‘It’s really unsettling’: Businesses question Lenexa ICE raid
LENEXA, Kan. (KCTV) - Questions from residents and nearby businesses, such as Julie Lopez, who owns Platinum Salon and Spa, still linger. Witnesses said locations of El Torro Loco, Legends, and Lenexa, right next to Lopez, were raided by ICE. “It makes me sad for the people. They’re great people....
No cars allowed: New transit-only lanes announced as part of KC Streetcar expansion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - New transit-only lanes are coming to downtown Kansas City. The designated lanes will be restricted to RideKC buses and streetcars in an effort to speed up traffic and reduce delays. City leaders say the change will help keep the streetcar system running on time and improve safety for both...
Hy-Vee adds online grocery delivery for SNAP/EBT shoppers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Hy-Vee Stores are among area grocers to now accept SNAP/EBT payment for online grocery delivery. SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is a federal program that provides food benefits to low-income individuals and families. EBT, or Electronic Benefits Transfer, is the...
Pictures show deterioration of midtown Family Dollar before fatal collapse
Pictures taken by city employees show the Family Dollar building in midtown deteriorating in the weeks leading up to the fatal partial collapse in July.
Kansas City Animal Services says response times will improve under city control
Animal control services in Kansas City, Missouri, are now under city control with a renewed focus on enforcement and faster response times to address community concerns about animal welfare.
Grandview to break ground on Blue Ridge Boulevard
The City of Grandview will break ground on the expansion of Blue Ridge Boulevard on Monday, August 4 at 9:30 am. The multi-million dollar project is the largest infrastructure improvement in city history, affecting nearly five miles of the boulevard from 71 Highway on the east to Prospect Ave on the west. Plans call...
Shawnee police searching for man accused in stabbing incident at barbecue spot
Shawnee police officers are searching for a man accused of stabbing another man inside a local business. The Shawnee Police Department responded to Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que around 1:30 p.m. on reports of a physical disturbance, according to a Facebook post from the department. A man allegedly stabbed another man...
Kansas City, Missouri, police locate parent, guardian of found 18-month-old boy
Police in Kansas City, Missouri, had asked for the public's help in locating the parent or guardian of an 18-month-old boy found wandering Friday morning.
Report: Homeland Security arrests at least 11 people in immigration raid at Mexican restaurants
We will have some spotty rain overnight, and even a few rumbles of thunder. Hundreds fill steps of Wyandotte County Courthouse to honor Deputy Elijah Ming. Hundreds of faces were lit by the glow of candles, hands covering them to protect them from a gentle breeze, to hear from those who knew Deputy Elijah Ming as...
KC fentanyl dealer tried to hide text message before deadly overdose
KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City woman has been charged in connection with a fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred earlier this year. Caitlin L. Anderson, 32, faces one count of 1st Degree Involuntary Manslaughter, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson. According to court records, Kansas City police were...