Was this historic mansion on UMKC’s campus built out of spite?
If there’s one thing to know about Kansas City real estate, it’s that the grandest homes tell the best stories. Built between 1912 and 1914, the limestone mansion on UMKC’s campus that would become Scofield Hall was the crowning achievement of clay pipe magnate Walter Dickey. In the early 20th century in Kansas City,...
Overland Park gets a massive mini golf complex, all built inside of a greenhouse
Ryan Patton’s drive to find the perfect hometown spot to entertain his four children — teens and a tween — left the Leawood dad in a sand trap. Finding less than ideal options, Patton pulled out the biggest wedge he could carry — taking a swing with a massive $15 million golf entertainment complex in Johnson County.
Rod Stewart One Last Time in Kansas City
New Morton Amphitheater to Host Rod Stewart on His Farewell Tour. Legendary rock ‘n’ roller Rod Stewart announced 2026 “One Last Time” tour dates and is scheduled to light up the brand new Morton Amphitheater in Riverside, MO of the Kansas City metro on August 15!
Family honors life, legacy of daughter fatally shot in 2019
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — An Overland Park family is turning heartbreak into good after their 25-year-old daughter was killed in 2019 due to gun violence. On Saturday, the family of Erin Langhofer, a 25-year-old fatally shot in 2019 on a First Friday in the Crossroads, braved chilly temperatures to honor Erin’s life and...
KC man accused in parking lot shooting where police recovered 121 shell casings
A Kansas City man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a shooting that happened in a parking lot over the summer, court records show. Marvillie M. Marshall, 19, is charged with two counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and second-degree assault in Jackson County Circuit Court....
Dating sucks in Kansas City. So they turned it into a game show
In Kansas City, singles looking for love have a new way to find possible matches: live, in-person and with an audience. Can a local reimagining of “The Dating Game” lead to love in a loveless city? Plus: A disease caused by ticks is on the rise in Missouri, meaning more people are looking for alpha-gal safe ways to...
KCPD: 3 arrests made during ‘enforcement operation’ to combat shoplifting
An "enforcement operation" by the KCPD's Metro Patrol Property Crimes Unit to combat shoplifting resulted in three arrests. Police said suspects attempted to steal approximately $250 in merchandise.
KC can’t get enough of her ceramic ornaments. Meet the 92-year-old artist
Near the northwest corner of Kansas City’s Jacob Loose Park sits a house peppered with colorful birdhouses and sculpted shrubbery. Beyond that lies a pottery studio where locals swarm each winter to get their hands on local artist Irma Starr’s holiday ornaments. “I started making them and people liked them,” Starr...
$70M Lawsuit Alleges Kansas City, Missouri, Entertainment District Blocked Black Businesses Over Fear Of...
The plaintiffs are seeking damages for alleged interference with their ability to operate and earn revenue. A federal civil rights lawsuit seeking $70 million alleges Missouri’s Westport Community Improvement District conspired to exclude Black business owners from one of Kansas City’s most popular entertainment...
Freezing drizzle could impact KC roads as sub-zero wind chills loom
Kansas City braces for bitter wind chills over the weekend and a chance of freezing drizzle that could impact drivers Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. While some parts of northern Missouri could see snow flurries and accumulation, weather models show snow unlikely for the KC metro. However,...
