World Cup fever hits Kansas City: Fans gather from Current Landing to backyard barbecues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The World Cup is here, and Kansas City is showing up in a big way. On Saturday, soccer fans across the city gathered to watch the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams take on Germany - from a massive official watch party at Current Landing to living rooms filled with Argentina supporters.
First Warn for Sunday storms, then intense heat ahead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Rain and thunderstorms dominate our Sunday, with a First Warn in place as flooding and a low-end severe risk are both on the table. It’s a really good idea to have that rain gear with you as you make your way through your plans. While it won’t be raining on all of us all day long, on-and-off s
Kansas City celebrates Charlie Parker’s 106th birthday with summer-long festival
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City kicked off ‘Spotlight: Charlie Parker 2026′ on Saturday, a summer-long celebration honoring jazz icon Charlie “Bird” Parker on what would have been his 106th birthday. The celebration started at 18th and Vine, the historic district where Parker’s story began.
Kansas City opens World Cup transit hub with new shuttle services ready to start...
With just over a week before Kansas City's first World Cup game, KC2026 is setting the final touches for its system to transport hundreds of thousands of residents and expected visitors around the metro. The ConnectKC26 Bus Mall, located at 27th Street and Grand Boulevard and just two blocks from...
KCPD: One dead, 2 juveniles injured in SUV rollover accident
KANSAS CITY— One person died and three other including two juveniles were injured in an accident just before 4p.m. Saturday in Kansas City, Missouri. According to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a black Chevrolet Suburban was northbound on Interstate 435 at a high rate of speed. Just north of Eastwood Trafficway, the SUV
Worth Its Salt: Morton Amphitheater is open, and it’s built for the ultimate night...
For Riverside’s newest venue, the concert is only part of the draw. At Morton Amphitheater, visitors are encouraged to arrive early and stay late in an atmosphere where the experience goes beyond who’s on stage. The venue’s grand opening is the first day of June, with a community...
Kansas City brewery building Southwest Boulevard taproom with Korean fried chicken
A new space at Alma Mader Brewing marks the next phase of evolution for the local brewery following years of steady growth and national recognition — transforming the vision for its original taproom with a Czech-inspired tank beer service and a new food concept from one of Kansas City’s best-known chefs.
One dead, one critical after late-night shooting along Kansas City’s Westport Road
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a shooting overnight on Westport Rd., police say. The Kansas City Police Department said it responded to the area of Mercier and Westport Rd. just before 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, after reports of a shooting.
First Warns for weekend storms and heavy rainfall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - We’re gearing up for multiple rounds of rainfall this weekend. Temperatures sit in the 80s Saturday afternoon as rain chances slowly ramp up. The greatest chance for showers and thunderstorms arrive in the mid afternoon into the evening. While this later-day rain will not...
Smithville police investigating incident on school bus involving minors
Smithville police are investigating an incident that occurred on a school bus, authorities have confirmed.

















