Police ID Christmas weekend homicide victim in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY —Police in Kansas City investigating Christmas weekend homicide have identified the victim as 54-year-old Luis Cruz. Just before 2a.m Saturday, officers were dispatched to a shooting in the 3900 block of St. John Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. As officers...
Police chase through Jackson County leaves 4 victims injured; suspect still at large
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Four victims were hit, and three were critically injured during the course of a police chase in Jackson County. The suspect is still on the run. The Kansas City Police Department said that around 10:18 p.m. on Dec. 31, officers with the Independence Police Department started pursuing a...
KCK Police investigating overnight homicide
Kansas City, Kansas Police are investigating a homicide in the 1200 block of Central Avenue that happened late Wednesday night.
Kansas City hospitals welcome first babies of 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City hospitals are welcoming the first babies of 2026!. AdventHealth Shawnee Mission welcomed its first baby of the New Year at 12:01 Thursday morning. The baby girl weighs 6 pounds, 7 ounces and is 20 inches tall. Her parents, Andrea and Cody Peratt, have...
7 Enormous Thrift Stores In Kansas With Incredible Deals That Will Stretch Your Dollar...
Looking for amazing thrift stores in Kansas where your money goes further?. These 7 massive treasure troves offer incredible bargains and unique finds for savvy shoppers!. 1. Blessings Abound (Overland Park) Holy moly, this place is huge!. Blessings Abound isn’t just a thrift store – it’s a thrifting adventure....
Lockdown lifted at Kansas City International Airport after evacuations; authorities say no threat
The lockdown at Kansas City International Airport has been lifted after authorities determined there was no credible threat
Passenger flying into KCI describes experience of learning airporter was evacuated
Wyatt Nun visited with KCTV5 about his experience flying into Kansas City on an American Airlines flight on New Year's Eve.
All 4 injured KCK firefighters released from hospitals
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - All four Kansas City Kansas firefighters injured while fighting fires over the weekend have been released from hospitals. The KCKFD announced two firefighters were released from hospitals Tuesday. Two other firefighters had already been treated for their injuries and discharged. The...
Kansas City, Kansas, church damaged by vandal’s fireworks explosion
A Kansas City, Kansas, church sustained damage after an explosion over the weekend believed to have been caused by vandalism. Officers were called around 10:24 a.m. Sunday to Iglesia Cristiana Bethel Church of God at 4832 Oak Grove Rd. after a report of criminal damage to the building, according to Nancy Chartrand,...
KCFD says 8 fires broke out at vacant Parade Park apartments over the past...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Fires have plagued the vacant Parade Park apartments over the last year, and the issue has only gotten worse in recent months. A fire broke out at Parade Park Homes on Tuesday evening. It marked the eighth fire that KCFD has responded to there just since Thanksgiving.

















