KCK steps up work on school buildings promised with $180 million bond package
Work on an addition to Sumner Academy of Arts and Science began this spring, and construction of three new KCK schools is scheduled to start later this summer. The post KCK steps up work on school buildings promised with $180 million bond package appeared first on The Beacon .
Where are fireworks legal in the Kansas City metro area in 2026?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — With the Fourth of July holiday this week, many in the Kansas City metro area may be getting ready to celebrate with fireworks displays. However, the KC area has differing laws and rules regarding fireworks. COUNTIES. Missouri. Jackson County, Missouri: Illegal to sell, store, or...
Olathe mother speaks out after fireworks destroyed her family’s home
A fire forced 13 people out of their home Sunday night after fireworks sparked a blaze that wrecked an Olathe duplex.
Bank of America Opens New Commercial Banking Office in Kansas City
Bank of America Opens New Commercial Banking Office in Kansas City. Bank of America has expanded its operations in Kansas City by opening a new office dedicated to serving commercial clients in the region. The move, announced through a company statement, reflects the bank’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its presence i
New food trucks join Love Lot in Kansas City, benefit from World Cup excitement
I first told you two weeks ago about Love Lot at 3306 Main St., in Kansas City, Missouri. Food trucks there are capitalizing on World Cup traffic as others move in at the lot to capture new business.
This Kansas City man was last seen Sunday near US Highway 71. Have you...
Update: Travis Martin was located safe, the Kansas City Police Department announced just after 11 a.m. Monday. Police have asked for help finding a Kansas City man who went missing Sunday and is considered endangered. Travis Martin was reported missing after he was last seen Sunday around 1:30 p.m. near the intersectio
Prosecutor says remains found were alleged highway shooter Oscar Sanchez-Munoz
The Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office confirmed Monday that human remains found last week belonged to alleged highway shooter Oscar Sanchez-Munoz.
KC council wants to crack down on unlicensed businesses that lead to violence
A Kansas City council committee on Tuesday will get its first look at a proposed ordinance aimed at stopping unlicensed businesses from hosting after-hours events that lead to violent incidents. The city’s Finance, Governance and Public Safety committee is scheduled to consider the proposal that would declare businesse
‘Our hearts go out’: Prosecutor offers condolences for victims of deceased interstate shooter
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Days after law enforcement found the body of a man charged in a series of highway shootings, the Jackson County prosecutor shared her thoughts and feelings for the victims and their families. Oscar Sanchez-Munoz was wanted in connection with multiple shootings along I-70 and I-670...
Remembering Missouri Amtrak crash 4 years later
Saturday marks 4 years since an Amtrak train crash in Missouri killed four people and injured over 150 others.

















