Johnson County’s Negro Creek gets new markers explaining how it got named
In Johnson County, new signs now stand along Negro Creek that offer context about how the waterway got its name. As the Johnson County Post reports, Negro Creek — which runs through southern Overland Park and Leawood — was mostly unknown because it didn't have any signage and appeared on few maps. But around the time that social justice protests emerged in 2020, spurred by the killing...
Nearly 200,000 Jackson County homeowners could see relief from 2023 property tax assessment increases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A judge certifies a class action lawsuit that could bring relief to nearly 200,000 Jackson County homeowners. This is after many homeowners saw significant increases in their 2023 property tax assessments. Judge certifies class action over Jackson County’s 2023 property assessment increases. A hearing...
Developer gets green light to start buying equipment for new KCK grocery store
Wyandotte County commissioners moved forward plans to replace a downtown Kansas City, Kansas, grocery store that closed last year. Commissioners during a public meeting last week approved a letter of intent from Anthony Estrada of Santa Fe Grocers LLC to open a new, local market where the Merc Co+op once operated. Estrada, who has local ties to KCK, is also behind the reopening...
It’s never too late: KC studio Helps 55-and-older clients get first tattoo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Getting your first tattoo can be nerve-wracking, especially for older adults. That’s why one Kansas City tattoo studio is creating a more welcoming space for people 55-and-older to finally take the leap. “A lot of people feel a little intimidated by coming into a...
KSHB 41 Weather | Calm, cool weather starts the week in Kansas City
Monday night light rain and snow, with minor accumulation in northern MO. Active, wet weather pattern Wednesday and into the weekend. Monday: Increasing clouds during the afternoon. A chance of rain/snow on Monday night, especially across north Missouri. High: 62°. Wind: ENE 5-10 mph. Monday night: Mostly cloudy with a...
Neighbors share renewed concerns about proposed Blue Springs housing proposal
The Blue Springs City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on an amended housing plan for Sullivan Ranch after developers reduced the home count.
Truck manufacturer to invest $21.9M, create 170+ jobs with Liberty expansion
LIBERTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A truck manufacturing company is doubling its footprint in Liberty - bringing more than 170 new jobs and a $21.9 million investment to the area. The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced Monday, April 6, that Dakota Bodies - a utility and service truck body manufacturer - will expand its Liberty facility.
New Parade of Hearts being placed around the Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Parade of Hearts is back for 2026 with 150 brand new sculptures and they’re popping up across the Kansas City metro. With 150 locations for this year’s hearts, 2026 is the largest geographic footprint in Parade of Hearts history. The 2026 Parade...
KCK health officials brace for World Cup crowds after measles detected in metro
The Wyandotte County Public Health Department is strategizing with area school districts and local officials to prepare.
Butler Manufacturing: From Water Tanks to Steel Buildings
In 1901, brothers Charles Butler and Newton Butler established the Butler Manufacturing Company in Kansas City. What began as a modest operation would grow into one of the most influential manufacturing companies in American agricultural history. The Butler brothers combined ingenuity with practical farming needs, initially focusing their efforts on...
