Driver ejected from car, critically injured during crash on The Paseo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One person suffered critical injuries when they were hit by a suspected impaired driver on Sunday, the Kansas City Police Department reports. First responders were called to the intersection of The Paseo and E 43rd Street around 4:34 p.m. on Feb. 1. Crash investigators believe...
KC police chief calls for ‘drastic’ budget cuts: Hiring freeze, no overtime
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at [email protected]. Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter. Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves is...
Fiery crash on I-35 in Kansas City closes highway early Monday morning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A fiery crash shut down part of Interstate 35 early Monday morning, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries and delaying traffic for a few hours. Kansas City firefighters were called to the scene near I-35 and 17th Street just before 3:20 a.m., where they found...
Man charged with murder in Popeyes shooting that killed 1, injured another
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A deadly shooting at a Kansas City Popeyes Saturday night has resulted in a murder charge for a man. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said Monday that Joseph H. Watson, 22, is charged with second-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action, one count of unlawful use of a...
Listen: Mayor Lucas says a potential 10,000 person ICE detention center isn’t welcome here
Listen: Mayor Lucas says a potential 10,000 person immigrant detention center isn’t welcome here Listen: Mayor Lucas says a potential 10,000 person immigrant detention center isn’t welcome here
Marijuana companies sue dozens of smoke shops for selling THCA hemp flower
A coalition of marijuana companies is filing lawsuits against businesses across Missouri, accusing dozens of stores of illegally selling marijuana under the guise of “THCA hemp flower” and undercutting the state’s regulated cannabis market. The lawsuits target nearly 40 stores in St. Louis County and 17 businesses in...
Major Mexican Restaurant Begins To Shut Down Locations
The wave of restaurant closures that plagued 2025 is continuing in 2026, this time affecting multiple locations across Ohio, Georgia, Arizona, and Texas.
KCPD welcomes large police academy
On January 26 the Kansas City Police Department welcomed its largest police academy class of 50 cadets since 2007, and KCPD officials are confident that once the cadets complete their academy classes and on-the-job training the additional officers will allow the currently understaffed department to improve law...
Lenexa police investigated author of column criticizing the department. He’s ‘pissed off’
On Oct. 21 the entire Lenexa, Kansas police patrol division was hunting Canyen Ashworth. At 1:50 that afternoon, the department issued a BOLO — police shorthand for “be on the lookout” — for the 28-year-old information technology consultant and sometimes writer. There were two problems. They...
🎥KCMO Mayor talks proposed federal detention center on Face The Nation
KANSAS CITY—Kansas City, Missouri mayor Quinton Lucas joined CBS Face The Nation on Sunday to discuss critical issues facing American cities. From immigration policy and housing affordability to crime reduction and preparing for the 2026 World Cup. On the proposed federal detention center for the region, Mayor Lucas...
