Kansas City YMCA buries time capsule on 165th anniversary for future generations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A message to 2060: Kansas City’s YMCA wants future generations to know what life was like in 2025. The YMCA of Greater Kansas City says that on Wednesday, Dec. 3, it marked its 165th anniversary by sealing a time capsule filled with letters, photos and symbolic items - to be opened on its...
Kansas City exhibit highlights Black firefighters’ history
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A new exhibit is highlighting the history of Kansas City’s Black firefighters through a partnership between the Kansas City Fire Historical Society and the Black Archives of Mid-America. The exhibit showcases artifacts dating back to the 1800s, including helmets, uniforms, historic photos,...
Major US city to get exciting new renovations in wake of 2026 World Cup:...
This will be much more convenient during high-traffic events like the World Cup. Major US city to get exciting new renovations in wake of 2026 World Cup: 'We needed to meet those needs' first appeared on The Cool Down .
Governor Kehoe Makes Two More Judicial Appointments
Governor Mike Kehoe’s office has announced the appointments of two more judges within the judicial circuit court system. John Gromowsky, of Kansas City, will move up from the Associate Circuit Court to the Circuit Court bench in the 16th circuit to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge S-Margene Burnett.
Man shot by Kansas City police after hitting patrol car pleads guilty
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man who was shot by an officer after hitting a Kansas City police car earlier this year was recently sentenced and convicted in Jackson County Circuit Court. Online court records show Robert Beebe, 35, pleaded guilty in court last month to charges of unlawful...
Midtown nonprofit cuts staff amid federal funding uncertainty
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A midtown nonprofit laid off 10 employees due to uncertainty over federal funding. SAVE Inc. KC cut about a third of its staff as the organization faces budget constraints. The group helps around 1,000 people with housing, emergency assistance, and vouchers. The organization said it...
Kansas City school policy letting parents hit kids puts teachers in a bind |...
Missouri schools allow corporal punishment by parents. Yes, archaic, but I assure you that it does happen. In our state, at least 123 school districts allow it to be administered to students , if it is written in their school board policy. That means these schools let parents go onto school property and administer...
Grandfather grateful to be alive after grandson’s quick thinking saved his life
KSHB 41 reporter La’Nita Brooks covers stories providing solutions and offering discussions on topics of crime and violence. She also covers stories in the Northland. Share your story idea with La’Nita. A hospital public relations employee shared the story of Carl Linck with KSHB 41. La'Nita covers the Northland and...
FEMA Assistance May Be Available to Help with Rent
KANSAS CITY, Mo – Missouri residents in Bollinger, Butler, Cape Girardeau, Carter, Cooper, Dunklin, Howell, Iron, Mississippi, New Madrid, Oregon, Ozark, Reynolds, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, Vernon, Washington, or Wayne counties who were affected by the March 30–April 8 disaster may be eligible for FEMA...
KCPD: Man found on the ground died of gunshot wounds
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement investigating a homicide in Kansas City, Missouri have identified the victim as 27-year-old Jerome A. Hawkins, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. Just before 1:30a.m. Wednesday, police were dispatched to the 2500 block of Hardesty on an ambulance in route call for service. Call...

















