2 men hospitalized following ‘significant’ house fire in southern Overland Park
Two men were transported to area hospitals from a house fire near Stilwell early Thursday morning. Overland Park firefighters and Johnson County Med-Act paramedics responded to the 18600 block of Lamar Avenue just after 1 a.m., on reports of a house fire with possible injuries. Arriving firefighters reported heavy...
Michelin-Star chef announces new Kansas City restaurant
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Michelin-Star Chef plans to bring his award-winning Italian creations to the heart of Kansas City. Nicholas Stefanelli announced he will open a restaurant at Current Landing. He did not announce a name or timeframe for the project. Stefanelli is best known for his Michelin-starred...
26-year-old man found dead Thursday on Turkey Creek Trail
Law enforcement is investigating after a man was found dead Thursday afternoon on the Turkey Creek Trail in Merriam, Kansas.
KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Weekend warm up, changes next week
We are in for some great weekend weather. It is a good weekend to get a car wash and get the salt off. Now, this is what happens when you let indoor cats play in a closed garage with the salt tracked in by the car. Our 2 cats, Luna...
Councilman Wes Rogers, representing Kansas City’s 2nd District, delivered his first weekly update
Councilman Wes Rogers, representing Kansas City’s 2nd District, delivered his first weekly update, noting that he will provide constituents with a Friday briefing on city council activity. This week’s update highlighted three main items: first, a new rule making it illegal to park in front of a mailbox to prevent...
Kansas City: On the Record with KCK Mayor Christal Watson
KCTV5's Lauren Magarino sits down with the 32nd mayor of Kansas City, Kansas, to discuss her goals as she begins her term.
Blue Springs police investigate death at QuikTrip location Saturday
The Blue Springs Police Department is investigating a death at a QuikTrip location Saturday morning, the department said on social media. In a social media post, the department said the investigation is taking place at 1201 NW 7 Highway. The area has been temporarily closed while the investigation is underway....
KCPD has active investigation underway to find missing former Emporian Monique Brooks
A former Emporia woman has been missing for nearly a week, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department. KCPD says Monique “Twin” Brooks was reported missing Monday and there is an active investigation underway to find her. Information from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says Brooks, a black woman, is...
Who’s playing at Morton Amphitheater in KC area in 2026? Here’s the full list
Morton Amphitheater is booked and busy with concerts in its first year, and the venue in the Kansas City area says more shows are on the way after its recent announcement of ‘90s rock band Godsmack , who is slated to be the first to perform, as of Feb. 6. The new outdoor amphitheater in Riverside, 6150 NW Music Blvd,...
Police Issued a Warning After a New Scam Targeting Parents Spread Locally
Parents are used to worrying about their kids, but they are not used to hearing a convincing recording of their child sobbing on the phone and demanding money. That is exactly what police say is happening in a wave of new scams that lean on fear, urgency, and even artificial intelligence to squeeze cash and ... Read...

















