FIRST WARN FORECAST: One more warm day before rain & storms into the weekend

THE WEEKEND: FIRST WARN - Light rain possible up to 8 am, then mainly dry with mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s ...

Kansas City faces $100M budget shortfall, implements hiring restrictions

A new 100-bed temporary jail is expected to cost taxpayers up to $22 million after city approval, despite concerns that plans ...

After-hours access leads to theft sentencing for Kansas theater custodian

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (KCTV) - A cleaning crew member trusted with after-hours access to a Kansas movie theater now faces 2 years ...

Independence School District puts support behind 4-day school week ballot measure

The Independence School District Board of Education is putting its support behind a four-day school week ballot measure.

Independence man alleged to have fired shots out passenger window after verbal spat at McDonald’s

Ellis Teter is charged in Jackson County with one count of armed criminal action and one count of unlawful use of a weapon ...

Missouri redistricting referendum dispute heads to court

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A legal dispute over Missouri residents’ right to challenge new legislative maps through referendum ...

Kansas City tree trimmer dies from injuries following severe shock

The department said firefighters located the tree trimmer suspended by his safety rope. He was unconscious when emergency ...

New Overland Park police surveillance hub aims for faster & smarter responses ahead of World Cup

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Overland Park Police are launching a real-time crime center designed to monitor surveillance cameras and license plate readers throughout the city.