Mother arrested after child left in hot car at Legends parking lot
A mother was arrested in Kansas City, Kansas, after she allegedly left her child alone in a locked car at the Legends Outlets.
5 charged in connection with illegal fentanyl, narcotics trafficking ring in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Nearly half a dozen suspected drug dealers were federally charged in connection with an illegal drug trafficking ring in Kansas City. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that five individuals have been federally charged for their...
Woman accused of luring victim into armed carjacking remains hospitalized after chase with police
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City woman remains in the hospital after she crashed a stolen vehicle when she allegedly lured its owner into an armed carjacking. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Monday, Aug. 18, indicate that Taylor E. Yoksh, 31, of Kansas City, has been charged in...
Vigil held to remember Kansas City son’s life lost to violence
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One year after Tammy DeHaan’s son was shot and killed at the BP gas station at the corner of Linwood Boulevard and Indiana Avenue, she says she still can’t believe it. “In all my life, I never thought I would lose my son...
Kansas Citians voice concern over finances, inflation, housing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A recent Yahoo Finance poll shows the vast majority of consumers are worried about their personal finances. The trend of worry isn't hard to localize - people all over the metro say they've been stressed about money too. It may not be a surprise at...
Crystal Martinez named new Morning Anchor at FOX4 Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – August 21, 2025 – WDAF-TV FOX4 is thrilled to announce that Crystal Martinez has been named a permanent anchor on the FOX4 Morning News team. After stepping in during recent months, Martinez will officially co-anchor the 9AM and 12PM newscasts alongside Abby Eden, Pat McGonigle, Nick Vasos and the...
Early-morning kidnapping in Raytown leads to arrest of Independence man, charges filed
RAYTOWN, Mo. (KCTV) - Charges have been filed against an Independence man in connection with an early-morning kidnapping in Raytown. Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Friday, Aug. 15, indicate that Donale L. West, 35, of Independence, has been charged in connection with an alleged kidnapping. A...
Man who admitted to role in woman’s fatal Overland Park overdose sentenced to prison
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - The man who admitted to his role in a woman’s fatal overdose in Overland Park has been sentenced to prison. The Johnson County, Kansas, District Attorney’s Office announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20, that Ahmad M. Karraz, 23, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the...
Looming bus fare return sparks mixed emotions among bus riders
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bus fares are set to return to Kansas City, Missouri, buses in 2026 under a new contract between the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority and the city. The return of fares is prompting mixed reactions from riders. The KCATA and the Mid-America Regional Council held...
Kansas City man with three felony warrants arrested after police pursuit
CASS COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man with three active felony warrants was arrested late Wednesday night following a police pursuit. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office said deputies attempted to make a stop near I-49 and North Cass Parkway at approximately 11:36 p.m. Deputies said the vehicle...
