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New traffic pattern starts on U.S. 50 in Lee’s Summit

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Drivers traveling along U.S. 50 in Lee’s Summit will encounter a new traffic pattern as crews continue work on a major bridge replacement project. The change took effect at 5 a.m. Friday, requiring drivers traveling eastbound and westbound on U.S. 50 to use the on- and off-ramps at the Missouri 291 interchange before rejoining the highway on the other side.

Lee'S Summit, MO · 1d

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Pedestrian killed in crash on northbound I-35 in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A pedestrian died overnight after being struck by an SUV on northbound Interstate 35 in Kansas City, police said. Emergency crews responded around 9:35 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 13, to the area of northbound I-35 and 25th St., according to the Kansas City Police Department.

Kansas City, MO · 12h

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Suspect arrested after missing girl found safe in Kansas City suburb

CLAY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities reported on Thursday that a missing juvenile is safe and a suspect is in custody. Last weekend, police in the Kansas City suburb of Kearney located a missing juvenile who had been taken from Illinois, according to a media relase. On Sunday evening, located a...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Jackson County Exec. announces change to Independence Square after $3.7M project

A stretch of 335 feet in Independence is causing conflict among neighboring businesses and Jackson County as a newly released plan reverses what was recently constructed.

Jackson County, MO · 1d

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Man Critically Injured in Garden City Shooting; Suspect Flees Scene

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting Tuesday night that left a man in critical condition. According to authorities, deputies responded to the area of Missouri Highway 7 and 8th Street in Garden City just before 9 p.m. on November 10, following reports of a shooting. When...

Garden City, MO · 1d

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Kansas City Man, 30, Charged After Wife Allegedly Trapped in Home, Phone Seized

A 30-year-old Kansas City man is facing a felony charge of attempted rape and a misdemeanor kidnapping charge after his wife told police he blocked her from leaving their home, took her phone, and made her promise not to call authorities before she finally got out and ran to a neighbor's house. Erik D. Neira is currently being held on a $100,000 bond.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Hyper Energy Bar Pours Into Lee's Summit With Sixth KC-Area Drive-Thru

A customizable energy drink chain born in Iowa is pulling into Lee's Summit, with plans to open a drive-thru at 2060 NW Lowenstein Dr. on Nov. 18. It will mark Hyper Energy Bar's sixth location in the Kansas City area, part of a steady suburban push the company says is just getting started.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Downtown Lee’s Summit Farmers Market Holiday Mart RETURNS!

Unwrap the Magic at the Downtown Lee's Summit Farmers Market Holiday Mart, presented by Thermal King Windows! The tradition you love is back for the season! Mark your calendars for four festive Saturdays—Nov 14, Nov 28, Dec 5, and Dec 19—from 10 AM to 2 PM. Visit DowntownLS.org/holidays for more.

Lee'S Summit, MO · 1d

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Gov. Mike Kehoe calls out Gov. JB Pritzker over deadly semi-truck crash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Following a deadly truck crash Monday in the Kansas City-area that left a 35-year-old woman and her two sons dead, Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is calling out Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on his state’s licensing standards. Kehoe’s letter claims the driver, 39-year-old Eldar Skander, an undocumented immigrant from Ukraine, was issued […]

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Police find man killed in shooting near Kansas City park Friday night

One man was killed in a shooting in Kansas City’s Key Coalition neighborhood near Spring Valley Park Friday night, police say. Officers with the Kansas City Police Department were dispatched at 8:30 p.m. for a reported shooting in the 2300 block of E. 28th Street. According to Capt. Jake Becchina, a police spokesman, officers arrived and found a man with gunshot wounds lying unresponsive in the street. Paramedics responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene. Police later identified the man who died as 62-year-old Wilford Barrett. Man found shot in KC street According to preliminary details from the police investigation, the man was shot multiple times by one or more people while he was standing in the street. No other suspect information was immediately available on Saturday. Detectives and crime scene personnel were at the scene processing physical evidence and searching for witnesses. The location of the reported shooting is one block south of the KCPD East Patrol campus and a KCPD crime lab. Anyone with information is urged to contact homicide unit detectives directly at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous Crime Stoppers Tips Hotline at 816-474-8477. The killing is Kansas City’s 116th homicide this year , according to

Kansas City, MO · 9h

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Top 2027 Missouri high school basketball recruit signs with Tigers

Missouri men's basketball coach Dennis Gates added Scottie Adkinson, the top overall 2027 recruit in Missouri, to his recruiting class.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Woman sentenced for helping conceal remains of missing Kansas City woman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty to helping conceal the remains in connection with the death of 41-year-old Amber Simpson, whose body was found burned on a rural Saline County property. Brianna Willis pleaded guilty on Monday, Nov. 9, to one count of abandonment...

Kansas City, MO · 5h

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Man charged with murder two months after 21-year-old killed at Kansas City gas station

The death of 21-year-old Lavetta Doolin outside a Casey's gas station near West 79th Street and Wornall Road has resulted in murder charges against Zavion M. Horton. Police discovered Doolin suffering from a gunshot wound shortly before 1:30 a.m. on September 27, and she was pronounced dead at the scene. On November 10, Jackson County prosecutors announced that Horton faces second-degree murder and five additional charges. Prosecutors have described surveillance footage and witness accounts as part of their evidence. A judge set his bond at $250,000 cash-only. The case now moves through the criminal justice system, where the allegations will be examined and the facts established.

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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FIVE INJURIES REPORTED IN ACCIDENT NEAR SEDALIA

Five people were injured in a two-vehicle accident reported on U.S. Highway 50 and Rissler Road near Sedalia on Friday, November 13. A report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol says the accident occurred when a vehicle

Sedalia, MO · 14h

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KC Church Could See Beds Double This Weekend, Pastor Warns Delay Could Cost Lives

Unity Southeast, which has operated a homeless shelter for six years, says it may face a sharp rise in demand for overnight beds this weekend as dangerously cold temperatures approach. Rev. Randy Fikki says attendance could climb well above the church's typical 30 to 40 people, while the shelter lacks the funding and city coordination to serve everyone who may arrive.

Kansas City, MO · 12h

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Chiefs, Arrowhead Stadium to host 2027 College Football game

The Kansas City Chiefs and Arrowhead Events announced that Arrowhead Stadium will host the Week 1 college football matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Miami (OH) RedHawks on Friday, August 27. Arrowhead Stadium notably hosted a 2025 college football matchup between Nebraska and the Cincinnati Bearcats. The game featured rookie Chiefs players Emmett Johnson and Cyrus Allen. "Arrowhead Events is excited to once again bring college football to Arrowhead Stadium," said Jeremy Slavens, Vice President of Arrowhead Events, in a statement . "Arrowhead Stadium has a long history of hosting premier sporting and entertainment events, and we are proud to kick off the 2027 college football season with a marquee matchup. We are grateful to the University of Nebraska for once again choosing Kansas City and Arrowhead Stadium as the stage for one of its contests. We look forward to welcoming the passionate Cornhuskers fanbase back to Kansas City and introducing Miami University's RedHawks fans to the unforgettable atmosphere and exceptional game-day experience of Arrowhead Stadium." Nebraska to play Miami (Ohio) at Arrowhead Stadium to open 2027 📸 Jay Biggerstaff, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect https://t.co/WaVZ1XndSd pic.twitter.com/eMccm4CsHX — Cornhuskers Wire (@CornhuskersWire) September 23, 2026 Chiefs players notably attended the

Kansas City, MO · 14h

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SantaCaliGon vendors get second chance after storm-shortened fest

Vendors who lost items, visibility and revenue when severe weather cut Santa-Cali-Gon Days short will get another chance to connect with shoppers at a new holiday market.

Independence, MO · 1d

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Lane4 gives update on Red Bridge Shopping Center

Owen Buckley, President of Lane4 Property Group, updated residents on the Red Bridge Shopping Center at the October 27 Center Planning and Development Council meeting held at the Trailside Center. Buckley said the shopping center, located at Red Bridge and Holmes roads, is currently 95% occupied, with the newest tenant,...

Kansas City, MO · 11h