Kansas City man granted compassionate release in 1988 blaze that killed 6 firefighters
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A federal court has released a Kansas City man who spent nearly 30 years in prison for a 1988 construction site fire that killed six firefighters, citing his youth at the time and his rehabilitation behind bars. Richard R. Brown, now in his mid-50s, was...
Hail Threat Builds From Wichita and Tulsa to Kansas City and Central Missouri Tonight,...
KANSAS — A developing round of elevated thunderstorms is expected to form tonight across southern Kansas and northern Oklahoma, with the potential to spread into central Missouri overnight and into early Wednesday morning. Forecasters indicate that as warm air advection increases ahead of a broader severe weather...
OSHA fines company whose worker died in Kansas City, Kan., trench collapse
Safety regulators fined a Johnson County-based company, K&W Underground, for violations in a deadly trench collapse last year in Kansas City, Kansas.
Eric Clapton tour announces Missouri show. Here’s how to get tickets
Blues-rock legend Eric Clapton is coming to Missouri. The three-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee announced a fall U.S. tour consisting of six shows across the Midwest, with his last stop being in Kansas City. Here's what to know: When is Eric Clapton's tour coming to Kansas City? Clapton is set to take the...
Yemeni coffee is exploding in the U.S. Here comes another KC-area spot
If all goes according to plan, three Yemeni coffee shops will open in Johnson County within weeks of one another. It’s a significant number considering there were zero last year. Mocha Point Yemeni Coffee Co. recently opened at 8641 W. 135th St., and Turath is on its way at 9916 College Blvd. Now comes the latest: R...
Former KC postal worker admits to stolen checks fraud scheme
KANSAS CITY– A Kansas City, Missouri woman pleaded guilty to attempted bank fraud last week for altering and depositing stolen checks into her bank account. At the time of the fraud, she was employed by the United States Postal Service, according to the United State's Attorney. Shawneasha L. Watson,...
Kansas City nonprofit offers free job training, resume building for women
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Women’s Employment Network, a Kansas City non-profit, offers free resume building, interview preparation, and employer networking services to women seeking employment. The organization is KCTV’s 3-Degree Guarantee nonprofit for the month of March. This month, KCTV will donate up to...
KC man caused thousands of dollars in damage after he stole a bus
KANSAS CITY — Kansas City man who allegedly stole a bus and led police on a chase is facing multiple charges. Preston R. Reiff, 21, faces one count of Stealing, one count of 1st Degree Tampering with a Motor Vehicle, and one count of 1st Degree Property Damage, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.
New signs Costco’s business center is coming. Here’s what midtown KC loses | Opinion
The midtown Costco we know and love is going away. I know this is because my optometrist told me. Dr. Jing Ye keeps a small office in the optical department inside the Costco at 241 Linwood Blvd. I found her after years of bouncing between optometrists who always seemed to think a routine eye exam was the opening bid...
Kansas City, MO Weather Alert: 2 Inches Rain Threat Near I-70 And I-35 Through...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kansas City, Missouri – Heavy downpours could reduce visibility to under a mile and pond water on Interstate 70 within the next 12 hours as rounds of showers and thunderstorms push into the metro overnight...
