Kansas City-area schools announce closings amid frigid temps and snowy streets
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Due to impacts from this weekend’s snowfall, record-breaking wind chill conditions predicted for Monday morning, and safety concerns for students and staff, Lawrence Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 26. Lawrence is the largest district to announce a change in Monday’s...
Good Karma Coffee is building its vision for Kansas City: ‘Just wait until I’m...
After a caffeinated burst of early word-of-mouth support, Brian Roberts’ new coffee and wine space near Tower East got a months-long jolt of good karma, he said — but as its newness cooled on the counter, the fledgling business began to lose its grip on thirsty customers. “It...
First big snow of 2026 shatters Kansas City record. How much fell in your...
Kansas City residents are getting ready to shovel a record amount of snow recorded Saturday. As of 4 p.m., Kansas City has received 3.6 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service . This breaks the all-time daily record for Jan. 24 of 2.2 inches set in 1956, and forecasters say more snow is on the way....
No One Showed Up to Little Girl’s Birthday Party, So Her Local Community Stepped...
"My heart broke. It broke,” Tyashia Wills said of the moment she realized no one was coming to her daughter's birthday celebration
Missouri lawmakers respond to shooting death of Minnesota man by federal agents
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Lawmakers voice split views over the death of Alex Jeffrey Pretti in Minneapolis. The 37-year-old was described as an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed getting in adventures with Joule, his beloved Catahoula Leopard dog who also recently died. He had participated in protests following the killing...
How much snow fell in your area? See latest snowfall totals.
Americans from Texas to New York woke up to a snow-covered wonderland, as a massive winter storm continues to sweep across the nation. Parts of the plains from Lubbock, Texas, to Topeka, Kansas, saw up to 8 inches of snowfall from Saturday, Jan. 24 to Sunday morning, Jan. 25, according to the National Oceanic and...
Missing man last seen around 115th and Holmes Road
*Travis was found safe on Saturday, January 24. Travis Tolbert B/M, 36 years old, 6’5”, 200lbs, Black Hair, Brown Eyes. Travis was last seen on 1/22/2026 at 4:00pm, in the area of E. 115th Street and. Holmes Road in Kansas City, MO. He was last seen wearing unknown...
Kansas City keeps getting more bagel shops. Here’s where to find the best in...
The bagel as we know it came from Poland in the 17th century — although circular rolls with a hole in the middle go back way, way further. The myth goes that the Jewish community was forbidden from baking bread, so they boiled it instead. As Jewish immigrants moved...
KCK crews prepare for weekend snowstorm with reduced staff
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Public works crews in Kansas City, Kansas are completing final preparations for a weekend snowstorm, with brine treatment of primary and secondary roads set to finish Friday evening before snowfall begins. The pre-treatment work has been ongoing since Wednesday, focusing on the brine...
FOX4 Problem Solvers help woman get heat back on before cold snap
Kansas City, Kan. — Carolyn Knight, 68, knows how to work her heating unit inside her Cross-Lines Retirement Center home. “I’ve lived here for 7.5 years,” she said. Her thermostat is simple: pick the fan intensity (low, medium or high) and turn the dial for the temperature you want.

















