Kansas City felon sentenced to seven years for illegal firearm
A Kansas City, Missouri, man has been sentenced in federal court for illegally possessing a firearm after previously being convicted of multiple felonies. Marcus J. Porras, 32, received a seven-year federal prison sentence without the possibility of parole, according to a ruling issued by U.S. District Judge Beth...
Fire at 3-story apartment building in Kansas City
Kansas City—Authorities are investigating the cause an apartment fire in Kansas City. Just after 7a.m. Saturday Kansas City Fire Department companies were dispatched to a reported fire in the 3700 block of Main Street in Kansas City, Missouri, according to Battalion Chief Riley Nolan. On arrival, crews reported...
Popular West Bottoms BBQ restaurant to open North Kansas City location in summer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - “We’re using old school BBQ tradition to bring a new school BBQ experience to North Kansas City.“. Chef J BBQ is coming to the Northland in the summer! The new facility at 1900 Clay Street promises to be Kansas City’s first traditional outdoor smokehouse, owners Justin Easterwood and Terra...
Kansas City police chase ends in crash, three taken into custody
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A police chase ended in a crash at 19th and Main on the afternoon of Sunday, March 8. It happened at around 1:49 p.m. after a suspect vehicle struck another car while attempting to navigate around a stopped streetcar and an Amazon delivery truck. Investigators...
Driver killed after losing control of motorcycle on Raytown Road
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A motorcyclist died Sunday night after losing control of a custom bike and crashing off Raytown Road. The crash happened around 11 p.m. March 8 near East 137th Street and Raytown Road. Investigators said a customized American Chopper motorcycle was going south on Raytown Road...
Celebration of life for Joe Pace at Boulevard Drive-In
A celebration of life for Joe Pace, a well-known custom and movie car builder in the Kansas City metro, will be held on March 28 at the Boulevard Drive-In Theatre in Kansas City, Kansas. Pace was admired for his craftsmanship and contributions to the local car community.
Storm damage reports indicate severe thunderstorm wind damages in Merriam, Kansas City
The National Weather Service reported trees and power lines down in Merriam as well as power flashes in the area at 11:38 and 11:39 p.m.
After weak tornado, Kansas City faces near-record heat and renewed severe storm threat
Days after a weak tornado touched down in the Kansas City metro area , possibly record‑breaking warmth will start the week, and another round of strong to severe storms is possible Tuesday, bringing heavy rain that could trigger localized flooding, according to the National Weather Service. The warmup begins Sunday,...
KC man will stand trial as an adult for killing girl in her bedroom
KANSAS CITY—A Kansas City man faces charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a teenage girl that occurred in Independence in June 2021. Justin Finch, 21, faces 2nd Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and 1st Degree Burglary. Finch was a juvenile at the time of the homicide. Last...
Another Johnson County speakeasy on the way. Anagram gives a clue
Heddi Monro will look like, smell like, feel like any other boutique. Owners Christa Johnson and Meghan Dudek plan to fill it with pants, shirts, shoes. Quality brands like Gordon Jewelers, Favorite Daughter, Liverpool, Bayeas and more. But Heddi has a secret, and its name is its biggest clue. The words “Heddi Monro”...

















