Police: KC man called police after shooting victim in the head
KANSAS CITY —A Kansas City man faces charges in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in south Kansas City last week. Marcus M. Williams, 26, faces 2nd Degree Murder and Armed Criminal Action, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson. According to court records, Kansas City police...
Two men arrested following pursuit through Boone, Montgomery Counties
A Columbia man and a Kansas City man are arrested following a pursuit that started in Boone County and ended in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says it was around 7:00 Saturday evening when it received an alert about a pursuit originating in Boone County. Authorities reported the driver had...
Ace Hardware Opens Massive RSC In Kansas City Logistics Hub
Ace Hardware celebrated the official grand opening of its new Retail Support Center (RSC) today in Kansas City, Missouri. Spanning more than 1.5 million-square-feet, measuring a half mile from end to end, the new facility represents a major investment in Ace’s continued growth and commitment to supporting its network...
Metropolitan Energy Center faces layoffs after cuts in federal funds
Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC) in Kansas City faces layoffs, program cuts, and an uncertain future after its federal funding was slashed.
We finally have a date for the KC Streetcar extension. Here’s when it opens
After more than eight years of anticipation and construction, the Kansas City Streetcar’s Main Street Extension has a grand opening date. The grand opening will be held Oct. 24, according to a Kansas City Streetcar Authority press release and social media posts. Donna Mandlebaum, spokesperson for the streetcar...
Semi hits overpass, shuts down I-35 northbound in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It was a tough morning for one semi driver heading northbound on I-35 near Vivion Road. The truck driver failed to clear the overpass, striking the bridge above. The trailer’s load was too tall, causing some metal containers to spill onto the interstate. Crews are...
Big 11 Lake drowning victim’s name released Friday by Wyandotte County Sheriff
The Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department released the name of the man found dead July 20 in Big 11 Lake in Kansas City, Kansas.
Horrifying Find by Trucker on Missouri Bridge
Police are trying to determine exactly what happened after a trucker reported to them that he had spotted something awful while traveling over an interstate bridge in Missouri. I saw this on CDL Life, but I believe their report originated from a story on The Kansas City Star. They say...
Northbound I-35 reopened in KC’s Northland after semi struck bridge
Northbound I-35 at exit 11 in Kansas City’s Northland was temporarily closed after a semi-truck with an oversized load struck a bridge Friday morning, according to a release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The highway has since reopened. The truck was carrying two cylinder liquid tanks on a trailer, according...
KC pushes ahead to build temporary jail before World Cup as costs, scope balloon
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at [email protected]. Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter. Kansas City’s plan to build a temporary...
