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70-year-old seriously injured after experiencing medical emergency while driving
RAYMORE, Mo. (KCTV) - A 70-year-old driver was seriously injured after he experienced a medical emergency on the highway. The Missouri State Highway Patrol online crash log indicates that just before noon on Saturday, June 1, emergency crews were called to the area of northbound I-49 and Cass Pkwy. with reports of a 2-vehicle collision.
Police continue investigation into Lee’s Summit apartment parking lot shooting
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - Police believe a man and woman were involved in a fight before a late-night shooting in a Lee’s Summit apartment complex parking lot. The Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Police Department says that around 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, emergency crews were called to the Crossroads of Lee’s Summit apartment complex at 2200 NE Town Centre Blvd. with reports of a shooting.
After immigrating to Kansas City, Afghan families don’t want their kids to forget their language
Qayoom Hessan is happy now that his mother has come to Lee’s Summit from Afghanistan. Among other things, he believes she can help his children — eight-year-old Mina and four-year-old Hugo — keep up the language of their heritage. He doesn't want them to forget Dari. Hessan...
Weather Blog | Hello June! A few thunderstorm chances to track
It's not just June 1, but it is May statistics day. We have seen our share of severe weather in May and April with all but two weeks not having a severe thunderstorm and/or tornado warning in the viewing area. So, you would think that with all the severe weather...
Taylor Swift tribute in Lee’s Summit postponed over weather concerns
LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (KCTV) - Taylor Swift fans won’t be singing in the “Midnight Rain” after all Friday evening. “Red: A Taylor Swift Tribute” at Legacy park Amphitheater in Lee’s Summit is rescheduled because of inclement weather expected May 31. Lee’s Summit Parks &...
Pets lost in Paola house fire
PAOLA - An early morning fire destroyed a Paola home Thursday, May 30, with three pets believed to be lost, but no injuries were reported. Lt. Chris Courtney of the Paola Fire Department was first on the scene at 510 W. Chippewa St., and he said the fire was reported by a neighbor shortly after 5 a.m.
Late goal sinks Saxony in Class 1 semis
A tight battle for the duration of the contest saw the Saxony Lutheran Crusaders fall 2-1 to the Summit Christian Academy Eagles in the Class 1 state semifinals at World Wide Technology Soccer Park in Fenton. “I thought we played really well today,” Crusaders coach Chris Crawford said. “We didn’t...
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