2 children found safe, suspect in custody after Kansas City Amber Alert
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Two children are now safe with a suspect in custody after an Amber Alert in Kansas City. The Kansas City Police Department says the family was concerned for the children’s safety after two siblings went missing. Around 9:45 p.m., the incident was upgraded to an Amber Alert.
Fans rally behind iconic KC restaurant hit by car: ‘Just gotta keep going to...
The usual steady flow of deep-fried tacos topped with neon orange powdered cheese, finely shredded lettuce and tomato salsa being served out of the In-A-Tub kitchen on Prairie View Road was suddenly halted Tuesday afternoon when a pickup truck crashed into the side of the iconic Kansas City taco and burger joint ....
Moldy strawberries, missing soap: Latest Kansas City-area restaurant inspections
From a moldy cooler to unmarked meat, health inspectors in Missouri and Kansas found numerous violations at Kansas City-area restaurants the last two weeks. Dining establishments like sit-down restaurants, drive-thrus, gas stations and grocery stores are required to get food inspections, and governments have to...
“Stay home”: KC snow predictions rise ahead of winter storm
Kansas City is bracing for a serious winter storm starting Friday, with snowfall predictions increasing and freezing temperatures expected to last all weekend. The big picture: What initially looked like a cold snap with a few flurries is shaping up to be a major arctic event with impacts lasting through next...
New Mexican restaurant on James A Reed Road
When a south Kansas City restaurant relocated after more than two decades, the owners of Cali KC in Independence quickly swept in. They expect their new El Cali Mexican Food to be equally as successful. It opened in the Sutters Landing center, at 9530 James A. Reed Road just south of Bannister Road, in mid-November.
After less than a year, Kansas City’s Chuck E. Cheese for adults closes
Chuck’s Arcade — marketed as a retro version of Chuck E. Cheese that appeals to adults — is now closed in Kansas City. The sign is down, doors are locked and lights are off at the location at 8809 State Line Road. The location is marked as “permanently closed” on Google and has been taken off Chuck E. Cheese’s...
Winter storm watch now includes Kansas City metro: 5-7 inches of snow possible
The entire Kansas City metro area is now under a winter storm watch as a major storm targeting the southern and eastern U.S. has shifted further north, according to the National Weather Service. The watch, i nitially issued Wednesday for counties south of the metro , has been expanded to include Atchison,...
KC man accused of killing neighbor to seek ‘stand your ground’ defense: attorney
Jeffrey Traviss King, the Kansas City man accused of shooting his neighbor to death in the street outside his house earlier this month, may seek a ‘stand your ground,’ defense, his attorney suggested Tuesday. “It is very important for people to acknowledge and respect that Mr. King, at least according to the probable...
Winter Storm Fern: Spire urges Kansas Citians to prepare homes now
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Winter Storm Fern is bearing down on Kansas City, and Spire is urging residents to prepare their homes now to avoid gas outages and frozen pipes. The utility says it has mobilized extra crews and says its gas supply is ready to meet customer demand during the storm.
Prosecutor says charges can’t be filed in fatal police shooting despite concerning circumstances
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Charges will not be filed against a Kansas City police officer who shot and killed two people and injured another in June 2023. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said a thorough review resulted in the determination that criminal charges “could not be ethically or legally filed”...

















