Kansas City MO

Starting this summer, people who live or work in northeast Kansas City, Kansas, can expect to deal with temporary road closures over the next couple of years. But should all go according to plan, the morning commute frustrations may eventually result in local bodies of water smelling better than they currently do after rainfall. And some creeks and streams might be safer for people...

OAK GROVE, Mo - The City of Oak Grove is preparing for a special welcome event on May 14th for the Kansas City Parade of Hearts. City Administrator Matthew Randall says the board of aldermen gave approval for a special event permit earlier this week. Your browser does not support...

Here’s the top stories in St. Louis and Missouri this week. Kansas City experienced a mix of sports excitement, violent crime, and accountability issues this week. Highlights include the Royals’ new stadium plan, a weekend homicide spree, and a state audit revealing property tax assessment issues. Top Stories...

A Grandview nonprofit just received a Pearl Jam foundation grant - and the story behind it starts in Alabama.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - With 49 days until the World Cup kicks off, Kansas City, Kansas, police and fire departments are training for worst-case scenarios as thousands of visitors prepare to travel to the metro for the tournament. Argentina, the reigning World Champions, will base camp at Sporting Park...

A man was convicted in federal court Thursday, April 23, 2026, of illegally re-entering the United States after a prior deportation. Jaime Cruz-Hernandez, 37, was found guilty following a jury trial in U.S. District Court in Kansas City. The jury deliberated for about 90 minutes before returning the verdict to U.S. District Judge Roseann Ketchmark, concluding a trial that began April 22...

One person died in a traffic crash Thursday night on Interstate 35 at Antioch Road. The wreck forced the closure of several exits from the interstate.

This state knows barbecue. That is not an opinion. That is a fact that people have fought over, written songs about, and planned entire vacations around. And right in the middle of that smoky, sauce drenched kingdom sits a Missouri city that has basically declared itself the BBQ capital of the universe.

Strong winds blew rain sideways across the Kansas City metro on Thursday night. At 9 p.m., the National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Clay County and Jackson County, which was in effect until 9:45 p.m. It also reported quarter-sized hail. The entire metro area was blanketed by thunderstorms and heavy rain.

JOCO Med-Act said the crash was fatal, but said exact details on all injuries aren’t available yet.