KCPD: 5 arrests, 38 citations during ‘enforcement operation’ overnight
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department made a handful of arrests, issued dozens of citations and towed nearly 10 vehicles during an "enforcement operation" overnight.
This Day in History: Actor Ed Asner is born in Kansas City, Missouri
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Nov. 15, 1929, actor Ed Anser was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He is best known for his role as Lou Grant in the comedy “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and, later, the drama “Lou Grant.”. He died in California in 2021...
Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas police investigating separate overnight traffic deaths
One person died in Kansas City, Missouri, and Kansas City, Kansas, overnight, the cities' respective police departments reported Saturday.
KCKPD: 1 dead after speeding car loses control, flips over bridge
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department's traffic division is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred overnight.
Why Do Drivers Follow So Closely?
In Kansas City (KC), drivers are known for following each other quite closely on the road. This observation isn't limited to aggressive drivers; even the most mild-mannered individuals seem to maintain a surprisingly short distance between their vehicle and the one in front. This driving behavior, which is prevalent...
3 hospitalized in late Saturday morning fire in Kansas City, Missouri
Three people were transported to area hospitals late Saturday morning following a fire in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City has a strong sandwich scene. Here’s where to get the best Reuben...
This story was first published in KCUR's Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. The invention of the Reuben sandwich is grilled in controversy. One theory states that the first Reuben sandwich was created for Reuben Kulakofsky in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1925,...
KCPD reports multiple arrests, citations, tows in overnight crime crackdown
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Friday night into Saturday, local authorities worked to fulfill the City of Kansas City’s ongoing promise that it will mitigate dangerous crimes including street racing and sideshows. The Kansas City Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office...
Jackson County, MO – Sideshow Bust: 5 Arrested, 9 Cars Towed Overnight
Kansas City, MO – Five people were arrested overnight after Kansas City police broke up an illegal sideshow involving dangerous stunts, blocked traffic, and multiple hazardous violations across city streets. According to the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, officers witnessed drivers pointing weapons at other...
Pedestrian struck, killed Friday night in Kansas City, Missouri
Around 7 p.m., Friday, first responders were notified of a pedestrian struck near the intersection of E. 46th Street and Blue Ridge Cutoff.

















