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Johnson County mayor responded to attempted ouster. It’s now reason for new recall push
“It is ironic that it was the very process of trying to fight off the earlier recalls that support this recall,” an attorney for a group of residents said. The mayor argues the attempt is based on misinformation and “smear tactics.”
Raytown couple charged after boy hospitalized in KC, injuries described as ‘child torture’
A doctor diagnosed the boy taken to a Kansas City area hospital with “child torture” due to the degree of his injuries, which went beyond the diagnosis of child abuse, according to court documents.
DWI suspect dies after crash during chase with state trooper
KANSAS CITY —One person died in an accident during a pursuit by law enforcement in the Kansas City area. Just before 3a.m. Tuesday, a State trooper attempted to stop a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by 31-year-old Austin M. Brewer, 31, Kansas City, on U.S. 40 at South Crysler Avenue in Independence, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
Grieving mother says she’s spent last 3 years fighting for answers in daughter’s case
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - A grieving mother shared her story as she has spent the last three years fighting for answers in her daughter’s case. Chelsey Updike, 16, was tragically killed in a car crash on State Ave. and North 75th Place on Memorial Day in 2021. Sarah...
Investigation underway after woman reported missing in May found dead in Lee's Summit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department says a death investigation is underway after a woman reported missing from KCMO was found dead in a different metro-area city. Police said 23-year-old Alyssa McMurry was last seen around 8 a.m. on May 13 in the 4100 block...
Pockets of strong storms push through the KC metro tonight
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A cold front moving in from the west will spark off a few strong to severe storms and pockets of heavy rain this evening. Wind and hail are the primary threats presented by any potential storms that develop. The bulk of the rain should hit...
KC developer and rancher dies at 85
A prominent Kansas City developer and rancher has died. Bill Haw Sr. was 85. Haw led National Farms Inc., one of the largest cattle-feeding operations in the United States, 1974-2022. Haw's developments include the Stockyards Place mixed-use building.
Man who caused multi-car crash, killing 1, accused of driving under influence of PCP
Donyell Horton, 50, was driving at least 25 miles over the speed limit when he struck three cars, killing 54-year-old Troy Chatman, Jr. Court documents allege he was also high on PCP.
2nd Florida resident accused of election fraud in Kansas
TOPEKA - A second Florida resident is under investigation for alleged election crimes committed in Kansas, according to a media release from the Kansas Attorney General's office. On May 29, Nebraska authorities arrested Jamie Johnson, 47, of Dade City, Florida, for forging signatures on petitions to make "No Labels" an...
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