Fatal Shooting Reported Near Prospect Plaza Park in Kansas City
A fatal shooting was reported just north of Prospect Plaza Park in Kansas City, Missouri, late Wednesday night, marking yet another tragic act of violence. The Kansas City Police Department is actively investigating the incident. Below is a detailed account of what is currently known. Details of the Incident....
KCFD investigating overnight fire, death, now investigated as a homicide
KCFD says they quickly discovered there was a person inside and they were able to get them out of the apartment. While assessing the victim, KCFD says they determined the victim had died.
Our Food Critic’s First Impressions of 1587 Prime: It Dazzles
Unlike some, I wasn’t as starstruck by the idea of Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce opening a steakhouse in our city. I guess you could say I’m skeptical of fame-funded ventures. Plus, I like to champion the local guy who has fewer resources and more on the line when he opens a restaurant. After all, what do Mahomes...
Family of Kansas man killed in jail taps George Floyd family’s attorney
The family of Charles Adair, a Kansas City, Kansas, man allegedly killed by a Wyandotte County sheriff’s deputy in July, is planning to file a civil rights claim, according to a Friday news release from Sachs Media, a national media firm. The family has tapped national civil rights attorneys Ben Crump and Harry...
Pair of KCK men arrested in Lyon County on suspicion of drug distribution
Two residents of Kansas City, Kansas, are awaiting word on formal charges after their arrests in Lyon County late Thursday night. Steven Kelly Thrasher, age 43, and Ashley Ryan Bradshaw, age 44, were arrested after a traffic stop, according to the Kansas Highway Patrol. Both allegedly had a “significant” amount of...
Independence man accused of stealing car, dragging police officer
An Independence man faces multiple charges after allegedly stealing a car, dragging a KCMO police officer with the stolen car, property damage and possession of a controlled substance.
Study shows Kansas City’s youth falling behind on physical activity
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s the universal language for kids: playtime. Unfortunately, not enough children are fluent in it. “The recommendation from the federal government is that kids should get 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity,” Robin Shook, PhD, said. Shook is an...
Joint effort increases security downtown, residents say it’s more of a people problem
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Four entities are now working together to create a solution to deadly violence downtown. This comes three weeks after a deadly shooting in the parking lot at 12th & Grand took the lives of two young men, injuring several others. On Wednesday, the City of...
Police ID second victim in KC grocery store parking lot gunfight
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement investigating a double homicide in Kansas City have released the name of the second victim as 17-year-old Delvyon Q. Carmichael, according to Jackson County Sheriff Daryl Forte'. Just after 7a.m. Sunday, patrol officers were dispatched to the 6800 block of Longview Road on a reported...
Worlds of Fun: New chaperone policy begins following confusion at park late last week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A theme park in Kansas City has updated its chaperone policy after what was believed to be a shooting was found to be fireworks. Worlds of Fun revealed on Thursday, Sept. 18, that it has updated its chaperone policy. Now, all guests 17 or younger are required to be accompanied by an adult...
