‘Plaza of the Northland’ vision moves forward with city-backed plan
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - On May 21, Kansas City leaders gave the green light to a major Northland redevelopment proposal. The plan could transform about 400 acres of currently unused land near the intersection of NE Shoal Creek Parkway, Interstate 435, and Highway 152. The land is owned by...
$1.7 billion question: Kansas City voters to weigh in on infrastructure, housing and more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City voters will decide on around $1.7 billion in city investments when they head to the polls this August. The City Council voted on Thursday, May 21, to send 5 measures to the August ballot - covering water and sewer infrastructure, affordable housing, historic civic facilities and Ea
Tensions flare after audit claims financial mismanagement by KC Parks and Rec
An audit of Kansas City Parks and Recreation suggests the city department is failing to track and manage its finances, possibly costing the city millions of dollars. The audit presented to the City Council on Thursday showed the department misreported financial details, lacked adequate records to track its revenue and
Lee’s Summit Police warning about legality of ‘e-moto’ vehicles on city roads
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Lee’s Summit Police Department is clearing the air about the legality of e-bikes, scooters and other ‘e-moto’ vehicles on local roads. Officials say they’ve received many complaints about young riders operating high-powered ‘e-motos’ in heavy traffic and near intersections, and they’re see
Mom sues Cargo Largo after drugs found in child’s Barbie package
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - An Independence mother is suing Cargo Largo after cocaine and fentanyl were found inside her 4-year-old’s Barbie packaging. Court records show the suit was filed against Recovery Management Corporation, which operates the discount retailer at 3232 S. Noland Rd. in Independence. What Happened.
Woman allegedly struck driver on head, caused crash in KCK. She’s in custody
An Overland Park woman is in custody Friday after she allegedly struck a driver on the head, causing him to lose consciousness, while she was in the passenger seat as the pair drove on a Kansas City, Kansas, highway. The 34-year-old woman is being held in the Wyandotte County Detention Center on suspicion of domestic b
Double homicide under investigation at Kansas City apartment building
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are investigating after two people were found dead inside a Kansas City apartment. The Kansas City Police Department said it was called to an apartment building near NW Englewood and N. Broadway Blvd. with a request for a welfare check on Friday morning, May 22.
KC police investigating double homicide in 500 block of NW Englewood Road
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a double homicide near the 500 block of NW Englewood Road.
Missouri bill strengthening penalties for DWIs awaits governor’s signature
Missouri HB 1740, also known as Melanie's Law, includes tougher penalties for driving while intoxicated. The legislation is named after Melanie Wankum, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2022.
Kansas City woman charged with 7 felonies after assault incident with gun
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City woman has been charged with several felonies after a late-April incident. Twenty-nine-year-old Taylor Anne Murrell is charged with seven felonies, for an April 26, 2026, incident in Kansas City, Missouri. According to court documents filed this week in Jackson County, Murrell fac

















