Kansas City MO

Kansas City, Kansas, police are investigating a New Year’s Eve shooting that left one man dead. At approximately 11 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Central Avenue in south KCK, according to a police press release. “When officers arrived on scene, they discovered a male victim with an...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Quality Inn at 35th and Main in Kansas City is being transformed into a homeless shelter by the nonprofit reStart. Scheduled to open in April, this project aims to triple reStart’s capacity to house families in need. Originally known as the Southland Hotel...

Police said the trend encourages pounding and kicking on doors to mimic a break-in.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The sudden rise in flu cases is reaching a concerning level in the Kansas City Metro. The University of Kansas Health System reports seven times more flu patients than it did two weeks ago, since the virus is very contagious. At Saint Luke’s Health System,...

Recent law-enforcement reporting confirms that violent crime is declining across both Missouri and Kansas, offering a positive sign for public safety in the region. Violent crime typically includes murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault, which are key indicators used by state and federal agencies to track...

A violent stabbing incident on a Kansas City public bus shocked riders and residents on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026. According to police, officers were called to the scene around 4:00 p.m. after reports of a stabbing involving passengers on a city bus. When authorities arrived, they found...

Two people stabbed one another during a Thursday afternoon argument at a Kansas City, Missouri, bus stop.

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas discusses 2025's crime reduction success and outlines 2026 priorities that include affordable housing and infrastructure.

Hidden in Kansas City’s Northeast, my favorite part of Cliff Drive is a secluded trail that has been a regular stop for my family for 20 years. Where limestone bluffs rise above the East Bottoms and the steady hum of industry drifts below, this section through Kessler Park offers an escape that feels far removed from...

Clothing: A burgundy jacket, blue joggers and white tennis shoes. Ella was last seen in the area of 71st Terrace and Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, on. 12/31/2025 at approximately 1615 hours. She was driving a gray Chevrolet Trax bearing Missouri license. plate ZA3V1V. Ella may be suffering from...