Family sues over Kansas jail death after deputy allegedly knelt on inmate’s back
Relatives of a jail inmate whom investigators determined died after a Kansas sheriff’s deputy shoved his knee into the cuffed man’s back for one minute and 26 seconds have filed a federal lawsuit. Attorneys for the family of Charles Adair renewed their demand Friday that video of what happened be released publicly in announcing the wrongful death lawsuit. Filed earlier this month, the lawsuit...
Man admitted he killed victim in downtown KC knife attack
KANSAS CITY —A suspect faces charges in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred downtown last weekend. Clinton J. Kelly, 33, faces 2nd Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson. According to court records, Kansas City police responded to a reported stabbing in...
Food recs: Kansas City’s best restaurants owned and run by women
Across the U.S., only about 20% of chefs are women and less than 40% of restaurants are majority-owned by women, according to the National Restaurant Association. Another 10% are business partnerships between men and women. But in Kansas City, plenty of women are leading and innovating in the region’s culinary...
Two hospitalized after vehicle strikes tree in Independence
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Two people were hospitalized with serious injuries after a single-vehicle crash early Saturday morning. The Independence Police Department said the crash occurred at 12:06 a.m. at the intersection of East Truman Road and Glenwood Avenue. A westbound 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee left the roadway and vaulted...
Student arrested after allegedly bringing gun to KC-area high school
A student has been arrested after police allegedly found a gun in their possession at William Chrisman High School in Independence Friday, according to a news release. School administrators and a school resource officer got a report around 10:40 a.m. that a student may have a gun in their backpack, according to Officer Bryan Conley, a police spokesman. With the assistance of school...
Beirut Taco opens in Kansas City’s West 39th Street District
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two cultures, one kitchen. A new restaurant in Kansas City’s West 39th Street District blends Lebanese and Mexican flavors. But for the restauranteur behind the concept, it’s about more than just the food on your plate. Beirut Taco, a Lebanese-Mexican Taqueria is now...
Five hospitalized after apartment fire at Sheridan Ridge complex
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Five people were hospitalized after a fire at the Sheridan Ridge Apartments early Saturday morning. Firefighters from Overland Park, Lenexa and Shawnee fire departments were dispatched to the building fire at 83rd and Farley Street shortly before 3 a.m., the Overland Park Fire Department said.
Kansas City considers spending $2 million for neighborhood events
Neighborhood committee members express some angst before recommending City Council approval. The post Kansas City considers spending $2 million for neighborhood events appeared first on The Beacon .
2 adults, 3 children rescued from overnight Overland Park apartment fire
Firefighters from Overland Park, Lenexa and Shawnee fire departments rescued a family from a fire Saturday morning at the Sheridan Ridge Apartments near West 83rd Terrace and Farley Street.
Kansas City man ‘accidentally’ wins $100K on scratchers ticket at grocery store
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man said a “fluke” is the reason he is $100,000 richer. According to the Missouri Lottery, the man won the prize on a scratcher ticket he bought at Price Chopper on NE Englewood Road. It was apparently meant to be!
