Thousands of kids to lose in-network access to Children’s Mercy Hospital
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Soon, an unknown number of children will lose access to care through their health insurance at Children’s Mercy, a number that could climb into the tens of thousands. The potential disruption comes as Children’s Mercy and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City remain...
After-Christmas shoppers pack Plaza stores for deals
Shoppers packed Plaza stores Thursday as retailers pushed out the last of their holiday products with steep discounts.
Truckers for Troops donates to Kansas City Veterans Community Project
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. - The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) Truckers for Troops committee paid a visit to the Kansas City VCP, bringing a monetary
A new Hawkeye hooper used his NIL money to make a generous donation
Tavion Banks used a portion of his Name, Image, and Likeness money to purchase cleats and donate them to kids in Kansas City.
The year that was in Kansas City and Jackson County
2025 brought a lot of grief for governments in Kansas City, Missouri, and Jackson County: the the expensive departure of the city's highest-paid official, a property tax scandal that left the county's top lawmaker rebuked, and the Chiefs' planned move to Kansas. But there's something to look forward to, too: the 2026...
Police ID homicide victim found on Kansas City street
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement investigating another homicide in Kansas City, Missouri have identified the victim as 33-year-old Johntrel L Vickers, according to KCPD Sergeant Phil DiMartino. just before 4:30a.m. Sunday, police were dispatched to the intersection of Admiral and Paseo on a reported shooting, according...
Unique tradition brings comfort to local seniors spending Christmas alone
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The holidays can be a lonely time for some. That’s certainly true for senior citizens, who sometimes spend Christmas Day alone. One unique Christmas meal aims to cure those unhappy vibes. Organizers at the Kansas City Senior Citizens Christmas Day dinner believe they have...
KC Pet Project dogs get Christmas miracle with hamburger dinner
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dogs at KC Pet Project were in for a savory holiday treat as one man donated 200 hamburgers for shelter dogs. On Wednesday, Scott Poore, animal advocate and founder of On a Mission KC, delivered 200 hamburgers for every shelter dog at KC Pet Project for the 10th year in a row on Christmas Eve...
Overnight proof? Boujee Baker KC rising after decades in the ooey-gooey making
It’s the wee hours of the morning. Pitch-dark sky, hardly a murmur on these urban streets. Most of Kansas City tucked in their cozy beds. But inside this tiny brick building on 12th Street earlier this week, the lights are bright, R&B music is buzzing, and the oven is blazing — ready to finish off freshly-made dinner...
What restaurant that opened in 2025 in KC is your favorite? Answer our poll
Kansas City said goodbye to a lot of restaurants in 2025 , but it also welcomed in a lot of new ones into the area. More than 50 restaurants opened their doors throughout the year, from local chefs creating new concepts to national chains widening their reach across the United States. A steakhouse from local...
