Overland Park KS

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The wait is almost over for Kansas City’s most beloved holiday tradition as the Country Club Plaza lights up Thursday night for another year. Few traditions capture the spirit of Kansas City quite like the lighting ceremony at the Plaza. What started as one man’s simple idea has become a...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving – a new record. There’s good news for those driving to their destinations: prices at the pump have fallen in the past week. The roller coaster ride at the pump continues just in...

LAWRENCE, Kan. (KCTV) - The Lawrence Police Department says that an Overland Park man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly holding a group at gunpoint for hours. According to arrest records, Garnel Andreus Moore Wiliams was taken into custody around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 23, near 3250 Michigan Street.

Overland Park and Lenexa have agreed to use tourism tax dollars to help fund a new, temporary bus service that will connect the two cities to Kansas City International Airport during next summer’s World Cup. Last week, both city councils approved an agreement with the Board of County Commissioners...

Simon, an older dog, was discovered wandering the streets of Kansas City, Missouri. His condition was so unusual that passersby could not help but stare. When he arrived at KC Pet Project, a local animal shelter, his fur was so severely overgrown that it gave the illusion of him having six legs.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - KCTV5 is excited to announce that First Warn 5 chief meteorologist Luke Dorris will transition from his nightside role to become the lead meteorologist for KCTV5 News This Morning, effective Monday, Dec. 1. “I’m excited to take on this new role with such a wonderful...

A Jackson County judge sentenced Tyron Lee Sims, 62, of Kansas City, to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a fatal shooting in the city’s midtown area in the spring of 2024, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. During a hearing last Friday, Judge Patrick C. Edwards also handed Sims a...

KANSAS CITY —Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire at an apartment fire in Kansas City. Just before 6p.m. Sunday, crews responded to a reported apartment fire in the 10604 E. 98th Terrace, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. Crews reported smoke showing from a three-story apartment building....

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two Kansas City, Missouri, police officers were injured while investigating a crime spree early Monday morning in the Northland. Shortly after 2 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 6300 block of N. London Avenue on a disturbance involving armed car prowlers. Officers discovered the suspects...

Kansas might be landlocked, but locals know where to find plates of crispy, perfectly seasoned seafood that rival coastal favorites. Scattered across Kansas City, Kansas, Topeka, Manhattan, and beyond, these humble, low-key spots prioritize fresh product, careful frying, and generous hospitality. This guide...