Buc-ee’s groundbreaking in Kansas City delayed by several months
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A development that travelers have been patiently waiting for could now take a little longer. The Wyandotte County Economic Development Director confirmed to KCTV5 News on Monday afternoon, July 7, that the groundbreaking for Buc-ee’s has been delayed. The much-anticipated rest stop is now...
Homicide: Argument escalated to gunfire outside KC home
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement are investigating another homicide in Kansas City Missouri. Just after 5a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to report of a shooting in the 100 block of N Belliare in Kansas City, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez. First responders were directed to the rear of a nearby residence...
Dog Stolen in Carjacking Reunited with Owner Thanks to Good Samaritans in Kansas City
What started as a routine stop at a gas station turned into a nightmare for Alex Bell when someone jumped into his car and drove off — with his dog Bear still inside.“I would take this five times over just to make sure he was safe,” said Bell, who was left battered and bruised after trying to hold onto the car’s door...
Fund Me, KC: ULAH asks Kansas City to help save Westwood menswear store as...
Startland News is continuing its long-running “Fund Me, KC” series to highlight area entrepreneurs’ efforts to accelerate their businesses or lend a helping hand to others. This is an opportunity for business owners and innovators — like menswear retailers and trendsetters Joey Mendez and Buck Wimberly — to share...
Car troubles lead investigators to find enough fentanyl to kill dozens
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man found in possession of enough fentanyl to kill dozens could face nearly a dozen years behind bars. Clay County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Friday, July 4, indicate that Michael M. Bennett, 51, of Kansas City, has been charged with trafficking drugs.
Accused Kansas City serial killer fit to stand trial
Fredrick Scott, the man accused of killing six people in Kansas City in 2017, has been found competent to stand trial. Scott was previously found incompetent to stand trial after a courtroom outburst and was sent to a state mental health facility. A trial date will be set after another hearing on July 10.
More than 200 rounds of gunfire reported on July 4th in Kansas City, Missouri
More than 200 rounds of gunfire were reported to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department in the 24 hours from 6 p.m. July 4 to 6 p.m. on July 5.
Investigators say fireworks may be to blame for 3 Missouri deaths
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.—Missouri’s Division of Fire Safety (DFS) reports that three people died during Independence Day celebrations between July 3 and July 4. “Tragically, we have seen more fires, explosions, injuries and deaths this July 4th holiday that appear to be related to fireworks than any other Independence Day...
‘Black slime,’ live cockroaches: Kansas City area restaurant inspections
From too-warm meat to 3-month-old food in the fridge, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City area restaurants in the last week of June. Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and cafeterias are required to get food inspections, and...
Kansas City man charged with murder of brother over weekend
A Kansas City man is charged with the death of his brother in what family members described as a “Cain and Abel situation."