A Classic Hole-in-the-Wall BBQ Restaurant in Kansas City, Missouri Beloved by Locals for Generations
Kansas City has earned its reputation as one of America’s barbecue capitals, and LC’s Bar-B-Q stands as a shining example of why this city’s smoked meat scene remains unmatched. Tucked away at 5800 Blue Parkway, this no-frills restaurant has been serving up authentic barbecue to hungry locals...
JoCo prepares to give more than $300K in property tax relief to residents
If your New Year's resolution is to save more money, Johnson County is expanding a program that could help residents do that.
First responders rescue person off roof after escaping residential fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Fire Department rescued a person from a roof in a Friday afternoon fire. Officials responded to the 3600 block of E. 60th Street at 4:27 p.m. on Friday, January 9. On arrival, crews reported smoke and fire from the third floor of an occupied residence. Interior operations...
Area lawmakers push to restore health insurance tax credits after constituents faced premium hikes
Kansas City area Democratic lawmakers voted to restore health insurance tax credits after hearing from constituents whose premiums skyrocketed.
Wyandotte County considers loosening short-term rental rules ahead of the World Cup
Proposed changes could make it easier for homeowners to host World Cup visitors, though details around enforcement, the one-per-block limit and duration are still under discussion. The post Wyandotte County considers loosening short-term rental rules ahead of the World Cup appeared first on The Beacon .
Daycares worry about their futures with federal subsidy funding freeze
A federal freeze on childcare subsidies is forcing Missouri daycare providers to make difficult financial decisions.
1 dead after rollover crash Friday evening in Kansas City, Missouri
One person died in a rollover crash Friday evening in Kansas City, Missouri, on Missouri 152 Highway near North Indiana Avenue.
5 Questions: Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson
Kansas City has no shortage of civic leaders, authors, artists and activists. Many are frequent guests on KCUR's Up To Date, where we catch up on their work and expertise. But sometimes, we just want to have a casual conversation, so we ask them five questions, or maybe a few more.
Union Pacific announces coast-to-coast tour for famous ‘Big Boy’ steam engine in 2026
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As the organizations across the country prepare for the nation’s 250th birthday, Union Pacific is set to roll out one of its historic attractions. Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive, will hit the railroad tracks all over the United States in 2026 to celebrate...
At these Kansas City apartments, years of neglect led to decrepit buildings and displaced...
Passion Paris and Amber Fanning stood outside their apartments — among boarded-up and burned-out buildings — on a dreary January morning, trying to figure out what to do next. The Olive Park Village residents had scrambled to find new places to live. They filled out housing assistance paperwork....

















