Kansas City street being named after America’s first Black female millionaire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City street is being named after America’s first Black female millionaire. On Thursday, the Kansas City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to designate the block of Euclid Avenue between 11th and 12th Street as “Sarah Rector Way,” in honor of Sarah Rector.
Tree trimmer dies from injuries after making contact with overhead power line
Local 53 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers confirmed Thursday that a tree trimmer who made contact with an overhead power line in Kansas City, Mo, has died from his injuries.
One hospitalized after fire in 3-story KC apartment building
KANSAS CITY—One person was injured in a fire Thursday in Kansas City. Just after 1p.m., crews responded to a reported apartment fire in the 9300 block of Bales Drive, according to Battalion Chief Riley Nolan. Crews reported smoke and fire showing from the exterior of a three-story occupied apartment...
One hospitalized after fire in 3-story KC apartment building
KANSAS CITY—One person was injured in a fire Thursday in Kansas City. Just after 1p.m., crews responded to a reported apartment fire in the 9300 block of Bales Drive, according to Battalion Chief Riley Nolan. Crews reported smoke and fire showing from the exterior of a three-story occupied apartment...
Kansas City, Missouri, resident volunteering to clean up city ahead of World Cup
A Kansas City, Missouri, resident took matters into his own hands Thursday, spending nearly five hours cleaning up the overgrown intersection of E. Truman Road and Troost Avenue.
Pioneering Kansas City reporter says investigative journalism is in ‘better shape’ than many realize
James B. Steele is known as one of America's finest investigative reporters — and he also happens to be a graduate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He made his name reporting with Donald Bartlett at the Philadelphia Inquirer after a stint at The Kansas City Times. The two wrote several books together,...
Federal workers share emotional stories of impacts across the community during the shutdown
Nearly a dozen federal employees and union leaders met with Davids to figure out how to move forward in the government shutdown.
Rental market cools down as prices continue to decline: Report
The rental market is becoming slightly more affordable after years of sharp increases, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to data from Realtor.com, September 2025 marks the 26th straight month in which rental prices decreased compared to the same month the previous year. Asking rents fell by $36, or...
Parents support BV teacher fired for reportedly helping special needs student
The Blue Valley School Board terminated a kindergarten teacher at Sunset Ridge Elementary School after she spent more than 25 years in the district.
KCK man charged with murder after man dies following aggravated battery
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A Kansas City, Kansas, man now faces murder charges after a victim in a September battery has died from his injuries. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department said 31-year-old Perry Allen Tilghman, Jr. has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He’s accused of being involved...
