Overland Park KS

Cascade Media Group proudly presents “Passing the Baton,” an initiative dedicated to honoring individuals in the community who embody the ideals of Bernard Powell. Titled “Ghetto or Gold Mine? The Choice is Yours,” this series aims to shed light on those who follow in Powell’s footsteps, showcasing their commitment...

A Kansas City–area hospital welcomed a heartwarming milestone to start the new year when its first baby of 2026 was born just one minute after midnight. The newborn, a baby girl, arrived at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2026, marking a joyful beginning to the year for both her family and...

Police in Riverside are investigating the shooting death of three family members found dead on Saturday.

JEFFERSON CITY – The State of Missouri has been awarded $14.24 million in federal funding to strengthen security for FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City region. The funding is through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Grant Program. FEMA is awarding C-UAS...

The Missouri Restaurant Association‘s Kansas City chapter has named Mikita Burton as its 2025 Influencer of the Year!. The award was announced January 3 at the association’s annual banquet, honoring creators who support Missouri’s restaurant community through thoughtful and authentic storytelling. For Burton, the...

DE SOTO, Kan. (KCTV) - De Soto’s pet licensing program brought in just under $385 last year, and now the city is hitting pause to decide whether it is worth keeping. The City Council says it approved a 60-day suspension of the annual pet licensing program during its Dec. 18 meeting. The suspension went into effect on...

OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Two people died Saturday in a crash that is still under investigation, the Olathe Police Department says. The crash happened around 10:39 p.m. on January 3 at Northgate Street and East Harold Street. Police said an iPhone crash detection notification was what alerted first responders. When...

Olathe police officers said they were dispatched to Northgate Street and East Harold Street late Saturday night after receiving an iPhone crash notification.

After nearly a year in the smoker, Brodric Cason is lifting the lid on B-On-Meatz — a catering company with an appetite for ensuring everyone can enjoy Kansas City barbecue, no matter their dietary restrictions. B-On-Meatz BBQ offers vegan and traditional barbecue, using kosher and halal meats. Launched in...

It’s the wee hours of the morning. Pitch-dark sky, hardly a murmur on these urban streets. Most of Kansas City tucked in their cozy beds. But inside this tiny brick building on 12th Street earlier this week, the lights are bright, R&B music is buzzing, and the oven is blazing — ready to finish off freshly-made dinner...