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Family bittersweet about plans for Kansas City, Missouri, memorial to honor murder victims under age 18
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's an honor tinged with sorrow for families who will have a lasting memorial at Hibbs Park in Kansas City to remember their children taken too soon by gun violence. “We want to heal and they say time heals everything," said Monica Henderson. "Time doesn't...
Man convicted of killing six women in Kansas City dies in prison
POTOSI, Mo. (AP) — A man convicted of killing six women 20 years ago in Kansas City, Missouri, has died, the Missouri Department of Corrections said. Terry Blair, 62, was imprisoned at the Potosi Correctional Center on six counts of first-degree murder. He was taken to a hospital Saturday morning after being found unresponsive in his jail cell. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, the corrections department said.
Stadium talks: Chiefs, Royals both in correspondence with Jackson County executive
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Both the Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs have responded to a letter from Jackson County Executive Frank White. At a Jackson County Legislature meeting on Monday, White said he had only heard from the Chiefs and not the Royals. Jackson County Administrator Troy...
Kansas City, Kansas hospital to halt labor, delivery services
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Major changes for Kansas City, Kansas residents amid Providence Medical Center announcement. The KCK hospital announced it will no longer offer a vital service. Labor and delivery will be no more starting June 30, 2024. Providence said it is exploring partnerships with other hospitals in...
Search leads to arrest of man accused of trafficking fentanyl out of KC home
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A search warrant at a home near a Kansas City, Mo., animal shelter led to the arrest of a man accused of trafficking fentanyl out of a relative’s home. The Clay County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office says that on Friday, May 10, law enforcement officials...
Restaurant chain scrambles to keep up with viral TikTok trend
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - A popular fast food chain is adapting quickly to make sure customers are able to customize all orders. TikTok user Mississippi Memaw (@mississippimemaw) shared a video on May 1. It showed her ordering a Dr. Pepper from her local Sonic Drive-in restaurant. The pickles she added to the drink turned out to be the twist that made the video go viral.
One day before the end of the session, lawmakers slow walking to get to the finish line
With outside advocacy groups putting on the pressure, state lawmakers on Thursday demonstrated no urgency in working to get the constitutional change voting majorities amendment across the finish line. The House came in Thursday to do what it could, which included sending a post-pandemic bill to the governor that restricts...
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