Developer seeks $49M in incentives to revitalize blighted Noland Fashion Square
A Chicago-based developer is asking Independence city leaders to approve $49 million in incentives to redevelop Noland Fashion Square, a once-thriving shopping center that has fallen into disrepair.
Is this KC-area spot the world’s best barbecue? That’s for visitors to decide
Editors note: Welcome to KC’s Best Eats, a series where we explore the most iconic, beloved and tastiest spots in the metro. These restaurants are places you’d recommend an out-of-towner (say, someone who’s coming for the World Cup). If you have a recommendation, email our reporter at [email protected]. A note to no
Kansas City Murder-for-Hire Mastermind Sentenced for Using a Hidden GPS Tracker to Stalk His...
A Kansas City man was sentenced to 360 months, or 30 years in federal prison, after being convicted of cyberstalking resulting in death. Michael Smith, who is also known as “Black Mike, ”39, was sentenced Tuesday, May 19, for his role in the murder-for-hire scheme, which left one individual dead outside a Kansas City g
Kansas City small businesses move into downtown storefronts ahead of World Cup
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - More than 20 Kansas City small businesses are moving into empty downtown storefronts through the city’s Open Doors program ahead of the World Cup. The storefronts along Kansas City’s streetcar line are coming to life as business owners complete move-in week. The owners applied last October, we
Kansas City public works director to retire amid ongoing FBI investigation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City Public Works Director Michael Shaw is expected to retire from his position with the city, according to new information obtained by FOX4. Multiple sources share with us that the city’s public works director will be celebrating his retirement on Thursday, May 21.
The Star files suit over secret agreement to keep paying ex-Independence police chief
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at [email protected]. Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter. The Kansas City Star has filed a lawsuit aga
Kansas City man injured in Lake of the Ozarks boating crash, boat totaled
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A distracted driver led to a boating crash at Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. State Troopers say a 27-year-old Kansas City man was behind the wheel of a 2021 Lowe Pontoon boat around 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, when he became distracted by
8 Enormous Missouri Thrift Stores With Such Amazing Deals You’ll Need A Bigger Closet
Want to find enormous thrift stores in Missouri with deals that require more closet space?. These 8 thrift stores offer massive selection and prices that can’t be beat!. 1. Hillcrest Hope Thrift Store (Liberty) Hillcrest Hope Thrift Store in Liberty is bigger than you might expect. This place has...
Online equipment scam leaves buyers out thousands, BBB says
KANSAS CITY, Ks. (KOLN) - The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a fake heavy equipment website that’s allegedly scamming buyers out of thousands of dollars. According to a BBB investigation, the website Rock Line Equipment is posing as a legitimate machinery dealer while advertising tractors, excavators
See rainfall totals in your area after storms rolled through Kansas City metro
A line of powerful thunderstorms rolled across Kansas City overnight, drenching the metro area with nearly two inches of rain in some locations, according storm data. At Kansas City International Airport , 1.07 inches of rain fell during the 12 hours ending at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, according to rainfall data from automate

















