Two Kansas City men found guilty of criminal contempt
Two Kansas City men were found guilty of criminal contempt following a six-day bench trial that examined their compliance with court-ordered financial disclosure requirements tied to a civil enforcement action. Charles Floyd Anderson, 81, and his attorney, Robert Pete Smith, 80, were convicted by U.S. District Judge...
Family seeks second chance for 7-month-old denied liver transplant
A Kearney, Missouri, family is holding onto hope after their 7-month-old was taken off the transplant list. His parents are fighting for their son's survival.
Jackson Co. Exec. creates task force to study future of Truman Sports Complex
Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota announced Thursday a new task force that will study options for the future of the Truman Sports Complex.
Kansas City’s Hidden Wonder: Inside the World’s Largest Heart-Shaped Forest
The 8-acre natural landmark you've never heard of is branching out – with our help. The world may not see us as a leading hiking destination, but we definitely have a heart for nature. Kansas City is home to the world’s largest heart-shaped forest. Located on eight acres near Kansas City International Airport, Heart...
Wendy’s Manager Allegedly Shot Dad Picking Up Dinner for Family After Drive-Thru Argument
Ronnell Agee/Facebook Getting food from a fast-food drive-thru should be easy and painless, yet somehow, people find a way to make it miserable. We totally understand that the customer isn’t always right but neither is the employee. There are always two sides to every story, and we should all treat each other...
Blue Springs Tim Hortons closes less than a year after opening
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - A coffee shop closed its doors less than a year after it opened in Blue Springs. The Tim Hortons franchise on MO-7 Highway near NW Duncan Road closed Sunday, March 22. A spokesperson for Tim Hortons said it is still committed to the Kansas City...
Thousands of Kansas City patients will likely lose Medicaid. Health leaders are calling for...
Kansas City needs to prepare for a public health emergency that could be as challenging as the COVID pandemic for safety-net providers, local health and community leaders warn. When new federal work requirements and more frequent eligibility checks take effect next year, thousands of Missourians are expected to lose...
The Big Biscuit Serves Up Bold New Breakfast and Lunch Favorites
Rolling out March 25, the new lineup features customizable options and new shareables for the table. March 26, 2026 // Franchising.com // PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KAN. - The Big Biscuit® has officially launched its spring menu with more guest customization options, two all-new shareables, and a new chicken sandwich with a...
What happened to the nearly 30 animal sculptures that once lined The Landing’s pedestrian...
Some time after a 1970 mall renovation, dozens of animal sculptures vanished. But for about a decade prior to that disappearance, the artwork turned a shopping center into a family-friendly space speckled by sculpted giraffes, kangaroos, walruses and penguins. In 1960, the J.C. Nichols Company commissioned local...
Homes take shape as plan to transform 4,000 vacant KCK lots comes to fruition
Efforts are underway to fill more than 4,000 vacant lots in Kansas City, Kansas, with a focus on the northeast area of the city.
