Local Italian restaurant closes KC location. Johnson County spot remains
Despite its resilient history, Plate Italiano Moderno — a local Italian restaurant — has closed one of its locations. The Brookside spot at 701 E. 63rd St., Suite 100, is permanently closed, according to signs taped to its windows. The signs direct customers to its Leawood location at 11655 Ash St. in the Park Place...
KCPD Officer Barred From Jackson County After Violent Past, Later Killed Two
On June 9, 2023, a Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officer shot into a minivan during a violent confrontation near East 31st Street and Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City. The officer fired 16 rounds, killing two people, Marcel Nelson (42) and Kristen Fairchild (42). A third person, Jaden Thorns,...
Man missing since Saturday found dead near popular trail in Overland Park
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The Overland Park Police Department says the body of a man missing since Saturday was found on Monday afternoon. According to an initial report, 36-year-old Joaquin Briceno was last seen around 3 p.m. on January 24, 2026, walking near W 133rd Street and Antioch Road in Overland Park.
What Kansas City restaurants do you miss? These favorites are closed but not forgotten
January can be a slower time in the restaurant industry — but it’s also the perfect moment to take a moment to reminisce and appreciate the food that shaped our city. KCUR's Up to Date recently took a look at the best new restaurants around Kansas City. But we also strolled down memory line to talk about the Kansas...
Missouri-Based Hawaiian Bros. Is Expanding at Lightning Speed
Hawaiian Bros. Island Grill is rapidly expanding, growing from a single Missouri restaurant into a multi-state Hawaiian cuisine franchise with big national ambitions.
Cosentino’s to close Price Chopper at 119th, Metcalf in Overland Park
Cosentino’s Food Stores will close the Price Chopper at 119th Street and Metcalf Avenue in Overland Park next month.
Landmark On the Road at Northeast Pizza
IN PENDLETON HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD OF HISTORIC NORTHEAST KC. After reading about the place in the Jan. 14 Between the Lines column in The Landmark, a pair of Landmark readers ventured to Northeast Pizza in Kansas City this week to check it out for themselves. The verdict? “Great place and great food,” says Mike...
Kansas City trash, recycling services delayed for dangerous temperatures
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The City of Kansas City Public Works Department shared its plans for Monday trash service amid freezing temperatures after the weekend winter storm. Trash and recycling collection will be canceled on Monday due to low temps. Services will be back on Tuesday after the one-day delay.
Discount goods shop permanently closes in Olathe
A discount retailer has closed multiple Kansas City area stores, including one in Johnson County. Missouri-based Retail Rebel closed its doors in Olathe on Friday, citing challenges related to “current economic conditions” as the reason. Retail Rebel was at 873 S. Parker St. The store occupied a space...
Overland Park police searching for missing man
OPPD is searching for a missing man, Joaquin Briceno, last seen around 3 p.m. Saturday. He was seen in the area of 133rd and Antioch.

















