A man trapped in the holding tank beneath a portable toilet was freed by Kansas City firefighters after a viral rescue video circulated following a World Cup watch party pickup.

An 18-year-old was sentenced to 30 years in Clay County for an armed Waffle House robbery; prosecutors say the term will run alongside a 23-year sentence for a fatal shooting.

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities says scammers are sending fake ‘gas leak’ texts. Save BPU’s official short code (80213) and verify alerts via bpu.com or 913‑573‑9190.

Hole In Da Wall opened a Rocket Stop counter in Claycomo this week, bringing its fried catfish, loaded fries and burgers to the Northland as owners plot more locations. The menu features value-minded meals and $10 lunch specials.

KC Fringe pares down to 37 shows but keeps access cheap: a $5 Fringe Button and mostly $15 tickets get you into the 22nd festival running July 16–26.

ReStart's Family Lodge converts a Midtown hotel into 45 furnished transitional apartments for families. Volunteers and partners are outfitting units ahead of a ribbon-cutting this week.

Dangerous heat and high humidity arrive Monday in Kansas City; highs near 98°F and heat index as high as 107°F.

An anonymous Jackson County player turned a $20 Missouri Lottery Scratchers ticket into a $100,000 win after buying a ticket at a BP on Hickman Mills Drive.

Independence has launched a national search for its next police chief; interim Chief Doug Brinkley will stay in place and applications are due Aug. 17.