A Lee’s Summit real estate agent says an unsolicited property pitch and lien threats are tied to a wider Kansas City title dispute.

North Kansas City residents are preparing for an 11-month I-70 closure that could send 100,000 cars toward alternate routes.

KU guard Melvin Council filed suit in Douglas County seeking a sixth year and immediate eligibility, arguing junior‑college seasons shouldn’t have counted against him. The complaint cites recent court rulings as precedent.

A special-use permit could decide whether Starfish Project can open its larger Olathe location. Neighbors support the mission but remain divided over traffic and the site’s fit.

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.