For All Refugees from La Tiera
In the wake of the discontinuation of the beloved La Tiara taco shells, fans have been left in a lurch, yearning for the return of their favorite hard taco shells. Despite hopes that the manufacturer, GM, would have resumed production by now, the shelves remain bereft of the much-loved product. This has led to a...
New American Royal campus construction paused for months as project awaits additional funding
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - If you’ve driven by the new American Royal site in Kansas City, Kansas, recently, you may have noticed construction isn’t happening. In 2016, the American Royal Association announced it would be moving from the West Bottoms to Wyandotte County. This was a chance...
See plans for the new KC Streetcar station coming to the riverfront
Streetcar riders, KC Current fans and riverfront residents will have a decorative and functional place to gather in 2026 with the newly announced CPKC Pavilion at Riverfront Station. Sandwiched between Berkley Riverfront Park and the oval-shaped Berkley Plaza, the $5 million outdoor pavilion will provide seating and...
Police ID victim who died after vehicle traveled off Kan. bridge
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement investigating a fatal accident that occurred just after midnight November 14 in Wyandotte County have released the name of the victim as 32-year-old Antonio Rutiaga-Leyva, according to Kansas City, Kansas Police. A vehicle was northbound in the 300 Block of North James Street at a...
Kansas City settles lawsuit over Sunshine Law violations
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City will train employees and overhaul its public records system after it admitted to violations of Missouri’s Sunshine Law. Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced on Friday, Nov. 21, that her office secured a settlement with the City over 3 separate violations. AG Hanaway...
KCPD Makes Progress After Convenience Store Worker Craig Washington Is Killed
KCPD Makes Progress: A quiet night in Kansas City, Missouri, took a tragic turn when a well-known convenience store worker was shot and killed while doing his job. The loss has deeply affected the community, especially customers and friends who saw him every day. This article explains what happened, how...
Police: Independence man dies after gunshot heard during eviction
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - A man died Friday morning as court officers attempted to serve eviction papers at an Independence apartment. The Independence, Missouri, Police Department says Jackson County process servers notified it around 9:55 a.m. on Nov. 21, about the planned eviction in the 200 block of S. Pleasant...
Diluted: The Release of Robert Courtney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Disgraced Kansas City pharmacist Robert Courtney will be released from federal prison to home confinement on July 31, 2024. He was supposed to serve 30 years, but instead, he’s walking out after only 22 years. Courtney was convicted back in 2002 of watering down...
Streetcar stops: Union Hill is a hub for what’s next
The second new streetcar stop south of Union Station is at the nexus of new developments — and a quick jaunt from Martini Corner. The big picture: We're exploring the connectivity and rider experience of the KC Streetcar's Main Street Extension. Next stop: Union Hill. What to expect: Riders...
Man dead after shooting outside home in Kansas City, Kansas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One man is dead after a shooting Thursday night in Kansas City, Kansas, according to the police department. Kansas City, Kansas, police (KCKPD) said the shooting happened at a home near North Fourth Street and Greeley Avenue, just off Quindaro Boulevard, about 8:30 p.m. Thursday.
