KCPD welcomes large police academy
On January 26 the Kansas City Police Department welcomed its largest police academy class of 50 cadets since 2007, and KCPD officials are confident that once the cadets complete their academy classes and on-the-job training the additional officers will allow the currently understaffed department to improve law...
Lenexa police investigated author of column criticizing the department. He’s ‘pissed off’
On Oct. 21 the entire Lenexa, Kansas police patrol division was hunting Canyen Ashworth. At 1:50 that afternoon, the department issued a BOLO — police shorthand for “be on the lookout” — for the 28-year-old information technology consultant and sometimes writer. There were two problems. They...
🎥KCMO Mayor talks proposed federal detention center on Face The Nation
KANSAS CITY—Kansas City, Missouri mayor Quinton Lucas joined CBS Face The Nation on Sunday to discuss critical issues facing American cities. From immigration policy and housing affordability to crime reduction and preparing for the 2026 World Cup. On the proposed federal detention center for the region, Mayor Lucas...
KCPD searching for missing 26-year-old woman
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 26-year-old woman.
Debris all over roadway after truck crashes into Independence Avenue Bridge
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It’s Groundhog Day, and the Independence Avenue Bridge has claimed another truck. Kansas City Police shared photos Monday morning of a truck that crashed into the notorious overpass. First responders reported that the truck driver suffered an injury to his hand. This is a...
Lenexa residents oppose housing plan on land used as a park
Lenexa residents oppose a plan to build 50 affordable homes on land they use as a park, saying they weren't told it could be developed.
Sources: Kansas City hires Mark Turgeon as men’s hoops coach
Kansas City is hiring former Maryland coach Mark Turgeon as the program's next head coach, sources told ESPN.
‘So much potential’: 113-year-old KC building off Troost Ave. could get new life
A distinctive vacant brick building off Troost Avenue in Kansas City could be saved and once again house neighbors and local business. The owners of what’s known as the Bancroft Apartments, 4301 Troost Ave., are seeking local historic status for the three-story building, which was built around 1913. An adjacent...
Lots of Love for Man’s Best Friend Scampers Through This Kansas City Home
Not everyone has what you might call a “dog room.”. Yet the home of this Kansas City collector has not one, but several spaces that celebrate our beloved canine companions. “Short-muzzle dogs—pugs, boxers, Boston terriers—stole my heart long ago,” says Mike Dry, the retired installation specialist for George...
Post Malone, Jelly Roll bringing headliner stadium tour to Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Between the new Morton Amphitheater, the T-Mobile Center, Starlight Theatre and beyond, Kansas City is seeing its fair share of big-name artists pass through this year. Now, Post Malone and Jelly Roll can be added to the list. On Wednesday, July 15, the duo will...
