Kansas City man gives Christmas gifts to 1,500 kids at annual home event
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Joe Cedillo invited families to his home on Prospect Boulevard for his annual Christmas gift-giving event, where about 1,500 kids went home with presents and smiles. Many of the children wouldn’t have received gifts otherwise, Cedillo said. He also gave out hot chocolate, coffee and...
Smithville woman says detectives coerced false murder confession. Now she’s suing
A Smithville woman who says a pair of detectives in Clay County coerced her into falsely confessing she murdered her fiancé in 2020 has filed a lawsuit over their investigation, which led to a lengthy criminal prosecution. Clay County prosecutors used the confession to charge Lori Ackerman with second-degree murder...
Lawsuit: Hardee’s manager worked 80-hour weeks, then fired after disability leave
A former Hardee’s manager claims he was fired for missing approved medical leave, according to a new lawsuit.
Restaurateur Whitney VinZant keeps a low profile, but his growing restaurant group is redefining...
If you follow Kansas City restaurant news, you’ve probably come across Whitney VinZant’s name. His restaurant group, W. VinZant Restaurants, has 14 locations under its portfolio now. Recently, VinZant and his team acquired the Plaza’s Café Trio, in business since 2004. The restaurateur keeps a low profile, but his...
Plaza ‘anchor’ Lockton confirms move to Kansas after Leawood OKs big incentives
It’s official: Lockton Companies, a major employer for Kansas City, is leaving the Country Club Plaza and crossing the state line into Kansas. The goliath private insurance brokerage on Friday announced it would set up shop in a new “state-of-the-art global headquarters” in Leawood in order to accommodate anticipated...
KCK announces bus route to connect with Streetcar line will begin in 2026
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - In an effort to bring travelers across state lines more easily, a bus line in Kansas is extending its route to a stop across the state line on the Plaza. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, announced on Friday morning that...
Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze at Shawnee apartment building
Flames shot from the top of a 3-story apartment building as firefighters battled the blaze for more than an hour.
Restoration project considered for blighted Downtown KCMO building
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nearly half a billion dollars rides on a proposal to renovate a Downtown Kansas City building. City councilmembers are considering the 800 Grand Project, which could revitalize a blighted downtown neighborhood. Business owners love the potential this plan presents. A display at the old Scarritt...
Kansas City prepares its housing market for an influx of World Cup fans
Next summer, more than half a million people are expected to head to Kansas City, Missouri, for six World Cup matches, including an appearance by defending champion Argentina. Kansas City is the smallest of the 16 North American cities that will host games. Hotel rooms in the region number in the tens of thousands,...
With Archway Homes, selling your house ‘as is’ never felt so good
For those desiring to sell their home quickly, whether due to downsizing, a job transfer, death of a loved one, illness, facing foreclosure, or they just don’t want to go through a traditional selling process, a local husband and wife team are providing an easy solution. They do so by providing a no-obligation offer...

















