‘Severe’ Tornadoes, Storms To Hit The Midwest This Week — ‘Expect Damage’
A volatile stretch of weather is targeting the American heartland this week, with forecasters from the National Weather Service (NWS) warning that “severe” storms capable of producing tornadoes, destructive winds, and massive hail will sweep across the Midwest and Plains. Meteorologists say the ...
KCKFD assisting with wildland fire operations in SW Kansas
The Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department announced Sunday that the department is setting up resources to support wildland fire operations in southwest Kansas.
KC judicial law clerk serving her community in more ways than one
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Emily Desbien works as a judicial law clerk at the Western Jackson County Court of Appeals, helping the judge research and write legal issues. A recent graduate of the UMKC School of Law, she’s not originally from Kansas City, but knew she wanted to lay roots here.
Kansas City-area firefighters join battle against Southwest Kansas wildfires
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — As wildfires continue burning across Southwest Kansas, several crew members from the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department (KCKFD), along with firefighters from neighboring agencies, have deployed to the region to help combat the spread. On Saturday night, the state of Kansas requested assistance from
Two drivers suspected of impairment in deadly wrong-way crash on I-670
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The drivers of two separate cars are under investigation for possible impairment after one person was killed and two others were injured in an overnight, wrong-way crash on Interstate 670. According to the Kansas City Police Department, at about 2:45 a.m. Sunday, officers and medical...
Severe storms possible Sunday night near Kansas City; Monday could be worse
Showers and thunderstorms could move into the Kansas City area late Sunday night, with a few possibly turning severe. But Monday is the bigger concern, as a stalled cold front could help set the stage for dangerous storms, including the risk of tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures on Sunda
Triumph’s “Magic Power” Electrifies Kansas City in Long-Awaited Return to the Stage
Canadian rock legends Triumph brought their long-awaited return to the road to a roaring near-capacity crowd at Starlight Theatre, and from the opening moments it was clear this was far more than a nostalgic reunion tour. This was a triumphant celebration of one of hard rock’s most underrated catalogs delivered with po
Crews knock out Kansas City warehouse fire; cause under investigation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - No one was injured in a warehouse fire Sunday afternoon, officials said. The Kansas City Fire Department was dispatched to a building fire in the 1200 block of Crystal Avenue around 4:45 p.m. where firefighters saw heavy smoke and fire coming from the large 1-story warehouse.
Man arrested after stabbing attack injures 2 family members
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man is in custody after a stabbing attack injured two people Friday night in Kansas City. Officers were dispatched to the 8600 block of North Bales around 10:35 p.m. Friday. Officers contacted an adult female family member of the suspect, who stated the suspect...
Family displaced after mobile home fire in Belton
BELTON, Mo. (KCTV) - A fire Sunday morning left a family temporarily displaced and destroyed a mobile home, according to the Belton Fire Department. Belton Fire Department units responded to a residential structure fire in the area of 3rd Ave and Section Ave. Firefighters rescued two dogs from the mobile home.
