Lenexa, KS

Overland Park, KS

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — An early morning fire Monday destroyed seven vehicles parked in a carport and damaged thirteen other ones. It happened at the Club at Indian Creek Apartments in Overland Park near I-435 and Metcalf. Local restaurant worker Adrian Copto was awakened by a neighbor before 1...

7 vehicles, 13 others damaged by fire at Club of Indian Creek Apartments in Overland Park

Belton, MO

BELTON, Mo. — The Belton Police Department found nearly 400 pills containing fentanyl as they were investigating a stolen vehicle case. Police said officers were dispatched on Saturday, March 25 to the Econo Lodge on a report of a stolen vehicle. Inside the vehicle, officers found a stolen gun...

During stolen vehicle investigation, Belton police find nearly 400 pills containing fentanyl

Missouri State

Kansas City, MO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating a fatal shooting outside a gas station Tuesday morning. On Tuesday, police identified the victim as 24-year-old Donald Young. Police said someone reported the shooting around 12:30 a.m. outside the Express Stop gas station on Independence Avenue. Officers said...

Police identify man shot and killed outside Kansas City gas station

Tennessee State

North Kansas City, MO

CLAY COUNTY, Mo. — Multiple law enforcement agencies, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol, are now investigating three different false reports or swatting calls claiming there were active shooters at three different schools. Investigators believe the same caller with a thick, hard to understand, foreign accent made all three...

Investigation continues into 'swatting calls' in North Kansas City, other Missouri communities

Kansas State

NORTH KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Authorities with the Clay County Sheriff's Office and North Kansas City Police Department are investigating what they believe to be a "swatting" call at an area high school Monday morning. Sarah Boyd, the spokesperson for the Clay County Sheriff's Office, said someone called the...

Authorities investigating 'swatting' call at North Kansas City High School

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A case has been transferred to homicide detectives after the death after the late death of a shooting victim in Kansas City. According to the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, 28-year-old Sylvester Roberts died nearly ten days after he was shot during a dispute in a KC residence.

Dispute that escalated into a shooting at a Kansas City home now a homicide after victim dies

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A woman who was reported missing after she was dropped off at Kansas City International Airport on Monday evening has been found. Margarita Rademacher was last seen at KCI at 4 p.m. on Monday. Relatives were able to get in touch with her by Tuesday morning.

Woman last seen at Kansas City International Airport found safe by her family

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Officials with the Kansas City division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation said FBI agents were involved in a standoff in a busy area of downtown Kansas City Wednesday morning. Agents closed off Broadway Boulevard near 32nd Street while they worked to apprehend a man...

Man in custody after standoff with FBI agents in downtown Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is concerned for the safety of a missing 29-year-old man. Authorities say Divante J Kernell was last seen driving his black 2013 Toyota Carolla in the area of East 87th Street and Lane Ave. around 1:30 p.m. on March 26, 2023.

Police concerned for the physical well-being of missing 29-year-old man in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police reportedly found no gun Tuesday morning at Free State High School after rumors spread of a firearm possessed by several students. FSHS's school resource officer learned that students were overheard in a bathroom discussing a gun. Police and school staff contacted the involved students,...

Lawrence police don't find gun at Free State High School after rumors among students

Miami County, KS

Spring Hill, KS

SPRING HILL, Kan. — An animal rescue shelter in Spring Hill, Kan., hopes to save and rescue even more animals with an all-new facility they hope to build. It's a plan that some neighbors are barking at. “What we are proposing is a brand new Miami County shelter," Jen...

Spring Hill animal rescue has its eyes, ears and tails set on building an all-new facility

Jackson County, MO

Independence, MO

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An Independence, Mo., man has been charged for threatening a Jackson County judge. Michael Deblois was charged Tuesday night with tampering with a judicial officer and first-degree harassment. Court records state the judge received multiple voicemails from the defendant. They featured profanity, threats and racial...

Independence man accused of threatening Jackson County judge, including leaving racial slurs on voicemail

Buchanan County, MO

Saint Joseph, MO

SAINT JOSEPH, Mo. — St. Joseph School District superintendentDr. Gabe Edgar is facing potential charges after an arrest in Buchanan County. Missouri State Highway Patrol records show Edgar, 49, was arrested at 6:48 Sunday evening. Arrest records show MSHP cited charges for misdemeanor driving while intoxicated and failure to...

St. Joseph School District superintendent arrested on Sunday evening

Excelsior Springs, MO

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, Mo. — AfterJustin Robinson escaped the Ray County Jail overnight Monday, the Excelsior Springs School District increased security and limited activity for students and staff. The district said they increased presence and safety protocols at all of the district’s schools on Tuesday. They also limited travel...

Following inmate escaping Ray County Jail, Excelsior Springs School District increased security

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 8,200-square-foot beer garden will be joining the Berkley Riverfront Park, Port KC announced on Monday. The Berkley Beer Garden will hold its groundbreaking late this summer and will be opened in 2024, joining the Kansas City Current’s new stadium, the Origin Hotel and the arrival of the Kansas City Streetcar.

8,200-square-foot Berkley Beer Garden coming to Kansas City's Berkley Riverfront Park

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas construction company has put out its own vision for a potential Kansas City Royals Stadium. Mammoth Sports Construction, based in Meriden, Kan., released its idea of a new stadium on Tuesday. The stadium would be built at the site of the old Kansas...

Kansas construction company has its own idea for a downtown Royals stadium

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Scattered clouds and sunshine today. High 58. Increasing clouds and very windy Thursday. South 20-30 gusting 35-45 mph. High 70. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible Thursday night into Friday morning – a few strong storms are possible. Winds may gust up to 50 mph through Friday evening. Another line of showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon – a few strong to severe storms are possible, especially east of Kansas City. Wind shifting northwest behind the front Friday evening will bring cooler air for Saturday. Sunny and a high of 55 Saturday afternoon. Sunny with wind gusts up to 30 mph on Sunday. High 74. Mostly sunny Monday. High 72. Chance of showers and thunderstorms next Tuesday.

Beginning our spring warmup today

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Slightly cooler but dry conditions are settled into Kansas City until early Tuesday. The weather is slightly cooler Sunday evening with a slight stray shower, though nothing major. Early week temperatures look cool, and conditions are primarily quiet. There is a chance for early morning...

A brief break from the rainy weather

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — A new program in the city of Independence is designed to help with homelessness and beautify the city. Greg Alexander’s job pays him to pick up trash in the city. It gives him some much-needed cash while also making him feel good. “Obviously, a little...

Independence aims to beautify the city while helping people experiencing homelessness

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A few clouds and rising temperatures ahead for Kansas City. Things are finally starting to feel more like spring. More sunshine and highs in the low 60s are in-store for Wednesday. Strong winds arrive Thursday and Friday, bringing gusts of up to 45 mph. Friday...

A few clouds and rising temperatures ahead

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If the State of Missouri legalizes gambling before the 2023 NFL season, Kansas City Chiefs fans could have another in-stadium activity during games next year. The Athletic reports that NFL owners voted Tuesday to allow physical sportsbooks to operate at the league’s stadiums. The...

Should Missouri legalize gambling, Arrowhead Stadium could soon host a sportsbook

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Thousands of people traveled to Kansas City this weekend to cheer on their teams in the NCAA tournament at the T-Mobile Center. For local businesses, all of those fans meant a boost in business and a busy last few days. The Kansas City Sports Commission estimated a $14.5 million economic impact for the city.

March Madness in Kansas City means a boost in business for local vendors

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Areas of light rain and Snow showers will end early this morning without creating any icy/snow-covered roads. Sunshine will claim the afternoon with a high of 53. Scattered clouds and sunshine Wednesday. High 58. Increasing clouds Thursday with south winds of 25 gusting 45 mph. Much warmer. High 72. Showers possible Friday morning with scattered thunderstorms possible Friday afternoon. Some storms Friday afternoon could be strong to severe. Very windy and very warm. High 76. Cooler Saturday and blustery. High 54. Sunny, windy and warmer Sunday. High 71. Scattered cloud and sunshine Monday. High 71.

Areas of light rain and snow showers will end early

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mostly sunny and chilly today. High 51. Slight chance of a sprinkle or snowflake early Tuesday morning, otherwise becoming mostly sunny Tuesday afternoon. High 52. Warmer Wednesday with scattered clouds and sunshine. High 60. Increasing clouds and wind Thursday. Warmer. High 70. Chance of showers...

Chilly Start To The Week

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Lenexa police cruiser struck by fleeing vehicle in area of Interstate 35, 87th Street

LENEXA, Kan. — A Lenexa police cruiser was struck by a fleeing vehicle on Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened...

Lenexa police cruiser struck by fleeing vehicle in area of Interstate 35, 87th Street

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