KCMO man faces felony charges in weekend shooting in Jackson County
A Kansas City, Missouri, man is facing two charges in a Jan. 31 shooting incident in Jackson County that left one victim with critical injuries.
‘Everyone is worried’: Battle brews over how Kansas City spends health levy dollars
On The Paseo near Admiral Boulevard, The Beehive’s doors are open for doctor visits and dental checkups. Care Beyond the Boulevard, which began a decade ago as a mobile health provider for Kansas City’s unhoused residents, has expanded to include this brick-and-mortar clinic where people can come for free health care...
KCATA Board approves $2 transit fares starting in June
Commissioners outlined the rollout process for fare collection and discussed a CEO search, development efforts and a World Cup transit ambassador program. The post KCATA Board approves $2 transit fares starting in June appeared first on The Beacon .
Wyandotte County calls for drastically reduced STAR Bond district
There are important meetings Tuesday night regarding the future home of the Chiefs.
Taxpayers initiate audit of City of Smithville, state official says
SMITHVILLE, Mo. (KCTV) - The taxpayers of the City of Smithville have gathered the required signatures to initiate a petition audit. On Tuesday, Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick announced that he is answering the call that more than 750 residents of Smithville have put in for an audit of the city government’s...
Suspect in custody after Independence police chase ends in KCK
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person is in custody after a police chase in Missouri ended across the state line in Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted in the chase that started after a crash in Independence led to a chase. Northbound and southbound traffic on 7th Street, near...
What’s new in Kansas City food and drink: February 2026
The Kansas City Restaurant Association named Mikita Burton (@allthingsmikita) its 2025 Influencer of the Year at its annual banquet in early January. The award honors creators who celebrate the city’s restaurant community. Burton, an early “mommy blogger” who once focused on kid-friendly KC activities, has evolved...
Eligible students can receive free tuition in KC Guarantee program at MCC
Metropolitan Community College has launched KC Guarantee, an initiative to make college more accessible and affordable by guaranteeing up to two years of tuition-free education for eligible students.
If Something Happened Next Tuesday
Most parents imagine emergencies as dramatic moments with sirens, flashing lights, worst-case scenarios. But real life rarely works that way. Picture a regular Tuesday. It’s 3:15 p.m. Your child is waiting in the school pickup line. Soccer practice starts at 4:30. A permission slip needs signing. When something...
Kansas City couple sentenced for $38K Medicaid fraud scheme
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City couple will pay nearly $43,000 in restitution after lying about their marriage to steal Medicaid funds meant for in-home care. Court records show that Tarron Boone, 44, and Yvonne Davis-Boone, 35, repeatedly misrepresented their relationship to enroll in Missouri’s Consumer...

















