Wyandotte County residents rally, calling new homelessness ordinance ‘inhumane’
Five activists braved the chilling wind in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, Wednesday morning to protest a new ordinance in Wyandotte County that could result in fines or even jail time for people sleeping under bridges and local overpasses. “It’s inhumane,” said Carrington Allen, founder of AIM Ministries, a nonprofit...
Illinois man pleads guilty to elder fraud conspiracy with Kansas City victims
An Illinois man pled guilty in federal court Monday to taking part in a conspiracy to defraud elders.
World Cup 2026 is around the corner. Is Kansas City up to the security...
As a former Central Intelligence Agency officer, I worked numerous counterterrorism operations with other federal, state and local agencies. The process is hardly ever seamless, and the potential security lapses increase when information is siloed within disparate organizations and processes. We need clear command...
KCATA turns to grants to handle expected World Cup demand
With federal funding stalled, KCATA looks to repurpose millions in grants to keep buses running for locals and World Cup visitors.
KC Toys for Tots faces record 60K requests this Christmas: ‘It’s pretty daunting’
In a year when some Kansas City area families have struggled to put food on the table, concern now turns to whether their children will have presents under the tree. With just a few weeks left until Christmas, one of the largest toy drives in the area is reaching out to the community after receiving an all-time high...
KC man accused of stealing RideKC bus pleads guilty to assaulting police officer
A Kansas City man accused of stealing a RideKC bus earlier this year has pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer as part of a plea agreement that resulted in theft-related charges being dismissed, according to court records. Shahid R. Pratt, 50, pleaded guilty Tuesday in Jackson County Circuit Court to one...
Can Anyone Explain Why the City’s Efforts to Improve 39th St Seem to Have...
The city's efforts to improve 39th Street have been met with mixed reactions from the residents. While some appreciate the changes, others have pointed out issues that have arisen as a result of the modifications. The main concerns revolve around the eastbound merging to one lane east of Main and the traffic...
Police urge patience after Smithville road rage incident
SMITHVILLE, Mo. – AAA projects at least 73 million people will travel by car this Thanksgiving, which is nearly 90% of Thanksgiving travelers and an additional 1.3 million people on the road compared to last year. Law enforcement agencies want people to prioritize safety and practice patience on the...
Deranged Kansas Woman Evicted and Arrested After Threatening Neighbor With Finger Weapon Gesture: ‘The...
A rude and deranged woman in Kansas City, Kansas, found out that her actions have consequences when she got evicted from her apartment and even arrested. Among her alleged actions, the woman made a finger weapon gesture to one of her neighbors in what appears to be a threat, all caught on camera.
Overland Park police looking for pair of dogs that bit juvenile
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Overland Park police say someone under the age of 18 was bitten by a dog Tuesday morning. The department is now looking for the dogs and their owners. According to a release, the incident happened around 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 25, near 74th Street and...

















