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- Fire at Kansas City home brought under control; no injuries reported
- KBI: Man shot in incident involving Kansas City, Kansas, police officer
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating after a man was shot during an incident involving a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer.
- Man shot outside hotel in KCMO, died in hospital
A man was shot outside a hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, Friday evening. He died later in the hospital, according to Kansas City, Missouri, Police.
- Kansas City, Kansas, police officer shoots man, KBI investigating
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is looking into what led up to a Kansas City, Kansas, police officer shooting a man.
- Statewide Purple Alert issued in Kansas for missing Sharon Springs man with autism
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation has issued a statewide Purple Alert for 24-year-old Dakota Lane Langdell from Sharon Springs.
- A Kansas City grocery store thrives where others closed. Now the model is expanding
Since opening former Sun Fresh space in the Linwood Shopping Center, the store has averaged 1,000 transactions a day. Now, its low price, community-focused model is expanding across the state line.
- Man dies after shooting outside hotel in Kansas City
A man has died after he was found shot outside a hotel in Kansas City, according to police.
- UMKC basketball returns to historic Municipal Auditorium; city moves forward with $75M renovation
UMKC men and women's basketball returned to the historic Municipal Auditorium in downtown Kansas City on Friday night as the city moves forward with plans to restore the iconic venue.
- Guns to Gardens: upcoming metro event offers safe firearm disposal
Kansas City community members can safely dispose of firearms for free at the Guns to Gardens event in Independence.
- Wyandotte County voters reject sales taxes, leaving health services and infrastructure in limbo
Wyandotte County voters rejected two sales tax increases Tuesday that would have funded mental health support, infrastructure and homeless services — including programs at the Willa Gill Center.
- Independence to present plan to ease business licensing, add small-business help Monday
City of Independence staff will present a set of recommendations Monday to make it easier to open, operate and grow a business.
- Associated Press calls Kansas Attorney General's race for Democrat Chris Mann
The Associated Press on Friday called the Kansas Attorney General race for Democrat Chris Mann. Mann defeated incumbent Kris Kobach.
- Kansas elects Chris Mann as state’s top attorney
Kansas’ top attorney will be Chris Mann, after voters decided in Tuesday’s midterm election to elect the Democrat.
- Missouri AG issues cease-and-desist letters to 8 unlicensed marijuana dispensaries
Missouri Attorney Catherine Hanaway announced Friday cease-and-desist letters were sent to eight area businesses that Hanaway's office claims are not licensed to sell marijuana products.
- Pickup fleeing troopers crashes into car, critically injuring driver in Kansas City
A driver was critically injured Friday afternoon when a pickup truck being pursued by the Missouri Highway Patrol, police said.
- Wyandotte County begins close-race audit as Kansas awaits official governor-elect
Wyandotte County election workers began to hand-count ballots in a close-race audit as Kansas awaits an official governor-elect.
- Reward grows after rescued Great Dane is shot in Pleasant Hill
A heartbreaking turn in a local dog hoarding rescue now has police involved.
- UMKC basketball returns to Municipal Auditorium as city plans facility upgrades
Brandon Martin, UMKC director of athletics, said the home opener brings new rosters and new energy.
- After nearly 2 years sober, Kansas City man loses truck and his business
After nearly two years of sobriety and hard work rebuilding his life, Michael Edwards was finally turning his dreams into reality.
- World Cup 'love story' leads to Algerian government-hosted trip for Lawrence community
Months after the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded, the relationship between Lawrence, Kansas, and Algeria is only getting stronger.
- Overland Park police report 7 arrests in 6 days in holiday retail theft initiative
They said there are more plainclothes detectives inside stores and more officers outside who are watching for thieves.
- Missouri measure gives state strongest protections for direct democracy in the country
The amendment strengthens Missouri’s initiative petition process, which allows residents to enact new laws.
- Missouri AG issues cease-and-desist letters to 8 Kansas City marijuana retailers over allegedly misleading consumers
Hanaway’s office said the eight stores falsely claimed they were licensed dispensaries authorized to sell marijuana products.
- Watch: Deputy’s dashcam captures chase that led to Kansas City man’s prison sentence
A Kansas City man has been sentenced after a high-speed chase that began in Clay County and ended in Jackson County, officials said.
- Independence to pursue legal action over special primary election tied to recalled councilmember
The move by Independence leaders comes after the Jackson County Election Board decided to decline to conduct a special primary election on Feb. 2, 2027.
- Current hosts pep rally at Holliday Montessori before Saturday’s quarterfinal against Angel City FC
The Current held a pep rally at the school to encourage students ahead of the match.
- Missouri State Rep. Anthony Ealy charged after allegedly threatening to kill man
Missouri State Rep. Anthony Ealy is charged in Cole County Court after repeated threats to kill a man, including Ealy screaming at the victim he had a gun.
- What’s next for 473 Children’s Mercy workers after revenue department closing announcement
Hundreds of Children’s Mercy employees are learning what’s next after the hospital announced plans to close its revenue cycle department and move their jobs to an outside company.
- Man charged after shooting at Hidden Valley Park in Kansas City
A man has been charged after a shooting at Hidden Valley Park in Kansas City.
- New ‘best’ KC barbecue spot named according to national poll
Kansas City-style barbecue is known for its variety of meats cooked over low heat for a long time. It is then topped with a thick, sweet and spicy barbecue sauce.
