Kansas City MO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Costco is working on plans to convert its Midtown Kansas City store into a business center, a move that could eliminate the food court, fresh produce, and much of its general merchandise. The Costco in question is located at Linwood Boulevard and Gillham Plaza. Nearly...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — North Kansas City police are searching for three suspects accused of shooting into a home over the weekend. According to the North Kansas City Police Department (NKCPD), at about 11:40 p.m. Saturday, officers were called to the area of East 23rd Avenue and Clay Street on reports of a shooting.

When international visitors arrive in Kansas City this summer, they might experience a bit of cultural shock — particularly when it comes to tipping.

Sometimes imaginary onstage combinations like “Elvis and Elton Together” pairs great artists who would have been amazing if only they had teamed up. Now and through April 19th, one of those wished for concerts materializes as close as possible to the real thing at New Theater Restaurant in Overland Park.

On a recent First Friday at Niecie’s Restaurant , the dining room filled early and stayed full, with about 40 diners packed into booths and tables for dinner, dessert and live music delivered by the owner. Niecie’s, 6441 Troost Ave., was founded in 1985 by Denise Ward and her husband, Perry. The restaurant originally...

The KCMO City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed city budget for fiscal year 2026-27 beginning May 1 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. February 23 at Ruskin High School, 7000 E. 111th St. Persons should enter the school through the rear entrance. Those attending will hear the...

One of Kansas City’s most recognizable pastry programs is getting a home of its own. This May, award-winning pastry chef Megan Garrelts of Rye is opening a bakery, Cornflower Baked Goods at Mission Farms (10555 Mission Rd., Leawood, KS). The bakery is slated to open in May, just in time for Mother’s Day.

David Hutchins gingerly makes his way across Mill Street in Kansas City, Missouri's, Westport area, tapping his blue cane in front of him as he goes. Hutchins goes to The Big Biscuit at 4039 Mill Street on a regular basis, but the seemingly endless construction, the carved-out curbs, sidewalks and parking lots impede...

LISTEN: Mayor Lucas talks spike of violence, cleaning up for World Cup and ongoing budget issues LISTEN: Mayor Lucas talks spike of violence, cleaning up for World Cup and ongoing budget issues

For multiple decades, many cars have pulled up to the southwest corner of Barkley and Martway streets in Mission and left much cleaner than when they came. The property’s history as a car wash dates back to the 1980s. It has operated under many different names and owners — most recently including Diamond Finish,...