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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - October 14, 1964. Martin Luther King, Jr., is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his commitment to achieving racial justice through non-violent action. King shared the $54,000 monetary prize with other leading civil rights groups. More This Day in History reports can be found here.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s a plant some call a natural remedy. Others warn it’s a dangerous opioid. As calls for stronger regulations grow around kratom, one Kansas City man says it nearly ruined his life. “All it does is just take and take and take,” said...

This Halloween, the West Bottoms won’t just be haunted — it’ll be alive! Ghost Link Productions presents The Graveyard Shift, Kansas City’s ultimate Halloween experience, and you could win tickets to join the thrills. When: Sunday, October 26th. Where: Rumely Historic Event Space. Here’s what you’ll...

Kansas City apparel company You Deserve Better talks about its mission to deliver better clothing collections.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Police Department has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing man. Michael T. Garcia, was last seen at East 18th Street and Vine Street around 11 a.m. Sunday morning. Police said he walked away from his home in an unknown direction.

Charles Bruffy, who had been the celebrated director of the Kansas City Symphony Chorus for 17 years, is no longer occupying the post. The circumstances surrounding his sudden departure have not been made public and remain unclear. “We regret to confirm that Charles Bruffy is no longer part of the Kansas City...

A Shoal Creek police officer was injured while conducting a traffic stop north of Kansas City Saturday. Kansas City police responded just after midnight with other local divisions to Interstate 29 near NW Waukomis Drive on reports of an officer with serious injuries, according to Capt. Jake Becchina, spokesperson for...

A Kansas City non-profit that fights to overthrow the death penalty in Missouri is hosting a two-day walk and a day of vigils to stop the execution of Lance Shockley. Shockley is scheduled to be executed during a 24-hour period starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14. Members of...

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Blue Valley School Board voted to terminate a kindergarten teacher with more than 25 years experience Monday night. “Mrs. Hart is our safeguard. Every parent should want someone like her as their child’s teacher,” parent Leah Karchin said of teacher Barb Hart.

No Kings Day rallies: Time to show up. What you need to know about the Boots on the Ground No Kings Day event. Gerrymandering: They’re robbing our voices. This Saturday, millions of Americans will exercise their right to peacefully protest against authoritarianism. Whether you’re a longtime activist or new to the...