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
Where legislatures lag, local officials are stopping data centers altogether
In the city of Peculiar, a Kansas City suburb, a mayor and a city administrator were forced from their jobs over plans for a data center. In Festus, south of St. Louis, residents thronged city council meetings, leading police to escort out a former council member. And in St. Charles, a St. Louis suburb, local officials
Who was James ‘Uncle Jimmy’ Dodds? The deputy, mentor and KC radio personality
A goofy, affectionate sports radio host was beloved in Kansas City and beyond for his ability to make light of hard situations, and always working for something greater than himself. Most people knew James Dodds, 64, as “Uncle Jimmy” for his jokester personality on sports talk radio , and for his appearances on the Fox
‘Holding our breath’: Uncertainty about World Cup crowd sizes trickles down to Kansas watch...
Like an elaborate wedding, a surprise birthday party or a Fourth of July barbecue, the World Cup has Kansas City and its Kansas suburbs wondering about crowd sizes. What if no one shows up? Like nervous hosts, municipal and private event planners aren’t quite sure what to expect, particularly for watch parties where
Children’s Mercy offers employees early retirement as it launches $1.7 billion campus expansion
Hospital leaders say the workforce initiative is separate from the massive construction project that could nearly triple the organization's debt load. The post Children’s Mercy offers employees early retirement as it launches $1.7 billion campus expansion appeared first on The Beacon .
Kansas City’s Arrowhead and BBQ Shine for World Cup 2026
Kansas City – The city enters the World Cup spotlight with low expectations from many outsiders yet holds several clear advantages for visitors. Arrowhead Stadium will host six matches, including games featuring defending champions Argentina, while the surrounding area offers distinctive food and cultural draws. June w
KCPD searching for missing 19-year-old woman and her 3-year-old daughter
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department is looking for a missing woman and her 3-year-old daughter. Officials say Alexis Olivieri, 19, was last seen Thursday at 4 a.m. near 6214 E. 10th Street in Kansas City. She is a white woman, 5 feet 2 inches tall and about 150 pounds.
