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The Kansas City Star

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Food Not Bombs arrests: Inside Kansas City police crackdown on KC volunteer group

What began as a routine Sunday afternoon of community outreach in Kansas City’s historic Northeast neighborhood ended in handcuffs and a lingering legal battle for Food Not Bombs volunteers Michael McConnell and Joshua Pironti. For about 13 years, Food Not Bombs, a volunteer-led food advocacy group, had gathered in a parking lot of a strip mall near Independence and Monroe avenues to distribute free vegan meals, a weekly tradition aimed at helping those in need. But behind the scenes, rising tensions between local businesses and the volunteer group culminated on January 4, when police moved in to break up the gathering, setting the stage for a contentious court battle over public space, property rights, and police accountability. As McConnell and Pironti prepare to face trial, the fallout from their January arrests extends far beyond a single strip mall parking lot. The case has cast a spotlight on the friction between community-led aid efforts and commercial concerns along Independence Avenue — while also raising critical questions regarding police transparency, department policies, and the mysterious disappearance of body-worn camera footage from the day of the arrests. Police investigation When an associate informed McConnell that a large police presence had gathered along Independence

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Kansas City spot just named one of top 15 restaurants in the country

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City isn’t just known for barbecue anymore. Thanks to chef Peter Hoang it’s also becoming known for sushi. Eater just named Hoang’s restaurant, Akoya Omakase, one of the best new restaurants in the country this year. The understated spot inside the Hotel Phillips is one of just 15 restaurants on the list.

Kansas City, MO · 14h

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Gunfire at Kansas City apartment complex leaves resident rattled

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A resident at Oak Park Townhomes says she no longer feels safe in her home after it was struck by gunfire multiple times in July, then broken into last week. The woman showed FOX4 bullet holes in her windows, saying several rounds entered the townhouse,...

Kansas City, MO · 2d

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Officials, volunteers dig at Bonner Springs site in Randy Leach cold case

Law enforcement officials and volunteers sifted through dirt at a Bonner Springs site connected to the Randy Leach missing cold case.

Bonner Springs, KS · 11h

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7 Kansas Myths Kansans Are Tired of Correcting

The Chiefs and the Royals don’t play in Kansas. Their stadiums are in Missouri. Kansans have corrected that one for years, along with other stories that don’t hold up. Here are the Kansas myths locals are tired of correcting. 1. Flatter Than a Pancake. If you think Kansas...

Kansas · 1d

ComingSoon

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ABC Affiliate News Veteran Announces Retirement After Nearly 40 Years

ABC affiliate KMBC 9 has announced the retirement of veteran reporter Johnny Rowlands. After decades of reporting for Kansas City viewers, Rowlands will leave the station, marking the end of an era. His work was praised in a statement given by the station’s president and general manager. ABC affiliate...

Kansas City, MO · 19h

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The Savoy In Downtown Kansas City Brings New Life To A Historic Dining Room

Some dining rooms are older than the cars parked outside them by about a century. In downtown Kansas City, one of them still opens its doors for breakfast and dinner, with stained glass, murals, and a booth where a president liked to sit. The building dates back to 1903, and...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Motorcyclist dies after early morning crash with Jeep in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A motorcyclist died after a collision with a Jeep on Wednesday morning in Kansas City, police said. Emergency crews responded shortly before 6:55 a.m. on Nov. 11 to the area of 87th and Oldham Rd., according to the Kansas City Police Department. Investigators said a...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

KSN News

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Chiefs name construction groups that will build new stadium in Wyandotte County

The Kansas City Chiefs have named a joint venture to construct the team's new stadium set to open in 2031 in Wyandotte County.

Wyandotte County, KS · 1d

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This Humble Missouri Restaurant Serves Fried Chicken That Has People Driving From Miles Around

If you’ve never rearranged your entire Saturday around a plate of fried chicken, you probably haven’t eaten at Stroud’s Oak Ridge Manor in Kansas City, Missouri yet. Stroud’s is the kind of restaurant that people describe with a particular look on their face. It’s not excitement...

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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KC man leads authorities on high-speed chase in Clay County Wednesday

CLAY COUNTY, MO — A Kansas City man is charged with aggravated fleeing after leading multiple law enforcement agencies on a high-speed pursuit shortly after midnight Wednesday in Clay County. Nathan D. Day was arraigned in court Thursday morning and now has a hearing scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Clay County, MO · 14h

15 Minutes of Murder

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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 · 7h

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Former Indian Springs Mall site could turn into a $1.15 billion development

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A developer is looking to take the 90 acres of land where the Indian Springs Mall stood and turn it into a massive mixed-use development. Eastside Innovation is the developer looking to move forward with the plans. The developer wants to call the area “Midtown...

Wyandotte County, KS · 10h

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Lake says she will “clean house” after she takes over county executive role

Jackson County Executive-elect Stacy Lake was given a blunt question at the South Kansas City Alliance meeting on Monday evening. “Are you going to clean house?” asked one attendee. “Yes,” Lake told attendees. “I will do my best to clean house and root out the corruption.”. Lake...

Jackson County, MO · 1d

FOX4 News Kansas City

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Incoming Jackson County executive to try and keep teams at Truman Sports Complex

Incoming Democratic Jackson County Executive Stacy Lake is weighing in on the future of the county-owned Truman Sports Complex (TSC).

Jackson County, MO · 11h

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Oak Park Townhomes Mom Rattled After Break-In, Gunfire Hit Her Home Twice

A mother living at Oak Park Townhomes in Kansas City says she no longer feels safe inside her own home after her residence was struck by gunfire multiple times in July and then broken into last week. The resident described the back-to-back incidents as the reason she now feels unsafe where she lives.

Kansas City, MO · 1d

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Crash on 71 Highway involving 5 cars hospitalizes 2

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Another multi-vehicle crash on northbound 71 Highway at 19th Street has hospitalized multiple people. According to the Kansas City Fire Department, a five-vehicle crash on northbound 71 Highway has led to two people being hospitalized. It’s unclear what ages the injured are or what their...

Kansas City, MO · 11h

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Suspect arrested in connection with murder of elderly man in Kansas City, Kansas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Kansas, police have made an arrest in connection with the death of an elderly man they believe was murdered inside a home Monday night. According to investigators, a 38-year-old man is currently being held at the Wyandotte County jail on suspicion of the murder of 78-year-old Ralph Heiden.

Kansas City, KS · 1d

Morning Honey

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Semi-truck driver ‘had YouTube open on tablet’ and didn’t brake, killing mother and her two sons in Kansas City highway crash, cops say

A semi-truck driver has been charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. Court documents state that he was charged in connection with a multi-vehicle accident leading to a fatal crash that took place at East 19th Street and U.S. 71 Highway on Nov. 9. Prosecutors say semi-truck driver failed...

Kansas City, MO · 16h

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Man charged in North Kansas City golf club attack arrested, prosecutor says

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man charged in an alleged July golf club attack has been arrested, according to the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office. Michael Whiteman, who had been featured on Clay County’s Top Ten Most Wanted list, was taken into custody by Kansas City police and is being held at the Clay County Detention Center, the prosecutor’s office said. He was charged with first-degree assault.

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