Buffalo Wild Wings investigates discrimination complaint at Overland Park location
A lawsuit filed by a former employee says managers at a Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant in Overland Park discriminated against black customers. The company says it is investigating.
Pit bull lovers anticipate victory as WyCo reconsiders its ban on the breed
As the Unified Government in Wyandotte County is getting closer to putting an end to its ban on pit bull dogs, one advocate says it's about time. The ban on the breed in Kansas City, Kansas goes back almost three decades.
Police: 4 kids steal car to go hill jumping in KCK
KANSAS CITY, KS (KCTV) - Police in Kansas City, Kansas, said four kids were injured after a one vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. Chief Terry Zeigler with the Kansas City Kansas Police Department posted a tweet just before 1:30 p.m. stating that the four victims, all 16 years old or younger, were involved in a single vehicle crash at 88th and Metropolitan.
Suspects sought in two Liberty, Missouri, business robberies
Police in Liberty, Missouri, are asking for help to identify suspects in two business robberies in the past week.City officials said the first incident happened around 8 p.m. Sunday at the Dollar General location in the 300 block of South 291 Highway.
KC Pet Project using free facial recognition software to help reunite lost pets
The KC Pet Project is offering a new tool to help reunite lost pets with their owners, and it's totally free to the public.The Finding Rover system uses facial recognition technology to help identify lost dogs and cats.KC Pet Project said now, every dog and cat entering one of its
Proposal to sell parks property goes to city committee
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Voters in Kansas City, Missouri, could decide this August whether to sell one public park and parts of three others. Wednesday, a committee of city council members will decide whether to recommend putting the question on the August 6 ballot.
Can KC build the next billion-dollar company? 'We have the internet here too'
"There are days that just punch you," John Thomson said. "But the people who make it are the people who are too dumb to quit, like me. Just keeping going. Don't give up because you might be closer than you realize."
Goodell comments on NFL future of Tyreek Hill
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell commented on Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill Wednesday. He says league will to stay out of the investigation so long as legal proceedings continue. When its deemed appropriate, he plans to sit down with Hill to determine his future in the NFL.
This year's Golden Fork winner and more photos from Taste of Kansas City
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UPGRADED RISK: Areas south of Kansas City now under a moderate risk for severe storms
Hide Transcript Show Transcript DONE. NICK: THEY HAD TORNADOES IN KANSAS AND MISSOURI. WE COULD SEE MORE THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING SOUTH OF KANSAS CITY. REAL CLOSE TO THE METRO, THOUGH. I WILL SHOW YOU THE AREA OF CONCERN I HAVE FOR THE POTENTIAL TORNADOES LATER TODAY.
The Incentives Study that Wasn't
I've published a number of pieces about the 2018 Kansas City incentives study. Links to those are below. All the clues that the study would simply support existing policy were in place, but even I was surprised by the process which produced a study of incentives that was anything but.The report on our investigation into the study is linked at the bottom of this post.
How KCPD calls for service can impact your call for help
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Deciding how to deploy hundreds of officers across the city is no easy task. For the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department, data is one important piece of the puzzle when it comes to staffing. "We allocate our patrol personnel so that we can respond in a timely manner everywhere across the city," KCPD spokesman Sgt.
UMKC-powered tech could help visually-impaired Kansas Citians see via AI
Gharib Gharibi is driven to succeed by a desire to pay it forward, he said, riding a high from his startup's first-place, $20,000 win at UMKC's Regnier Institute Venture Creation Challenge.
How to not drain your wallet when it comes to floods
RAYTOWN, Mo. - For the third time since May, Sam Dawson woke up to water running into his basement. He watched the murky water rise around his washing machine, dryer and water heater. Then he picked up the phone, like he had done before, to order some pumps.
American Jazz Museum welcomes Interim Executive Director
The American Jazz Museum (AJM) is working to make strides toward a more successful future. The Museum has named Ralph Caro as interim executive director, a year after Cheptoo Kositany-Buckner resigned from the role.
Mother Nature causes damage throughout the metro - and it's just the beginning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The wind, rain and flash flooding have caused damage throughout the metro. "A tree fell and murdered our car," reads a post on Reddit, after an old silver maple crushed the poster's white compact SUV. Mother Nature also caused the roof of a mobile home in KCMO to collapse into it under the weight of rainwater.
Kansas Set to Allow Low-THC Cannabis Oil Beginning July 1
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has signed into law a bill that would allow profoundly ill people who have been unable to find relief with pharmaceutical medications to avoid prosecution for possessing certain blends of oil extracted from cannabis plants.
The 2019 Missouri Legislative Session Recap: GOP Wins Big On Abortion, Economic Development
In this very special episode of KCUR's Statehouse Blend Missouri podcast, we joined forces with St. Louis Public Radio's Politically Speaking podcast to round up the 2019 session of the Missouri General Assembly. We discussed the session's big stories, including a landmark abortion bill, approval of new funds for workforce development and bridge repairs and the debate over repealing the state's new voter-approved redistricting plan.
Independence church hopes to escape flooding from US 24
For members at Full Gospel Assembly in Independence, every forecast calling for rain brings uncertainty."The worst one was in 2017, when we lost everything in our basement," the Rev. Sharin Ankrom said.Ankrom said she is doing everything she can to stop the water from coming inside."We've had to close for many services, Sunday services, Wednesday services.
Liquor before beer you're in the clear, beer before liquor never been sicker!
Kansas City's source for craft beer info since 2007. Read about events, news, and more from local breweries and bars in the KC metro area.
KC's MixTape Monkey curates 11 million users through hip hop streaming
Taking a long sigh, an underground mixtape mogul logs off from a live Q&A session with customers. Inside his two-bedroom downtown Kansas City apartment, Mark Serrano stares out a window overlooking the corner of 12th and Walnut streets. "Online I have this huge community, itʼs overwhelming," said Serrano, referencing his staggering global user base of more than 11 million.
Kansas City crews clean up flooded streets after heavy rains
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - From flooded streets to downed power lines, the heavy rain Monday night into Tuesday made an impact across the Kansas City metro. "Busy. I have been busy with all the rain," said Larry McMillen with KC Water. The water department spent all day Tuesday cleaning up flooded streets.
Want to vote for Kansas City's next mayor? The deadline to register is Wednesday
If you are wondering how to register to vote in Kansas City, the Kansas City Board of Election Commissioners put together this short video with instructions. Kansas Citians who want to pick the next mayor and City Council must be registered to vote by Wednesday in order to cast a ballot on June 18.
Flood control project appears to have tamed Turkey Creek
Turkey Creek would have been a prime suspect for flash flooding not too long ago. But authorities have spent $150 million to control it.
Amtrak temporarily suspends service between KC and St. Louis, KC and Hutchinson
Amtrak announced that it has temporarily suspended its Missouri River Runner service between Kansas City and St. Louis because of increased rail traffic.The rail service blamed freight trains being diverted to a Union Pacific Railroad route between Kansas City and St.
Businesses sick of repeated flooding on Highway 24
SUGAR CREEK, MO (KCTV) -- The rain might be letting up, but Tuesday night floods will continue their destruction of businesses in Independence and Sugar Creek. A flooded stretch of Highway 24 has been an ongoing problem for the past couple of years because of a broken drainage system under the road.
1 critically hurt in crash on Kansas 7 at Shawnee Mission Parkway
NewsChopper 9 SOURCE: NewsChopper 9 Authorities said one person was critically hurt Tuesday afternoon in a crash on Kansas 7 at Shawnee Mission Parkway.The crash was reported about 4:45 p.m.A pickup truck hit a bridge abutment.The wreck remains under investigation. Authorities said one person was critically hurt Tuesday afternoon in a crash on Kansas 7 at Shawnee Mission Parkway.
Should Kansas City ban prospective employers from asking about your salary history?
Whether you're being hired or already have a job, at some point you're going to be in a salary negotiation situation. Take these steps for better negotiating. Kansas City may soon join a growing list of cities and states that prohibit the use of salary history when employers make hiring and pay decisions.
Some Black Kansas City Residents Say Renaming Paseo Has Erased 'Our Ward Parkway'
Micheal Logan remembers a time when blacks in Kansas City, Missouri, weren't allowed to go south of 27th Street. So for him, when Paseo Boulevard officially became Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in February, it felt as if the opinions of many black residents had been ignored.
Shawnee school leader accused of inappropriate behavior with students found not guilty
OLATHE, KS (KCTV) - Jurors have found the leader of a Shawnee Christian school accused of inappropriate behavior with students not guilty on all counts. Dennis Creason, who started and at taught at Oaklawn Christian School, was accused of "lewd fondling or touching" of multiple children under the age of 14 years old in incidents that were alleged to have happened between May 2009 and August 2018.
Without helmet requirement, Missouri likely to see more motorcycle deaths
JEFFERSON CITY - The number of motorcycle riders who die in Missouri is likely to increase if Gov. Mike Parson signs off on a new helmet law this summer. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, states that have approved laws similar to the bill Missouri lawmakers sent Parson last week have seen fatalities increase by more than a third.
Legality of apartments owners' business practices questioned
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. - Collecting double deposits for apartments, having no intention of ever returning them and failing to pay vendors: these are the guidelines multiple property managers said were routine business practices for the owners of some Kansas City metro apartment complexes. One of those complexes is the in Overland Park, Kansas.
President Trump declares major disaster for 13 Missouri counties impacted by March floods
President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster for 13 Missouri counties damaged by March flooding.The declaration was announced Monday night. Republican Gov. Mike Parson requested the declaration in April, before a second round of flooding earlier this month caused significant damage in eastern Missouri, particularly along the Mississippi River.The disaster declaration makes federal aid available to help repair roads, bridges and other public infrastructure.
Kansas County Showing What Wind Farms Haven't Seen Much Before: Local Opposition
Standing near the corner of his property in southeastern Reno County, Nick Egli looked east and pointed to the proposed locations for several 500-feet-tall wind turbines. Egli is standing on a grass airstrip he's spent the last 10 years building. He pictures a few more homes, some hangars and, eventually, a residential community for pilots of small planes.
Gun owners urged to lock up firearms after KC 3-year-old dies in unintentional shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Police are investigating after a 3-year-old died from a shooting. Investigators said the incident happened Friday night when the child got a hold of the weapon and unintentionally shot himself. Now, safety advocates are urging gun owners to lock up their firearms if there are children around.
Trial of Shawnee school leader accused of inappropriate acts with students goes to jury
OLATHE, KS (KCTV) - A local jury is now deciding the fate of a Shawnee Christian school leader accused of being wildly inappropriate with his students. Dennis Creason's trial has lasted more than a week and has been very emotional. Jurors heard from five families who claim their children were inappropriately touched a molested by Creason.
Missouri AG prepared to defend new abortion measure if needed
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt said he is prepared to defend the state's new abortion measure if needed.
Former skating partner says KC's John Coughlin sexually abused her when she was a teen
Mike Coughlin and Angela Laune, the father and sister of the late figure skater John Coughlin of Kansas City, are speaking out for the first time about the allegations made by SafeSport against him. John Coughlin took his own life in January.
KU student killed on K-10 wasn't speeding, had passed construction warning signs: KHP
Dylan Garnett, a University of Kansas student from Shawnee who died in a wreck at I-435 and Kansas 10 highway, wasn't speeding and had passed warning signs of construction before slamming into the back of a tractor trailer in Lenexa, according to the highway patrol.
The Kansas City Chiefs are disregarding their fans with ticket changes
The Kansas City Chiefs had offered a great deal the past couple years called the Bud Light Game Day Pass. This pass allowed fans tickets to every home game (including preseason) for $200. If you bought two or more tickets, you were also given a $10 concession credit (total) at each game.
Trees fall, thousands without power after storms pound Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- Storms Monday evening caused tree damage and thousands of power outages after well-saturated grounds in combination with wind gusts near 40 mph pounded the area. Rainfall totals of 1-3 inches has fallen the last 24 hours, StormTrack5 Meteorologist Erin Little says.
Storms down trees, cause power outages and minor flooding
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Overnight storms downed trees, and caused power outages and minor flooding throughout the metro area. In Independence, Missouri, the Missouri Department of Transportation said 24 Highway was closed between Sterling and Willow, with dispatchers reporting water over the road.
Threat of severe weather to bring more heavy rains, flooding in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MO (KCTV) -- The StormTrack5 Weather Center will be closely monitoring any strong storms that move into our area until 3 p.m. Tuesday. All modes of severe weather are possible, StormTrack5 Meteorologist Erin Little says. The greatest concern is flash flooding, additional trees uprooting, damaging winds with an isolated tornado possible, too.
JaxCo COMBAT seeks opinions on public safety, crime
Jackson County COMBAT held the first of three Community Engagement Programs, listening sessions designed to gather public input on the problems of drug abuse and violence. COMBAT is short for Community Backed Anti-Crime Tax. Monday evening's event at the Mohart Community Center was hosted by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker and COMBAT director Vince Ortega.