KCMO realtor’s goal is 1,000 new Black homeowners and it could happen soon
Home ownership is a dream for many people, but it's taking longer to get there. The average age of a first-time home buyer is 40 years old, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Kansas City’s Driving Dilemma: A Plea for Headlight Safety
In a recent social media post, a user expressed their frustration about the driving habits of people in Kansas City, particularly during adverse weather conditions. The user emphasized the importance of using headlights not only for personal visibility but also for the safety of others on the road. They pointed out...
Man charged after allegedly threatening driver with knife in road rage incident
A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened a driver with a knife during a road rage incident in Smithville on Wednesday.
Metro baby thriving with rare genetic disorder shows importance of early intervention
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One resilient metro baby is thriving after a rare genetic disorder diagnosis. 5-month-old Rowen Larson has had quite the journey. Aria and Stephen, her parents, found out that they were carriers of the SMN1 gene before their first son, Silas’s, birth. This gene means there’s a chance for the...
“I’m Financially Ruined”: Americans Are Sharing Their Jobs And How Much They Pay For...
"My rent has increased by around $100 each year. And it’s still one of the cheapest apartments around here."
Still lacking a permanent homeless shelter, Wyandotte OKs jail time for camping
Sleeping under bridges and local overpasses could now result in jail time in Wyandotte County. By a 6-2 vote, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners approved an ordinance banning people, including those who are experiencing homelessness, from “unsafe” camping on public and private properties in the county....
See plans for the new KC Streetcar station coming to the riverfront
Streetcar riders, KC Current fans and riverfront residents will have a decorative and functional place to gather in 2026 with the newly announced CPKC Pavilion at Riverfront Station. Sandwiched between Berkley Riverfront Park and the oval-shaped Berkley Plaza, the $5 million outdoor pavilion will provide seating and...
Police: Independence man dies after gunshot heard during eviction
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - A man died Friday morning as court officers attempted to serve eviction papers at an Independence apartment. The Independence, Missouri, Police Department says Jackson County process servers notified it around 9:55 a.m. on Nov. 21, about the planned eviction in the 200 block of S. Pleasant...
Diluted: The Release of Robert Courtney
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Disgraced Kansas City pharmacist Robert Courtney will be released from federal prison to home confinement on July 31, 2024. He was supposed to serve 30 years, but instead, he’s walking out after only 22 years. Courtney was convicted back in 2002 of watering down...
Jury finds man guilty in 2021 deadly shooting in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Friday afternoon that the man charged with murder in the death of Ernest Gibson has been convicted. According to the prosecutor, the jury found 38-year-old Brandon Johnson guilty of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. The conviction...

















