New Plaza owners apply to Port KC for loan, tax abatements
Port KC and the County Club Plaza are negotiating a potential development deal to give the Plaza incentives and bonds to redevelop the shopping district.
It Wasn’t Until This Year That I Realized I Live in a City That...
In recent times, residents of Kansas City have been expressing their concerns over the frequent shutdown of interstates for road construction. This year, the city has seen a significant increase in road construction activities, with major highways like 35N, 70W, and now 70E being affected. The construction work,...
Kansas City toddler competes as finalist in ‘Baby of the Year’ contest
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One Kansas City baby is a finalist in a national contest. 11-month-old Isaac Pierce may be one of the metro’s youngest Chiefs fans, and he needs Kansas City’s support to win Colossal’s ‘Baby of the Year’ contest. Emma Pierce, Isaac’s...
Powell Gardens turning into a winter wonderland for annual festival
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City’s botanical garden is inviting you to head over to its very own “winter wonderland,” complete with thousands of lights and festive activities to get you into the holiday spirit. From Thursday, Nov. 20, through Wednesday, Jan 3, families in and...
Kansas City teacher recounts attack inside school, calls for change and accountability
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The day before health sciences teacher Stacy Williamson was assaulted inside East High, she did an online active shooter training for how to protect herself and her students. “I’m in the mind of ‘I’m going to take a bullet…I will give my life for these...
Is the Family Dollar Store on Nieman Rd Closing Down?
It appears that the Family Dollar Store on Nieman Road, located across from the post office, is closing its doors for good. A passerby noticed a man standing near the road, waving a sign that announced the store's liquidation and a 30% discount on all items. This news has left some locals disappointed, as they found...
Police found fentanyl, heroin and a firearm after KC area traffic stop
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Kansas City area man was sentenced in federal court last week for illegally possessing a firearm. Hunter A. Fanara, 34, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Beth Phillips to 96 months in federal prison without parole for being a felon in possession of a firearms, according to the United State's...
Kansas City councilmember makes proposal to crush sideshow vehicles
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City could begin crushing ATVs caught in illegal sideshows under a new proposal from Councilman Crispin Rea. The ordinance would allow the city to seize, impound and destroy sideshow vehicles. The move marks an escalation in the city’s ongoing effort to crack down on illegal sideshows.
Da’ Bomb shook Shaq’s world, so we tasted this KC hot sauce too
It’s often said that good things come in small packages. Sometimes, really hot things do too. Like Da’ Bomb, a line of hot sauces that’s been prominently featured on the YouTube series “Hot Ones.” More often than not, the show’s celebrity guests end up shedding tears and gasping for air after ingesting even small...
Can Anyone Recall the Name of the Former Movie Theater at 97th and Quivira...
In a quest to jog a memory, a social media user recently sought help to recall the name of a movie theater that used to be located at 97th and Quivira in Overland Park, where Academy Sports is now. The user's memory hinted at watching 'The Return of the King' in that theater back in 2003, but they were unsure if the...
