Grandfather grateful to be alive after grandson’s quick thinking saved his life
KSHB 41 reporter La’Nita Brooks covers stories providing solutions and offering discussions on topics of crime and violence. She also covers stories in the Northland. Share your story idea with La’Nita. A hospital public relations employee shared the story of Carl Linck with KSHB 41. La'Nita covers the Northland and...
Peers mourn after MSU student killed in Kansas City
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — An 18-year-old Missouri State University freshman was found dead in South Kansas City after being reported missing last Friday morning. Elayjah Murray, an 18-year-old Missouri State University freshman, was reported missing last Friday morning while visiting family in Kansas City. A day later,...
Kansas City, Missouri, police identify man killed overnight near 25th, Hardesty
Kansas City, Missouri, police say a man was found lying on the ground who had been shot. He died on the scene.
De Soto explores nuclear power project to meet energy demands
De Soto explores TerraPower nuclear project to meet energy demands that sprung from new development.
Son of 85-year-old woman attacked with hammer in Olathe thanks good Samaritans
The family of the 85-year-old woman attacked with a hammer while grocery shopping in Olathe Sunday says she is alert and recovering.
Overland Park officer rushed to save dying hawk after unusual call. What happened
An Overland Park animal control officer sprung into action Wednesday after a caller reported an unusual situation in their backyard. When officers arrived, they found a red-tailed hawk with unknown injuries . According to a police spokesman, Officer Jillian Sundberg was able to safely contain the hawk and transport...
Pet Resource Center to host free microchip event, open 24/7 chip scanning station
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Pet Resource Center of Kansas City (PRCKC), in partnership with the city, is hosting a free microchipping event this weekend – and is launching its free 24/7 chip-scanning station. The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30...
Kansas City councilmember ‘disgusted and discouraged’ by holiday decor memo at City Hall
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City councilmember took to social media Thursday to express his disappointment with a new memo at City Hall. The memo, which city councilmember Nathan Willett took offense to social media, was issued by city manager Mario Vasquez and told employees no religious symbols would be on...
‘I was almost in tears’: KCMO toy store owner says viewer helped toy drive
The owner of Brookside Toy & Science is crediting a KSHB 41 report for one shopper to make a big difference in this year's toy drive.
Overland Park man pleads guilty to illegal machine gun possession
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An Overland Park man pled guilty in federal court Thursday to an illegal gun possession charge. Thirty-year-old Verdell D. Mays pled guilty to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of a machine gun. Mays admitted in federal court...
