Top 10 Southern Restaurants in Missouri Serving Comfort Food That Feels Like Home
There are moments in life when a meal hits so differently that you forget where you are. I once sat down expecting a simple lunch and ended up loosening my belt by the second course. Missouri has a way of sneaking up on you with food that tastes like someone’s...
Faith groups rally for immigrants at Johnson County church. ‘They are seen, and loved’
The pews at Asbury United Methodist Church were filled with people Thursday evening — but attendees weren’t at the Prairie Village church for a religious service. The church at 5400 W. 75th St. hosted a prayer vigil and rally supporting immigrants in the Kansas City metro, according to a news release from Sagi Rudnick, a program and administrative associate for Kansas Interfaith Action. “So tonight...
Kansas City’s tipped workers could pay the price for World Cup culture clash
KC restaurants are split on adding automatic tips during the World Cup. For tipped workers the stakes are real — and the safety net is thin. The post Kansas City’s tipped workers could pay the price for World Cup culture clash appeared first on The Beacon .
Kansas City’s Largest Hospital System Is Out of Network for Cigna Members Starting Today...
The Deadline Passed. No Deal Was Reached. Here Is What That Means for Kansas City Patients Starting Today. If you have Cigna Healthcare insurance and you receive care at any HCA Midwest Health hospital in the Kansas City metropolitan area, your coverage changed as of May 1, 2026. HCA Midwest Health — the region’s largest healthcare provider with seven hospitals, more than 150 locations across...
Historic Aladdin Hotel building nears completion as apartments, developer acquires third property
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A century-old hotel in downtown Kansas City is months away from reopening as apartments. Molzer Development is preparing to open the Aladdin Hotel building as 122 studio apartments. The hotel closed in 2020. “This is something really special, we’re excited to be bringing this building...
Kansas City man found guilty in PCP distribution scheme
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man was found guilty Thursday in a case involving extensive drug trafficking, court records say. The U.S. Department of Justice says 47-year-old Russell L. Spencer Jr. was found guilty of one count of conspiracy to distribute more than one kilogram of phencyclidine (PCP).
Jackson County legislator wants to pause some sales of tax delinquent properties
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) -A Jackson County legislator wants to pause some sales of tax delinquent properties. Sean Smith tells KCTV5 his bill is in response to the state auditors review, which gave Jackson County’s appeals process a ‘poor’ rating. Smith’s proposal only applies to properties with...
Kansas City library closed due to water damage from storms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City library is closed after recent storms caused water damage. Mid-Continent Public Library (MCPL) said its North Oak Branch on North Oak Trafficway will remain closed until repairs are complete. North Oak Branch patrons are encouraged to visit MCPL’s other 33 branches. All...
Two men face felony charges after separate incidents at Penguin Park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) -Two men are facing separate felony charges after unrelated incidents at Penguin Park on Wednesday, according to the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office. Prosecutors said Demetrius Shivers-Adams was charged with knowingly burning and sexual misconduct following an arson incident at the park. Kansas City firefighters and...
48-year-old man identified as victim of deadly northeast Kansas City shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 48-year-old man has been identified as the victim of a deadly shooting that happened last week on northeast side of the city. The shooting was reported at about 9 p.m. on April 24 near Independence and Monroe avenues in Kansas City. Kansas City police...

















