Overland Park green-lights $20M police training facility after years of planning
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Overland Park will proceed with construction of a new police training facility. The city council unanimously approved an agreement with Titan Built, LLC, to oversee the $19.5 million project during a meeting January 26. “This price is allinclusive for the construction of the facility. It...
‘A special trip’: Homegrown actress returns to Kansas City with ‘Hamilton’ tour
When Miriam Ali was growing up in Lee’s Summit, she had no doubt what she wanted to do with her life — perform on the stage. “It just was always like that,” she said. “Any school projects that we had to pick a topic about, I was always talking about singing, dancing, acting.” It didn’t take long to turn her dream...
Illegal alien sold meth to confidential source in KC three times
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Mexican national was sentenced in federal court earlier this month for possessing methamphetamine to distribute, illegally possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, and illegally reentering the United States after having previously been deported, according to the United State's...
Kansas City restaurants prepare for tipping changes during World Cup
Cultures collide during the World Cup, but it leaves an American tradition up in the air for local restaurants.
Surprise $135M bridge funding announced month after Chiefs stadium news
Kansas City, Kansas, will receive $135 million in funding to replace bridges along the Central Avenue corridor. Some residents wonder if the move intentionally aligns with an incoming Chiefs stadium.
Missing Overland Park man found dead near Indian Creek Trail
Overland Park police located a man missing since Saturday dead near an Overland Park trail. Joaquin Briceno, 36, was last seen around 3 p.m. Saturday walking with a black backpack near West 133rd Street and Antioch Road, Overland Park Police Department spokesperson Capt. Kyle Twaddle said in a press release Saturday....
‘Dangerous overreach’: Kansas City’s Mayor challenges immigration enforcement operations
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas joined dozens of other cities to challenge a federal immigration crackdown they call unconstitutional.
Road rage: Driver admits shooting at KC area snow plow driver
PLATTE COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an alleged road rage shooting in a Kansas City suburb. The shooting happened at approximately 9 a.m. Monday in Parkville, involving a Parkville Special Road District snowplow and a black SUV, according to a statement from the city. Shots were fired during the...
Kansas City bids adios to La Fonda; a Westside staple for nearly half a...
Owners say it’s time to retire but the community isn’t letting them go without a celebration. Kansas City to bid adios to La Fonda.
Popular Mediterranean eatery Meddys planning new Overland Park location
A Wichita-based Mediterranean eatery is adding to its Johnson County footprint — this time near a growing Overland Park development where two other restaurants recently announced new locations. Fast-casual chain Meddys plans to open a new Overland Park location near the Aspiria development in Overland Park. Meddys is...

















