Iconic Kansas City barbecue chain open seven days a week – for now
An iconic Kansas City barbecue chain has announced it will now be open seven days a week. Joe’s Kansas City Barbecue announced in an Instagram post over the weekend that all its locations would be open on Sundays. “So much to do in KC this weekend! Get out to the K and root on the Kansas City Royals. Head out to the Fa
Amid World Cup frenzy, Kansas City delights over a surprise visitor: a Caribbean seabird
An exotic visitor landed in Kansas City recently, drawing hundreds to a midtown pond for a chance to see a literal odd bird out of place. The pond at the Kauffman Foundation, half a mile east of the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, is usually pretty quiet, but it was busy all weekend with people trying to snap a good
This Missouri Italian Classic Built A Loyal Crowd Around One Famous Chicken Spiedini Plate
Most restaurants spend years trying to find the dish that puts them on the map. This Missouri Italian favorite found it decades ago. And never looked back. For 35 years, diners have been flocking through its doors for one reason above all others. Chicken Spiedini. Not pizza. Not pasta. Not...
MoDOT spent $2.6 million on invasive tree removal in preparation for World Cup
— KSHB 41 got a tip that the Missouri Department of Transportation was cutting trees down in preparation for the World Cup. That might sound a little jarring. But, we did some digging and it turns out, experts say it’s needed and necessary. Since October, MoDOT has spent $2.6...
Johnson County (OH) to Turn Old Fire Station Into Affordable Housing
A former Johnson County fire and emergency medical services station may soon become affordable housing for residents with disabilities for the next 30 years thanks to a new county policy. Built in 1957, the 3,400 square-foot station sits on 0.2 acres at 8500 Grandview Lane in Overland Park, Assistant County...
Two Dozen Treated After Elevated CO Levels Found in MO Underground Office Complex
About two dozen people were treated after firefighters responded to reports of an unconscious person in the SubTropolis underground business complex in Kansas City’s Northland. Firefighters responded about 8:40 a.m. Friday on reports of an unconscious person at the complex at 8800 N.E. Underground Drive, said Battalion
‘Historic’: Kansas City Public Schools teachers win 5% raise
Starting pay for teachers is now higher than $50,000, and other staff members will also see their pay increase. The post ‘Historic’: Kansas City Public Schools teachers win 5% raise appeared first on The Beacon .
This Missouri Arts District Turns Old Warehouses Into One of the Coolest Creative Scenes...
Kansas City has a secret hiding in plain sight. A collection of old warehouses that once held goods and machinery now holds something far more interesting, one of the coolest creative scenes in the entire Midwest. The first Friday of every month, the streets fill with art lovers, curious wanderers,...
Kan. man, alleged “Red Legs” member, charged with having explosives
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – A Kansas man suspected as being part of a violent extremist group is scheduled to appear before a federal judge after being charged through criminal complaint in Kansas City, Kansas, for illegally possessing explosive devices. According to court documents, Jarred G. Gilliam, 31, of Kansas...
2nd victim has died in Kansas City apartment killing
KANSAS CITY —A second juvenile has died after a shooting at Kansas City, Missouri, apartment. Just after 5:15p.m. Thursday, police were dispatched to a shooting in the 9200 block of Old Santa Fe Road, according to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez. Upon arrival, the officers were directed to an apartment...
