Missouri bill to split Jackson County from Kansas City gets little support from lawmakers
A Missouri House committee had its first hearing this week on a proposed constitutional amendment that would split Kansas City and Jackson County upon approval by voters. The legislation is nicknamed “Jackxit,” a nod to Brexit, the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union in 2020.
Driver dies of injuries at 85th and Hickman Mills Drive
At 11:44 am, ambulances responded to the area of 85th and 71 Hwy in order to assist the Metro Police Officers on an injury crash. The crash began at 71 Hwy and Hickman Mills Drive and ended at Blue River Road and Hickman Mills. Preliminary investigation revealed that a Beige...
Kansas City barbecue pitmaster Arthur Lee Sr. killed in hit-and-run crash
Kansas City barbecue pitmaster Arthur Lee Sr. was killed in an early morning hit-and-run crash while riding his scooter March 21.
Kansas City, Missouri at Center of Evening Storm Threat as Cold Front Collides With...
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — A volatile weather setup is developing across the central United States this evening, with thunderstorms expected to form near and around Kansas City shortly after sunset, bringing the potential for large hail and rapidly changing conditions. The setup is being driven by a southward-moving...
Grand jury indicts Kansas City man for 2023 deadly shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Jackson County grand jury indicted a 34-year-old Kansas City man for a 2023 deadly shooting. The indictment is for the same charges Jackson County prosecutors filed earlier this month. Terry Canady is facing a second-degree murder charge as well as three counts of armed...
Missouri’s Quietest Town is Halfway Between St. Louis and KC
Do you enjoy peace and quiet? I sure do and that's why I'm a big fan of a tiny Missouri town that has been declared as the quietest place in the state. I'm at the stage of my life where I'd like everyone to keep it down. That quest led me to a recent article by World Atlas which listed the 7 quietest places in...
Wendy’s manager shoots customer after drive-thru dispute over chicken order, then hides gun in...
A Wendy's manager in Missouri allegedly shot a customer after an argument at the drive-thru window and then claimed he didn't fire a gun even though it was on video. The post Wendy's manager shoots customer after drive-thru dispute over chicken order, then hides gun in walk-in freezer: Cops first appeared on Law &...
Country Club Plaza fashion boutique going out of business after weekend
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Country Club Plaza will be saying goodbye to another shop after this weekend, after clothing store Francesca’s closes its doors for good. Monday is expected to be the last day of operations for Francesca’s, a clothing boutique offering women’s clothing items and accessories nationwide.
Woman struck by car while crossing Leawood road – Lee Boulevard closed
LEAWOOD, Kan. (KCTV) - A woman was struck by a vehicle while crossing a Leawood road without a crosswalk, according to police. The Leawood Police Department says crews responded around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, to the area of 84th and Lee Blvd. with reports of a collision. First...
📅 Planet Comicon KC brings Elijah Wood & William Shatner this weekend
Planet Comicon Kansas City is back at Bartle Hall this weekend for its 27th year. The pop culture festival will feature celebrity guests Elijah Wood and William Shatner, along with comic book creators, cosplayers, and vendors. The event has drawn tens of thousands of fans in past years and remains one of the region’s...

















