Kansas City driver’s license bureau reopens following brief closure
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A popular driver’s license bureau reopens to the public. The Missouri Department of Revenue said the location at Troost Ave. and Emanuel Cleaver Blvd. II reopened to the public January 28. People who visited the location earlier in January reported the location had suddenly...
KCPD: Missing woman located safely Monday night
A woman reported missing Sunday in east Kansas City, Missouri, was found Monday and is safe, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department.
Store owner fears closure over Kansas City’s proposed alcohol ban
Kansas City is considering a ban on small alcohol containers in certain high-crime areas, a move that has convenience store owners worried about losing their businesses.
Chicago man caught on a train in Missouri transporting pure methamphetamine pleads guilty, faces...
Missouri – A 40-year-old man from Chicago has admitted in federal court that he transported a large quantity of methamphetamine through Kansas City while carrying a firearm, bringing an end to a case that began with a routine train check. Larry L. Radcliffe entered guilty pleas to two federal...
Man charged in deadly shooting at Kansas City fast food restaurant
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 22-year-old man is facing charges in connection to a shooting over the weekend at a Kansas City fast-food restaurant that left one man dead and another injured. Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced on Monday that Joseph H. Watson is charged with second-degree felony...
Leawood passes new e-bike, e-scooter helmet law
LEAWOOD, Kan. (KCTV) - A new helmet rule is coming to the streets of Leawood. Monday night, the Leawood City Council approved an ordinance that requires riders under 18 years old to wear helmets on e-bikes and e-scooters. Leawood’s Police Chief, Brad Robbins, introduced the idea in January following complaints...
KCATA Board approves $2 transit fares starting in June
Commissioners outlined the rollout process for fare collection and discussed a CEO search, development efforts and a World Cup transit ambassador program. The post KCATA Board approves $2 transit fares starting in June appeared first on The Beacon .
Wyandotte County calls for drastically reduced STAR Bond district
There are important meetings Tuesday night regarding the future home of the Chiefs.
Suspect in custody after Independence police chase ends in KCK
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person is in custody after a police chase in Missouri ended across the state line in Kansas. The Kansas Highway Patrol assisted in the chase that started after a crash in Independence led to a chase. Northbound and southbound traffic on 7th Street, near...
What’s new in Kansas City food and drink: February 2026
The Kansas City Restaurant Association named Mikita Burton (@allthingsmikita) its 2025 Influencer of the Year at its annual banquet in early January. The award honors creators who celebrate the city’s restaurant community. Burton, an early “mommy blogger” who once focused on kid-friendly KC activities, has evolved...

















