Instead of demolished, KC home got new life after fire. Can the city save...
A photo shows a small Kansas City home devastated by fire: half the facade completely scorched, windows and doors gone, debris strewn in the yard and a porch roof that appears to have melted. The city declared the Van Brunt Boulevard home to be dangerous in 2021, meaning it posed a threat to the public’s safety and...
The Lowest Rated Bar and Restaurant in the Metro Area
In a rather unusual quest, a social media user has embarked on a mission to find the worst-rated bar or restaurant in the metro area. The user, who shared their intentions on a Reddit thread, expressed their curiosity to experience firsthand just how bad the lowest-rated establishments truly are. After an hour-long...
House fire near Bannister Road and Blue Ridge Boulevard
Kansas City Fire Department crews responded to a reported house fire in the 6300 block of E 101st Terrace at 3:45 a.m. On arrival, crews reported smoke showing from the rear of a two-story residence and investigated. Fire was found on the exterior of the structure and extinguished with a single hose line. Searches of...
KC businesses urge community to shop local during the holidays
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The holiday shopping rush is in full swing this weekend, and small businesses in the Brookside neighborhood are reminding shoppers that where they spend their money truly matters. “Just really know that wherever they’re spending their money, especially if they’re choosing to shop local and...
Driver dies days after high-speed crash into Kansas City’s Brush Creek
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The driver in a high-speed collision that sent a car flying into Brush Creek has died nearly a week after the accident. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says the unidentified driver died on Thanksgiving. The passenger had passed away the day of the Nov. 23 crash.
‘God was there’: Grandmother survives being swept into ocean at destination wedding
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A Kansas family is reflecting on what they’re most thankful for after a grandmother was swept into the ocean and nearly died while attending a destination wedding in Mexico. Barb Prier and her family went to Mexico’s Cabo for a destination wedding in...
Kansas City foundation serves holiday hope with breakfast, winter clothing for families in need
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City families received more than just a hot meal during a community breakfast that aimed to provide hope for the holidays. The Soul of Santa “Do Good” Foundation hosted its seventh annual free community breakfast, offering families not only food but also brand-new winter clothing,...
KC woman admits stealing money from employer to buy a car
KANSAS CITY– A Kansas City, Missouri, woman was sentenced this week to federal prison and ordered to pay restitution for a fraud scheme in which she embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer, according to the United State's Attorney. Jennifer L. Cabral, 52, was sentenced by U.S....
Crowds gather at Legends outlets for 2025 Black Friday deals
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Shoppers flocked to Tanger Kansas City at the Legends early Friday morning as the outlet opened its doors for Black Friday shopping. The shopping center is welcoming eager customers with extended hours this weekend: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. today, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on...
Missing 18-year-old Independence woman found dead in south KC, police say
Investigators found a missing person dead in south Kansas City Saturday, police said in a news release. Family of Elayjah Murray, 18, notified the Independence Police Department on Friday of her disappearance. As they began to investigate, police learned from a tip that Murray may have been shot in Independence, said...
