Man now charged with attempted murder in attack of woman at Olathe grocery store
A man who allegedly attacked an 85-year-old woman with a hammer at an Olathe Whole Foods grocery store is now facing attempted murder charges, according to court records. Christopher A. Brewer, 50, appeared in court via Zoom Thursday for a preliminary hearing after his aggravated battery charge was upgraded to...
T-Mobile may leave Overland Park campus if Royals build stadium at Aspiria
T-Mobile said it cannot accommodate both its 3,500-person workforce and a potential stadium at the same location.
Toys for Tots on track to meet highest-ever demand for toys
Toys for Tots in Kansas City saw an increased need of about 10,000 more donations this year. Sgt. Cristian Martinez said the organization will meet the demand that reached over 60,000 this year.
LIVE UPDATES: First reactions to Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’ docuseries
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s been a long time coming!. Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated six-part docuseries on her record-breaking Eras Tour is finally here, and I can hardly hold my excitement!. The first two episodes of “The End of an Era” just went live on Disney+, and...
Deadly crash on SB I-435 at 95th Street in Lenexa causing traffic delays Friday
A deadly crash Friday on southbound Interstate 435 at 95th Street in Lenexa is leading to delays for morning commuters.
‘It fills my heart’: Healing House in Kansas City provides Christmas joy
Christmas is just days away, and a recovery community in Kansas City is reminding people that sometimes the greatest gift is just having a place to call home.
KCPD prepares for World Cup security with cross-agency training
The Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) is joining agencies across the metro to make sure law enforcement is prepared and ready for the World Cup next summer.
Kansas City earns spotlight in Taylor Swift’s new ‘The End of an Era’ docuseries
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City earned a spotlight moment in Taylor Swift’s new “The End of an Era” docuseries on Disney+. Roughly 10 minutes into the first episode, viewers see Swift taking the stage at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium during her first Kansas City Eras Tour stop on July 7, 2023.
Mosque cafes brew community for younger, less religious generations of Muslims
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (RNS) — A growing number of U.S. mosques are adding cafes or similar ‘third spaces’ for young Muslims to gather without the formality of religious events. The post Mosque cafes brew community for younger, less religious generations of Muslims appeared first on RNS .
KCK’s new school maps switch things up for over 1,000 students. See the changes
It’s official — New Stanley Elementary School will get to stay where it is. At least for now. Public school officials in Kansas City, Kansas approved a districtwide realignment plan that will change where more than 1,000 students go in the 2027-28 school year. But in the final plan approved during Tuesday’s board...
