Independence, Mo. set to rebuild historic power plant to fuel massive AI data center
Independence, Mo., is positioning itself at the forefront of the artificial intelligence infrastructure boom with plans to reopen and drastically expand a long-dormant power facility to meet the energy needs of a new, billion-dollar AI data center campus. The project, anchored by European cloud computing firm Nebius,...
Convicted felon pleads guilty to firing AR-style rifle in Kansas City alley
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A convicted felon pleaded guilty Thursday to illegally possessing a firearm after shooting at someone in a Kansas City alley. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced on Thursday, Jan. 29, that Gary D. Holcomb II, 38, of Odessa, pled guilty to his crimes.
Kansas City intervenes in rumors about possible Costco change
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A popular Kansas City Costco location will get the attention of the city manager. Members of the Kansas City council directed the city manager to reach out to the wholesaler and negotiate to keep the store at Linwood Blvd. and Gillham Plaza either as-is or with increased products and services.
KC Sipps: Kansas City bars get creative; and three restaurant closures
Life in KC is pretty delicious. In fact, there is often so much going on that it can be hard to decide where to go and what to try. That’s where I come in. I’ve curated this weekly list of events, openings, deals, and celebrations to keep you in-the-know. Cheers!
Kansas City considers ban on small liquor bottles and beer in high-crime areas
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Some Kansas City officials want to ban the sale of single-serve small liquor bottles and beer in certain high-crime areas of the city. The proposed ordinance would affect liquor up to 35% alcohol in containers under 7 ounces, including half pints. Single-serve beer would also face...
Several KC-area businesses will close Friday for anti-ICE strike participation
Several Kansas City-area businesses are closing Friday or will close early in support of a nationwide strike to protest ICE. Other businesses say they can't afford to close but support the movement.
Changes to Kansas City dining: Three closures, new openings on horizon
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Three restaurants in the Kansas City area are closing their doors this winter. Boru Asian Eatery will close Feb. 28 after serving the Waldo neighborhood. The upscale Asian restaurant cited the decision as necessary to care for its team members, who will be relocated to sister restaurants.
Another Overland Park Price Chopper is closing — and holding a liquidation sale
The Cosentino’s Price Chopper at 119th and Metcalf is closing, its owners announced, and a liquidation sale of all remaining items starts Wednesday. The longtime family grocer, which owns and operates dozens of stores in the Kansas City metro, announced Monday that the Price Chopper at the Rosana Square shopping...
Required residency talks continue in Wyandotte County
The conversation surrounding if Wyandotte County employees should be required to live in the county or not continued Wednesday night.
Man injured after crashing into KCK upholstery shop
A man was seriously injured after crashing his car into an upholstery shop Thursday morning in Kansas City, Kansas.

















