A Springfield mother was charged after police found two 1‑year‑old twins and a 4‑month‑old unattended for nearly 24 hours; one twin suffered a closed‑head injury.

Jon Batiste said Kansas City "feels very very close" ahead of his Friday Starlight performance, promising an uplifting, high‑energy set.

The Missouri State Auditor has opened a review of Holden's books after prosecutors flagged more than $100,000 in suspected personal charges on city cards.

A suspect was arrested after a Thursday night shooting in Kansas City, Kansas that left a man dead. The KCKPD Major Case Unit is investigating and Crime Stoppers is seeking tips.

A 36‑year‑old Sedalia man drowned while swimming at Shawnee Bend on Truman Lake; troopers recovered his body and the Benton County coroner pronounced him dead.

Burns & McDonnell will oversee planning and procurement for the Chiefs' planned $300M headquarters on roughly 155 acres in Olathe. The hire moves the project into detailed planning.

Michael W. Porter died after being struck while working near 79th and Ash in Prairie Village on July 6. Police say the driver cooperated and the investigation is ongoing.

Kansas City voters will decide on Aug. 4 whether to renew a one‑eighth‑cent sales tax that has funded East Side housing, childcare and commercial projects since 2017. The renewal would keep the same rate and dedicated district funding through 2037.

A Kansas City man detained at La Fontanella Foods is awaiting immigration court while his wife says she learned of the arrest on livestreams and launched a fundraiser.

A 42-year-old man booked into the Jackson County Detention Center on July 14 died after a medical emergency; the sheriff's office and the medical examiner are investigating.

A Hope man was arrested after a Jan. 26 house fire in Dickinson County killed his 2-year-old son. He faces first-degree murder and aggravated endangering charges.

An August ballot question would end Kansas’ nominating commission and return Supreme Court elections to voters. Backers call it democratic; critics warn of big outside money and politicization.

Kanbe’s Markets is placing produce coolers in neighborhood stores across KC and says it aims to reach about 130 partners as part of a plan to expand fresh‑food access.

Edgerton’s council overturned a Planning Commission denial for DAMAC Digital’s proposed data center on July 16, sending the project to final‑plat review as neighbors organize legal resistance.

A six‑week, World Cup‑linked crackdown in Kansas City led to 19 arrests and the recovery of nine children, authorities say.

Demolition at Hyde Park is complete and the city has greenlit a $4.32M aquatic center with shallow-water features and a renovated pool house. Work is slated to finish by May 2027.

Olathe Municipal Court will accept new school supplies in lieu of qualifying traffic and parking fines through Aug. 4, offering up to a $50 credit per donor.

A Chicago civil‑rights firm filed a July 17 petition asking a Johnson County judge to unseal video and records tied to the May 1 killing of Saveion McConnell. The move pushes for independent review as state investigators continue their probe.

Salvador Perez homered in the Royals' 6-1 win and is now two homers shy of George Brett's franchise record.

A planning commission recommendation advances Hoppe Development’s Blue Valley Crest — roughly 139 apartments and townhomes planned at 159th and Metcalf.

Months of Pryor Road construction have left Eagle Creek neighbors frustrated over lengthy detours and utility-related delays. The city says buried lines forced schedule shifts.

More than $3 million in projects are chasing roughly $1.5 million left from the American Royal origination fee. Officials are weighing cameras, cleanup gear and debt relief.

Three additional counts were filed Monday against a Baldwin City massage therapist after multiple women said they were assaulted during sessions at Om Grown Yoga.

Mizzou reshuffled its top sports staff: longtime deputy Marcy Girton will retire mid‑August and former UL Lafayette AD Dr. Bryan Maggard will return as deputy AD/COO, with multiple promotions and a new national search.

Defense attorneys say the woman charged in the 2020 death of 4‑year‑old Jessica Mast should be moved to Missouri Department of Mental Health custody after a jail evaluation found her incompetent. A hearing is set for Aug. 12.