Disappearance of historic northeast KC plaques raising questions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The historic northeast neighborhood of Kansas City is just that— full of history. Now, plaques belonging to relics and memorials have gone missing, but it’s unclear who took them or why. There are a few locations throughout the area where the scene of something off is similar.
Customer seeks help to repair Overland Park boba shop after crash into shop
A friend of an Overland Park boba business is seeking help to fund repairs after a car drove through it last month. “ The owner is a local to the area and an important part of the community, providing a place for everyone to enjoy a tasty treat and friendly environment,” Valeria Burge said in a GoFundMe post. Overland Park police were called to Bubble...
Severe storms possible in Kansas City; damaging winds, hail, tornado risk
Storms could turn severe late Thursday as a cold front sweeps through Kansas City, bringing a high risk of damaging winds. Large hail and a few tornadoes are also possible, the National Weather Service said. Most of the day should be quiet and mostly cloudy, with highs in the mid-70s as the atmosphere ramps up ahead of late-day storms. By late afternoon...
Last-minute World Cup sale phase opens for all matches, including 6 games in Kansas...
The ticket drop is part of the ongoing last-minute sales phase, which runs until the end of the tournament.
Man dies after moped crash in east Kansas City
A man is dead after a moped crash in east Kansas City on Wednesday. Kansas City police responded to the area of East 28th Street and Prospect Avenue around 3:45 p.m. upon reports of the crash, according to a news release from department spokesperson Officer Alayna Gonzalez. A preliminary investigation revealed that the moped had been traveling north on Prospect Avenue when the...
Here’s a bipartisan win for Kansas defendants’ dignity and public safety | Opinion
In these partisan times, it can feel like there’s little we agree on. But it turns out there are a few things we all still want: that those who break the law are held accountable, that those who need help receive it, and that everyday spaces — such as sidewalks and convenience stores — are safe and usable for everyone.
Kansas City police searching for missing 71-year-old
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in finding a missing 71-year-old. Officers are asking for assistance locating Randy Phillips after he was last seen on east Armour Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri just before 4:00 p.m. Sunday. Randy is...
Pedestrian killed after suspected drunk driver jumps curb, hits Kansas City billboard
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A pedestrian is dead and a driver is in custody after a violent crash on Troost Ave., Kansas City police say. The Kansas City Police Department says officers were called to the area of 77th and Troost Ave. around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, after reports of a crash.
Missouri’s Fastest Rising Violent Crime Isn’t KC or STL
The Missouri town with the fastest rising violent crime rates isn't St. Louis, Kansas City or Springfield.
KCK school board OKs site work for new schools, other building improvements
Board members also heard public testimony expressing concerns about special education and treatment of minority students. The post KCK school board OKs site work for new schools, other building improvements appeared first on The Beacon .

















