Unplugged fridge, bucket full of salsa: Kansas City area restaurant inspections
From dozens of winged insects to open packages of crab, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City area eateries in June. Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and cafeterias are required to get food inspections, and governments have to...
Mini bike driver dies after crashing into a dump truck in east KC, police...
One person died after a crash involving a mini bike on Manchester Trafficway Wednesday night, police said. Officers responded just after 10:30 p.m. to a reported collision on Manchester near Interstate 70. A white and red Mack dump truck drove south on Manchester, making a left turn on the entrance ramp of I-70,...
It was once ‘Kansas City’s candy bar.’ 120 years later, its future is uncertain
Inside Look is a Star series that takes our readers behind the scenes of some of the most well-known and not-so-well-known places and events in Kansas City. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at [email protected]. Russ Sifers doesn’t come into work much anymore. At 77, and supposedly...
Jackson County crash kills 12-year-old riding Monster Moto bike
A 12-year-old boy from Raytown died Thursday night after the mini bike he was operating crashed in Jackson County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 7:59 p.m. on June 26 at East 62nd Street and Arlington Avenue. The 80 cc Monster Moto mini bike was traveling southbound when it ran...
Missouri one step closer to passing CROWN Act, banning race-based hair discrimination in classrooms
Country Stampede at Azura Amphitheater delayed by hours due to storms. A 3-day country music festival at Azura Amphitheater kicked off Thursday with a bang, but not the good kind. Joe Caldwell died following a hit-and-run in Kansas City. Updated: 11 hours ago. Kansas City police said Joe Caldwell died...
KCFD will consider veteran Black applicant for chief after he threatens to sue
Former KCFD Fire Chief Donna Lake retired in January 2023. Ross Grundyson has been interim chief ever since and has asked to stay on longer
KC Defender Distributes $5000 to Black People on 31st & Prospect & Happy Foods
At least 10 members of the KC Defender Mutual Aid Team met up at Southeast Community Center for a briefing, which 10 of our Mutual Aid Team members old and new attended. Shortly after, we made our way to Sunfresh on 31st & Prospect with $5000 cash to give directly to our people.
Kansas City, Kansas, police searching for missing 22-year-old man
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is searching for a missing 22-year-old man. Amari L. James was last seen around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17.
Ten-year-old girl’s parents have been found
UPDATE: L’Maya’s parents have been found as of 1:20 pm Wednesday. A 10-year-old girl by the name of “L’Mayah” was found in the area of Bannister and Harrison Street (east of Holmes Rd) at 10 am on Wednesday, June 26. Police are searching for her parents or guardians.
‘Cool diversity’: Kansas City, Missouri, hopes $1.4M plan can fill vacant shops
Kansas City commits $1.4 million to fill vacant storefronts ahead of the World Cup. Local entrepreneurs like Pancho's Blanket founder see opportunities to showcase Kansas City's diversity.
