Passenger killed after speeding McLaren slams into 2 vehicles in Merriam
MERRIAM, Kan. (KCTV) - A passenger is dead after a speeding sports car caused a 3-vehicle crash, the Kansas Highway Patrol says. State Troopers say the crash happened just after 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, near 34th and Merriam Ln. Investigators note that Sidney Kile, 28, of Olathe, was...
Johnson County school districts plan to sue state over special education funding
Four school districts in Johnson County, Kansas, have come together to pursue legal action against the State of Kansas to challenge school funding deficiencies.
Beloved KC-area BBQ restaurant opens bar and grill with ‘neighborhood vibe’
World-famous Joe’s KC BBQ isn’t known for its salmon dip and sauvignon blanc slushies. But its sister concept, Joe’s Next Door , is about to be. Situated just across the street from the tourist-centric gas station location at 500 County Line Road, Joe’s Next Door is somewhat of a spinoff of a local favorite. Yes, it se
Woman accused of vandalizing KC church, causing thousands of dollars in damage
A woman faces multiple charges for her alleged vandalism of a Kansas City church last week, according to court records. Megan Edgington, 41, is charged with two counts of institutional vandalism and two counts of second-degree burglary in Jackson County Circuit Court . The charges come after a vandalism was reported Ma
Third defendant sentenced in North Kansas City High School shooting
NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A third man convicted in a 2024 shooting outside North Kansas City High School has been sentenced to prison. Clay County Prosecutor Zach Thompson announced Wednesday, May 20, that Nathaniel Greer, 21, of Kansas City, received a 12-year prison sentence for his role in the March 2, 2024, s
Through KC org, late Cynthia Newsome inspired youths: ‘Her legacy will live on’
For years, Cynthia Newsome, who died Tuesday , invested in Awesome Ambitions, the Kansas City nonprofit she helped to found in 1997 to educate and inspire young Black and brown girls. Thousands of girls throughout the Kansas City metro have gone through the program, which hosts events designed to push 8th-12th grade st
Independence police need public’s help to find missing 45-year-old man
The Independence Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 45-year-old man.
Former motorcycle club member sentenced for Kansas City-area assaults
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A former member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club will spend more than nine years in federal prison for two separate assaults involving rival motorcycle club members in the Kansas City metro. Federal prosecutors say Mark A. Cottman, also known as “One Shot,” 51, of...
United Market opens at 31st and Prospect, restoring grocery access under new management
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A food desert no more. United Market opened May 20 at 31st Street and Prospect Avenue, drawing long lines and restoring grocery access to the Linwood Shopping Center neighborhood after months without a store. Shoppers lined up hours before the ribbon-cutting grand opening. Anthony Estrada,...
A new Kansas City-area Mexican restaurant with a patio is coming soon
A new Mexican restaurant will open in the Kansas City area — and some residents may recognize its menu. Sol Cocina Mexicana, a sister restaurant of Ixtapa Fine Mexican Cuisine , is opening in the Northland near Liberty at 8600 NE 85th St. While the new restaurant will have mostly the same dishes as Ixtapa, the ownershi
