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FIRST WARN FORECAST: Kansas City’s first heat wave set to roll in
Kansas City’s first heat wave of the summer is about to roll in, and it will be a shock to the system after a relatively mild start to the season. In fact, it will be hot enough Thursday that we have added a First Warn to spotlight what may be dangerous heat for some.
Need for diapers more than doubles in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - HappyBottoms is known as the only diaper bank in Kansas City and their demand is skyrocketing. According to HappyBottoms staff, the bank has distributed 124% more diapers in 2024 than the same time last year. Volunteers attribute several factors, including the recent increase in diapers...
Kan. officer won't face charges in deadly shooting at QuickTrip
JOHNSON COUNTY – On Monday, the Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe announced that a shooting involving a Shawnee Police Officer on February 18, was lawful and justified under Kansas law. The circumstances the officers faced that day are something no officer ever wants to face during their career.
Claycomo firefighter transported to hospital after blaze in mobile home park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Claycomo firefighter was transported to an area hospital for evaluation after responding to a blaze Tuesday afternoon at a mobile home park, according to the Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department. Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire around 1:50 p.m. Tuesday at 1260...
FIRST WARN FORECAST: The 90s arrive for some today, First Warn Thursday as dangerous heat moves in
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Here comes the heat and a little taste of humidity! High temperatures in the upper 80s and lower 90s will be common with gusts out of the southwest around 25 mph. There will be some moisture content in the atmosphere which could help feel a bit more comfortable in the summer heat with humidity slow to grow today.
Cyberattack: Network of KC traffic cameras could return next week
KANSAS CITY- KC Scout, a bi-state initiative between Kansas and Missouri Departments of Transportation to provide travel and traffic information and service for the Kansas City metro area, suffered a cyberattack on April 25. For the past several weeks, efforts to restore KC Scout services have been underway. On Wednesday,...
Woman hospitalized, puppies rescued after KC area house fire
KANSAS CITY — Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire that sent woman to the hospital. Just before 10:30 a.m. Monday, the Kansas City Fire Department crew responded on a mutual aid fire with Raytown Fire Department in 9200 block of E. 61 Street in Raytown, according to KCFD Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
'Everybody needs to calm down': KCMO mayor on recent Chiefs, Royals speculation
Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas said he's continuing conversations with the Royals and Chiefs about keeping their stadiums in the city once current leases expire in 2031.
Independence superintendent says Missouri audit ‘unlike anything that I’ve ever seen’
The probe will examine the school district’s “overall performance as it relates to providing a quality education to students,” Missouri Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick’s office said.
Missouri education law will require a vote for large districts to have 4-day schedules
The Independence School District recently completed its first school year on a four-day-a-week schedule — a change that made headlines and stirred state officials. Now, with the passage of a new state law, the district will have to ask voters to keep the four-day week by July 1, 2026. Is that enough time to test […] The post Missouri education law will require a vote for large districts to have 4-day schedules appeared first on Missouri Independent.
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