Beyond the Mountains: Jim Bridger’s Forgotten Business in New Santa Fe
The Wild West- tall tales of cowboys, Native Americans, fur trappers and traders. So many stories were shared about men who swapped the bustling east for the barren west. They craved the mystery of uncharted territory- the want and need to establish something- to find something. They wanted to change...
Kansas City honors ‘father of KC barbecue’ Henry Perry at free museum event
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — On Friday, July 3, the Museum of BBQ in Crown Center will celebrate Henry Perry Day, honoring the man known as the father of Kansas City barbecue. The event is free, and the first 100 people to arrive will receive a complimentary barbecue rib from Burnt Ends BBQ.
Kansas City medical respite facility set for $6 million renovation and expansion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City organization that provides medical care to people experiencing homelessness is kicking off a $6 million renovation and expansion of its Carehouse medical respite facility — the only one of its kind in the city. Care Beyond the Boulevard will host a...
4-year-old cancer survivor celebrates milestone with lemonade stand for childhood cancer research
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A lemonade stand celebrating a Kansas City four-year-old’s milestone is also raising money for kids still fighting cancer. Emmett Bledsoe recently completed treatment for stage four cancer on June 18, 2026. Inspired by his own experience, and with help from his older sister, Emmett is hosting
Great Lenexa BBQ Battle crowns MO griller as champion, edging out 2 JoCo teams
Grilling mania took over Lenexa’s Sar-Ko-Park Trails Park this weekend for the annual Great Lenexa BBQ Battle. Dating back to 1984, the contest is one of Kansas’ longest-running barbecue competitions and now serves as the official state championship for pit masters. It started with just 12 teams. This...
Neighbors want out after 2nd double shooting at south KC complex: ‘Traumatized’
Upon first glance, you couldn’t tell that The Depot on Old Santa Fe apartments in south Kansas City has been the center of multiple homicides within 16 days. It’s made up of neat, gray-painted buildings, featuring outdoor amenities like a playground and a pool. After Saturday night’ s shooting that left two dead, neigh
‘Magical’: Fans, officials praise Kansas City after massive Oranje Fan Walk turnout
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An estimated 36,000 people turned out for the Oranje Fan Walk, drawing praise from visiting fans and city officials alike. The event had faced concerns ahead of time. Unlike fan walks held in previous host cities, participants in Kansas City would not walk directly to the stadium. There was al
This Missouri Diner Serves Reuben Sandwiches So Good You’ll Think About Them All Week
A great Reuben sandwich does not just fill you up. It follows you home. It sits in the back of your mind on a Tuesday afternoon, making you close your eyes and remember that perfect bite of corned beef, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing pressed between slices of grilled rye.
Reported Mountain Lion Sighting Near Lee’s Summit, Missouri
A man near Lee's Summit, Missouri has shared a picture of a mountain lion near Longview Lake.
Investigation underway after 1 hospitalized in Kansas City, MO, apartment fire
The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department is investigating an apartment fire Sunday morning that led to one person being hospitalized.

















