A pedestrian was killed early July 22 when a vehicle being pursued by state troopers struck them near 18th and Prospect. Kansas City police are investigating and seeking tips.

Novella has taken over Garden House in Rosedale, keeping staff and adding pour‑overs, rotating guest roasters and a refillable‑tin program.

Federal officials say Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools must answer allegations it hid transgender‑related records from parents; the district has 14 days to respond.

All‑Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. left Monday’s game in the fifth inning with lower‑back tightness after two plate appearances; the Royals will evaluate his status.

KCK commissioners voted 6-3 to let staff explore a property‑tax increase that could add up to $11 million next year. Budget preview and hearings are scheduled in August.

A city committee advanced a plan to build a regional pool in south Overland Park that would retire Bluejacket and Stonegate; the full council will review it this fall.

KC BioHub landed a $34 million federal award to expand biomanufacturing capacity and workforce across the Kansas City region.

Johnson County deputies responded Monday to a barricaded subject in Overland Park; deputies staged near the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center as officials investigated.

Montecito Medical quietly bought four Kansas City‑area medical buildings in an off‑market deal, keeping regional clinics in place while expanding its local footprint.

A Prairie Village fifth‑grader, Annie Koester, died after a July 15 crash while her family drove to a Nashville soccer tournament. Local clubs and a GoFundMe have sprung up in the wake of the tragedy.

An elderly woman was rescued after a Saturday morning house fire on West 85th; a Kansas City firefighter was treated for a minor injury.

A Springfield father is grieving after his 5-year-old son drowned at Bennett Spring campground. The family has posted an obituary and set up a memorial fund.

A 71-year-old man died after a four-vehicle crash involving classic Chevrolets on Old U.S. 36 east of Cameron. Troopers say a Hyundai crossed the centerline and struck two vintage cars.