Judge hears arguments for Independence data center petition
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - On Monday afternoon, a Jackson County judge heard arguments from both the City of Independence and residents on a community-led referendum concerning tax abatements on a $100 billion data center that is set to be built off Little Blue Parkway. The data center has been a...
2 people injured after shooting in Prairie Village
Multiple people have been injured following a shooting in Prairie Village on Sunday evening.
Gardner banned sleeping outside, but Johnson County still has no year-round homeless shelter
Jay had a choice to make last week: Extend his hospital stay so he could get medical treatment, or go to court for unpaid fines after he was caught sleeping in a public park bathroom. All he had needed was a place to rest. Jay, a homeless man who asked...
9 Underrated Overland Park, Kansas Restaurants that Are Absolutely Worth Trying
Overland Park is often framed as “just suburbs,” but the food scene is far more interesting than that stereotype. You’ll find chef-driven spots, excellent global restaurants, and casual places that are better than they need to be. The best meals here often come from places that locals...
Convicted felon managing Wendy’s restaurant accused of shooting customer
A convicted felon managing a Wendy's restaurant in the Northland is accused of shooting a drive-thru customer after an argument over pulling forward for food and racial slurs.
No foolin’! Rock Island Bridge over Kansas River to open April 1
The Rock Island Bridge is just west of Hy-Vee Arena and connects the West Bottoms to the Kansas state line.
Man accused of killing girlfriend after argument outside Kansas City house
A homeless man who went to a Kansas City, Missouri, house to record music is accused of killing his girlfriend after he felt "emasculated" during an argument over where they would stay the night.
Longtime friends open new African restaurant in Overland Park
On a recent Friday morning in Overland Park, customers were already waiting outside of an African restaurant with an hour to go until it opened for the day. Inside, co-owners Abertha Reeves and Florence Muni moved quietly and efficiently through the kitchen. Side by side, they chopped, stirred and taste-tested; a...
Police release details on shooting, chase along Roe Avenue
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police released new details about a shooting along Roe Avenue. Overland Park police say two people in a vehicle were being followed in Kansas City, Mo., and entered Roe Avenue to get away. Police say a large number of shots were fired near 99th, 91st and Franklin Park along the popular street.
Grandparents raising grandchildren find support in housing complex
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Aging Untold)— For millions of grandparents across the country, their roles are changing, and one Kansas City housing complex is addressing their unique needs. Sue Turner, 65, became an empty nester with plans to celebrate her freedom with a cruise. Instead, about 12 years ago, she...
