Kansas City’s Grove Pool is closed indefinitely after repeated vandalism, with officials warning the facility could miss the rest of summer.

A 65-year-old Missouri man was shot and beaten after confronting two men accused of running over his cat. The suspects remain unidentified as investigators execute search warrants.

A 2024 I-29 stop uncovered more than 56 pounds of meth. The final defendant in the case has now been sentenced to 9½ years.

Downtown KCK’s redevelopment push is gaining traction with a new grocery store, library plans, affordable housing and a major college center.

Café 333 opened in May as Kansas City's first alcohol-free jazz listening room, blending zero‑proof cocktails with nightly live music and shareable plates.

Kansas City Council delayed a vote on converting the Midtown Costco into a business center after shoppers warned the change would strip the store of key services. The pause leaves the Linwood location's future uncertain.

Court filings describe a shooting outside Lux Premiere in Independence in which three Kansas City men have been charged.

Disco Burger announced a Brookside storefront at 600 E. 63rd and plans to serve takeout while crews finish the dining room. Limited hours and a walk‑up window are in place.

A $13 million overhaul will remake the Truman Library's lawns, courtyard and trails, finishing a decade-old plan with new signage, native plantings and a 'Walk with Truman' trail.

A stronger round of rain is expected late Thursday night into Friday, with pockets of 2-4 inches possible and a soggy Friday commute. Heat returns SundayMonday with highs near 9798F.

Kansas City filed court papers this month asking a judge to appoint a receiver for the derelict Robandee Shopping Center on Bannister Road. The petition cites years of code violations and fire damage.

4 Locoz, a new fusion-and-sports restaurant from local owner Rafael Mancilla, will replace the Salty Iguana in Independence with a 300-seat, TV-filled dining room. The menu mixes Asian snacks with pub favorites and is expected to debut in September 2026.

Salvador Perez tied George Brett with his 317th Royals homer as Kansas City rallied in a wild seventh to beat the Giants 5-4 and complete the sweep.