KSHB 41 Weather Blog | Record heat then several rain and thunderstorm chances
We are in for some nice, but windy, weather today and Monday. Today, we have a small disturbance going by that will bring clouds, but no rain, as there is not enough moisture to work with. You can see the clouds (cirrus, stratocumulus) increasing during today's sunrise. The record high...
Military veterans, students honored at tea
The Little Blue River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored several outstanding local citizens and students at their annual Sue Foley Tea and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 14, at the VFW Post 8220 in Belton. After the Presentation of Colors by the Western District’s Sons of...
🚧 Overnight I-70 lane and ramp closures near Jackson Curve, Mar 30–Apr 3
Crews will close lanes and ramps overnight on I-70 near Jackson Curve from Monday, March 30 through Friday, April 3, between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night. The ramp from Jackson Ave. to I-70 eastbound and the right lane on I-70 eastbound between 27th St. and Van Brunt Blvd. will be closed for earthwork tied to the...
💧 Apply for Roeland Park’s 2026 ‘Contain the Rain’ cost share program
Roeland Park is again offering its 'Contain the Rain' stormwater cost share program for 2026. Homeowners can get 50% reimbursement for approved projects that help manage rainwater on their property — like rain gardens (up to $1,000), rain barrels (up to $75 each, limit 2), native tree plantings (up to $150 each,...
📅 Food Truck Frenzy returns to Old Town Lenexa July 18
Sample dishes from some of the metro’s favorite food trucks at Food Truck Frenzy on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. in Old Town Lenexa (Santa Fe Trail Dr. & Pflumm Rd.). Enjoy live music by The Suburbans while you eat. Limited seating is available, so bring a chair if you’d like to relax.
Kansas City eatery turns gas prices into discounts
Snooze Eatery is knocking a few dollars off dine-in checks, equivalent to the state’s average gas price.
🏭 Wyandotte County Manufacturing Jobs – Multiple Openings $20–$90K
Manufacturing is buzzing again in Wyandotte County, with several local plants adding new roles. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead a team, there’s something here for every skill level.
Driver falls asleep at wheel, crashes vehicle in Wyandotte Co. Sunday
WYANDOTTE COUNTY, Kan. (WIBW) - A Kansas City, Mo., man fell asleep at the wheel and ultimately crashed his vehicle in Wyandotte County early Sunday. The Kansas Highway Patrol reports that a 2022 Jeep Gladiator was westbound on I-70 around 5:25 a.m. KHP says the travel lane vehicle was in at that time is unknown.
📅 KCKPD Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony on May 20
The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department and Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #4 invite the community to a Fallen Officer Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The 30‑minute outdoor ceremony will take place at City Hall Plaza, 701 N. 7th Street, Kansas City, KS, rain or shine. The event is free...
Mexican national admits staging crimes in KC to fraudulently obtain visas
KANSAS CITY– A Mexican national has pleaded guilty in federal court before U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips for role in a conspiracy to stage numerous armed robberies so that the purported victims of these crimes, who were illegal aliens in the United States, could use their status as crime victims to fraudulently...
