It’s An Eyesore Now — But Upscale Apartments Coming Soon!
You can’t miss the big gray box at the northeast corner of Broadway and 74th St–where The Well was located. Are windowless apartments going in there?!? Nope, that’s just the 5 story parking garage that confronts your eyes when driving by. The apartments, formerly known as 74 Broadway, will be wrapped around this...
Suspect in custody in Overland Park after overnight shooting in KCK
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - One person is in custody after an overnight shooting in Kansas City, Kansas. The Overland Park Police Department said an outside agency’s investigation led them to an apartment near W. 135th Street and Quivira Road Friday morning. According to Overland Park’s police call log, an outside...
Crime Rates Drop as KCPD Reports Success in Reducing Property Crimes
KSHB 41 reporter La’Nita Brooks covers stories providing solutions and offering discussions on topics of crime and violence. Share your story idea with La’Nita. Last week, during the Kansas City Police Department's State of Public Safety address, the department reported significant declines in crime rates across the...
This Day in History: A symbol of sacrifice, The Purple Heart is created
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - August 7, 1782. Upon an order by George Washington, the first U.S. Military decoration, the Badge of Military Merit was created. It was awarded to three Revolutionary War soldiers for bravery in action. Today it’s known as the Purple Heart. More This Day in...
Arrest made after victim with traumatic brain injury shot during robbery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The 19-year-old believed to have shot a victim with a pre-existing traumatic brain injury during a robbery at a Kansas City convenience store has been arrested. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Thursday, Aug. 7, indicate that Anthony R. Rushing, 19, of Kansas...
Shelters inundated with returned pets
When Michelle Lascon took over as Director of Operations for KC P.A.W.S. in 2019, the Waldo-based animal shelter was getting around 10 calls a week from distressed area families inquiring about how to go about surrendering an animal. Now, the phone rings constantly throughout the day, and Lascon says there...
Second violent incident in a week reported outside Ward Parkway Trader Joe’s
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Police are investigating after a woman in her 70s was assaulted and had her purse stolen outside the Trader Joe’s at Ward Parkway Center on Wednesday. The incident happened in the store’s parking lot. The suspect used physical force to assault the...
Electric scooters and e-bikes banned at The Shops of Prairie Village
The ban, put in place this week, follows concerns raised by residents about safety, which were recently discussed by the Prairie Village City Council.
Gov. Kelly orders flags to be flown half-staff to honor Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah...
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Friday ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming, who was killed in the line of duty.
Blue Springs man charged in murder of pregnant ex-girlfriend in Kansas City, Mo.
A Blue Springs man has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant ex-girlfriend earlier this week in Kansas City, Missouri.
