Man accused of using ‘clone cards’ in multi-state scheme to steal over 8,000 gallons...
Felony charges have been filed against a man accused of orchestrating a diesel fuel theft operation spanning multiple Midwestern states. On May 12, 2026, the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office in Missouri announced that Adrian Pena-Acevedo is facing Class D felony charges of Stealing and Receiving Stolen Property. Authori
KC-area family mourns 17-year-old son, seeks help years after losing another child
A local family is dealing with the death of their 17-year-old son , less than three years after losing another child. In a GoFundMe account, the family of Kevin Gomez said the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department found the teen unconscious Saturday around 11 a.m. in a wooded area in the 300 block of Stewart Avenue. Hi
2 neighbors injured, homes and cars damaged during KCK barricade situation
A man barricaded inside a home exchanged gunfire with police Sunday night, injuring two neighbors and damaging several homes and cars on the 3400 block of North 40th Street.
Tornado watches issued in KC metro, including ‘dangerous situation’: Live updates
Some Kansas cities could be in for a “particularly dangerous situation” as severe thunderstorms potentially pass through the Kansas City area Monday evening . Forecasters with the National Weather Service predicted storms starting as early as 3 p.m. just west of Topeka. Storms are expected to hit the Kansas City metro
Jackson County settles wrongful death lawsuit of 11-week-old shot by police
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) — A Jackson County court approved a wrongful death settlement on May 15 to resolve the case of Destinii Hope, an 11-week-old who was shot and killed by an Independence police officer. The lawsuit was filed by Maria Pike’s parents, Tom and Lynn Pike, and Destinii...
Kansas native Tom Kane, prolific ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor, dead at...
Probably best known as the voice of Professor Utonium on "The Powerpuff Girls," Kane had a career as a voice actor that spanned decades.
A new store at the Kansas City Art Institute means artwork by alumni, faculty...
When businessman Howard Vanderslice purchased a grand brick mansion on Warwick Boulevard in 1927 and gifted it to the Kansas City Art Institute, he had a vision. At a dinner the following year, he told students he hoped the art school would inspire them to give “to this city, in the forms of great marble and great canv
Missouri trooper indicted on 13 counts in ‘corruption scheme’ involving Kansas City towing companies
A Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) trooper is facing more than a dozen charges related to an alleged “towing corruption scheme” in the Kansas City area. On May 18, 2026, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office (JCPO) announced that MSHP trooper Charles “Nate” Bradley was indicted by a Grand Jury on 13 counts for mis
The IRRESISTIBLE Italian Comfort Food Spot Everyone Keeps Recommending in Kansas City, MO
Mon–Thu, 11 AM–8 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–9 PM | Sun Closed. Cupini’s on Westport Road is the kind of Italian spot locals recommend with a knowing smile, then insist on tagging along. Regulars describe it as a go-to comfort food fix, the place they...
Kansas City’s Streetcar Grows Up
The Kansas City Streetcar is opening a new extension to the Missouri River waterfront today. In combination with an extension opened last year, the route is now three times as long as it was when it opened a decade ago. Officials credit it with spurring development and boosting transit ridership.
