Overland Park KS

A Blue Valley Middle School student found a rusty, spent shell casing August 28 in the school's gym at 5001 W. 163rd Terrace in Overland Park.

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department said a man was found dead in the 3200 block of Independence Avenue just before 6 a.m. Monday. ‘It’s just pathetically simple to steal property’: Leaders look for ways to crack down on deed theft. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. Although it’s...

Anthony Bourdain didn't hand out food endorsements lightly, but when it came to barbecue, he made his position crystal clear. In an article penned for Men's Health, Bourdain said that Kansas City served the world's best. Obviously, people listened. When the article was written, Bourdain had already eaten his way...

In three apartment complexes stretching across the Kansas City metro, hundreds of renters have dealt with cockroaches, mice and flooding — but their landlord is more than 1,000 miles away in New York. Now, a majority of residents at the complexes are unionizing to demand better living conditions. The...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star's efforts to improve coverage of local communities. Do you know someone we should interview? Share ideas with our...

KANSAS CITY —Law enforcement are investigating a suspect on multiple allegations. Just before 1p.m. Tuesday, sheriff's deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas City Police Officers and the United States Marshals Service Midwest Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested 41-year-old Richard Holliday at State...

PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. (KCTV) - The Prairie Village Police Department says a bomb recovery was completed Tuesday afternoon. In a Facebook post, the department said movers found two WWII-era bombs in a home on Sept. 9. It’s unclear exactly where the bombs were or who owned them. The Overland...

The best high school in Kansas and one of the top high schools in the state of Missouri reside in the Kansas City metro area, according to a new ranking. U.S. News and World Report revealed its 2025 rankings for the best public high schools in the United States. More than 350 Missouri schools and 290 Kansas schools...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Riverside police are looking for a Kansas City man they say walked away from the scene of a crash. On Dec. 8, 2024, Michael L. Anderson reportedly drove a construction company’s truck through a residential fence, down a ravine and into a tree. The...

CLAYCOMO, Mo. (KCTV) - On Tuesday, the Claycomo Police Department shared the photo of a person they are hoping to speak with regarding an ongoing investigation. According to a Facebook post, the man may be connected to trespassing and property damage violations. Further details, including the man’s name or his...