Kansas City charter schools must repay $11.8M to the state
A concerned Kansas City mother reached out to KSHB 41 after learning her child's charter school must repay $1.7 million to the state. Charter schools across Kansas City owe a combined $11.8 million.
Johnson County offering major expansion of property tax relief pilot
A program that gives property tax relief to eligible low-income homeowners in Johnson County is headed for a major expansion that is intended to open it up to more people next year. County commissioners last Thursday voted to remove the 65-and-older age restriction and disabled veteran requirement while also...
Watch Kansas Teacher of the Year’s beloved holiday tradition: Student caroling
Each December, downtown Olathe comes alive with extra sparkle thanks to a tradition fostered by Rachel Marlow, the award-winning music teacher at nearby Central Elementary in the Olathe School District. Recognized recently as the 2026 Kansas Teacher of the Year , Marlow told The Star in September that she aims to...
Driver hospitalized after crashing into barrier on I-70, US 71 Highway
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A driver is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after they crashed into a metal barrier near Interstate 70 and U.S. 71 Highway on Wednesday morning. According to the Kansas City Police Department, just before 9:45 a.m., emergency responders were dispatched to a crash near...
Christmas arrives early for Carolina Cruz and family with a new baby!
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Carolina and her husband welcomed a baby girl this week!. The newborn, Isabela, arrived before Dec. 14; both mother and baby are doing well, and Carolina said she is “soaking up the newborn snuggles and powering through broken sleep!”. Carolina said she and her...
Motorcyclist seriously injured in I-70 crash in KCK
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City motorcyclist was seriously injured Wednesday night in a crash on I-70. According to a Kansas Highway Patrol crash report, a 21-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri, crashed a 2007 Honda motorcycle just before 9 p.m. The crash, which happened at I-70 westbound...
12-year-old boy reported missing in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 12-year-old boy has been reported missing in Kansas City, police said Thursday. According to Kansas City police, Zayden Daniels was last seen about 12:30 a.m. Thursday on North Thomas Meyers Drive in the Northland. Zayden was seen wearing a black sweater and black pants.
Aw, rats! KC is one of the rattiest US cities, according to new study
For the second year in a row, Kansas City won’t be in the top 20 for an annual study regarding U.S. cities with the most rats. But it does inch closer this time around. Orkin, an American pest control company, released its annual report for the “Top 50 Rattiest Cities.” The company determined the rankings by tracking...
Lawrence firefighter searching for stolen truck
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Lawrence firefighter is searching for his vehicle and gear after it was stolen in Kansas City, Missouri. A man said the video shows someone sealing his truck downtown, near 7th Street and Central Avenue. He had firefighter gear, Christmas presents and tools inside the...
South Kansas City families get free Christmas shopping at annual community event
More than 170 families in South Kansas City received free Christmas gifts and holiday meals through the Community Assistance Council's annual Christmas shop.
