Proposed Missouri ‘Purple Alert Bill’ amended to ‘RJ’s Law’
The "Purple Alert Bill" is similar to an Amber Alert. However, it'd be designated to help find missing people with developmental disabilities.
Wendy’s shutters 2 more JoCo locations in Overland Park
Wendy’s has closed two more of its Johnson County locations, following another closure last year. Last week, “closed” signage went up at two of the fast-food burger chain’s locations, both in Overland Park. Wendy’s closed two Overland Park locations. The two closed restaurants operated at...
Months after Merc’s closure, KCK could be getting a new downtown grocery store
Just months after Kansas City, Kansas, lost its downtown grocery store, another vendor is announcing plans to take its place. Wyandotte County’s Economic Development and Finance Committee will consider Monday evening a resolution to approve a letter of intent saying Sante Fe Grocers, LLC, wants to manage and operate...
What’s Missouri’s new Halo law? Teen ‘meet-up’ in Blue Springs raises question
An incident Saturday, March 28, involving a large gathering of teens in Blue Springs brought up discussion about a new Missouri law. Over 100 teens were at a Blue Springs shopping district for a “truck meet-up” that later “became increasingly volatile,” according to the Blue Springs Police Department , prompting...
Local KC Leaders Gleefully Celebrate $317M Investment in Caging Black and Brown People, Note...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Local politicians gathered on March 19 to celebrate the completion of a gleaming new 470,000-square-foot human caging facility designed to hold up to 1,000 human beings, smiling broadly as they cut a ceremonial blue ribbon in front of the building where the region’s Black residents will be...
🐶 Playful & Loving Dogs Ready for Adoption in Raytown
Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These adoptable dogs in Raytown, Missouri are ready to meet their forever families. Each one has a unique personality and plenty of love to give.
Why was the KC streetcar shut down during the No Kings rally on Saturday?...
The Kansas City streetcar line extension ran straight into its first real stress test this past weekend. It didn’t pass. Saturday’s No Kings protest — the third so far — was also the first since the streetcar line pushed south to the Country Club Plaza last October. Thousands of people showed up and marched along a...
Shawnee proposes TIF district to help businesses impacted by construction
City Manager Paul Kramer said a TIF would help with investments in development in the district using revenue generated by it, without creating additional sales taxes on businesses.
‘A total loss:’ Smithville fire damages multiple businesses Monday afternoon
SMITHVILLE, Mo. — A large fire closed a portion of US 169 Highway to traffic and destroyed multiple businesses, Monday afternoon. Just before 2:20 p.m., first responders responded to a building fire in the Smithville Plaza on U.S. 169 Highway and Main Street. The plaza houses multiple restaurants and...
Helicopter lands at Olathe Station shopping district, sparking social media buzz
A helicopter landed near the AMC theatres at the Olathe Station shopping district Sunday night, according to reports on social media and a flight tracking website. The helicopter landed about 8:45 p.m. on a little patch of grass between the Courtyard by Marriott and AMC Studio 28. The helicopter took off about 8:30...
