Clerical error sparks dispute as Platte County Sheriff keeps $315K budget windfall
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)-- The Platte County Commission recently voted to let its Sheriff’s Office keep an extra $315,000 that ended up in its equipment rental budget due to a clerical mistake. County Auditor Kevin Robinson acknowledged that his office accidentally changed the line item from $35,000 to $350,000...
If You’re in Shawnee, KS This MOUTHWATERING Cracker-Crust Spot Is a Must-Try
🕒: Sun: 12PM–8PM; Mon-Thu: 11AM–8PM; Fri-Sat: 11AM–9PM Old Shawnee Pizza serves as the vintage-cool, garlic-scented heartbeat of the neighborhood, offering a “Kansas City-style” experience that has local foodies completely hooked. Fans from Lenexa and Overland Park regularly descend upon this high-energy, wood-accented sanctuary for...
Kansas City vacant lots tested for contamination to address housing shortage
A vacant lot on Kansas City’s east side could soon be part of the solution to the city’s housing problem.
2 men each sentenced to more than 10 years in prison in drug sale...
A Jackson County judge sentenced two men to more than 10 years each in prison for their roles in the August 2024 shooting death of a man during a drug deal.
Johnson County’s Negro Creek gets new markers explaining how it got named
In Johnson County, new signs now stand along Negro Creek that offer context about how the waterway got its name. As the Johnson County Post reports, Negro Creek — which runs through southern Overland Park and Leawood — was mostly unknown because it didn't have any signage and appeared on few maps. But around the time that social justice protests emerged in 2020, spurred by the killing...
Nearly 200,000 Jackson County homeowners could see relief from 2023 property tax assessment increases
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A judge certifies a class action lawsuit that could bring relief to nearly 200,000 Jackson County homeowners. This is after many homeowners saw significant increases in their 2023 property tax assessments. Judge certifies class action over Jackson County’s 2023 property assessment increases. A hearing...
Developer gets green light to start buying equipment for new KCK grocery store
Wyandotte County commissioners moved forward plans to replace a downtown Kansas City, Kansas, grocery store that closed last year. Commissioners during a public meeting last week approved a letter of intent from Anthony Estrada of Santa Fe Grocers LLC to open a new, local market where the Merc Co+op once operated. Estrada, who has local ties to KCK, is also behind the reopening...
It’s never too late: KC studio Helps 55-and-older clients get first tattoo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Getting your first tattoo can be nerve-wracking, especially for older adults. That’s why one Kansas City tattoo studio is creating a more welcoming space for people 55-and-older to finally take the leap. “A lot of people feel a little intimidated by coming into a...
KSHB 41 Weather | Calm, cool weather starts the week in Kansas City
Monday night light rain and snow, with minor accumulation in northern MO. Active, wet weather pattern Wednesday and into the weekend. Monday: Increasing clouds during the afternoon. A chance of rain/snow on Monday night, especially across north Missouri. High: 62°. Wind: ENE 5-10 mph. Monday night: Mostly cloudy with a...
Neighbors share renewed concerns about proposed Blue Springs housing proposal
The Blue Springs City Council will hold a public hearing tonight on an amended housing plan for Sullivan Ranch after developers reduced the home count.
