KC woman drove 97mph while passenger fired shots at police
A Kansas City woman and man remain in custody after they fled from police and fired at officers during a high-speed chase in late August. Savannah Landers, 19, is charged with Aggravated Fleeing a Stop or Detention, 1st Degree Assault, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Use of Weapon, and Possession of a...
Mom’s unborn baby slaughtered in brutal car shooting on way to birthday party
Tragedy struck when a gunman opened fire on a couple's car, critically wounding the woman and killing the couple's unborn son. A birthday celebration took a horrifying turn when a shooter targeted one couple's vehicle, critically injuring the mother and causing the death of their unborn son. . Austin Marshall, a...
Southwest Airlines announces new nonstop flights from KCI Airport
St. Luke’s hospital lab uses high-tech mannequin to train staff for birth emergencies. The high-tech training tool is revolutionizing how medical teams prepare for obstetric emergencies. Updated: 34 minutes ago. |. Jackson County legislators are moving quickly to establish a process for selecting a new county...
Police: Man attacked worker hired to clean KC owned park
KANSAS CITY—A Kansas City area man faces felony charges for the stabbing and attempted robbery of a man hired to clean a city-owned park. Austin R. Lewis, 30, is charged with 1st Degree Attempted Robbery, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and 1st Degree Assault, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.
City Council approves plan for Wally’s Travel Center in Independence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A large travel center and gas station gets the green light in Independence. The Independence City Council on Monday night approved for Wally’s to build a convenience store near I-70 and Noland Road, which was a longtime home of a Kmart store, and before that, a Venture retail location.
Kansas City’s newest speakeasy lets bartenders play
Pick a card, any card. At The Brass Monkey, bartenders blend mythology with mixology, turning house infusions and herbs into experiments behind the bar. The vibe: It's intimate and a little eccentric; part apothecary, part lounge. Behind the bar, jars of house infusions and herbs double as décor and a science project.
2 Kansas officers killed highlight extreme danger of domestic violence calls
Law enforcement officers face life-threatening dangers when responding to domestic violence calls, a reality highlighted by two recent line-of-duty deaths in Kansas.
Century-old Kansas City healthcare company announces sudden closure
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A home health company that’s been in Kansas City for more than a century is closing its doors. Midland Care Connection, Inc. announced it will close the Home Health division known as the Visiting Nurse Association of Kansas City, or VNA KC. It will...
Mother applauds move to shut down Independence motel where her daughter died
The City of Independence shut down four motels since the beginning of the year, citing excessive police calls. A mother says it's about time, after her daughter was found dead in one of those motels.
Troopers Arrest Three For The Area Counties
Three arrests for the area are reported by the Missouri Highway Patrol. Tuesday at about 8:10 pm in Ray County, Troopers arrested 47-year-old Aaron W. Guymon of Carrollton for alleged DWI- chronic Offender, driving while revoked, speeding, no seatbelt, and no valid plates. He was processed and released. In...
