Carjacking at Independence park leads to arrest of 3
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - A carjacking and subsequent police chase led to the arrest of three young men in Independence earlier this week. According to court documents, the Independence Police Department arrested 18-year-old Daniel Fry and 18-year-old Terrance Fry, as well as Christopher Rodriguez. The arrests came...
After 30 years, KC’s iconic Steamboat Arabia museum to permanently close. When?
One of Kansas City’s most iconic landmarks is closing its museum doors next fall after over 30 years. The Arabia Steamboat Museum, located in Kansas City’s historic River Market neighborhood, will close its doors November 2026, according to their website. “For more than three decades, families have walked these...
KCK police issue SILVER Alert for missing 76-year-old woman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) has issued a SILVER Alert for a missing 76-year-old woman. Karen Dickerson was last seen at the bus stop near the University of Kansas Health System around 7:30 a.m., according to KCKPD. Police said Dickerson was supposed to...
Popular KC pizza and beer restaurant opening rooftop spot in the Crossroads
Martin City Brewing Co. — a popular brewery and restaurant with multiple locations across the KC metro — is opening a new spot in the Crossroads. The restaurant, called Martin City Tavern and Terrace, will open at 1999 Main St. The new spot aims to open in spring 2026 — just in time for the FIFA World Cup. The 8,000...
Independence man gets probation for making threat, shutting down KC-area Ford plant
A judge granted probation for a man who pleaded guilty to making a terrorist threat that led to the 2023 shutdown of the Ford Assembly Plant in Kansas City’s Northland , according to court documents. Prosecutors alleged he made the threat so his acquaintance could have the night off. Clay County Judge Shane T....
KCMO City Council declares November 13th “Big Sonia Day” for Holocaust survivor
KCMO city council is declaring November 13th "Big Sonia Day". She recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Homelessness calls spike in Johnson County city. Leaders don’t want a camping ban
As Mission sees an increase in calls for services related to those experiencing homelessness, the northeast Johnson County city wants to see if it can do more to serve its homeless population. “As we all know this is not an issue that’s an easy one to solve, but the current systems and structures don’t really provide...
Kansas City wages war against graffiti as businesses say it drives visitors away
More than 200 times a month, graffiti appears on downtown walls, buildings and signs. City officials say they scrub the surfaces clean, only to see them tagged again the next day. But businesses and hotels are fighting back, sending the message that downtown Kansas City is a welcoming, thriving and safe place.
Pop star Meghan Trainor coming to St. Louis, Kansas City on 2026 tour
Renowned pop star Meghan Trainor will launch a United States tour next summer in support of her upcoming seventh full-length album.
Child critically injured in what family, friends call ‘accidental’ shooting
A child under 5 years of age was in critical condition Wednesday after what family and friends told KSHB 41 reporter La'Nita Brooks was an "accidental" shooting.
