The Boone Is About to Boom
Although the historic Boone Theater has been sitting empty since 1970, that’s all about to change. Located in the historic 18th and Vine jazz district (1701 E. 18th St., KCMO), the 1924 theater is undergoing an $8.7 million makeover, and as part of it, the theater will house the Black Movie Hall of Fame.
Iconic Kansas City fountain sits empty for months as city addresses the problem
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One of Kansas City’s most iconic fountains has sat dry for the summer, leaving many nearby residents and drivers wondering what’s going on. According to Kansas City’s Parks & Recreation, the Meyer Circle Fountain at Ward Parkway needs several repairs. “We noticed...
Kansas City bus riders rally to demand continued funding for public transit
Wearing red as a symbol of solidarity, dozens of city bus riders gathered Wednesday for a rally demanding local leaders maintain funding for public transit. as a crucial contract deadline looms.
Video in KC gas station shooting released after grand jury indictment
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — New video filed along with discovery in a recent grand jury indictment shows more of what led up to a deadly gas station shooting in Kansas City in July. A grand jury recently indicted Emmanuel Hernandez in one of the two shooting deaths on July 20 at the Conoco at Truman Street and Brooklyn...
3 people, including minor, hospitalized after hit-and-run crash involving 5 cars
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Three people are in the hospital with injuries after a hit-and-run. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department responded to a serious crash with critical injuries on Aug. 12 at 18th Street and Indiana Avenue. According to police, a Chevrolet Malibu was heading east on 18th...
Alabama man faces charges in deadly North Kansas City shooting
A Mobile, Alabama, man faces charges in the deadly shooting Monday near the intersection of Missouri 210 and Armour Road in North Kansas City.
Man arrested, facing charges in connection with Belton shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Grandview, Missouri, man is in custody after investigators said he shot a woman near a Belton neighborhood early Monday morning. According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, just after 1 a.m., deputies were called to a shooting near East 164th Terrace and Oak Street.
Lee’s Summit police attempting to locate missing girl with autism
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Lee’s Summit Police Department is asking the public for help in locating a missing 7-year-old girl with autism. Mona Alsakeini was reported missing on Wednesday after she was last seen at her house in the area of SE Grand Avenue and SE Lee Haven Drive around 4:10 p.m.
KCK Central Middle School demolition awaits state approval
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The future of Kansas City Kansas Public School District’s (KCKPS) Central Middle School is now in the hands of the state. Central Middle School, just east of Linwood Boulevard and Indiana Avenue, is more than 100 years old and slowly crumbling. It’s one of the oldest school buildings west...
KCPD makes more arrests for sideshows
KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement continue to make arrests for those involved in sideshows and related activity in Kansas City. Last weekend police caught suspects running red lights, driving the wrong way into oncoming traffic and performing stunts on Kansas City streets, according to a social media report from the KCPD....