Olathe-based cookie shop opens in Overland Park
Press play to listen to an audio version of this story. On any given weekend, the Price Chopper grocery store at 151st Street and Metcalf Avenue is busy with shoppers. But this coming weekend promises a particular type of buzz at the store, especially for those looking for sweet treats. That’s because Olathe-based...
Hundreds Pulled Over on U.S. 71 On a Single Day, and the City Is...
On a chilly Tuesday morning in Kansas City, Missouri, long stretches of U.S. Highway 71 turned into something many drivers had never seen on their daily commute: an unfolding traffic enforcement operation that wrapped dozens of patrol cars, hundreds of pulled-over vehicles, and a long line of drivers waiting for...
This historic restaurant remains one of KC’s best
The Savoy's three-course Restaurant Week menu combines elevated dining with down-home flavors in a tradition more than a century old. Why it matters: This award-winning downtown Kansas City staple sets the standard, from delectable classic dishes to an expertly crafted atmosphere. The vibe: Walking into The Savoy is...
People take to social media to boycott World Cup 2026
People on social media are using the hashtag #BoycottWorldCup, citing safety concerns within the United States as reasons to not attend the tournament.
His coworker died. IPD allegedly ‘took every opportunity’ to deny him support
An Independence police officer filed a lawsuit against the city Jan. 4, claiming the department allegedly failed to accommodate a mental health condition brought on by the 2024 shooting deaths of a Jackson County civil process server and Independence police officer. Matthew Perdue, a sergeant with the Independence...
KCPD issues 300+ tickets in hazardous driving crackdown after deadly year on area roads
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department issued 313 tickets as officers targeted hazardous drivers on Highway 71. KCPD says officers issued the citations on Tuesday, Jan. 13, focusing on speeding and reckless driving - two factors that contributed to many of 2025’s fatal crashes. According...
Man sat on porch of estranged wife’s new home and blew her away with...
A Kansas man will likely spend the rest of his days behind bars for lying in wait for his estranged wife and killing her when she returned home. Miguel Flores, 35, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for at least 25 years in the death of 23-year-old Loren Flores, the Kansas City Police...
Man charged with 6 felonies for firing gunshots at vehicle on I-35 in Johnson...
The Johnson County District Attorney’s Office has charged a 21-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man with six felonies after he allegedly fired gunshots at another vehicle near Interstate 35 and 67th Street in Merriam over the weekend. Javon D. Simmons was arrested by Merriam Police in the parking lot of...
Under new proposal, Jackson County could be the first Missouri county to be split...
A proposal to remove Kansas City from Jackson County is expected to get a committee hearing. But elected leaders are skeptical that it will gain traction. The post Under new proposal, Jackson County could be the first Missouri county to be split in 150 years appeared first on The Beacon .
2 dead, infant grazed by gunfire in Kansas City Northland shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two people are dead and an infant is injured after a shooting in Kansas City’s Northland. The Kansas City Police Department says first responders were called to the area of NE 83rd Terrace and N. Troost Ave. around 8:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, with reports of a shooting.
