Residents Question Transparency as Major Kansas City Decisions Move Forward
In recent months, a series of high-profile ordinances and development projects has left many Kansas City residents—particularly in the Historic Northeast—questioning whether their voices are being heard. From stadium funding to public safety policies, community members say a pattern of “behind-closed-doors” decision-making is emerging. The most...
Damaging Winds, Large Hail, and Tornadoes Possible Across Wichita, Omaha, Kansas City, and Minneapolis...
CENTRAL UNITED STATES — Severe weather chances will increase significantly across the central United States on Thursday April 23, 2026, as a Slight Risk Level 2 out of 5 is in place for a broad corridor covering major cities including Wichita, Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, and Minneapolis. The...
La Tiara taco shells sold out within hours of return. Company promises restock
The cult-favorite Kansas City taco shells are back at Walmart — that is, if you can get your hands on them. La Tiara, a local taco shell brand, has been a staple of Kansas City taco nights since 1960. Until last year when the iconic shells disappeared from stores after their Gladstone manufacturer shutdown. Their absence was a source of distress for fans and...
Wonderful Wednesday, First Warns for Storms Thursday & Sunday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - We’ve got one more day of dry conditions before we see the return of severe storm potential late Thursday evening into the night. We’ve also added a First Warn to Sunday for scattered rain and storm chances. Cloud cover will build in today...
Severe storms could hit Kansas City in two waves. Here’s the timeline and threats
Two rounds of severe storms could sweep across Kansas City, starting Thursday evening, with damaging winds the top threat , the National Weather Service said. Wednesday should stay calm but cloudy. Highs will reach about 76 degrees—a bit cooler than earlier this week, but still above normal and about 10 degrees warmer than the average high of 67. It will be breezy, with south...
Copaken Brooks Acquired Kansas Commerce Center in Lenexa
Copaken Brooks has acquired the 98,000-square-foot Kansas Commerce Center in Lenexa. The property acquisition was completed on April 8, according to a Monday release. The Kansas Commerce Center is a mixed-use property located at 95th Street and Lackman Road. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. To date, the...
KC runs its largest security drill yet for World Cup
More than 200 law enforcement officers ran a World Cup security exercise Tuesday at the National World War I Museum and Memorial. Why it matters: It was a large-scale, real-time training session for the people who will be keeping Fan Fest attendees safe this summer. The big picture: Local, state...
Parkville business to supply restrooms for World Cup in Kansas City
A portable sanitation contract for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been awarded to a Kansas City metro business – Metro Rolloff Container Services.
Tracking the return of a stormy pattern
TODAY: Wednesday is another warm and dry day. A few extra clouds will be present this morning as they move in from the southwest. These clouds are low and dense, making some overcast, but likely leaving a sunrise visible to the east until clouds spread east of their location. With time, these clouds will mix out, but we'll have to wait until midday or...
Man sentenced for kidnapping, shooting near Dunn Park that left one woman dead
A Kansas City man was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday for his role in a 2023 kidnapping near Dunn Park in Kansas City that left one woman dead . In a news release Tuesday, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced that 44-year-old Jean Felix was sentenced to 30 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. Felix had been charged with...
