Severe weather risk up for KC, lime-sized hail in forecast. Here’s the timeline
The r isk of severe weather in Kansas City on Wednesday is rising, and forecasters warn that hail as large as limes could pummel the area as storms sweep through in the afternoon and evening. These storms could be severe, and Kansas City is now under a slight risk of severe weather — the second-lowest of the National...
Epstein survivors speak out House dumps DOJ files
As Missouri state lawmakers made their way back to Jeff City for the start of the special session on Wednesday, the Missouri NAACP and two Missouri residents filed a lawsuit to prevent lawmakers from convening for a special legislative session to redraw congressional lines. Police continue to respond as 4...
Law enforcement reiterates dangers of pointing lasers at aircraft
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WIBW) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation Kansas City Division released a statement Tuesday urging the public not to point lasers into the air. According to the release, pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal felony punishable by up to 5 years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.
Woman arrested after teen was fatally shot while doing friend’s hair at sleepover
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. (TCN) -- A 21-year-old woman faces charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenage girl who was at a sleepover. According to a probable cause statement, on Aug. 9, Kansas City Police responded to a home to a report of a possible shooting. At the scene, they found a juvenile, identified...
Police search for 18-year-old believed to be behind nearly fatal attempted armed robbery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are searching for an 18-year-old believed to be behind an attempted armed robbery in Kansas City that almost took the life of his victim. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Courts filed on Friday, Aug. 29, indicate that Xavier A. Rimson, 18, has been charged in connection with the crime.
Woman charged after toddler rescued from hot car in KCK parking lot
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A woman is charged after she is accused of leaving a toddler inside a hot car last month. Yeraldin Barcenas-Bolivar, 34, faces one count of aggravated endangering a child under the age of 18. Barcenas-Bolivar is scheduled to be in court again in October. Wyandotte...
Juvenile pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter in Shaun Brady shooting death
A juvenile pleaded guilty Wednesday in Jackson County Family Court to voluntary manslaughter in the shooting death of Shaun Brady, a well-known Irish chef and restaurant owner.
District attorney clears Shawnee officer in exchange of gunfire with armed teen
The Johnson County district attorney has found that a Shawnee police officer was justified to use deadly force in exchanging gunfire with a 19-year-old the officer was trying to take into custody earlier this year. The officer “lawfully used deadly force to defend himself and others against an imminent and actual...
After ding-dong ditch prank turns deadly in Texas, local law enforcement and parenting experts...
OVERLAND PARK, Mo. (KCTV) - A prank children have been playing on unsuspecting neighbors can now have deadly consequences. This comes after a Texas man allegedly shot and killed a child playing a prank with his friends. 42-year-old Gonzalo Leon junior made his first court appearance on Tuesday. Officials in...
Partial Roof Collapse Leads to Independence Avenue Lane Closure
Following a partial roof collapse of a commercial structure on Thursday, Aug, 28, a section of roadway and sidewalk was barricaded to reduce harm to passersby. A commercial building at 4835 Independence Ave. experienced a partial collapse of its bowstring roof. This collapse caused the west-side building wall to bow...
