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Food trucks in KCK to capitalize on extended hours of operation
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Food truck fans and owners can now enjoy extended hours of operation after a move by the Unified Government at a recent meeting. During a Wednesday meeting on May 15, the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City passed an ordinance that extends the amount of time food trucks in the city can operate.
Carjacking in River Market apartment complex caught on camera
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A possible carjacking ending in the back of a River Market apartment complex was caught on camera. It happened at 1 p.m. on Tuesday. A KCTV5 viewer sent the video and photos, which shows a couple of young men, potentially armed, surrounding a purple Dodge, which allegedly was stolen. Then, the men run away.
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.
Canadian Pacific stream engine built in the 1930s makes its way to the Kansas City metro
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A classic Canadian Pacific stream engine is making its way to the Kansas City metro. It’s part of a special attraction coming to Union Station this Saturday. “They're a very sophisticated rock-crushing machine on wheels," train engineer Jonathan Morris said. Yup for a 1930's...
Police: Kansas City bank robbery suspect wore a surgical mask
KANSAS CITY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a bank robbery that occurred just before noon Wednesday at a U.S. Bank Branch, 6161 Northwest Barry Road in Kansas City. According to the FBI in Kansas City, the suspect is described as a black male, potentially in his 30s, approximately 6 feet...
Independence Towers residents say landlord has ignored demands to fix complex
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Two weeks have passed since KMBC 9 Investigates first told you about problems at the Independence Towers apartment complex, 728 North Jennings Road. Residents say the 123-unit building needs major overhauls. Fannie Mae is suing the landlord, an affiliate of FTW Investments, saying they have failed...
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.
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...
🎥Police release video of Kan. hardware store theft and battery
JOHNSON COUNTY —Police in Overland Park are asking the public for assistance in identifying the six individuals involved in a felony theft and battery from a hardware store located on Antioch at College Blvd. on May 10. The individuals made off with numerous Yeti merchandise and are believed to...
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