Record autumn heat hits the metro two days in a row
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s the second consecutive day this autumn heat wave has smashed the record high at KCI. We are forecasting 92° for Sunday, which will be our third consecutive and final record high temperature from this heat wave.
Worlds of Fun evacuated, no indication of shots fired as scene remains active
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Worlds of Fun was evacuated on Saturday night, according to the Kansas City Police Department. The Kansas City Police Department confirmed that an off-duty officer received reports of a person hearing the sound of possible gunshots at around 9:10 p.m. KCPD and surrounding agencies responded...
Kansas City Streetcar rolling again after 5 days of maintenance work
Riders can use the Kansas City Streetcar again after five days of preventative maintenance and Riverfront Extension overhead wire work.
Overland Park unfurls new city flag
Overland Park is hoisting a new flag. The old flag that flew over the city was considered rather plain, so they’ve selected a new one from the more than 140 ideas submitted.
Member of KC area motorcycle club enters plea for attack on rival club member
KANSAS CITY– A member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club pleaded guilty this week before U.S. District Judge Greg Kays for his involvement in an assault against a member of a rival motorcycle club, according to the United State's Attorney. Mark A. Crump, also known as “Navajo,” 55, of...
‘Fiesta Hispana’ celebrates Hispanic culture in Kansas City’s West Bottoms
Kansas City’s annual Fiesta Hispana, coined the largest Hispanic festival in the Midwest , returned this year to transform the West Bottoms into a celebration of music, culture and community. The three-day event, Friday through Sunday, brings a lineup of entertainment, authentic foods, art and community education to...
Ruskin’s Kim Sixta named teacher of the year finalist
On August 28, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) named Kim Sixta as one of seven finalists for the 2026 Missouri Teacher of the Year honor. Sixta teaches 10-12 grade social studies at Ruskin High School. According to a statement from the Hickman Mills C-1 School District,...
Back into the Hedge Maze: Metro area field dazzles with new Swift/Kelce inspired labyrinth
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A corn field just outside the Kansas City metro is hoping to make you fall in love with its latest labyrinth. Precision Mazes says the 8.3-acre field at Johnson Farms is enchanting passersby with a Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce-themed maze. It celebrates the iconic couple’s engagement.
Nearly 400 watermelons distributed at Saturday’s Ivanhoe neighborhood festival
The Ivanhoe Farmers Market distributed nearly 400 watermelons and other fresh foods Saturday at their watermelon festival.
KCATA leader says Kansas City region faces a ‘put up or shut up moment’...
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority finally came to a deal last month with Kansas City on a new bus contract, which will last through next April. But the agency says there is still a strong need for regional funding mechanisms, in order to achieve long-term sustainability. On October 3,...
