Expensive Thrill: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games was entertaining, but declared war on my...
“Woohoo!” yelled a man who sped by me in his go-kart. I just got lapped. I laid my heavy foot on the gas pedal, propelling myself around a tight corner. The sound of rubber burning against the track filled my ears. “If everything seems under control, you’re not going...
Drop the Needle: A guide to KC’s record stores
Even in the age of digital streaming, independent record stores across Kansas City are alive and well. There’s something grounding and intentional about the tactile nature of vinyl: dropping the needle, flipping the disc and taking in an album from start to finish. From vintage rarities to new releases, the records...
UMKC orders tenants of 4825 Troost — home to KCUR, Classical KC and others...
In an email sent following a KCUR staff meeting convened by Vice Chancellor Anne Spenner on Monday, December 22, the University provided the following statement:. We are writing to update you on a facilities situation that will have an immediate impact on you and your employees. As you are aware,...
These big developments will change KC in 2026
The new year is upon us, bringing the expected debuts of some major developments that will shape how residents interact with the city. The big picture: 2026 is shaping up to be a transformative year in KC. Here's what we're watching. KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension. We're months away from the...
Olathe Police Confirm Friday’s Kansas City-Area Catholic School Bomb Threats Were A Hoax
On Friday, December 19, 2025, multiple Catholic schools in the Kansas City metropolitan area received alarming bomb threat calls, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement and school officials. After a thorough investigation, the Olathe Police Department confirmed that the threats were a hoax, with...
KCATA Board decides not to renew CEO contract behind closed doors
After a nearly three-hour executive session where commissioners declined to renew Frank White III’s contract, the board reconvened in public to preview a 2026 budget that includes major funding changes. The post KCATA Board decides not to renew CEO contract behind closed doors appeared first on The Beacon .
Owner of troubled funeral home charged with exploiting disabled client
The owner of an already-troubled Kansas City funeral home now faces criminal charges for the alleged exploitation of a disabled client.
Shooting on I-435 allegedly spurred by bullying at school: court documents
A man accused of shooting at a man on a Kansas City highway is facing assault charges, court documents show. Dorian Fuel Jr., 19, is charged with one count each of first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon, and two counts of armed criminal action, according to a Jackson County charging document. Officers with...
KCMO police investigate Monday homicide on E 16th St., 2nd possible crime scene
Police in Kansas City, Missouri, have launched an investigation into a homicide reported late Monday morning.
Truck driver struck, killed in roadway near Kansas City International Airport
A man is dead after being struck by a trailer tug near the Kansas City International Airport Monday morning. Emergency services responded to the area of Northwest 106th Street and North Pomona Avenue at 7 a.m. Monday on reports of a fatality collision, according to Kansas City Police Department spokesperson Sgt....
