Lee’s Summit police attempting to locate missing girl with autism
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lee’s Summit Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a missing 7-year-old girl with autism. Mona Alsakeini was reported missing on Wednesday after she was last seen at her house in the area of SE Grand Avenue and SE Lee Haven Drive around 4:10 p.m.
KCK Central Middle School demolition awaits state approval
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The future of Kansas City Kansas Public School District’s (KCKPS) Central Middle School is now in the hands of the state. Central Middle School, just east of Linwood Boulevard and Indiana Avenue, is more than 100 years old and slowly crumbling. It’s one of the oldest school buildings west...
KCPD makes more arrests for sideshows
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement continue to make arrests for those involved in sideshows and related activity in Kansas City. Last weekend police caught suspects running red lights, driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic and performing stunts on Kansas City streets, according to a social media report from the KCPD....
KC Man Sentenced For His Parent In Distributing Fentanyl Resulting In Three Deaths
A Kansas City, Missouri, man is sentenced in federal court to spend 40 years in prison without parole for distributing fentanyl as part of a drug-trafficking conspiracy resulting in three overdose deaths in Belton and Raymore. 25-year-old Tiger Dean Draggoo pleaded guilty in October to one count of conspiracy to...
Overland Park Price Chopper that’s closing is selling all merchandise 33% off or higher
A locally-owned grocery store chain is closing one of its Overland Park stores after more than 30 years in business. Employees at Price Chopper’s store off 75th Street and Metcalf Avenue confirmed on Wednesday that the store will soon close — as did representatives with Balls Food Stores, the store’s Kansas...
Family of man shot, killed by Kansas City police speaks out
Now, they’re left asking the question no family should have to ask: What do you do when someone in crisis is refused the help they so desperately need?
KCK billboard challenges adults to curb gun violence
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – One Kansas City metro nonprofit is taking a unique approach to curbing gun violence. MOCSA’s new billboard campaign focuses on teenagers, but speaks to adults, challenging them to be better role models. The campaign’s first billboard, which is positioned at North 17th Street and...
Parents of toddler who fell 9 stories dismiss lawsuit against apartment building
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Court documents filed Tuesday show that a wrongful death lawsuit has been dropped just over a year after a toddler’s tragic death. Destiny Randle and Moses Bass filed a lawsuit against 728 N Jennings Rd Partners, LLC, in April 2025, approximately 9 months after their 3-year-old son, Tidus...
‘Troost is not scary’: Kansas City Equity Walk highlights Black business revival on historic...
The Troost Equity Walk on Aug. 15 invites the public to trek 10 miles along Kansas City's historic racial dividing line, visiting The Combine KC, Aim Well Yoga, WeCode KC, and others. The post ‘Troost is not scary’: Kansas City Equity Walk highlights Black business revival on historic street appeared first on The...
Shawnee Police K-9 Unit visits injured dog, thanks vets for care after stabbing
MISSION, Kan. (KCTV) - Members of the Shawnee Police Department’s K-9 Unit made a visit to the veterinarians and staff who cared for one of their own on Tuesday. A visit to the Mission Veterinary Emergency & Specialty on Tuesday allowed members of the unit an opportunity to thank staff who cared for K-9 Dagger after...