Former Jackson County assessor gives first interview after firing
Former Jackson County assessor Gail McCann Beatty says she was fired in retaliation for blowing the whistle on a proposal she felt violated the law.
Yelp Reveals KC, Missouri Area’s Best BBQ’s With a Shocking No. 1
The Yelp reviewers came up with their own top 10 list of the best KC, Missouri area BBQ places and number one is a big surprise.
Hickman Mills School Board approves cuts to staff, closure of Truman Elementary
The Hickman Mills School Board approved recommendations Thursday to close Truman Elementary School and cut over 70 educators and staff members.
Riverside Police: 3 family members died in suspected murder-suicide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Three family members found dead in a Riverside home died as the result of a suspected double murder and suicide, according to police. Riverside police and Fire Departments responded to a call on the 4700 block of NW Riverside Drive on Saturday, January 3. Upon...
KCPD shuts down 2 businesses, issues 23 citations in illegal gaming crackdown
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City police shut down 2 businesses and issued 23 citations in a weeks-long crackdown on illegal gambling machines in East Kansas City. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says its Vice Squad investigated three businesses over several weeks. Two were shut down, but all three...
KC company tied to site of rumored ICE facility says ‘negotiations are complete’
The Kansas City company tied to a large warehouse reportedly visited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and targeted for a possible detention facility in the city put out a statement Friday afternoon saying that “negotiations are complete.” The statement notably did not specify if those negotiations were with the...
Inside the Century Old Chili Tradition Missouri Swears By
A Missouri chili institution since 1919, Dixon’s Famous Chili delivers plate-style chili, local tradition, and a recipe unchanged for generations.
KC-area neighbors say alleged ICE facility near their homes & school is ‘not right’
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at [email protected]. Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter. For Abel Flores, the thought of an...
Previous owner of proposed ICE detention facility building says negotiations are complete
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The previous owners of a south Kansas City warehouse building that could soon be an ICE detention facility say negotiations are complete. Platform Ventures, which previously owned a warehouse on the former Richards-Gebaur airport property, said it was approached in October 2025 with an...
See how a 250-year-old tree was dismantled in Kansas City neighborhood
Throughout the week, neighbors passed by around the massive tree, admiring its size and history. Some took pieces from the wreckage, while others paid tribute to the local landmark. Though appreciative of the history, many noted that it was dangerous and needed to be cut down due to rot and fungal growth at the base....
