KC could force dilapidated, historic Federal Reserve tower downtown into new hands
Kansas City could move to force a historic downtown building that has languished for years into the hands of a new developer. Mayor Quinton Lucas filed a resolution this week that would begin a process known as receivership on the former Federal Reserve Building, 925 Grand Blvd., a legal maneuver aimed at dealing with
Construction is causing traffic delays at this Olathe intersection. What to know
Construction on 135th Street at South Brougham Drive in Olathe is underway. And residents may see some traffic delays in the area. Olathe City Council member LeEtta Felter provided an update on the construction in a Facebook post “Thanks to combined County and City funding, this project includes replacing several aging
Food recs: Kansas City’s best restaurants in the Crossroads Arts District
The Crossroads Arts District is a hub for independent arts and culture in Kansas City, and its restaurant scene is no different. It’s why Sarah Hoffmann, who owns Green Dirt on Oak, a farm-to-table restaurant in the district, was first drawn to the area. Hoffman calls it “one of...
Driver asleep at wheel in I-35 crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 21-year-old Kansas City man suffered moderate injuries Friday morning after falling asleep at the wheel and crashing on Interstate 35, authorities said. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just before 3:30 a.m. when the driver of a southbound 2016 Dodge Journey fell a
Merriam school that helped end segregation added to National Register of Historic Places
MERRIAM, Kan. (KWCH) - A Kansas school that helped end segregation in America earned a national honor this week. The National Park Service added the Madam C.J. Walker School in Merriam to the National Register of Historic Places, which unlocks new restoration funding that supporters need. The school was built...
English National Team equipment reported stolen after arriving in KC: police
The English Men's National Soccer Team has reportedly had some of its equipment stolen just hours ahead of its scheduled arrival on Saturday, BBC reports.
Kansas City driver run over by own U-Haul, hospitalized in critical condition
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A driver was critically injured after being run over by their own U-Haul van, according to the Kansas City Police Department. Emergency crews say they responded just after 10 a.m. on Friday, June 12, to the area of Bannister and Longview Rd. after reports of a crash with critical injuries.
Suspect arrested again in serial tire slashings in Kansas City’s Waldo neighborhood
A woman has been taken into custody after numerous reports of slashed tires in Kansas City’s Waldo neighborhood. Residents began sharing reports on neighborhood Facebook groups in recent days, with several posting photos of damaged tires and doorbell camera footage from around the area of 77th Street to 81st Street, be
Scare at underground storage caves sends 4 to hospital, prompts evacuation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Emergency crews treated nearly two dozen people after a carbon monoxide scare Friday morning. Four of those people were taken to hospitals. The Kansas City Fire Department responded to a call about an unconscious person at a business located near NE Underground Drive near Missouri 210 Highway.
Missouri vape recall exposes dispute over cannabis testing rules
When Missouri cannabis regulators recalled hundreds of marijuana vape pens last month, the Kansas City-based manufacturer said the issue was related to “evolving” testing requirements for licensed facilities. But state regulators say the testing rules did not change. And certificates of analysis posted by the company

















