Kansas City Artist Critically Injured In Grandview Collision
In a devastating incident on May 28, 2025, Jonnie Rae Herbert, a beloved Kansas City metro artist, sustained life-threatening injuries in a fiery crash on the frontage road near I-49 in Grandview, Missouri. Known for her vibrant paint parties, Herbert’s sudden hospitalization has left the local art community and her...
New family-friendly park proposed along Berkley Riverfront
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Construction and new projects continue to kick off each morning at the Berkley Riverfront, which will soon include a new family-friendly park. Renderings were released by the Kansas City Current in an announcement on Monday. The new park will go right next to the stadium...
Damage reported across Kansas City metro after Tuesday’s storms
After tornado warnings, tornado watches, flash floods, and severe thunderstorm warnings hit the Kansas City metro Tuesday, reports of damage across both state lines have been rolling in.
KCPD: Officers do far more than we ever see
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement officers protect and serve in many ways that often go without any recognition. On Tuesday, the Kansas City Police Department shared a photo of Rookie Officer Harrison, reading to a child at Metro Patrol Division. According to the KCPD report, "the child’s parent was arrested for...
Don’t be alarmed: Routine siren test to be held this morning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A day after tornado warnings alerted thousands of people across the Kansas City during severe weather, various cities are going forward with regularly-scheduled tornado siren tests. The cities of Kansas City, Lee’s Summit and more said they will activate sirens at 11 a.m. on Wednesday....
KC Current wants to build riverfront promenade ahead of World Cup. See the plan
The team’s co-owners are pursuing massive redevelopment of the area around the stadium into a full-fledged neighborhood and entertainment district.
On Track with KC | What streetcars, fire trucks have in common
Fire trucks in Kansas City, Missouri, and the KC Streetcar both use technology to communicate with traffic signals.
Video: Heavy Rain Prompts Dramatic Water Rescue in Kansas City
Late spring storms hammered the Midwest bringing heavy rains and a likely tornado in Kansas City. Meanwhile, after causing misery in the upper Midwest, millions in the Northeast are now dealing with smoke from the raging Canadian wildfires. NBC’s Shaquille Brewster reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest...
Kansas City metro grew by nearly 25,000 in 2024
Kansas City's population grew more last year than in any of the previous four years, according to new census data. Why it matters: The KC area's speedy growth might be good for the local economy, but it could put more strain on housing. The big picture: Since 2020, the Kansas...
You might start seeing KC police cars keeping their blue lights on. Here’s why
“Not only does it deter crime, it also allows residents to flag down an officer that they might not otherwise know is in the area,” said Lace Cline, KC director of public safety.
