Arizona man admits to stealing $500K in vehicles from Kansas City company
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An Arizona man pleaded guilty to defrauding a Kansas City company out of more than $500,000 in vehicles using fake names and forged documents. Ernesto Dominguez Texas, 31, of Arizona, admitted in federal court to purchasing 10 vehicles by falsely claiming he worked for a car dealership, accord
Family sues KC nightclub, alleged shooter after mom killed during mass shooting
The family of a woman who was killed in a mass shooting at a Kansas City nightclub in 2023 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the club and man charged in the mass shooting, alleging the club’s owners were negligent in not securing the business properly. Antoinette Brenson, 24, was fatally shot on May 21, 2023,
1 dead, 4 injured after speeding SUV crashes into tree in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One person is dead as three children and a driver are recovering in area hospitals after a speeding SUV crashed into a tree, Kansas City police say. The Kansas City Police Department says the crash happened around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, near Cleveland Ave. and 9th St.
3 men charged under Missouri “Valentine’s Law” in Clay County pursuits
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Three men have been charged under Missouri’s Valentine’s Law in different incidents, the Clay County Prosecutor said. Valentine’s Law makes it a felony to drive away from a law enforcement officer attempting to make a traffic stop. Clay County officials said they have charged 35 defendants und
Passenger killed after speeding McLaren slams into 2 vehicles in Merriam
MERRIAM, Kan. (KCTV) - A passenger is dead after a speeding sports car caused a 3-vehicle crash, the Kansas Highway Patrol says. State Troopers say the crash happened just after 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, near 34th and Merriam Ln. Investigators note that Sidney Kile, 28, of Olathe, was...
Beloved KC-area BBQ restaurant opens bar and grill with ‘neighborhood vibe’
World-famous Joe’s KC BBQ isn’t known for its salmon dip and sauvignon blanc slushies. But its sister concept, Joe’s Next Door , is about to be. Situated just across the street from the tourist-centric gas station location at 500 County Line Road, Joe’s Next Door is somewhat of a spinoff of a local favorite. Yes, it se
Woman accused of vandalizing KC church, causing thousands of dollars in damage
A woman faces multiple charges for her alleged vandalism of a Kansas City church last week, according to court records. Megan Edgington, 41, is charged with two counts of institutional vandalism and two counts of second-degree burglary in Jackson County Circuit Court . The charges come after a vandalism was reported Ma
Third defendant sentenced in North Kansas City High School shooting
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A third man convicted in a 2024 shooting outside North Kansas City High School has been sentenced to prison. Clay County Prosecutor Zach Thompson announced Wednesday, May 20, that Nathaniel Greer, 21, of Kansas City, received a 12-year prison sentence for his role in the March 2, 2024, s
Through KC org, late Cynthia Newsome inspired youths: ‘Her legacy will live on’
For years, Cynthia Newsome, who died Tuesday , invested in Awesome Ambitions, the Kansas City nonprofit she helped to found in 1997 to educate and inspire young Black and brown girls. Thousands of girls throughout the Kansas City metro have gone through the program, which hosts events designed to push 8th-12th grade st
Independence police need public’s help to find missing 45-year-old man
The Independence Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 45-year-old man.
