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Missouri approves construction of new Evergy facilities, sticking customers with the bill
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The construction of several new Evergy facilities in Missouri and Kansas has been approved, but now ...
Stabbing suspect on the run after incident at Shawnee restaurant
Shawnee police continue to search for a man who reportedly stabbed someone at Hayward’s Pit BBQ.
‘Our best foot forward’: With clock ticking, Wyandotte County presents recommendations ahead of World Cup
The countdown to kickoff continues as there are 314 days until the World Cup. On Thursday night, the county’s World Cup ...
‘We need seats,’ KC bus riders give mixed reactions to new ‘leaning benches’ at RideKC bus stops
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - New leaning benches at some KC bus stops have stirred mixed reactions from riders. The benches are ...
Rideshare driver report triggers Jackson County investigation
LAKE LOTAWANA, Mo. (KCTV) - A rideshare driver survived a harrowing experience Thursday afternoon. The driver called police ...
Johnson County delays public safety sales tax vote after Kobach calls it ‘unlawful’
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - Johnson County voters will wait to vote on a proposed public safety sales tax after Kansas Attorney ...
Jackson County recall battle: Judge set to hear arguments over election date
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Jackson County judge is set to hear arguments on the recall election battle Friday, deciding if ...
Royals acquire Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski in final trade deadline move
The Kansas City Royals have traded backup catcher Freddy Fermin ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. Head coach Eliah ...
Arkansas teacher charged with killing couple who were hiking in Devil’s Den with their kids
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A teacher admitted he fatally stabbed a couple he didn’t know who were hiking with two of their ...
Child abuse charge filed against man accused of punching teen after seizure begins
What was supposed to be an exciting day at a local theme park ended with a teenager in the hospital and a man behind bars.
Lenexa Community Orchestra to hold final concert of the season this Saturday
Each summer, the orchestra performs three free concerts over the summer, one each month starting in June. This Saturday will be their final concert of the season. The repertoire for the concert is ...
FIRST WARN FORECAST: It’s Aug-tober! One of our hottest months sees the coolest start in decades
Thursday night, musicians with the Lenexa Community Orchestra gathered at Shawnee Mission West High School’s auditorium and ...