City of Olathe appoints first female city manager in its history
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The City of Olathe has a new city manager. Tuesday night, the City of Olathe announced that its current Deputy City Manager, Susan Sherman, will move into the role following the retirement of current City Manager Michael Wilkes. Sherman becomes the ninth city manager in Olathe...
KC Police add 51 officers in 2025, requesting funding for additional positions
The Kansas City Police Department saw a significant increase in the number of sworn officers over the past year. The department will end 2025 with 1,148 officers on the force. That’s an increase of 51 sworn officers from a year ago, Police Chief Stacey Graves said Tuesday during the monthly meeting of the Kansas City...
American Shaman says FDA seizure was a ‘rush to judgment’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The owner of American Shaman is pushing back against the FDA’s claims in a newly filed motion to dismiss a lawsuit. Shaman Botanicals, LLC, based in Kansas City, Missouri, filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit. In November, the FDA seized over-the-counter dietary supplements containing 7-OH...
Sheriff IDs suspect who died in Kan. officer-shooting at battery plant
JOHNSON COUNTY —The Johnson County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a stabbing which ultimately ended in an officer-involved shooting on Friday, according to a statement from the sheriff's office. One person died. He has been identified as 55-year-old Jonathan Lunceford of Blue Spring, Missouri, according to...
Bond-funded boost: Kansas City Public Schools completes major construction milestone
After April 2025 bond approval, King Empowerment Center tops out; site to house elementary school, early learning, and family services for Kansas City Public School students and families.
KC Cares: Awesome Ambitions tours teens through future careers
Everyone deserves a chance to dream about what their working life might hold for them. That’s the sentiment behind Awesome Ambitions. Founded by journalists Cynthia Newsome and Angela Curry, the program aims to make college and career paths more accessible to young women. Once a month, they meet separately with...
Christian students grow their relationship with God through bible study and prayer every Wednesday
Every Wednesday at 7:30 a.m., a small circle of students meet in the senior café to read the bible, share prayer requests and keep each other accountable in their faith. The study began last spring, after senior Katlyn Shinkle and junior Lacey Jennings decided they wanted a smaller, close-knit bible study group.
Shawnee commission backs new plan to convert vacant Wonderscope building into apartments
The Shawnee Planning Commission has approved plans to turn the former Wonderscope building into apartments. It’s the latest attempt to redevelop the property at 5700 King St. in downtown Shawnee since the children’s museum moved out in 2020. Previous plans to turn the site into apartments or townhomes...
KCPD: Driver dies after losing control on exit ramp
KANSAS CITY —One person died in an accident just before 1a.m. Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri. According to KCPD Officer Alayna Gonzalez, a BMW 230I was traveling on the exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 670 to southbound 71 Highway at a high rate of speed. The BMW failed to...
Suspects exchanged gunfire after KC area traffic crash
KANSAS CITY—Three suspects are facing charges in connection with a shooting in Kansas City earlier this month, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson. Tyler J. Huntington,30, faces Unlawful Use of a Weapon, two counts of Armed Criminal Action, and 1st Degree Assault. Victor Viverette, 30, faces 1st...
