Kansas City Zoo mourns death of lion, chimpanzee after health battles
The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium is mourning the loss of two animals — a lion and chimpanzee —that recently died, the zoo said on social media. A 20-year-old male lion named Shakarri had been treated for age-related health issues, but recently stopped responding to medical treatment, the zoo said in a Facebook post....
Kansas automotive shop seized for $450,000 tax debt
SHAWNEE (KSNT) – Kansas tax agents and local deputies seized assets from a Shawnee automotive customization and repair shop that owed more than $450,000 to the state. The Kansas Department of Revenue (KDOR) announced in a press release that tax agents and deputies from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Department executed...
KCK warned to put trash bins out early as WM adjusts schedule for funeral...
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The funeral of a fallen colleague is expected to disrupt trash pickup schedules in Kansas City and Wyandotte County. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, has warned customers of Waste Management that they may want to put their bins out earlier for collection...
U.S. Marshals help catch Kansas double-homicide suspect
WYANDOTTE COUNTY—A suspect in Saturday’s double-homicide in the 1600 block of Washington Boulevard in Kansas City, Kansas has been arrested and charged, according to a statement from Kansas City, Kansas Police. With the assistance of U.S. Marshals, 119-year-old Jimi L. St. Clair, was taken into custody Wednesday in...
Parade Park apartments catch fire, again. Neighbors concerned
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Parade Park apartments have been an issue for the neighborhood near the 18th and Vine district for some years now, according to multiple residents living nearby. “Been like that for about four years or more, and they’ve had four, five, six fires in those...
Independence police announce arrests following ‘shoplift sweep’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Independence Police Department has announced more than a dozen arrests stemming from an operation focused on stopping retail thefts at businesses in the 39th Street corridor. The agency said its Community Engagement Unit conducted the shoplifting sweep July 24-25. In a Facebook post Friday,...
KC man sentenced on federal gun charge from Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade shooting
A Kansas City man was sentenced in federal firearm on charges connected to the deadly shooting at the Chiefs' Super Bowl parade
Crystal Martinez Named Co-Anchor of WDAF Morning Newscast
Martinez will officially co-anchor the 9 and 12 p.m. newscasts
Texas-based Torchy’s Tacos closing its doors in Overland Park
After roughly four years, a taco restaurant will soon leave Overland Park. Texas-based Torchy’s Tacos will close its doors in Overland Park next week. An employee at the restaurant confirmed its last day will be Tuesday. Torchy’s Tacos was at 6815 W. 135th St. The restaurant occupied a...
Frank White Jr. reveals kidney cancer diagnosis from 2023
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., revealed Thursday he was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2023.
