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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Corey’s Network staged its 14th annual vigil as roughly 700 placards honored unsolved homicide victims across the Kansas City metro while families pushed for tips.
An early‑morning collision near NW 128th and NW Interurban left one motorcyclist dead and another in critical condition; investigators say neither rider was wearing a helmet.
Real Estate & Development in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
Light rain and scattered storms this morning will keep heat in check, but showers are likely before 2 p.m. and humidity lingers into the week.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
KCATA will eliminate seven weekday routes and cut frequency on several others, with new timetables scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026.
Three former students sued the Teen Challenge‑affiliated boarding school this week, alleging strip searches, surveillance and medical neglect.
A 62-year-old man from Shawnee drowned Saturday after going under while swimming off a dock near Crescent Drive at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Sports in ...
Jordan Devey, a former NFL lineman and Super Bowl champion, died by suicide at 38. His parents are urging open conversations about mental health and possible head‑injury effects.
MoDOT will rebuild a 1.4‑mile stretch of Bannister Road starting spring 2027; the project could last about two years and will include lane reductions and detours.
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.
Food & Drinks in ...
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.
Waterbird Coffee will return to downtown Kansas City in mid‑August under new owners Adraina and Matt Holopirek. Expect Scratch KC pastries, Foxen‑roasted coffee and new seating.
A laundry-room blaze at the KC Motel in Olathe displaced 28 people and two dogs on Thursday; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting guests.
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