Judge hears arguments for Independence data center petition
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - On Monday afternoon, a Jackson County judge heard arguments from both the City of Independence and residents on a community-led referendum concerning tax abatements on a $100 billion data center that is set to be built off Little Blue Parkway. The data center has been a...
Blue Springs eaglets emerge, excitement grows in community
Missouri Bald Eagles "Liberty" and "Freedom" are giving many across Blue Springs excitement as an Eagle Cam shows the birds' eggs hatching.
Man was slain by his ex-girlfriend’s teen brother after their relationship went’sour’ and they...
This is a tragic case of family drama turning deadly—a Missouri teen allegedly gunning down his sister’s ex over a breakup, right in front of the victim’s mom. Ke’Montae Phillips, 19, faces second-degree murder and armed criminal action charges for the March 10, 2025, shooting in Kansas City near 55th Street and...
Helicopter crew lifts HNTB sign atop downtown Kansas City, MO, office tower
Those living in downtown Kansas City, Missouri, got a front-row seat Sunday to a new addition atop one of the city’s tallest buildings.
Screenland Armour brings the ‘magic’ of 70mm film back to Kansas City
At a Friday the 13th showing of the movie “Freddy vs. Jason” earlier this month, Screenland Armour’s largest theater was packed with people. Anticipation buzzed for the 2003 horror flick — part of Screenland’s Friday Night Frights series — because, for the first time at the theater, it was projected on film.
Unbuckled and injured: KCK woman sues KCATA after wheelchair ejection
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A Kansas City, Kansas, woman is suing KCATA after a driver never buckled her in - and she flew out of her wheelchair, causing serious injury. Records filed with the Wyandotte County District Court indicate that Geraldine Hopkins filed the lawsuit, naming three defendants: KCATA, the driver...
Murder charges filed against man following deadly south Kansas City shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Murder charges have been filed against a Kansas City man who allegedly killed a woman in south Kansas City on Sunday. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson charged 37-year-old Demario McGee with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.
Man accused of killing girlfriend after argument outside Kansas City house
A homeless man who went to a Kansas City, Missouri, house to record music is accused of killing his girlfriend after he felt "emasculated" during an argument over where they would stay the night.
Two women hurt after shooting, crash in Prairie Village Sunday night
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. – New details have been released after a Sunday evening shooting and crash in Prairie Village. According to a news release from the Overland Park Police Department and Prairie Village Police Department, a driver picked up a female passenger in Kansas City, Missouri. Shortly after leaving...
Longtime friends open new African restaurant in Overland Park
On a recent Friday morning in Overland Park, customers were already waiting outside of an African restaurant with an hour to go until it opened for the day. Inside, co-owners Abertha Reeves and Florence Muni moved quietly and efficiently through the kitchen. Side by side, they chopped, stirred and taste-tested; a...

















