Sammy's Tavern in Strawberry Hill closed in late June and is now listed for $385,000, with the sale covering the bar, two apartments and a detached garage.

Three people were arrested in the 1999 death of 14‑year‑old Justin Hocutt in Cassville after investigators reopened the case and retested evidence.

A Missouri fire‑investigation report says the Independence house tied to the KC highway shootings was set on a bed and later yielded human remains in a cluttered, flooded basement.

The beloved West Side courtyard bar Panthers Place will close 1000 W. 25th St. at the end of October and relocate to a larger indoor-outdoor space at 1 Shawnee Ave.

An Arkansas firm is reported to have bought Preston Court — a 181-unit complex at 9160 W. 103rd St. in Overland Park.

The Rise at Lenexa City Center was pared back to about 121–122 active‑adult apartments in a nine‑story plan that keeps office space, structured parking and a rooftop bar.

Loud booms across the Kansas City metro this week were likely caused by Fort Leavenworth training and a nearby transmission‑line project. Officials urged residents to monitor official channels.

A longtime Kansas City nonprofit opens a new east-side center on Aug. 1, 2026, to centralize counseling, legal help and wound care for survivors of violence. The day will include a community back-to-school celebration.

NSF picked a UMKC‑led team to build a domestic supply chain for battery, medical and aerospace materials — a plan that could unlock up to $160M and thousands of local jobs. Project leaders say the award starts with $15M and will scale if milestones are met.

Nike's Country Club Plaza location unexpectedly closed this weekend, leaving an empty storefront at 450 Nichols Road and no immediate comment from the brand.

A rider died early Wednesday after a crash on U.S. 24 near Duvall Ave in Independence; police say speed may have been a factor.

816 Day expands into a four-day series Aug. 13–16 with expanded events across downtown and a free festival at Power & Light. Expect bridge parties, youth showcases and pop-ups.

After a record Country Stampede, Kustom Entertainment struck a multi‑season deal to stage bigger festivals at Gilley’s Park City — promising larger crowds and a tourism boost for Wichita.