Gladstone Police renew efforts to find missing woman on 6-month anniversary of her disappearance
GLADSTONE, Mo. (KCTV) - Police are again asking community members to report any information they have about what may have happened to a woman who has been missing for months. As investigators reach the 6-month anniversary of the disappearance and search for Mariah Cockshell, 26, the Gladstone Police Department says...
Mother wants answers in son’s death after KCPD closes homicide investigation
KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KSHB) — A grieving mother is demanding answers and justice in the wake of her son’s death. Jonathan Rodgers was killed in October 2024 near East 6th Street and Independence Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. Rodgers suffered blunt force trauma and died at a hospital.
Kansas City man sentenced for embezzling more than $600K from employer
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man who embezzled more than $600,000 from his employer has been sentenced in federal court. On Wednesday, 41-year-old Jeremy M. Ubben was sentenced to 33 months in federal prison and three additional years of supervised release. Ubben was also ordered to pay $612,000 in...
State officials seize Shawnee auto shop’s assets over $450,000 in unpaid taxes
The Kansas Department of Revenue has seized assets from an auto shop in Shawnee for failure to pay about $450,000 in taxes. On Aug. 13, the state revenue department announced it had seized assets from American Fusion Wheels, 12310 W. 62nd Terrace, in Shawnee, for nonpayment of sales tax and corporate Tax totaling...
8 Kansas City BBQ Stops Where Burnt Ends Are the Real Star
Kansas City, a place where barbecue is not just a meal but a celebrated tradition. Among the myriad of smoky, saucy delights, burnt ends hold a special place in the hearts of locals and travelers alike. These caramelized, flavorful morsels of beef are the highlight for many BBQ enthusiasts. Join...
“We are cutting back, why aren’t you?” Johnson County Commission ignores taxpayer concerns, approves...
Despite a raucous audience alternating between boos and cheers, and so large the venue had to be moved to another location, Johnson County Commissioners ignored the majority of public feedback and voted overwhelmingly to impose another 6% tax increase on county residents. The Johnson County Post reported...
Kansas City Leaders Call For Action After Deadly Downtown Violence
Kansas City officials are responding with urgency after a deadly shooting in the Power & Light District left two people dead and several others wounded. In the wake of this tragic weekend, city leaders — including the Mayor and Jackson County Prosecutor — are pushing for new measures to prevent future violence and...
‘A lot of people lost a friend’: Officer Simoncic’s friends remember who he was
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Driest August in decades, but Thursday’s First Warn may bring some relief. The Kansas City area could use some rain. We are currently seeing the driest August since 2000 with just 0.83″ of rain. Updated: 32 minutes ago. |. The steakhouse owned by Travis Kelce...
Kansas City Catholic school to remain closed for the week due to COVID-19
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A Catholic school in Kansas City has already called classes for 4 days, just 3 weeks into the school year, due to the spread of COVID-19. The Holy Name Catholic School, at 1007 Southwest Blvd., announced on Wednesday, Aug. 27, that it would remain closed on Thursday and Friday due to...
FOX4 Kansas City Welcomes Scott Kilbury As New Evening Anchor
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thursday, August 28, 2025 – WDAF-TV FOX4 Kansas City is excited to announce that Scott Kilbury will join the station as its newest evening anchor, beginning the last week of August. Scott will report for FOX4 News at 9 PM and co-anchor FOX4 News at 10 PM alongside Loren Halifax.
