Populations of these Jackson County cities are shrinking. What census data shows
While Kansas City continues to expand, attracting thousands of new residents, population growth and decline across the rest of Jackson County has been an extremely mixed bag over the past several years. The U.S. Census Bureau released its five-year population change data this month, tracking expansion and decay across
Nearly 600-acre rezoning to pave way for development at downtown airport
The proposed $55 million Apex Aero Center would include a 12,000-square-foot passenger terminal and room for nearly 40 aircraft. The post Nearly 600-acre rezoning to pave way for development at downtown airport appeared first on The Beacon .
Cameron member of Pagans Motorcycle Club to do federal prison time for 2022 assault
KANSAS CITY — Another former member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club has been sentenced for participating in an armed assault against a member of a rival club. The Western District of Missouri says John J. “Krazy Legs” Hahn, 47, of Cameron will serve 10 years in federal prison without parole for assault with a dangerous
Why it took more than 50 years to open this North Kansas City park
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Man in critical condition after wife allegedly shoots him multiple times
OAK GROVE, Mo. (KCTV) - A Jackson County woman is charged after allegedly shooting her husband multiple times and leaving him in critical condition, the Sheriff says. Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forté identified the suspect as Stormy Kirkpatrick, 44, who faces charges of domestic violence and armed criminal action.
Leawood priest formerly charged with stealing more than $100,000 from parish
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - A Leawood priest has been formally charged, accused of stealing from his former parish. Father Richard Storey made his first court appearance Tuesday, May 26. He is charged with stealing more than $100,000 from Curé of Ars, the Leawood parish where he previously served. A...
Best & Worst Cities to Raise a Family in 2026
If you’ve been dreaming about packing up and moving somewhere that offers a better quality of life for your family, you’re definitely not alone. In 2025, migration trends were heavily influenced by affordability, job opportunities, safety, and overall quality of life. Families everywhere are looking for places where th
Seven arrested, charged in ‘long-term’ drug investigation in Johnson County
OLATHE, Kan. — Seven people have been arrested and charged in Johnson County, Kansas, after investigators said they sold THC products to minors. According to the Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe, the Olathe Police Department and the Northeast Kansas Drug Task Force conducted an operation to arrest several su
Judge lifts house arrest, GPS monitoring for MO trooper indicted in towing-corruption case
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Jackson County judge has lifted some pretrial restrictions for a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper indicted by a grand jury. Trooper Charles “Nate” Bradley appeared in court Tuesday, May 26, for arraignment. During the hearing, the judge granted a request from Bradley’s attorney to remov

















