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Taylor Swift Book Release Sparks Theories

Swifties think that something the pop star wrote in her recently released book is a hint at either another tour or a new album.

Paper Company Shuts Down In Kansas City

"International Paper confirmed to KCTV5 on Friday, Oct. 18, that it plans to close its packaging facility in Kansas City, Missouri, near Vineyard Estates. More than 150 employees are expected to be laid off as a result."

Lawsuit Over Police Shooting Evidence Pits The Dotte Against KCPD

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, brought a lawsuit Thursday against the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department, or KCPD. The KCPD investigated the use-of-force cases in question in 2023 as part of an interstate agreement with the Kansas City,

Residents feel like Kansas City legislation cracking down on sideshows is not enough

Kansas City residents are voicing their frustrations over persistent street racing that disrupts their neighborhoods and endangers lives. "It's like it's just a winding pitch screeching for about 20 minutes and then it'll stop," said Steve Walker, a South Kansas City resident. The screeching sound of tires keeps Kansas Citians awake at night.

International Paper to close Kansas City, Missouri, plant

International Paper announced says it plans to close its facility in Kansas City, Missouri, but did not say how many employees would be impacted.

Missouri State Highway Patrol issues silver alert for missing Kansas City man

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued a silver alert for a missing Kansas City, Missouri, man. Cornell Farrakhan-Bey, 68, was last seen near East 31st Street and Grand Avenue on Tuesday at about 4 p.m. On Wednesday, Farrakhan-Bey's ride arrived at his home to take him to an appointment.

Meet the vinyl enthusiasts who made 7th Heaven a 'microcosm of society' in south Kansas City

The Vinyl Underground at 7th Heaven has played a central role in Kansas City's music and counterculture scene for 50 years. But now owner Jan Fichman is retiring, leaving longtime customers to reflect on what the record store has meant to them.

Kansas City Chiefs owner backs kicker Harrison Butker forming PAC supporting ‘traditional values’

Kansas City Chiefs owner Clark Hunt says he has no issue with kicker Harrison Butker forming a political action committee designed to encourage Christians to vote for “traditional values.”

Democrat Lucas Kunce outraises Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley

Hawley’s campaign spent nearly $140,000 on chartered flights since the beginning of August, despite lambasting his 2018 opponent for private jet travel

Kansas City Chiefs Tease Training Facility In Another Town

And once again Super Bowl ballers leverage their popularity in order to garner more attention and, more importantly, EPIC TAX BREAKS.

Gun violence haunts the lives of Kansas City's Super Bowl rally shooting victims

Eight months after the Feb. 14 shooting, people wounded at the Kansas City Chiefs' victory parade are wary of more gun violence. In this installment of “The Injured,” survivors of the shooting say they feel gun violence is inescapable and are desperately seeking a sense of safety.

Opponent scoffs at Missouri lieutenant governor candidate’s plan to ‘drain the swamp’

As a candidate in a crowded GOP primary race, Wasinger adopted the mantra of a conservative reformer on the campaign trail, repeatedly saying he wants to “drain the swamp” without offering an explanation of what that means.

Driver ejected, killed in rollover crash on I-70 Tuesday morning

The Audi drove off the right side of the roadway, overturned, and rolled several times. Police said the driver of that Audi was not wearing a seatbelt, and as a result, was ejected as the car rolled. That driver was rushed to an area hospital where they were pronounced dead.

Missouri license offices to close in early November for facilities to convert to modernized systems

Testing facilities are converting to a modernized system, directly integrated into the Department of Revenue’s new driver’s license system. The driver examination stations throughout the state of Missouri will close at noon on Thursday, Nov. 7 and will continue to be closed until Tuesday, Nov. 12, following the Veterans Day holiday.

Hawley draws rebuke about use of private jets for Senate campaign

Hawley, who served as Missouri attorney general for two years before joining the Senate, has portrayed Kunce as a radical on issues like immigration and LGBTQ rights. And he's worked to tie Kunce to national Democrats in a state where Republicans have won every statewide election since 2018.

KC firefighters battle apartment fire in the Northeast

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City firefighters are battling an apartment fire in the Northeast. Crews were called to Gladstone Boulevard and North Mersington Avenue just after 5:30 a.m. Fire was reported on the first floor of the four story brick apartment fire upon arrival.

Understanding the Kansas City-area rent strike: Tenant rights and other key facts

Nearly 200 tenants launched a rent strike at the start of this month over what they see as intolerable living conditions at two large apartment buildings in Kansas City and Independence. The renters at Quality Hill Towers and Independence Towers are demanding better upkeep,

Kansas City Current to host first-ever NWSL playoff game

The Kansas City Current secured a top-four finish with their recent win, aided by the North Carolina Courage and Angel City FC.

Missouri judge ordered prisoner's release, court fight continues as man remains in prison

The judicial system can take a long time to prosecute crimes. If someone is fighting a conviction, the fight can take even longer.

In Missouri, Columbus Day is a state holiday. It’s not the only holiday which differs from Kansas

In Missouri, Columbus Day is a state holiday. It’s not the only holiday which differs from Kansas KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - In the Kansas City area, one half of the state line has several schools and businesses closed. Columbus Day is one of 13 holidays recognized by the state. Kansas has two fewer.

Josh Hawley criticized over use of private jets for Missouri U.S. Senate campaign

The first-term Republican's re-election campaign spent more than $132,000 on chartered flights between mid-December and June 2024. Recently, Hawley has been hopping around Missouri for rallies with Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.

Freeze Warning issued by NWS Kansas City for portions of Kan., Mo. on Monday

The National Weather Service Office for Kansas City and Pleasant Hill, Missouri, issued a Freeze Warning on Monday for Kansas and Mo.

Kansas City 2024 Homicide #121: Police Investigate Deadly Gunfire

Despite prayers for peace this weekend and work to reduce the number of guns on local streets. Sunday night concludes with another addition to this town's 2024 homicide count. Here's the latest report and Kansas City, Missouri violence continues to trend upward over the past five years . . . Check-it . . .

MON: Not exactly smooth sailing at the 52nd Albuquerque balloon fiesta after 4 incidents, + More

A drone show and a flawless mass ascension ended Sunday's last day of the 52nd Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta. But it wasn't all smooth sailing for this year's hot air balloon event.

Long-awaited Kansas City psychiatric hospital sparks resistance among neighborhood residents

Residents in Kansas City’s historic Northeast neighborhood say plans for a state psychiatric hospital on the site of a former housing project and city park clash with plans for revitalizing their community.

2 mid-Missouri sheriff’s deputies injured in shootout with suspect on I-70

Two Callaway County Sheriff’s Office deputies were shot during an exchange of gunfire with a suspect early Monday morning on Interstate 70 east of Columbia, Missouri.

1 dead after collision Saturday near Hillcrest Road, Fairlane Drive

Kansas City, Missouri, police were called to a one-vehicle collision Saturday morning near Hillcrest Road and Fairlane Drive.

Kansas City police investigating fatal shooting at 35th and Cleveland

Kansas City police are investigating a homicide near East 35th Street and Cleveland Avenue. The fatal shooting occurred shortly before 5:30 p.m. The victim is a man. There is no suspect information is available at this time.

Show-Me Kansas City Union GOTV Protest

A campaign rally for more cash earned news coverage today . . . Expect more of the same as down ballot debate might be the only thing that really matters in upcoming flyover country elections.

Record spending fuels Missouri campaigns to legalize sports gambling, new casino

Campaigns for two gambling proposals on Missouri's ballot have raised $55 million, most of it for the measure legalizing sports betting.

Photos: ATTACK ON TITAN: THE MUSICAL at New York City Center

ATTACK on TITAN: The Musical is currently running at at New York City Center from, 2024. Check out production photos here!

New study sheds light on Missouri's most common venomous snakes

Scientists have uncovered surprisingly little about copperhead snakes, until now. A six-year study on copperheads at Powder Valley has gained new insight on their population size, how they move through their environment,

Kansas City Mayor Q Endorses Faith-Based 'Safe Surrender' Of Guns

Mayor Quinton Lucas was at the event. In a post on X, he wrote: “In Missouri, cities are barred from participating in gun return programs. So in Kansas City, our churches and non-profits need to step up. Proud of their efforts, getting firearms, including automatic weapons, off of our streets from those [voluntarily] letting them go.”

Kansas City Migrant-Friendly License Office Coming Soon?!?

In fairness, here's the cover story for reference . . .

Will Kansas City Ever Keep Homicides Below 100 Again?!?

Right now the Kansas City, Missouri homicide count stands at 120. That's the same number as 2021 and this year remains one of the most violent in local history. The idea of "progress" has been dispelled by critics because the reduction in murder numbers comes only after RECORD BREAKING KCMO KILLING IN 2023 .

Tennessee man charged with child’s sexual assault during trip to Missouri

A Tennessee man has been charged with the sexual assault of a child under the age of 12 during a trip to a Kansas City Walmart.

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