Overland Park KS

The Prairie Village man who ordered a hand recount of the recent ballot question on the city’s form of government has settled up with the county to pay for it, bringing a long-running dispute to an apparent, quiet end. County officials had threatened to sue John Cantrell over the...

The City of Gardner condemned the Aspen Place Apartments after mold, rodent infestations, and code violations were found at the property.

KANSAS CITY—A truck driver is in custody after an alleged DWI near Kansas City. On Monday, sheriff's deputies responded to a call about a box truck that had overturned near Murphy and Clinton County Line road, according to a statement from the Clay County, Missouri Sheriff. There were beer bottles littered around the...

A 23-year-old Kansas City man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in the fatal shooting at a gas station in 2022 , according to court documents. Jerpree Williams pleaded guilty last week in Jackson County Circuit Court to one count of voluntary manslaughter and one count of armed criminal action...

An Independence, Missouri, man has been sentenced in federal court after admitting to tax evasion involving both federal and state obligations. Michael Robert Jett, 60, appeared before U.S. District Court Judge Douglas Harpool and received a sentence of 23 months in prison, followed by 3 years of post-release...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A former North Kansas City and Lee’s Summit pastor was suspended last week after it was discovered that she worked for and managed the private island of late-sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. On Thursday, March 12, Rev. Stephanie L. Remington was placed on leave, pending...

Shawnee residents and visitors from Merriam, Overland Park, and Lenexa frequently gather on Nieman Road to experience a dining concept that honors its blue-collar roots. Since opening its doors in early 2025, Hank’s Garage & Grill has energized the downtown district by converting a long-vacant automotive shop into a...

The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department is investigating a suspicious incident Wednesday evening at Wyandotte County Lake.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A lawsuit was filed against the city of Kansas City this month after a man was run over by a city-owned vehicle while waiting for the bus. According to the lawsuit, on Jan. 22, 2025, John Hooper was standing near the KCATA bus stop at Grand Boulevard and 5th Street.

After several years and multiple budget increases, construction of Olathe’s new animal shelter can now begin. On Tuesday night, the Olathe City Council voted 4-0 to approve the rezoning and preliminary site development plans for the 7-acre property at the northwest corner of Santa Fe Street and Ridgeview Road, the...