Gigantic gas station turned tourist attraction getting closer to Tri-States
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A gigantic gas station, turned tourist attraction, is getting closer to the Tri-States. Work is officially underway on a Buc-ee's coming to Kansas City, Kansas. The store will be located next to the Kansas Speedway. It will be 74,000 square feet, have more than 100...
Neighbors demand action after years of crashes at Kansas City intersection
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Neighbors are calling for immediate action at a Kansas City intersection they say has become a safety hazard after witnessing another crash Tuesday. The intersection of 41st Street and Roanoke Road has been the site of multiple crashes over the years, with residents saying the problem has...
Kansas City Doctor Severely Injured in Hit-and-Run Transferred for Specialized Care as Police Continue...
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — A Kansas City doctor critically injured in a September hit-and-run has been transferred to a Colorado hospital for specialized neurological care, while police continue to search for the driver responsible for the crash. Dr. Saswat Das, a pediatric cardiologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital, was...
Fire damages building at Parade Park Homes 2 days before groundbreaking
A fire damaged a building at the site of Parade Park Homes, just two days before a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate a redevelopment project that would build new, affordable homes at the site.
Wyandotte County through the eyes of two candidates for mayor
This year’s candidates for mayor include a 30-year attorney and a nonprofit executive. They told The Beacon about the biggest issues facing Wyandotte County, including property taxes, public safety, staff culture and affordability. The post Wyandotte County through the eyes of two candidates for mayor appeared first...
Civil rights attorneys gather in Kansas City to address police accountability cases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A summit focusing on problems with local and federal authorities kicked off in Kansas City this week. Civil rights attorneys are teaming up to shine a light on cases like that of Charles Adair, a Wyandotte County inmate who died in July while at the county’s detention center.
Leawood boy dies from injuries after being struck while riding e-scooter
A Leawood boy who was struck while riding an e-scooter earlier this month has died from his injuries.
Businesses cashing in on KC Streetcar Main Street Extension opening weekend
The Kansas City Streetcar Main Street Extension launches Friday, and many businesses are offering specials to celebrate.
1,600 KC Honeywell workers could be furloughed if shutdown persists, union says
About 1,600 union workers at the Honeywell facility in Kansas City could soon be furloughed as the federal government shutdown drags on. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said in a press release that about 1,600 of its members at the Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies site...
Thieves target open garage doors across the metro as officers take matters into their...
SHAWNEE, Kan. (KCTV) - Police are knocking on doors in the middle of the night, but they’re not there to make arrests. They’re trying to save residents from thieves who are targeting open garage doors. It’s a call coming from multiple agencies in the metro. Shawnee police posted...
