Jackson County settles wrongful death lawsuit of 11-week-old shot by police
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) — A Jackson County court approved a wrongful death settlement on May 15 to resolve the case of Destinii Hope, an 11-week-old who was shot and killed by an Independence police officer. The lawsuit was filed by Maria Pike’s parents, Tom and Lynn Pike, and Destinii...
Kansas native Tom Kane, prolific ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor, dead at...
Probably best known as the voice of Professor Utonium on "The Powerpuff Girls," Kane had a career as a voice actor that spanned decades.
A new store at the Kansas City Art Institute means artwork by alumni, faculty...
When businessman Howard Vanderslice purchased a grand brick mansion on Warwick Boulevard in 1927 and gifted it to the Kansas City Art Institute, he had a vision. At a dinner the following year, he told students he hoped the art school would inspire them to give “to this city, in the forms of great marble and great canv
Missouri trooper indicted on 13 counts in ‘corruption scheme’ involving Kansas City towing companies
A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) trooper is facing more than a dozen charges related to an alleged “towing corruption scheme” in the Kansas City area. On May 18, 2026, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office (JCPO) announced that MSHP trooper Charles “Nate” Bradley was indicted by a Grand Jury on 13 counts for mis
Summer Movies in Kansas City 2026: Outdoor Movies, Kids’ Movie Deals & Family Film...
Looking for the best summer movies in Kansas City for families? From free outdoor movie nights and park screenings to cheap kids’ movie theater deals, there are plenty of ways to enjoy family movies all summer long across Kansas City, Overland Park, Lenexa, Mission, Parkville and beyond. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets
Severe weather threatens KC area. What to know about tornadoes, hail, winds
Overnight showers and thunderstorms are tapering off across the Kansas City metro, but forecasters say the bigger concern comes later Monday, when severe weather is likely, the National Weather Service said . A line of thunderstorms, with heavy rainfall and strong winds , has moved through the metro. More showers and a
Crews battle warehouse fire in Kansas City Sunday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) is investigating a warehouse fire from Sunday afternoon. KCFD was called to a building fire near the 1200 block of Crystal Ave. at 4:46 p.m. When crews arrived, they reported heavy smoke and fire from a large one-story warehouse....
KCK Police involved in shooting with man barricaded inside home
Kansas City, Kansas Police are investigating a shooting that injured two people involving a man they say was barricaded inside a home and firing a weapon.
The ULTIMATE Coffee Spot Locals Can’t Stop Visiting in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City has plenty of places to grab a latte, but Messenger Coffee Co. + Ibis Bakery at 1624 Grand Blvd feels like the city’s living room. The towering, three-story space fills with the smell of freshly roasted coffee and warm bread, pulling you in before you even see the pastry case.
Police found body of Kansas teen in wooded area
WYANDOTTE COUNTY—Law enforcement are conducting a death investigation involving a Kansas teen. Just after 11a.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to the 300 block of Stewart Avenue after a caller reported an unconscious male in the area, according to a media release from Kansas City, Kansas Police. Upon arrival, office

















