Submerged Vehicle Removed From Harrisonville City Lake
The City of Harrisonville and the Harrisonville Police Department would like to thank Underwater Rescue & Recovery of Lee’s Summit and GT Tow Service for their assistance in removing a vehicle from the Harrisonville City Lake Friday afternoon. Divers were able to locate the vehicle, a Chevy pick-up truck,...
Kansas City artists are helping reimagine Highway 71 in an effort to reconnect neighborhoods
At a community meeting this June inside the Blue Parkway Sun Fresh in east Kansas City, residents gathered around tables with large maps showcasing the path of U.S. Highway 71. With facilitators from the city, they discussed the many problems caused by the highway, and the improvements they want to see to make the...
Retired Olathe detective killed in crash at 175th, I-35 off-ramp in Gardner
A retired Olathe detective died in a crash Saturday morning at the intersection of 175th Street and the Interstate 35 off-ramp, per Gardner police.
Driver of asphalt truck killed in rollover crash on K-7 Highway in Olathe
The driver of a dump truck hauling asphalt was seriously injured in a crash Monday morning in Olathe.
The Cheeseburgers At This Cafe In Missouri Are So Good, People Drive Hours For...
A bright red building with yellow trim sits unassumingly on East 31st Street in Kansas City, where since 1951, Kitty’s Cafe has been proving that culinary greatness often comes in modest packages. In a city renowned for barbecue that makes national headlines, there’s a tiny eatery that locals protect...
Man with dozen felony convictions returns to prison for illegal firearm possession
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man will spend the next several years in prison after he was caught illegally possessing three guns. On Monday, Jerrell D. Coppage, 34, of Kansas City, Missouri, was sentenced to nine years and seven months in prison. This comes after he pleaded guilty in March to being a felon...
New Mexico murder suspect arrested at Kansas City airport after years on the run
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A New Mexico woman accused of a 2023 murder in Albuquerque was found and arrested at the Kansas City International Airport after years on the run. Platte County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Sunday, Aug. 3, indicate that Marisa Chavez, 35, of Albuquerque, was found and arrested...
Kansas City-Area Schools Release Official Start Dates For 2025–2026 Academic Year
As summer break comes to an end, students and teachers across the Kansas City area are getting ready to head back to the classroom. Whether you’re in Missouri or Kansas, it’s important to know when your school district starts the new academic year. To help you plan better,...
Approaching $3 billion in sales, recreational cannabis industry still sees room for growth
Missouri’s recreational cannabis industry, poised to pass $3 billion in sales, is still working to grow and educate its customer base. Ninety years after the prohibition of alcohol ended, after-work drinks in Missouri consist of Anheuser-Busch and Boulevard Brewing products. Wineries and vineyards across the state...
Mexican national in KC sentenced to prison for illegal re-entry
A 38-year-old Mexican national residing unlawfully in Kansas City, Missouri, has been sentenced in federal court for re-entering the United States following deportation and for illegally possessing a firearm. Omar Avila-Ramirez received a sentence of 15 months in federal prison without the possibility of parole,...