New ordinance introduced to make school crosswalks safer following girl’s death
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas introduced a new ordinance that would prohibit turning right on a red light during school zone hours.
America’s hardest water: The 10 US cities with the highest water hardness
If you've ever dealt with stubborn limescale on faucets, cloudy spots on glassware, or soap that just won't lather, hard water is likely to blame. But did you know that some cities have significantly harder water than others? Across the U.S., each state's water hardness level vary widely, depending on the natural...
KCK police make ‘biggest’ fentanyl seizure in department history
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Last week, Kansas City, Kansas, police reportedly made one of the metro’s largest fentanyl busts in the last five years at a short-term rental home in downtown. According to KCKPD, on Thursday, Oct. 16, the Narcotics and Special Operations Unit served a warrant at...
Kansas City Police hike their budget request by $50 million. Mayor says it’s ‘not...
The Kansas City Police Department’s request for a nearly 22% budget increase is “not feasible” while the city faces a $100 million shortfall, Mayor Quinton Lucas said Wednesday. The Board of Police Commissioners last week approved a budget ask of more than $417 million, or about $50...
Lathrop, Missouri, man killed in 2-car crash Wednesday night
A Lathrop, Missouri, man died from injuries in a two-car crash early Wednesday night north of Kansas City.
Man Dies After Confrontation With Police Inside North Kansas City Hospital
Authorities are investigating the death of Marrio Powell, who died following a violent altercation with police officers inside North Kansas City Hospital. The incident has raised major concerns about use of force, transparency, and medical oversight in police custody cases. According to official reports, the incident...
Gigantic gas station turned tourist attraction getting closer to Tri-States
KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A gigantic gas station, turned tourist attraction, is getting closer to the Tri-States. Work is officially underway on a Buc-ee's coming to Kansas City, Kansas. The store will be located next to the Kansas Speedway. It will be 74,000 square feet, have more than 100...
Neighbors demand action after years of crashes at Kansas City intersection
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Neighbors are calling for immediate action at a Kansas City intersection they say has become a safety hazard after witnessing another crash Tuesday. The intersection of 41st Street and Roanoke Road has been the site of multiple crashes over the years, with residents saying the problem has...
Kansas City Doctor Severely Injured in Hit-and-Run Transferred for Specialized Care as Police Continue...
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI — A Kansas City doctor critically injured in a September hit-and-run has been transferred to a Colorado hospital for specialized neurological care, while police continue to search for the driver responsible for the crash. Dr. Saswat Das, a pediatric cardiologist at Children’s Mercy Hospital, was...
Fire damages building at Parade Park Homes 2 days before groundbreaking
A fire damaged a building at the site of Parade Park Homes, just two days before a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate a redevelopment project that would build new, affordable homes at the site.

















