Venezuelan-born Kansas musician plays for joy after Maduro’s capture
“That’s a song about it’s a new day, it’s a new beginning and I’m happy," Kelfel Aqui said after strumming a song on his traditional Venezuelan cuatro instrument.
KC man accused in killing on Christmas weekend
KANSAS CITY —Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced charges against a man in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in northeast Kansas City over the Christmas weekend. Ryan J. Hawk, 29, faces 2nd Degree Murder, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and 1st...
Flu cases reach 5-year high in Jackson County as students return to school
Post-holiday flu cases in Jackson County are at a five-year high, with over 1,200 flu cases, as the new Subclade K strain spreads rapidly.
Victim in Manhattan, Kansas officer-involved shooting treated in KC hospital
A victim is being treated in a Kansas City hospital after a police-involved shooting Saturday afternoon in Manhattan, Kansas. Two deputies with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office were called around 3 p.m. after a homeowner reported their shed and garage had been damaged by gunfire, according to a release from...
Two dead after vehicle hit tree and caught fire in Olathe, police say
Two people are dead after a vehicle hit a tree and caught on fire Saturday night in Olathe . The Olathe Police Department was called to the area of Northgate Street and East Harold Street because of an iPhone crash notification, according to Sgt. John Moncayo, spokesperson for the Olathe Police Department. At the...
KCFD firefighter suffers minor injury as crews work to put out vacant church fire
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Fire Department is working to put out a fire at a vacant church. According to the KCFD, the call came in just after 7 p.m. in the 2400 block of West Paseo. Officials say the fire is in the roof of the structure, and no civilian injuries have been reported.
Community Comes Together to Help Hundreds of Families in Need
The spirit of giving was on full display this December as community organizations and volunteers joined forces to support families in need at the sixth annual “Because We Care Holiday Giveaway.”. On Saturday, December 20, the Hickman Mills Community Empowerment Center hosted 254 families who registered to “shop” for...
CMG The Village Voice Featuring Bernard Powell
Cascade Media Group proudly presents “Passing the Baton,” an initiative dedicated to honoring individuals in the community who embody the ideals of Bernard Powell. Titled “Ghetto or Gold Mine? The Choice is Yours,” this series aims to shed light on those who follow in Powell’s footsteps, showcasing their commitment...
A Kansas City–Area Hospital Welcomes Its First Baby Of 2026, A Baby Girl
A Kansas City–area hospital welcomed a heartwarming milestone to start the new year when its first baby of 2026 was born just one minute after midnight. The newborn, a baby girl, arrived at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026, marking a joyful beginning to the year for both her family and...
Riverside police investigate Saturday shooting deaths of 3 family members
Police in Riverside are investigating the shooting death of three family members found dead on Saturday.
