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Crime & Emergencies in ...
A three-motorbike crash at a KCK intersection killed one rider and critically injured another. Police are asking witnesses to come forward.
A decades-old allegation against a Kansas City-area priest who died in 1994 is now under investigation by the local archdiocese.
Retail & Industry in ...
After nearly two years of layoffs, GM Fairfax is running one shift with 870 workers and a second shift eyed for 2027.
A man was found shot dead inside a vehicle near Truman Road and Cleveland Avenue as Kansas City police opened a homicide investigation.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Crews have started work on a Sumner Academy addition and KCKPS plans to break ground on new Central and Argentine middle schools this summer, with new buildings set to open by 2028‑29.
A 93-page motion accuses former KCK detective Roger Golubski of steering a 2008 murder case toward an innocent man.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Lawrence is pairing enforcement planning with treatment referrals as Kansas’ kratom and 7-OH ban takes effect. Health officials warn that stopping suddenly can bring serious withdrawal.
A KU student’s lawsuit describes forced drinking, humiliation and an alleged feces-tainted hazing ritual inside Delta Upsilon. The chapter is already on university probation.
A former Harrisonville Walmart is set to become a 72,000-square-foot barbecue production and distribution hub tied to Jack Stack.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Kansas City’s proposed e-bike ordinance would set speed caps, helmet rules and age limits before Thursday’s full council vote.
Joshua W. Perry was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty in a 2025 Independence shooting. He told investigators the gun fired on its own, but court filings tell a different story.
Whitney Jones missed her arraignment after neighbors reported new tire slashings in Waldo. A warrant was issued and prosecutors moved to revoke her bond.
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.
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