Man shot into parents’ Shawnee home before standoff in Overland Park, affidavit says
Shawnee Police say a man fired at least 10 gunshots into his parents’ home near 71st Street and Quivira Road as they slept earlier this month. That incident led to a standoff at another home in Overland Park, with the man taken into custody without incident and noone at either address injured.
Breakfast burritos are all over Kansas City. Here are some crowd favorites you should...
This story was first published in KCUR's Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. Whether you’re a minimalist who sticks to egg and cheese or a maximalist who likes to pile on the ingredients, breakfast burritos are always the right morning choice.
Kansas City violence prevention cuts could eliminate unique neighborhood funding program
The cuts are part of a $6 million reduction to violence prevention programming proposed in the city’s current budget.
Man found guilty in deaths of 6 KCMO firefighters given ‘compassionate release’
A federal judge granted Richard W. Brown, one of six defendants convicted in the 1988 deaths of six Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters, compassionate release from federal prison on Friday.
This Small-Town Missouri Steakhouse Is So Good, It’s Worth Every Mile
The first time I stepped into this small-town Missouri steakhouse, the smell of sizzling steaks hit me like a warm welcome. Every bite of juicy, perfectly cooked meat felt like a reward for the drive, and the friendly staff made me feel like part of the family. The hearty sides,...
MoDOT plans 4-year bridge replacement projects for I-29, I-35
Two of the bridges go over several railroad tracks and MoDOT will have to work with them to keep the trains running during construction.
Murder suspect captured in Kansas also wanted by ICE
WYANDOTTE COUNTY- A man wanted for murder in Denver remains behind bars in Kansas, after a multi-agency traffic stop. Just after noon, Feb. 20, The FBI and Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department's Special Operations Unit and Violent Crimes Task Force conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Kansas City, Kansas,...
Not So Sour(dough): Despite the wait, everyone should try Slow Rise doughnuts
I didn't imagine bringing home six doughnuts would require a blanket, a lawn chair and a Starbucks run. The Slow Rise sourdough-filled doughnuts are the new rave in Kansas City, but as I waited in line, I kept thinking: Wanting the doughnut is one thing, but waiting three hours is excessive.
Tom Watson named ambassador for AdventHealth Championship in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One of the most iconic names in golf is stepping up to champion Kansas City’s biggest professional tournament, a move leaders say could transform the event’s reach and impact. Kansas City native and 39-time PGA TOUR winner Tom Watson has been named the...
Dozens displaced following Wednesday fire at Edwardsville apartment building
Nearly 60 residents were displaced Wednesday night following a fire in an apartment unit at a five-story apartment building in Edwardsville, Kansas.
