Kansas man sentenced for internet stalking of a child following Bentonville police sting operation
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A Kansas man arrested during an internet sting operation in Bentonville last year has pleaded guilty, according to court documents. Luis Bello, 29, of Leawood, Kan., pleaded guilty on Sept. 10 to one count of internet stalking of a child. He was sentenced to eight years in the Arkansas...
Disturbance involving 2 brothers ends in explosion of Independence home
Several agencies are investigating a dispute late Thursday night in Independence that ended in the explosion of a home.
Shawnee Police deploy Grappler device to end chase along SM Parkway
A 25-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, woman was arrested after trying to flee Shawnee police in a stolen vehicle on Thursday night. In a social media post on Friday morning, Shawnee Police say that an officer attempted to stop a stolen vehicle around 9:15 p.m., but the driver refused to pull over.
Teen, 17, critically injured in Wednesday shooting in Oak View, Missouri
Police are searching for a suspect wanted in a shooting on Wednesday that left a 17-year-old critically injured.
A Kansas City, Kansas, artist recreates iconic paintings with people from his neighborhood
Harold Smith’s newest paintings take familiar works of art like Grant Wood’s “American Gothic,” Vermeer’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring,” and Leonardo DaVinci’s “The Last Supper” and reimagines them with people he grew up with. On a recent August morning,...
Lee’s Summit police attempting to identify hit-and-run suspect
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - The Lee’s Summit Police Department shared a photo Wednesday of a woman they claim is a suspect in a hit-and-run. LSPD failed to share when or where the incident happened, but said they are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual.
Overland Park City Council rubber stamps city staff’s 2026 budget, 6% property tax increase...
The Overland Park City Council overwhelmingly approved a nearly $500 million staff-proposed budget for next year. The vote was 12-1, including Mayor Kurt Skoog as a supporter. The only “No” vote was cast by Councilman Jeff Cox, who didn’t object to the spending or tax increase, but took issue with the budget process...
Stolen vehicle pursuit ends in Springfield arrest
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Kansas City man has been arrested following a pursuit that ended in Springfield on Tuesday, September 9. According to online court dockets, Jason Matthew Maloney, born 1991, has been charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and aggravated fleeing a stop or detention. The...
Kansas City establishes new rules to clean up future used car lots
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - City leaders tell owners of some independent used car lots to clean up their property. The city council approved a plan during a Sept. 11 meeting that established standards for any new used car lots that open in the future. The requirements include:. Having a...
Johnson County Mexican food restaurant is opening in a former brunch space
Rulber de la Torre is opening a new restaurant in Prairie Village, but Mexican food fans may have already tasted his cuisine. His longtime brand, Mi Ranchito, has a 21-year legacy in the metro. He has seven restaurants in Kansas — five of which are in Johnson County. (The others are a bit of a drive: Fort Scott and...