KC police officers are now patrolling downtown districts in UTVs. Here’s why
Kansas City police officers are now patrolling downtown areas using a pair of new UTVs, sometimes called “side-by-side” vehicles, that were donated to the city’s police department. Touting the new vehicles at a press conference Tuesday afternoon, Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves said the vehicles will normally...
Buc-ee’s now set to break ground in Kansas City, Kansas next Thursday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City metro’s first Buc-ee’s convenience store is now set to break ground late next week. The project has experienced several delays since June. The $95 million project was expected to start last Wednesday, but the company wanted to work on an official groundbreaking ceremony.
Kansas City federal workers begin to feel pressure of government shutdown
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As the government shutdown concludes its seventh day, many federal employees are left facing financial uncertainty and emotional strain. While not all workers are furloughed, those who are have been forced to stay home, unsure when or if their next paycheck will come. Among them...
Grandview Police receives $50K state grant for training simulator, officer pay
KSHB 41’s Megan Abundis was in Grandview this week to learn more about how the city is using a $50,000 grant they received as part of Missouri’s Blue Shield initiative.
Police: Pedestrian runs into roadway, struck, killed by motorist in Kansas City, Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon in Kansas City, Missouri. A KCPD spokesperson said around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, the driver of a Ford F150 was traveling east on E. 31st Street when just east of Mersington Avenue, a pedestrian ran into the roadway.
Kansas City, Missouri, police reveal new UTVs as part of anti-crime strategies
Kansas Citians may see four-wheel utility task vehicles on the streets of downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
KCFD asking for help to put together parade for young boy with rare disorder
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department is asking the community for help in putting together a parade for a young boy battling a rare genetic disorder. KCFD Station 10 posted on social media on Tuesday about the request. The department said Saralyn Hayes with the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) and her...
Woman who helped stabbing victim near WWI Museum says she trusted her instincts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A woman who witnessed a stabbing near the World War I Museum and Memorial on Sunday morning said trusting her instincts may have saved her life and helped her assist the victim. Courtney Carson was walking to Union Station with her sister around 9:45 a.m....
Kansas City Police is seeing more officer recruitment after years of slow hiring
Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves says her department is finally seeing an increase in recruiting numbers. At the end of August, the department employed around 1,200 law enforcement officers, between those on the street and those in the academy. That’s up more than 100 from previous years, Graves told KCUR’s Up...
Kan. driver, who fled traffic stop, nearly struck officer
RILEY COUNTY—Law enforcement are investigating a suspect in connection with multiple alleged crimes. According to the Riley County Police Department activity report, just before 2:30a.m. Oct. 4, a 23-year-old suspect fled a traffic stop at 12th Street and Bluemont Avenue. The suspect's vehicle nearly struck a law...











