Defense attorneys say the woman charged in the 2020 death of 4‑year‑old Jessica Mast should be moved to Missouri Department of Mental Health custody after a jail evaluation found her incompetent. A hearing is set for Aug. 12.

A pedestrian was killed early July 22 when a vehicle being pursued by state troopers struck them near 18th and Prospect. Kansas City police are investigating and seeking tips.

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.

Sunny and mild Wednesday with a high near 85°F; heavier showers likely late Thursday into Friday with localized flood risk.

Blue Springs approved a concept plan and rezoning for a proposal to build 252 apartments with retail and restaurants on city‑owned land along Adams Dairy Parkway. Developers and the city say the project aims to add housing choice and a new restaurant corridor.

Novella has taken over Garden House in Rosedale, keeping staff and adding pour‑overs, rotating guest roasters and a refillable‑tin program.

Lawmakers and researchers in Topeka are debating whether Kansas should tie school funding to student results as a task force prepares recommendations.

Sauced returns to the Crossroads Tuesday, moving from a tiny walk‑up to a 2,000‑sq‑ft storefront with seating and air conditioning. Fans should watch the kitchen's channels for soft‑opening updates.

Federal officials say Kansas City, Kan., Public Schools must answer allegations it hid transgender‑related records from parents; the district has 14 days to respond.

Wyandotte County prosecutors dismissed a long‑running murder indictment against Ormond L. Wimberly Jr.; he remains imprisoned for a separate 1981 Topeka killing.

A Jackson County jury convicted Charles Smith‑Howell in the 2023 death of Independence mother Ebony Duncan after prosecutors presented DNA and cellphone evidence.

A Kansas City man was sentenced to two decades in federal prison after prosecutors say he ran a delivery-style drug ring tied to Mexico.

FOIA and OSHA records show staff urged a Midtown Family Dollar to close before its roof collapsed on July 27, 2025. OSHA cited the store and the company settled a penalty for $11,585.