Kansas City man sentenced for selling fentanyl linked to 3 deaths
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A federal judge sentenced a Kansas City man to serve a decade in prison for distributing fentanyl linked to three deaths. Jose Amparan, 22, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and conspiracy to commit money laundering in November. A federal indictment...
Dog owner, homeowner sued after dog mauls child in Independence
The mother of a young girl who was mauled last fall in Independence has sued the dog’s owner and the owner of the home where the dog was staying, according to court documents. Lili Mahan of Independence filed the lawsuit on behalf of her daughter against Stephania Detillier-Cooper of Lake Lotawana and Talia L....
Businesses on Prospect make security changes following repeated violent acts
City efforts to clean up Prospect Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, are starting to show progress. Two businesses at the intersection of Prospect and 35th Street have made changes.
Dozens of drivers stopped after complaints roll in about speeding on metro highway
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Dozens of drivers were stopped after police fielded tons of complaints about speeding on Highway 69 in Overland Park. The Overland Park, Kansas, Police Department says that during a 3-hour period on Wednesday, June 25, law enforcement officials stopped 38 vehicles on Highway 69. During...
The Kansas City region saw a 10% jump in new HIV infections last year....
COVID paused prevention efforts, which helped fuel the rise in new infections. Now federal funding cuts threaten to disrupt those efforts again. The post The Kansas City region saw a 10% jump in new HIV infections last year. But some federal aid meant to help looks uncertain appeared first on The Beacon .
Overland Park man awarded $5.7M in medical malpractice case against AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
An Overland Park man whose wife died by suicide won his argument in Johnson County District Court when a jury found two medical professionals at a Merriam hospital were at fault for the woman’s death due to medical negligence. After a two-week jury trial, which concluded on Friday, Christopher...
Minibike rider in Kansas City, MO, killed Wednesday in collision with dump truck
Police say the operator of a minibike died late Wednesday night, June 26, after colliding with a dump truck.
Leavenworth woman found guilty of child endangerment, awaits sentencing
A Leavenworth woman is awaiting sentencing following an investigation into the neglect of a 22-month-old child who was brought to a Kansas City hospital on Jan. 20, 2025.
Call for help to revitalize Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine District
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An invitation is extended to businesses looking to bridge the past with the future in Kansas City. Kansas City asked for entrepreneurs and business owners to submit proposals to help revitalize the 18th & Vine District. The city hopes ideas will help transform several properties...
Investigation opens after dog found dead near Kansas City park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Investigators are searching for the person responsible for a dog that was found dead near a Kansas City park. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says that on Friday, June 20, law enforcement officials were called to the area of 44th and Garfield Ave. with reports of a suspicious...