Victim recovering at home after stabbing at Shawnee restaurant
SHAWNEE, Kan. — The victim of last week’s stabbing at a Shawnee, Kansas restaurant is now home from the hospital. Reilly Sweeney, 30, was badly hurt during the attack on Thursday, July 31, at his family’s restaurant, Hayward’s Pit Bar B Que, near West 75th Street and Nieman Road.
Family Dollar victim remembered as caring, jovial by Hope Faith employees
Hope Faith employees remembered Larry Banks and the time he spent with them in the last few months of his life.
Man killed in Cass County crash identified as well-known KC area chef
A man killed in a single vehicle crash in Cass County Sunday has been identified as a well-known Kansas City area chef. Brent Gunnels, 38, was a chef at The W, a cocktail lounge located in downtown Lee’s Summit. In a post announcing his passing, The W said he would be greatly missed by all who knew him. “He was a...
New affordable housing complex in Kansas City fully booked before opening
A new affordable housing complex in Kansas City's West Blue Valley neighborhood is already fully booked before its Monday opening, highlighting the critical need for affordable housing in the area.
Plus-size male model walks the runway and spreads body positivity in KC fashion
Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities. Do you know someone we should interview? Share ideas with our...
19-year-old accused of shooting childhood friend during possible robbery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A 19-year-old faces several charges after he allegedly shot a childhood friend during what is thought to be an attempted robbery. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Saturday, Aug. 2, indicate that Keshawn Howard, 19, of Kansas City, has been charged in connection with...
‘These issues will affect you’: UnidosUS Latino civil rights leaders gather in KC
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One of the largest Hispanic/Latino advocacy and rights conventions, UnidosUS, called the nationwide immigration raid pushback the ‘Civil Rights Movement for Latinos in the US’ at Tuesday afternoon’s discussion. Tuesday’s discussion focused on the fear that the Latino and Hispanic community...
Thousands of volunteers still needed for FIFA World Cup 2026 in Kansas City
As Kansas City prepares to host a handful of FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, thousands of volunteers are still needed.
Kansas City’s police board has no members from east of Troost. Residents say it’s...
The Kansas City Police Board of Commissioners doesn’t have a single representative from the city's east side, which neighborhood leaders and advocates say shows disrespect and lacks accountability to the Black community. In July, Gov. Mike Kehoe appointed Heather Hall, a former Kansas City councilwoman from the...
Police seeking information after three girls go missing in North Kansas City
Kansas City police are seeking information regarding three missing children in North Kansas City, according to a press release from Kansas City Police Department spokesperson Capt. Jake Becchina. Lloydianna Stevenson, 6; Marcieann Randolph, 13; and Marcina Crawford, 16, were last seen in the 600 block of Northeast...