Crews battle 2-alarm fire Friday morning at Kansas City, Missouri, apartment
Several Kansas City, Missouri, fire crews battled a 2-alarm fire at an apartment building Friday morning.
Kansas City police locate 15-year-old boy who disappeared Wednesday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department said a missing 15-year-old boy has been found and is safe. The teenager disappeared Wednesday evening and his family contacted police after becoming concerned for his safety.
In Pictures: Citizens Stand Firm in Peaceful No Kings Rally at Country Club Plaza...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Photos: Country Club Plaza No Kings rally remains peaceful as citizens take a stand.
Blue Valley teacher fired for helping special needs student through meltdown
Earlier this month a Blue Valley Kindergarten teacher with more than 25 years of experience was fired for “violating policy 3522,” the district’s policy on Emergency Safety Intervention. According to FOX4 in Kansas City, teacher Barb Hart was fired on Oct. 13 for an incident two weeks...
Black businesses say Westport made it ‘nearly impossible’ to operate in $70M lawsuit
A federal lawsuit alleges that behind the scenes in one of Kansas City’s most popular entertainment districts.
Kansas City Ambush Leaves One Dead After More Than 200 Shots Fired – What...
A shocking ambush occurred on March 26, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas, when two vehicles—a blue Honda Civic and a gray Mazda—were intercepted at the intersection of 16th Street and Ridge Avenue. Investigators say one of the vehicles was deliberately targeted by a group of armed assailants. The...
JoCo cities have battled emerald ash borers for years. Now there’s another tree infection...
Cities across Johnson County have spent the last several years and millions of dollars removing doomed ash trees that were dead or dying from emerald ash borer infestations. Now, some local foresters and arborists are warning that another illness could pose a threat to mature trees that line streets and provide shade...
Kansas City Predator Sentenced to 25 Years as Missouri AG Oversees Justice for Child...
Joel Smith, convicted of sexually abusing a young boy in the Kansas City area, has been sentenced to 25 years in a Missouri correctional facility. According to the Office of the Governor, Judge Josh Taylor issued the sentence following statements from the victim’s family detailing the lasting impact of Smith’s actions.
Longtime East Kansas City residents must vacate by month’s end as city makes way...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Residents of Parade Park Homes must move out by the end of October as Kansas City officials prepare to break ground on a $300 million redevelopment project. For months, as they pack up, residents have dealt with fires and homeless people at the apartment complex...
Authorities say raid on short-term rental resulted in one of biggest fentanyl busts in...
Captain Shawn Magee of the KCKPD Narcotics Unit said the amount seized could have had devastating consequences across the region.
