KHP used Grappler to capture wanted suspect on I-70
JOHNSON COUNTY —Last week, a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper attempted to stop a driver on Interstate 70 around Turner Diagonal, according to a social media report from Troop A. The trooper was stopping the driver for displaying a tag that belonged on a Dodge Charger; however, it was being displayed on a GMC truck.
‘A bright future… stolen’ — Family of Olathe West grad who died from fentanyl...
Three years after an Olathe woman’s death, her family is thankful that she’s finally getting justice. On Feb. 5 in Johnson County District Court, Treger M. Samuels, 22, was sentenced to seven years in prison for distribution of drugs causing death in the fatal overdose of Ericka Grigsby, 20, on Feb. 13, 2023.
KU freshman, Overland Park native breaks Big 12 record
LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - A week after tying a Big 12 record, Kansas freshman Jaliya Davis has now broken it. Davis, an Overland Park native and Blue Valley North alum, was named the Big 12 Freshman of the Week for the seventh straight week, breaking a conference record for consecutive honors.
New Yemeni coffee shop coming to northern Overland Park
In a space previously occupied by a vegan bakery and coffee shop at 95th and Metcalf, something new is brewing. It’s been a busy few weeks for Rufaida Elmansi, who is bringing to life an idea to remake an old bakery into her new coffee shop. But if all...
Man charged in shots-fired incident in Shawnee, standoff in Overland Park
The Johnson County District Attorney's Office has charged a man in connection with a shots-fired incident in Shawnee and standoff in Overland Park.
Fourth World Cup team to announce Kansas City base camp this week, KC2026 says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A fourth World Cup team is expected to announce base camp in the Kansas City area this week, according to KC2026. Pam Kramer, KC2026 Chief Executive Officer, dropped the news while providing a World Cup update on February 17. She said to expect the announcement sooner than later.
Kansas City Police Could Down Drones for World Cup
Kansas City may soon get something it has never had before, local police with the legal authority to knock a drone out of the sky, as KCTV5 reports. A new bill introduced by Eric Burlison would temporarily give state and local law enforcement the power to intercept and disable unmanned aircraft during the 2026 FIFA...
Lenexa neighbors threaten legal action over proposed development on park land
Lenexa residents hire attorney to challenge affordable housing development on Clear Creek Wetlands, claiming city violated zoning laws and ignored community input.
Four vehicle crash on I-70 leaves two with critical injuries, one dead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One person is dead and two others critically injured after a four-vehicle crash on eastbound I-70 Tuesday night, police say. At 5:36 p.m., a silver Nissan Altima failed to stop in congested traffic near Stadium Drive and struck a black Nissan van, triggering the four-vehicle collision,...
Kansas City’s cash treasure hunt drops hundreds to thousands each week
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Imagine kicking off the morning at a popular spot in Kansas City just to stumble across a wad of cash. It’s a reality for one different lucky - and dedicated - Kansas Citian each week. This is CashStash KC: the city-wide money hunt that...

















