations are confirmed to play soccer matches in Kansas City next summer, generating excitement in the city’s Hispanic community. Alex Santoro, whose father grew up playing soccer in Argentina, said the energy Hispanic fans bring to games is unmatched. “The energy that...
67-year-old KCK man killed after pursuit with deputy: MSHP
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City, Kansas man was killed in a crash early Sunday morning, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says (MSHP). According to MSHP, the crash occurred around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, when a 2007 Acura failed to yield to a Lafayette County deputy, initiating a pursuit.
NW Kan. man linked to disappearance of woman found guilty of drug, gun charges
Sioux City, Iowa —Two men with lengthy criminal histories were convicted by a jury last month after a 11-day trial in federal court in Sioux City. according to the United State's Attorney. Floyd Clifford Coates, Jr., aka Cliff Coates, age 44, from St. Francis, Kansas, was convicted of Conspiracy...
Missouri State University students remember freshman killed during Thanksgiving break
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Police continue to search for a man from the Kansas City area. Eric Phillips II is a person of interest in the death of a Missouri State University freshman, Elayjah Murray. Murray’s family says she went home to Kansas City for the Thanksgiving holiday. That night,...
