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5/15/2026 5:18:17 AM

Man dead in Kansas City officer-involved shooting, KBI opens investigation

Kansas Man Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting; State Authorities InvestigateA man is dead following a police shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, late Monday night, prompting an investigation by state au...

5/15/2026 5:17:39 AM

Woman convicted in 2023 murder of Fairway Police Officer Jonah Oswald

Woman Convicted for the Murder of a Suburban Police Officer in 2023Guilty Verdict Delivered in Officer Jonah Oswald CaseA jury has returned a guilty verdict in the highly publicized trial of a woman a...

5/9/2026 3:13:40 AM

Olathe school district forced to act as federal Title IX probe draws sharp focus

Olathe Public Files Official Response in Title IX InvestigationThe Olathe Public School district has formally submitted its written response to authorities regarding a Title IX compliance review. This...

5/7/2026 9:18:45 PM

Best things to do in Kansas City this weekend: May 8-10

Weekend Plans in Kansas City: Top Events From May 8-10Kansas City is set to buzz with a diverse lineup of activities this weekend, offering locals and visitors several ways to enjoy the early May weat...

5/7/2026 7:03:36 PM

Kansas City vets warn this tick and flea season will be brutal, here’s how to protect your pets now

Kansas City Vets Alert: Tick and Flea Season Could Be the Worst YetVeterinarians across the Kansas City metro are urging pet owners to brace for what is shaping up to be an unusually aggressive season...

5/2/2026 9:13:17 PM

Man sentenced to life in 1996 cold case murder of Kansas City, Kansas woman

Decades-Old Cold Case Finally Closes: Life Sentence for 1996 Murder of Kansas WomanA long-dormant murder case has reached its legal conclusion, bringing a significant moment of closure for the family ...

5/2/2026 9:12:44 PM

Shawnee Town 1929 Museum offers free day exploring pre-America life for 250th

Kansas Museum Marks Nation's 250th with a Free Celebration.An attraction tucked away near the banks of the Kansas River is turning a historic milestone into an accessible outing. A museum complex dedi...

4/30/2026 7:14:49 PM

Eight women come forward alleging sexual assault and rape by Kansas City-area massage therapist

Multiple Women Accuse Kansas City Massage Therapist of Sexual Assault and RapeA growing scandal has erupted in the Kansas City metro area, where eight women have come forward with harrowing allegation...

5/15/2026 5:18:03 AM

Kansas and Missouri see sharp decline in overdose deaths during 2025, new CDC data reveals

Overdose Deaths Plummet in Kansas and Missouri, New CDC Data RevealsAccording to newly released figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), both Kansas and Missouri experienced ...

5/11/2026 9:02:44 PM

Lawrence massage therapist arrested in rape investigation

Massage Therapist in Lawrence Taken into Custody Following Sexual Assault Allegation A licensed massage therapist in Lawrence was arrested this week, facing a serious criminal charge after an incident...

5/9/2026 3:11:47 AM

Kansas Exits Vitals Program ‘Money Follows the Person,’ Stranding Elders Forced into Risky Moving Vans

Kansas Withdraws From ‘Money Follows the Person’ Program, Stranding Nursing Home ResidentsKansas has pulled out of a federal initiative designed to transition elderly and disabled individuals out of n...

5/7/2026 7:03:59 PM

KC announces ‚Soccer Capital Summer‘ concert lineup with major headliners

Opening Act for 2026: Stadium Prepares for World Cup CelebrationsMajor league soccer and the impending global megatournament are creating a summer concert blitz. To provide entertainment beyond matche...

5/5/2026 7:03:57 AM

Residents push back against Gardner data center citing noise and environmental concerns

Gardner Residents Push Back Against Proposed Data CenterA significant wave of residents in Gardner voiced strong opposition during a recent public hearing regarding a large-scale data center planned f...

5/2/2026 9:13:01 PM

One dead after Friday night shooting in Kansas City, Kansas

Deadly Shooting Shakes Kansas City on Friday NightLocal law enforcement are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred late Friday evening in Kansas City, Kansas. The incident has left the ...

5/2/2026 7:14:32 PM

Ottawa police officer shot, wounded during Friday night call

Ottawa Officer Wounded in Friday Night Shooting, Manhunt UnderwayA member of the Ottawa Police Department suffered injuries during a shooting incident late Friday evening, triggering a large-scale sea...

4/30/2026 7:14:28 PM

Missouri and Kansas drivers face another painful surge as gas totals close to a dollar above 2024 highs

Sharp Increase in Fuel Prices Across Missouri and Kansas AgainDrivers in both Missouri and Kansas are feeling the pinch once more as gas prices have jumped significantly, climbing nearly a full dollar...

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5/16/2026 1:19:03 AM

Greenfield Community College faculty deliver second no-confidence vote against embattled president

Greenfield Community College Faculty Once Again Vote No Confidence in PresidentFor the second time, faculty and staff at Greenfield Community College have issued a vote of no confidence in the institu...