The Man Behind the Smoke: Arthur Bryant’s pitmaster dies after 28 years of service
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Wayne Garrett, the beloved pitmaster behind Arthur Bryant’s legendary barbecue, has died after 28 years of dedicated service. Arthur Bryant’s, one of Kansas City’s most iconic restaurants, announced Garrett’s passing on Wednesday, Feb. 25, calling him a cornerstone of the restaurant he...
Indian Springs site redevelopment in limbo as developer, UG can’t agree on plan
The Unified Government and developer Eastside Innovation remain far apart on key terms for the Indian Springs Mall site redevelopment. A funding deadline is adding new urgency to the stalled project.
Kansas City man faces charges in 2025 shooting death of Missouri State student
A Kansas City, Missouri, man faces charges in the November 2025 shooting death of Elayjah Murray, 18.
North Kansas City Schools audit examines payments for ‘potential fictitious services’
Law enforcement investigates hundreds of thousands of dollars in payments made in recent years to a company linked to a former employee's brother. The post North Kansas City Schools audit examines payments for ‘potential fictitious services’ appeared first on The Beacon .
Between Fear and Safety: The Complex Impact of Increased ICE Presence in Northeast
In the neighborhoods of the Northeast, from the historic streets of Scarritt Renaissance to the bustling corridors of Independence Avenue, a complex conversation is unfolding. For the first time in years, Kansas City is reporting a significant downward trend in violent crime—a shift that federal authorities attribute...
Missing person case ends in tragedy
A Platte County missing persons case resolved last week when a vehicle containing a body was pulled from Smithville Lake in Clay County. The family of Richard Hollman reported the 75 year old missing in September, with his last known location in the Smithville Lake area. According to missing persons posts made on...
Kansas City woman sentenced to prison for COVID fraud, identity theft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City woman was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for her role in a wire fraud and identity theft scheme. Forty-three-year-old Rasheeda McDaniel was sentenced to 87 months in prison after being involved in a scheme that fraudulently obtained Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) loans.
Johnson County Italian restaurant closes. ‘Thank you for the support’
An Overland Park Italian restaurant of three years has permanently closed — though its owners teased a hopeful future. Nico & Ana’s Italian Street Food has closed its location in the Fountains shopping center at 6541 W. 119th St. The restaurant announced its closure via social media a few days ago. “We would like to...
Midwest Winter Storm Alert: 40% Snow Chance Sunday Night-Tuesday Across Nebraska-Iowa-Kansas-Missouri
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Omaha, Nebraska – Drivers across the central Midwest should prepare now for slick highways by Sunday night as a developing winter system targets Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas and Missouri with accumulating snow...
ICE arresting 19-year-old citizen in Olathe triggers U.S. Attorney review
In response to recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations across Kansas, The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Kansas said it is reviewing reports of interactions between federal agents and the public, including a recent incident in Johnson County. The attorney’s office said in a statement that it...

















