Kansas City MO

Kansas City officials are asking for metal artists to decorate an incoming skatepark underneath the new Buck O'Neil Bridge using metal from the old one. The big picture: The demolition of the previous steel truss bridge resulted in a lot of scrap metal, and the city wants to find creative ways to reuse it.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed the state budget into law last week, approving more than $50 billion in spending. But he also stripped more than half a billion dollars out that had been approved by lawmakers, including for dozens of programs and projects in Kansas City. KCUR's Brian Ellison spoke...

Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kendrick Calfee – The Kansas City Star. Kansas City area hospitals continue to report fireworks-related injuries, with the weekend total reaching more than 30 as of Saturday afternoon. The University of Kansas Hospital’s initial report on fireworks-related injuries was released Friday afternoon,...

Bar K, the popular dog park and bar located at Berkley Riverfront, has announced a temporary closure starting Monday, July 7, through Friday, July 11 at 3 p.m.. The decision comes as a result of restricted access and parking caused by major construction projects in the surrounding area. Access Limitations...

A Jackson County judge has determined that accused Indian Creek serial killer Frederick Demond Scott is competent to stand trial and ordered criminal proceedings in his case to resume. Judge Charles McKenzie on Thursday found that Scott was mentally fit to proceed and scheduled a case management conference for 1 p.m....

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police had a busy Fourth of July weekend as officers worked to keep the metro safe. Kansas City police said its officers responded to dozens of instances of celebratory gunfire and said people shot hundreds of bullets into the air during a 24-hour period. In...

Kansas lawmakers will meet Monday to extend STAR Bond funding for Chiefs and Royals stadium projects after the teams requested more time to consider relocating from Missouri.

Kansas City isn’t just famous for barbecue. It practically invented the art form as we know it today. The city’s unique approach to slow-cooked meats, tangy sauces, and that perfect balance of sweet and spicy has made it a pilgrimage destination for meat lovers worldwide. From hole-in-the-wall spots that have been...

BREAKING — Just after 5 a.m. this morning, July 5, Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers responded to the 100 block of N. Bellaire Ave., within the Indian Mound neighborhood on a reported shooting call. Once on the scene, officers located an adult male suffering multiple gunshot wounds at...

Strawberry Hill—Kansas City, Kansas’ historic and eclectic neighborhood—continues to make a strong case for having the best collection of dive bars in the entire metro. Whether you’re in the mood for a cold beer in a place where time stands still or discovering a newer spot that still honors the dive-bar spirit,...