Partial Roof Collapse Leads to Independence Avenue Lane Closure
Following a partial roof collapse of a commercial structure on Thursday, Aug, 28, a section of roadway and sidewalk was barricaded to reduce harm to passersby. A commercial building at 4835 Independence Ave. experienced a partial collapse of its bowstring roof. This collapse caused the west-side building wall to bow...
Police say carjacking led to head-on crash that closed I-70 at The Paseo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - New details have been released in a crash that closed a portion of Interstate 70 to all traffic Tuesday evening. The crash was first reported around 7:35 p.m. on Sept. 2 on westbound I-70 at The Paseo. The Kansas City Police and Fire Departments responded...
‘It’s tragic’: Neighbors left concerned and confused following deadly shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department is investigating a shooting that killed a boy under 16 years old. The department believes it happened near James A Reed Park Tuesday afternoon, but those living in the area say they didn’t hear or see anything. “The detectives...
Final salute: KCK community remembers Officer Simoncic, killed in line of duty
Hundreds are expected to gather Wednesday morning at Children’s Mercy Park to honor fallen Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Hunter Simoncic , who was struck and killed by a man driving a stolen truck during a police chase. The memorial service for the 26-year-old Simoncic is set for 10 a.m., but parking lots and...
Trenton man charged with 2 felonies after altercation with KC police, Clay County deputies
KANSAS CITY-NORTH — Aaron M. Perez-Engel, 38, has been charged with first-degree assault on a law enforcement officer and armed criminal action as a result of Perez-Engel’s actions on the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 30 in the 5200 block of North Oak Trafficway. He is currently in the Clay County Detention Center on a...
Strawberry Hill Neighborhood shows support for fallen KCK officer
The Strawberry Hill community is wrapping its neighborhood in blue ribbons to honor fallen Kansas City, Kansas Police Officer Hunter Simoncic.
Investigators identify man fatally shot after pointing gun at Independence officers
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Investigators release the man of the man shot and killed after police say he pointed a gun at officers over the weekend. Gary K. Cusick, 68, of Independence died Sunday morning. Investigators said the shooting happened after Independence police responded to a call at an apartment...
Morgan Freeman narrates blues and symphony experience at Kansas City’s Kauffman Center
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMBC) — Morgan Freeman is lending his iconic voice to a performance at the Kauffman Center, blending symphony and blues. The show highlights the roots of the blues, from Mississippi’s Delta fields to Chicago’s clubs, with Freeman narrating the story of the music’s struggles, power and soul.
Missouri Woman Accused Of Fatally Shooting Teen, 16, Who Was ‘Fixing Her Friend’s Hair’
A 21-year-old Missouri woman, Bailey Lewis, is accused of murdering a 16-year-old who was “fixing her friend’s hair” at a Kansas City residence. According to court records shared by Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson, the incident occurred on August 9. At around 10:04 p.m., Kansas City Missouri Police...
Juvenile dies after shooting Tuesday in south Kansas City
A juvenile boy died Tuesday following an afternoon shooting in Kansas City. Kansas City police officers were dispatched to St. Luke’s Hospital around 2:30 p.m. on reports of a shooting victim, according to a press release from department spokesperson Officer Alayna Gonzalez. Officers were advised a juvenile boy under...
