Cynda Rader submitted her resignation to city officials on Wednesday, saying colleagues and constituents’ views weren’t being respected. The council will appoint a temporary replacement under city rules.

Crews began tearing down the Green Duck on July 14 after a May 31 fire left the Prospect Avenue landmark unstable. Demolition is paused while engineers evaluate the foundation.

Lee's Summit staple Grains & Taps will close its taproom Aug. 1; the attached home‑brew supply shop will remain open while owners seek a buyer or partner.

A statewide amendment on Aug. 4 would require Jackson County to elect its assessor and meet state training rules, even though local voters approved the change last year.

A Trenton woman pleaded not guilty after being charged with violating a protection order and furnishing pornographic material to a minor; bond set at $10,000.

Two people were killed and two others critically injured after an early Sunday crash on eastbound 350 Highway near Westridge Road in Raytown. Police are investigating.

A former Pleasant Hill teacher faces three counts of second‑degree statutory rape tied to an alleged 2009–2010 sexual relationship with a minor; court filings and phone evidence are central to the case.

The NTSB’s July 15 report says a Beech King Air ran out of fuel and struck a Butler Avionics hangar roof at New Century AirCenter; two people had minor injuries.

Seven people, including six children under 12, were injured Monday in a two-vehicle crash at N 17th and Wood in Kansas City, Kansas. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

FOIA and OSHA records show staff urged a Midtown Family Dollar to close before its roof collapsed on July 27, 2025. OSHA cited the store and the company settled a penalty for $11,585.

A Kansas City man was sentenced to two decades in federal prison after prosecutors say he ran a delivery-style drug ring tied to Mexico.

A Jackson County jury convicted Charles Smith‑Howell in the 2023 death of Independence mother Ebony Duncan after prosecutors presented DNA and cellphone evidence.

Sauced returns to the Crossroads Tuesday, moving from a tiny walk‑up to a 2,000‑sq‑ft storefront with seating and air conditioning. Fans should watch the kitchen's channels for soft‑opening updates.

Some accounts have described a Sunflower Street incident in Smithville that reportedly left one person dead and another injured and said a suspect was taken into custody; those accounts and those details were not confirmed in the sources supplied for this article.

The family of a 34‑year‑old worker filed a wrongful‑death suit after he fell down an elevator shaft during asbestos abatement at the former AT&T building; contractors and owners are named.

Thieves ripped cables off poles in Waldo just before midnight, sparking a fire and briefly cutting power to roughly 1,800 customers. AT&T is offering a $20,000 reward for tips.

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway sued Kansas City, arguing the city’s MWBE contracting rules unlawfully use race and sex. The complaint points to a May disparity study and asks federal court to end the policy.

North Kansas City approved a permanent ban on camping and sleeping on most public property, empowering police to clear encampments while leaders pursue service partnerships.

Kansas City approved up to $500,000 for emergency repairs at the North Lawn Apartments after tenants reported weeks without power, stolen wiring and unsafe units.

Three former students sued the Teen Challenge‑affiliated boarding school this week, alleging strip searches, surveillance and medical neglect.

KCATA will eliminate seven weekday routes and cut frequency on several others, with new timetables scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.

An early‑morning collision near NW 128th and NW Interurban left one motorcyclist dead and another in critical condition; investigators say neither rider was wearing a helmet.

Corey’s Network staged its 14th annual vigil as roughly 700 placards honored unsolved homicide victims across the Kansas City metro while families pushed for tips.

Block Real Estate Services has expanded its Mission apartment proposal to 651 residential units, including a 159-unit conversion of Mission Tower.

Faith Technologies is planning roughly 1.4 million square feet of new manufacturing space near 167th and Lone Elm in Olathe, with rezoning, tax‑break requests and truck impacts on the table.

City leaders introduced a new KC Streetcar route alternative for 18th & Vine at a July 28 open house; residents can review plans and submit feedback. The study will evaluate ridership, stops and costs before any construction funding is sought.

A fire in battery racks prompted an early-morning evacuation at Panasonic's massive De Soto plant. No injuries were reported, and the suppression system contained the blaze.

Patrick Mahomes completed every Chiefs practice period Wednesday, a major step in his knee recovery. Rashee Rice, L’Jarius Sneed and others remained on managed workloads.

Whiteman Air Force Base could trade its A-10 Warthogs for 24 F-15E Strike Eagles beginning in fiscal year 2031. The proposed mission would preserve the 442nd Fighter Wing and its regional economic footprint.