The unknown story of John Gray, early mountain man and settler of the area
It’s probably no secret to some history lovers that Jackson County, Mo. became the chosen “retirement” place for many well-known mountain men and trappers. Jim Bridger (1804-1881) chose to move to Westport and later to a farm just north of 103rd Street near the state line where, although blind and “too old to work,”...
Driver weaving in and out of traffic critically injured after crashing on I-29
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department is investigating a crash that left one person in critical condition. The crash occurred around 12:47 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, on southbound I-29 and U.S. 169 Hwy. A preliminary investigation revealed that a Ford F150 was traveling southbound on I-29 while...
Body recovered from Missouri River identified as Kansas City, Kansas man
A man whose body was recovered from the Missouri River Wednesday night has been identified as 32-year-old Dusenge Mukiza of Kansas City, Kansas, according to law enforcement officials. Mukiza was found by two fishermen around 8:40 p.m. near 210 Highway and Edwards Road near Missouri City, according to Sarah Boyd,...
7 Legendary Restaurants In Missouri Locals Swear Have The Best Burgers In The State
Looking for the juiciest, most mouthwatering burgers in Missouri?. These 7 burger joints offer incredible flavors and nostalgic atmospheres that keep locals coming back for more!. 1. Winstead’s (Kansas City) That iconic white building with the tall spire sign is a Kansas City landmark. You can spot it from...
Endangered Silver Advisory issued for missing Lee’s Summit man
An Endangered Silver Advisory has been issued for a missing 78-year-old man from Lee’s Summit, Missouri. He was last seen Friday afternoon.
Kansas City man missing since Sunday morning found safe
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Police Department is asking for help locating an 81-year-old man. According to KCPD, Mbugua Njoroe was last seen on West 61st Terrace in KCMO around 9 a.m. His family says they’re worried, as he’s diagnosed with several conditions requiring attention. One of those conditions is...
Kansas City’s women pitmasters carve their own spaces in the barbecue world
Work in a barbecue joint can involve hoisting 85-pound cases of brisket and cleaning away the soot, grease, and grime inside the pits. Tell that to aspiring pitmaster Veronica Scroggins and her mentor Scott Umscheid, owner of Scott’s Kitchen & Catering at Hangar 29, located in a former car rental building near Kansas...
Wyandotte County Back-to-School Fair gets families ready for school year
Students across Wyandotte County will head into the new school year stocked with supplies, health checks, and a boost of confidence, thanks to the annual back-to-school fair.
Missouri Drug Trafficker Sentenced In Fentanyl Deaths Of Three – Including Teen
Tiger Dean Draggoo Admits to Selling Deadly Doses; Authorities Seize Guns, Cash, and Thousands of Fentanyl Pills in Raid. A Kansas City man will spend the next four decades in federal prison for his role in a deadly fentanyl trafficking ring that claimed the lives of three people—including a juvenile—in Belton and...
Man runs over pregnant ex-girlfriend with Ford F-150, blows her away with .40 caliber...
A Missouri man is accused of running over his pregnant ex-girlfriend and gunning her down last week, with cops saying he blasted more than 20 rounds at the woman — even reloading at one point. The post Man runs over pregnant ex-girlfriend with Ford F-150, blows her away with .40 caliber pistol in a hail of 21...
