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In August, I reported on the lily pad problem at Tarsney Lakes in eastern Jackson County. I learned about it after a viewer at our “Let's Talk” event in Grain Valley asked me to come see the problem.

There is a reason locals lower their voices when Pierpont’s comes up. Tucked inside Kansas City’s grand Union Station, this elegant steak and seafood haven feels like a secret you earn. You get soaring ceilings, a showstopping mahogany bar, and plates that prove the hype. If you love...

A Kansas City man was injured after being struck by two vehicles in Moniteau County on Friday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported the crash happened at 4:13 p.m. on I-70 at the 169 mile marker. According to the crash report, the 29-year-old man entered the roadway into traffic,...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wayside Waifs is kicking off 2026 with a new adoption special, giving people an affordable opportunity to welcome a new furry friend into their family this year. This week, the shelter is hosting $25 adoptions for all of its dogs, cats, puppies, kittens and small...

As Kansas City grows and changes, so does its restaurant scene. The region welcomed at least 50 new restaurants in 2025, and said goodbye to more than 60 others, according to the Kansas City Star. The new spots filled a variety of niches: star-studded steakhouses, intimate dining experiences, cafes, ice...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas wants to review code enforcement procedures after a Northland man died following a neighbor dispute. Chris Wells was shot and killed Monday. Police charged his neighbor, Jeffery King, with murder. Dozens of complaints were filed by neighbors against King to...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Lawrence police are investigating a shooting at Jayhawk Cafe, also known as “The Hawk,” early Saturday morning. The Lawrence Police Department (LKPD) was called to the scene around 2 a.m., where officers found two victims of the shooting. One 18-year-old man died at the scene, and the other victim,...

According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), there are three missing children from Columbia, Kansas City, and Lee's Summit in Missouri for 2026 as of January 16, 2026. These three cases are shown below.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. St. Louis, Missouri – Missourians could face renewed winter travel disruptions as a late-January weather pattern increases the likelihood of accumulating snow across much of the state. According to the...

Olathe Public Schools will no longer offer dance or cheer as middle school electives. The Olathe Board of Education recently voted to axe the classes as part of a major revamp of its elective offerings. Instead of taking cheer and dance during the school day, middle schoolers will still be...