Locally owned Mexican grill will soon replace old Salty Iguana in Olathe
More than a year after Mexican eatery Salty Iguana closed its doors in Olathe, another one is soon to follow. But this one will have something that its predecessor didn’t have: a focus on seafood. Locally owned Agaves Mexican Grill is working toward an opening in the space, with...
Johnson County to host free clinic to remove criminal records
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Johnson County residents with criminal records may have a chance at having their record cleared during the Johnson County Expungement Clinic, Thursday. Kansas Legal Services has announced it will host an expungement clinic at the Johnson County District Court between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Nursing home employees exchanged gunfire over texts to man’s girlfriend: police
A man accused of opening fire on a coworker at a Leawood senior living facility in February had reportedly threatened the victim in the past for texting his girlfriend, authorities said. Darrick Dekovan Miller faces one count of attempted first-degree murder in Johnson County court after he allegedly fired toward his...
Longtime Ponak’s general manager acquires the Mexican restaurant
A longtime general manager at Ponak’s Mexican Restaurant and Bar has acquired the property, according to real estate company Block & Company Inc.
New pizza shop opens in Kansas City’s Northland: Toasted ravioli, more
St. Louis’ Imo’s Pizza has opened its third location in the Kansas City metro — this one farther north than its sister spots. The new spot opened in the Northland at 8502 N. Jefferson St. on Monday, serving barbecue chicken pizzas, toasted ravioli, Italian sandwiches and other menu items. The chain offers St....
Affidavit says Leawood assisted living employees shot at each other inside facility’s dining room
A probable cause affidavit details an exchange of gunfire that happened inside a Leawood assisted living facility earlier this month. Leawood Police were called to The Healthcare Resort of Leawood at 5401 West 143rd St., at 3:31 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, for a reported armed disturbance with shots fired.
Kansas City, Missouri Has A Mexican Staple Where Enchiladas Are The Safe Bet Every...
Ever had a menu in your hands and still felt like the decision was already made? Ponak’s Mexican Kitchen in Kansas City, Missouri is the kind of staple where enchiladas are the safe bet every time, because they show up hot, saucy, and consistent in the way regulars love.
Councilman calls for hate crime investigation after vandals deface Northland church
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - After a Northland church was defaced by vandals, a Kansas City councilman is calling for a hate crime investigation. Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, located in the Northland off NW Barry Road and just west of I-29, was defaced by vandals recently. Kansas City Councilman Nathan...
Northland church vandalized with spray-painted URL linked to religious group
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City police said someone spray-painted a URL linked to a religious group across the front of Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church on Northwest Barry Road sometime between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Kansas City police are investigating the incident as vandalism. So far, KCPD has...
Seniors evacuated after high-rise facility catches fire in Edwardsville
EDWARDSVILLE, Kan. (KCTV) - A fire forced seniors out of a high-rise apartment complex, leaving residents scrambling for shelter. The Edwardsville Police Department says it responded to Edwardsville Court Apartments at 531 S. 4th St. after reports of a fire on Friday evening, Feb. 25. By 8:45 p.m., first responders...
