Eastern Jackson County teens tackle mental health, more in teen-led council
Eastern Jackson County teens are tackling suicide, drug use, and bullying through Empower, a teen advisory council making an impact in local schools.
1 in critical condition after crash near Raytown Road
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was critically injured following a crash in Kansas City on Monday afternoon. Investigations revealed that a white Ford SUV was traveling northbound on Blue Ridge Cutoff from Raytown Road in the second lane. That is when a pedestrian near a bus stop at...
KCK residents go weeks without mail delivery due to loose dogs, USPS says
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Residents on Barnett Avenue have gone without mail delivery for two weeks, with delays entering a third week. An official with the U.S. Postal Service office in Kansas City said the service suspension is due to encounters with loose dogs in the neighborhood. “We really...
Plan from Kansas City leaders is to put spotlight on costs of police settlements
A group of Kansas City council members gave preliminary approval Monday to a plan to add more transparency to legal settlements made by the KCMO Police Department.
Iconic doughnut shop Fluffy Fresh reopens with new owners in Mission
After an iconic doughnut shop closed its doors in Mission last year, it’s back open — this time with different owners. Fluffy Fresh reopened its doors Wednesday in downtown Mission, to a steady stream of eager customers. The new owners, wife-and-husband team Christina and Eric Benson, are using Fluffy Fresh’s...
Raising the Standard: Kansas City Mayor proposes expanded prevailing wage ordinance
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas wants developers receiving city tax incentives to pay fair wages, meet minority business goals and boost affordable housing. “If Kansas City is subsidizing your development, you’re going to pay workers fairly,” Mayor Lucas said on social media. What...
Rolling shooting, crash in Prairie Village started with suspect following driver
A rolling shooting that started Sunday evening in Overland Park and ended with a car crash that caught fire in Prairie Village left a passenger with gunshot wounds and a driver injured.
KC businessman, lawyer convicted of contempt for hiding ties in $100M FTC case
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City businessman and his attorney were convicted of hiding their personal relationship during a federal fraud case. Charles F. Anderson, 81, and his lawyer Robert P. Smith, 80, were convicted on Tuesday, March 24, following a 6-day bench trial, according to the U.S. Attorney’s...
Judge hears arguments for Independence data center petition
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - On Monday afternoon, a Jackson County judge heard arguments from both the City of Independence and residents on a community-led referendum concerning tax abatements on a $100 billion data center that is set to be built off Little Blue Parkway. The data center has been a...
Blue Springs eaglets emerge, excitement grows in community
Missouri Bald Eagles "Liberty" and "Freedom" are giving many across Blue Springs excitement as an Eagle Cam shows the birds' eggs hatching.
