‘No Kings’ rallies draw thousands in Johnson County amid nationwide protests
An estimated 3,800 people gathered Saturday afternoon on the lawn at Johnson County Community College in Overland Park to denounce authoritarianism and affirm democratic values as part of nationwide “No Kings” protests. All told, organizers estimated more than 7 million turned out at more than 2,600 such events...
KCPD investigating fatal shooting near Westport Road, Mill Street
Kansas City, Missouri, police say one person was shot and killed overnight near the intersection of Westport Road and Mill Street.
‘Not going anywhere’: Raytown’s first tenants’ union accuses landlord of retaliation
RAYTOWN, Mo. (KCTV) - As thousands protested nationwide over the weekend, dozens of Raytown residents picked up their picket for a different reason - prolonged maintenance issues and rising rent. KC Tenants says that on Friday, Oct. 17, the Bowen Tower Tenant Union picketed against the retaliation campaign of their...
South KC neighborhood tracks property crime ring but left with frustration
In July, Melesa Johnson, the new Jackson County prosecutor, issued a press release highlighting various successes that had been achieved six months into her tenure. Johnson is quoted as saying the office has more than doubled its case filing rate from January to March, while maintaining “exceptional conviction...
Inside Metro North Mall in Kansas City, MO: From Hot-Air Balloons to Rebuild
In September 1976, Metro North Mall opened at 400 NW Barry Road as Kansas City's first enclosed shopping center north of the river. Built by Frank Morgan and Sherman Dreiseszun of MD Management, it covered 1.3 million square feet across two levels and 125 stores. Three anchors opened that year:...
First Kansas Buc-ee’s breaks ground in Wyandotte County
Wyandotte County leaders on Thursday welcomed Buc-ee's leaders, who until 2019, only had stores in Texas.
Kansas City Weather Update: Quarter-Sized Hail and 60 MPH Winds Strike Clay and Platte...
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — Residents in Clay and Platte counties were urged to take shelter early Saturday morning as a severe thunderstorm warning brought quarter-sized hail and strong wind gusts up to 60 mph through parts of the Kansas City metro area, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
City invests over $43M in Southwest Boulevard safety improvements
City leaders are investing $43.6 million to transform Southwest Boulevard into a safer road for the west side community and visitors.
Charges filed after McDonald’s drive-thru dispute leads to Independence shooting
One man is behind bars as another is sought after a dispute at a McDonald’s drive-thru spilled into the streets of Independence and one person was shot.
Police: 74-year-old Kan. man died a week after violent altercation
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —The victim in an aggravated battery that occurred on September 23rd has died from his injuries, and the suspect has been arrested and charged in his death, according to a statement from Kansas City, Kansas Police. At approximately 10:30p.m. Sept. 23, police were dispatched to the 2300...

















