The Kansas City Public Library is being ‘reimagined.’ Community input will guide its plan
After receiving a Capacity Building grant from The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, the Kansas City Public Library launched a $250,000 strategic plan to revitalize their services and mission and to "ensure that it’s focused on what matters most to the community." "The main goal of what we're doing right...
Kansas teen dragged into alley, fights back. Kidnapper gets nearly 50 years
A judge sentenced a man to nearly 50 years in prison after he dragged a teenage girl into a downtown Leavenworth alley during a kidnapping almost a year ago, officials said. In April, a jury found 38-year-old Lajuan Sammie Louis Lowery guilty of aggravated kidnapping and acquitted him of a separate charge of...
Rooftop Cinema Club premieres its open-air movie theater experience in KC’s Crossroads
Pink dusk views of the Kansas horizon and a cityscape bathed in sunset only added to the silver screen experience for midweek movie-goers trying out the newly opened Rooftop Cinema Club in Kansas City’s Crossroads Arts District. “Just the ambiance and what they did with the design is really cute,” said Emily...
A confessed drug dealer in Kansas City has been sentenced to prison for selling...
Kansas City anesthesiologist booked into Texas jail for alleged child sex crime. A Kansas City anesthesiologist is behind bars in Texas after he allegedly made plans to meet with a minor for sexual favors. Updated: 29 minutes ago. |. Melissa Meeder has the weather impacts for your Planning Calendar this...
6 Gigantic Thrift Stores In Missouri That Bargain Hunters Say Are Better Than Costco
Wondering where to find the biggest and best thrift stores in Missouri?. These 6 gigantic secondhand shops offer amazing deals and unexpected treasures!. 1. Hillcrest Hope Thrift Store (Liberty) Hillcrest Hope Thrift Store stands out in Liberty with its bright, welcoming storefront. The large windows let in plenty of...
Old-school soda fountains live on around Missouri and Kansas, if you know where to...
This story was first published in KCUR's Adventure newsletter. You can sign up to receive stories like this in your inbox every Tuesday. Have your tastebuds soured to the same old convenience store flavors? Or are you looking for a sweet way to experience history? Try a visit to one of the Kansas City area’s old...
Two charged for allegedly possessing 13 pounds of methamphetamine
KANSAS CITY — A traffic stop in the Kansas City area Wednesday led to the recovery of 13 pounds of methamphetamine and federal charges for two women. The Western District of Missouri says Brittney N. Stanley and Christina L.M. Davis, both 32, were charged Thursday in federal court with possession with intent to...
Armyworms destroying lawns across the Kansas City metro. Here’s how you can stop them
OLATHE, Kan. — A destructive pest is invading and feeding on lawns in our area. FOX4’s Regan Porter is Working for You to find out exactly what armyworms are and how you can spot them. Have you seen brown patches on your lawn? Jacob Rhoades said it could...
After One Year, Missouri Police Say Body Cameras Are Making a Difference
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — About a year after Independence police officers started wearing body cameras, the department says that the program has changed the way its staff interacts with residents and collects evidence – and that the cameras are here to stay. The Independence Police Department received a...
The ‘Most Spiritually Abusive Sermon I’ve Ever Heard’: Former IHOPKC Staff
The 'Most Spiritually Abusive Sermon I've Ever Heard': Former IHOPKC Staff. What happens when a church leader claims to speak for God—and uses that authority to excuse sexual abuse?. On Sunday, Lisa Bickle Stribling—sister of disgraced International House of Prayer Kansas City (IHOPKC) founder Mike Bickle—did just...
