Kansas City, Missouri, police ask for help to ID downtown robbery suspect
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a robbery suspect.
Kansas City homeless camp ‘Mayor’ sentenced for trafficking meth near school
A federal judge has sentenced a Kansas City man to more than 10 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine near a middle school.
Kansas City considers new gas station ordinances as shooting injures three
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Three people are recovering after a shooting at a Kansas City gas station on Tuesday night. The shooting happened at 31st and Brooklyn, off Highway 71. One of the victims was seriously injured, police said. Police have not named a suspect or released details about...
EBT cards emptied, leaving Kansas City families without food benefits
Several Kansas City families have been left without food benefits after their EBT cards were emptied by thieves.
Longtime Kansas City bakery, deli owner retiring. Here’s what’s next
“Hey, Miss Vee!” Kansas Citians, particularly in the Marlborough neighborhood, often chirp the phrase as Allie “Vee” Toney walks past. Those who call out her name recognize her from her shop at 8005 The Paseo, Vee’s Sweets & Treats Deli . Toney can hardly go anywhere without someone mentioning they’ve had one of her...
Festive pup found wandering streets can’t find her home
The Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, Kansas is asking for the public’s help finding the owner of this brightly colored lost poodle blend. This sweet pup was brought in through animal control. Her Christmas-dyed coat makes it pretty obvious someone loves her. Sadly, she had no microchip nor did she wear a collar which...
America’s Best BBQ Might Be in Missouri – And It’s Dirt Cheap
Missouri doesn’t just do barbecue. It dominates it. Kansas City and St. Louis both landed in the top five BBQ cities in America for 2025, and between them, they’ve been smoking meat for over a century. One city invented burnt ends. The other created its own rib cut....
Billie’s Grocery owner opening new concept in former JoCo Mexican restaurant
Kansas Citians likely recognize the name Robin Krause for her popular local cafe Billie’s Grocery . After nearly six years and two locations for Billie’s, Krause is now trying her hand at something new. Casa — a “Mexican-inspired” restaurant with Asian and Mediterranean influences — is opening in the former Salty...
Boulevardia, KC’s longtime local music festival, is shutting down after 10 years
In 2025, when Kansas City-based music festival Boulevardia shifted to a one-day event, The Star asked fans what they thought would be its future . Unfortunately for music lovers in the area, we have an answer. The festival is shutting down, according to the Boulevardia Board of Directors on social media . The music...
ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Woman in Minneapolis During Enforcement Operation
A 37-year-old woman was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent during an immigration-related operation in South Minneapolis on Wednesday, sparking protests and widespread scrutiny. The victim has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, a mother and resident of the city. Around 9:30 a.m., the...
