KCPD officer who killed 2 was barred from working in Jackson County over violent...
Kansas City Police Officer Blayne Newton shouldn't have been on the city’s east side on June 9, 2023, when he killed two people and injured a third. But he had to go to the bathroom. Newton had been assigned to North Patrol, in Clay County, because Jackson County prosecutors...
Our Hero Was: The myth, the man, and the making of Kansas City’s Milt...
In the last three issues of the Telegraph, we explored pioneers James McGee and his wife, Eleanor Fry. Then, we looked deeper into the lives of their sons, Allen, Fry and Mobillion. One son sets himself aside from the others, partially because he served as mayor of Kansas City. But...
3 Hidden-Gem Airbnbs to Book in This Historic Missouri Town
We are obsessed with charming towns in Missouri. Our favorites include Weston, Ste. Genevieve, and Parkville. All are worthy of a day trip or perhaps a weekend getaway, but there is another fantastic destination that we can't get enough of. With around 200 residents, Rocheport might be tiny, but it packs a big punch....
Sheriff says salary decision will negatively impact services
ANIMAL CONTROL, PATROL, AND FLEET OPERATIONS AMONG ITEMS LISTED. In a letter to county commissioners obtained by The Landmark, Platte County Sheriff Erik Holland says that he’ll find a way to make transfers within his budget to give employees the five percent raise initially recommended by the county auditor.
16 Kansas BBQ Joints That Rival Kansas City Legends
Kansas barbecue deserves its own spotlight, and you are about to taste why. From small town smoke shacks to polished pit palaces, these joints rival Kansas City legends with swagger to spare. You will find brisket that melts, ribs with perfect tug, and sides that feel like a hug from...
5 Best Metros for Middle-Class Families
Affordable housing, strong job markets, good schools and manageable living costs make these metros stand out for middle‑class families.
A snow day looks different for Mission residents
KSHB 41 is tracking road conditions and checking in with residents across the KC area as snow moved through the region. Some people were ready for the winter weather, and some were not.
Kansas City delays trash service due to weather
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Extreme cold weather and snowfall impacts from this weekend’s winter storm will impact trash services in Kansas City this week. The City of Kansas City announced Sunday that all solid waste services will operate on a one-day delay this week as a result of Monday’s dangerous temperatures.
KCKPD investigating death of juvenile
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is investigating the death of a juvenile. Officers were called Sunday to the 700 block of Pacific Avenue.
Kansas City (MO) Faces Backlash for New Fire Chief Hired to Lead a Department...
When Kansas City’s new fire chief takes the reins on Monday, he’ll have his work cut out for him. Craig Buckley is inheriting a department in turmoil, still grieving over the stabbing death of a firefighter in the back of an ambulance last year; criminal cases against some within the ranks; and a string of lawsuits...

















