Northland residents fight against development near forest: ‘A place of refuge’
Tucked into the Northland lies a quiet, peaceful refuge — a place for people and animals alike to enjoy the “magnificent” forest in the midst of the sprawling city. A place some fear may be in danger. Kansas City’s Line Creek Forest is where various species of birds, squirrels, deer, minks, fish and turtles call...
Independence police looking for suspect in 18-year-old’s killing
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Independence, Missouri police release new photos of the man charged in the killing of 18-year-old Elayjah Murray. Jackson County prosecutors allege Eric R. Phillips II killed Murray in Independence last year and abandoned her body. Murray would be turning 19 on Saturday, March 7. Her grandmother...
Kansas City is a step closer to Dillons grocery store opening
Kansas City's plan commission approved plans for a new Dillons store, brining it a step closer to reentering the metro.
Another Kansas City theater closed, but the movies are far from dead | Opinion
As we were installing our new (to us) dual 35mm and 70mm film projectors that will bring new cinematic life to our 100-year-old theater, Screenland Armour , we were informed that the B&B Mainstreet would be closing in a few days . It was surprising but not shocking. And then began the latest instance of “movie...
Man charged in 2021 Independence deadly shooting of teenage girl
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man is facing charges in connection with a 2021 deadly shooting of a 16-year-old girl in Independence. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Wednesday that 21-year-old Justin Finch is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and first-degree burglary....
Independence says residents can’t force a public vote on data center tax breaks
Residents opposed to tax breaks for a massive data center in Independence are ready to formally launch an effort to put the incentives on the ballot later this year so voters can weigh in. But a spokesperson for the city said Thursday the city charter “does not permit a referendum...
Kansas City, Missouri, police locate missing boy
Kansas City, Missouri, police ask for the public's help to find missing 12-year-old boy last seen in the Northland.
Police ID 2 who died after 4-vehicle crash in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY—Two people died in an accident just after 12:30p.m. Monday in Kansas City. A silver Subaru Forrester driven by 45-year-old Opia L.Muntagim, and a silver Ford Escape were both stopped for the red traffic control signal on the exit ramp from northbound 71 Highway to Meyer Boulevard, according to KCPD...
Convicted felon going back to federal prison after less than 2 months of freedom
A man recently released from federal prison is going back to prison after walking down an Independence street and firing a gun in the air.
Good news for Mahomes, Kelce in lawsuit against 1587 Prime name
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A judge has denied an emergency temporary restraining order sought by a sneaker company suing Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce over the name of their Kansas City restaurant, 1587 Prime. The judge ruled against 1587 Sneakers, finding the company waited too long after the restaurant...
