3 hospitalized after fire at home in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY—Three people were injured in a fire on Sunday in Kansas City. Just after 10:30a.m. crews were dispatched to a reported house fire in the 3300 block of Askew Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, according to Battalion Chief Riley Nolan. On arrival, crews reported smoke on the 2nd...
Jackson County voters sue over new congressional map after 305K petition signatures ignored
Two Jackson County voters filed a lawsuit to stop Missouri’s new congressional map from being used in the 2026 elections.
Man critically injured in shooting Monday at 39th, State Line
A man is reportedly in critical condition after a shooting Monday afternoon at 39th and State Line Road.
Expensive Thrill: Andretti Indoor Karting & Games was entertaining, but declared war on my...
“Woohoo!” yelled a man who sped by me in his go-kart. I just got lapped. I laid my heavy foot on the gas pedal, propelling myself around a tight corner. The sound of rubber burning against the track filled my ears. “If everything seems under control, you’re not going...
Drop the Needle: A guide to KC’s record stores
Even in the age of digital streaming, independent record stores across Kansas City are alive and well. There’s something grounding and intentional about the tactile nature of vinyl: dropping the needle, flipping the disc and taking in an album from start to finish. From vintage rarities to new releases, the records...
UMKC orders tenants of 4825 Troost — home to KCUR, Classical KC and others...
In an email sent following a KCUR staff meeting convened by Vice Chancellor Anne Spenner on Monday, December 22, the University provided the following statement:. We are writing to update you on a facilities situation that will have an immediate impact on you and your employees. As you are aware,...
These big developments will change KC in 2026
The new year is upon us, bringing the expected debuts of some major developments that will shape how residents interact with the city. The big picture: 2026 is shaping up to be a transformative year in KC. Here's what we're watching. KC Streetcar Riverfront Extension. We're months away from the...
Olathe Police Confirm Friday’s Kansas City-Area Catholic School Bomb Threats Were A Hoax
On Friday, December 19, 2025, multiple Catholic schools in the Kansas City metropolitan area received alarming bomb threat calls, prompting an immediate response from local law enforcement and school officials. After a thorough investigation, the Olathe Police Department confirmed that the threats were a hoax, with...
KCATA Board decides not to renew CEO contract behind closed doors
After a nearly three-hour executive session where commissioners declined to renew Frank White III’s contract, the board reconvened in public to preview a 2026 budget that includes major funding changes. The post KCATA Board decides not to renew CEO contract behind closed doors appeared first on The Beacon .
Owner of troubled funeral home charged with exploiting disabled client
The owner of an already-troubled Kansas City funeral home now faces criminal charges for the alleged exploitation of a disabled client.
