Wyandotte County passes camping ordinance despite community opposition
WYANDOTTE COUNTY, Kan. — Wyandotte County has passed a new ordinance banning unlawful camping, replacing a harsher version that would have imposed $200 fines and month-long jail stays for sleeping outside. The new ordinance gives first-time offenders 48 hours to move before facing 10 hours of community service and...
Two women injured in late-night I-470 crash
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A metro woman was seriously hurt and another woman suffered minor injuries in a late-night crash on eastbound I-470. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, it happened just before 2 a.m. on Saturday, November 22. The crash occurred when a 2012 GMC Arcadia struck a 2018 Kia Rio while...
Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque remains closed after waterline struck during renovation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque has temporarily closed its doors after a waterline break caused some damage and flooding, the restaurant announced earlier this week. The longtime Kansas City barbecue restaurant shared the closure in a Facebook post Tuesday. The restaurant said the waterline was...
KC Streetcar damaged after crash with box truck near UMKC campus
A Kansas City Streetcar was damaged in a crash near its University of Missouri — Kansas City stop Saturday morning, a KC Street Car Authority spokesperson said. The crash happened around 11:20 a.m. at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Brookside Boulevard. A box truck drove north on Brookside Boulevard when it...
KCMO realtor’s goal is 1,000 new Black homeowners and it could happen soon
Home ownership is a dream for many people, but it's taking longer to get there. The average age of a first-time home buyer is 40 years old, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Kansas City’s Driving Dilemma: A Plea for Headlight Safety
In a recent social media post, a user expressed their frustration about the driving habits of people in Kansas City, particularly during adverse weather conditions. The user emphasized the importance of using headlights not only for personal visibility but also for the safety of others on the road. They pointed out...
Man charged after allegedly threatening driver with knife in road rage incident
A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened a driver with a knife during a road rage incident in Smithville on Wednesday.
Heartland Thanksgiving Weekend Weather Alert: Arctic Blast and Snow Threat for Kansas, Nebraska &...
The Heartland is bracing for a dramatic burst of winter weather through Thanksgiving weekend as Arctic air moves in from the northern Plains, bringing cold temperatures, strong winds, and sporadic snow showers from Nebraska to Missouri. The chilly surge may provide sloppy traffic conditions for those returning from...
Signal Struggles: The Fading Frequency of 90.9 The Bridge
Recently, listeners of 90.9 The Bridge have been experiencing signal issues while tuning into the station. The problem appears to be intermittent, with the signal cutting in and out frequently, and sometimes turning into static. This has caused frustration among the station's audience, as many consider it to be the...
Metro baby thriving with rare genetic disorder shows importance of early intervention
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One resilient metro baby is thriving after a rare genetic disorder diagnosis. 5-month-old Rowen Larson has had quite the journey. Aria and Stephen, her parents, found out that they were carriers of the SMN1 gene before their first son, Silas’s, birth. This gene means there’s a chance for the...
