‘He was a hero.’ colleague remembers former Overland Park officer killed in Charlotte shootingKCTV 52 HOURS AGO
Missing man’s remains found in Overland Park, Kansas: policeKSNT News8 HOURS AGO
Police release identity of woman who died in head-on crash in KCFOX4 News Kansas City1 DAY AGO
Severe storms cause damage west of Kansas City metro TuesdayFOX4 News Kansas City3 HOURS AGO
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1 of 4 officers killed in North Carolina standoff began career in Kansas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — On of four law enforcement officers killed in a shootout in Charlotte, North Carolina on Monday had previously worked in Kansas. According to the Overland Park Police Department, "we especially mourn the loss of former Overland Park Police Officer William "Alden" Elliott who started his law enforcement career with our agency in August of 2008."
Tracking isolated storms tonight, widespread rain and storms Thursday
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with a few isolated thunderstorms late. A couple storms could produce hail. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and warm with highs near 80. A few storms are possible by afternoon. EXTENDED: Storms have developed across western Iowa and will continue to...
Police look for victims after man charged with food tampering at Johnson County steakhouse
A Kansas City man has been charged with adulterating food at a Johnson County steakhouse, and prosecutors are asking customers who fell ill after eating there to come forward.
FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY: Declared Tuesday due to large hail, high winds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - We are alert as an enhanced risk for severe storm activity has been added to the metro and our northwestern counties. Severe storm activity continues to develop warm air and higher moisture content from the south. This is the potential energy of the atmosphere increasing severe weather activity which should grow significantly through this evening between 5 and 10 p.m.
$1.3 million lottery ticket won at local gas station
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A winning Quick Pick ticket was purchased earlier this month at a Blue Springs QuikTrip. The anonymous long-time lottery player bought the ticket on April 17 at QuickTrip at 705 U.S. Highway 40. “I saw the numbers, and I didn’t believe it,” he said. “I...
University of Missouri students in Kansas City and Columbia protest against civilian deaths in Gaza
University of Missouri students in Kansas City and Columbia have joined the growing number of pro-Palestine demonstrations taking place on campuses across the country. Yesterday, about 100 people gathered on campus at UMKC and more than 300 marched on Mizzou's campus. Nationwide, pro-Palestine protesters are calling on universities to disclose...
FIRST WARN FORECAST: Trio of First Warns begins Tuesday
It was a nice break from the storms today, but it was brief. We have a trio of First Warns in place for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as our next stormy stretch moves in. While pockets of severe weather are possible during this time, this is not currently our top alert, First Warn Weather Days, like last Friday and Saturday. Rather, scattered storms may be strong at times, mainly Tuesday and Wednesday.
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