KCC: regulatory process for ‘Grain Belt Express’ Transmission line planned to run through Kansas & Missouri continues

KCC: regulatory process for ‘Grain Belt Express’ Transmission line planned to run through Kansas & Missouri continues

Dec 19, 2024

On the heels of an announcement to remove the Midwest Plains proposed transmission line from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC) project, the Grain Belt Express transmission line previously approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission in 2011 will continue.
FBI searching for

FBI searching for "sleight-of-hand" jewelry theft fugitives indicted in Kansas earlier this year

Dec 19, 2024

Authorities believe Sava and Rostas are married, and may be using a variety of aliases.
Kansas FBI seeks fugitives, married couple that targeted jewelry stores

Kansas FBI seeks fugitives, married couple that targeted jewelry stores

Dec 19, 2024

Arrest warrants for the two were issued in the United States District Court, District of Kansas. Both are charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property.
These companies closed or moved their headquarters away from KC in 2024

These companies closed or moved their headquarters away from KC in 2024

Dec 19, 2024

A handful of notable Kansas City-area companies shuttered or moved their headquarters away from the metro in 2024. See which ones we lost.
Families attending seasonal events in KC sit for holiday portraits from The Star

Families attending seasonal events in KC sit for holiday portraits from The Star

Dec 19, 2024

The Star set a photo studio at three holiday events around Kansas City and made family portraits of the people attending.
Dreaming of a white Christmas in Kansas City? What forecast, history says about the odds

Dreaming of a white Christmas in Kansas City? What forecast, history says about the odds

Dec 19, 2024

What are Kansas City’s chances of seeing a white Christmas?
New townhome project could transform south Kansas City blocks. Some neighbors are skeptical

New townhome project could transform south Kansas City blocks. Some neighbors are skeptical

Dec 19, 2024

A mix of single-family houses, duplexes and four-unit townhomes could add density to the area south of Red Bridge Road near Minor Park.
This Muslim community in Kansas City shares baklava at the holidays to say ‘we are all humans’

This Muslim community in Kansas City shares baklava at the holidays to say ‘we are all humans’

Dec 19, 2024

The Kansas City chapter of the Dialogue Institute gifts more than 400 boxes of home-made baklava, touching around 1,000 people across the metro. Members say the gifts are a gesture of gratitude for the many ways they’ve been welcomed by other communities in Kansas City.
Kansas City Police looking for missing mom and kids

Kansas City Police looking for missing mom and kids

Dec 19, 2024

Police say Bianca Blunt left her home near East 49th and Skiles Avenue with her two children about 3:15 Wednesday afternoon.
Reel Rare: Part 2, watch traffic on Petticoat Lane, other KC landmarks from 100 years ago

Reel Rare: Part 2, watch traffic on Petticoat Lane, other KC landmarks from 100 years ago

Dec 19, 2024

The second installment of this five-part series featuring home movies shot in Kansas City in the 1920s and 30s focuses on landmarks, monuments and neighborhoods. Joe Tomelleri, a vintage camera and film collector, purchased them sight unseen on Ebay and was surprised by what the films showed.
Food recs: Kansas City's best desserts

Food recs: Kansas City's best desserts

Dec 19, 2024

Got a sweet tooth for the holidays? Here's a guide to the Kansas City metro's most decadent cakes, divine chocolates, creative baked goods and more treats.
Kansas City woman charged after alleged sexual assault of child family member

Kansas City woman charged after alleged sexual assault of child family member

Dec 18, 2024

A Kansas City woman could face up to 14 years in prison after she was charged for the sexual assault of a child family member.
Martin City Brewing co-founder charged with manslaughter in 2020 crash that killed three

Martin City Brewing co-founder charged with manslaughter in 2020 crash that killed three

Dec 18, 2024

Chancie Adams, 45, who co-founded Martin City Brewing Company, has been charged with three counts of manslaughter in a 2020 crash that killed his brother-in-law and two friends.
KC Unsolved: JP Scheidecker’s hit-and-run death to enter another year without answers

KC Unsolved: JP Scheidecker’s hit-and-run death to enter another year without answers

Dec 18, 2024

Nobody knows why the 30-year-old got out of his truck that night, but investigators believe someone out there knows what happened and may just be afraid to come forward.
Andrew Lester’s attorney motions to prevent Ralph Yarl from being labeled ‘victim’

Andrew Lester’s attorney motions to prevent Ralph Yarl from being labeled ‘victim’

Dec 18, 2024

Attorneys for Andrew Lester, the man accused of shooting Kansas City teen Ralph Yarl after he tried picking up his siblings at the wrong address, are arguing Yarl shouldn’t be called a victim in court.
Kansas City man charged with kidnapping and unlawful restraint

Kansas City man charged with kidnapping and unlawful restraint

Dec 18, 2024

A Kansas City man is accused of holding a woman against her will for four hours and faces charges of kidnapping and unlawful restraint.
Mexican restaurant expanding in Midwest has opened a new Kansas City area location

Mexican restaurant expanding in Midwest has opened a new Kansas City area location

Dec 18, 2024

Breakfast is served all day.
Member of iconic 1970s duo from Kansas City dies. They hit it big time with first single

Member of iconic 1970s duo from Kansas City dies. They hit it big time with first single

Dec 18, 2024

Do you remember “One Toke Over the Line”?
Lockton launches parametric insurance practice. What that is and why broker is doing it

Lockton launches parametric insurance practice. What that is and why broker is doing it

Dec 18, 2024

Kansas City-based Lockton launched a global parametric insurance practice, jumping on a growing trend for covering an increasing number of natural disasters.
Man charged in 2020 Johnson County train, car crash that killed 3 men

Man charged in 2020 Johnson County train, car crash that killed 3 men

Dec 18, 2024

Four years after a deadly train versus vehicle crash in Johnson County, Kansas, a man has been charged in connection to the incident.
Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, December 19–22

Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, December 19–22

Dec 18, 2024

Here are fourteen things to do in KC this weekend, December 19–22, including Justin Timberlake, Winter Solstice Market and Winterland: A Holiday Cirque Experience.
Thousands in counterfeit cash, stolen gun found after Kansas City chase

Thousands in counterfeit cash, stolen gun found after Kansas City chase

Dec 18, 2024

A 31-year-old man is behind bars after a chase with the Highway Patrol in Kansas City led to the discovery of thousands in counterfeit cash and a stolen firearm.
9 of Kansas City’s most unique new nightlife destinations

9 of Kansas City’s most unique new nightlife destinations

Dec 18, 2024

Discover the metro area's first anime and gaming bar and a burger chain offering boozy shakes
The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra aims to start a swinging holiday tradition with A Charlie Brown Christmas

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra aims to start a swinging holiday tradition with A Charlie Brown Christmas

Dec 18, 2024

The Kansas City Jazz Orchestra aims to start a swinging holiday tradition with A Charlie Brown Christmas performance.
Gaia Masala & Burger opens first out-of-state restaurant in KC

Gaia Masala & Burger opens first out-of-state restaurant in KC

Dec 18, 2024

The restaurant is known for its fusion of American, Indian and Mediterranean flavors.
Platinum Realty acquires luxury-focused OP firm

Platinum Realty acquires luxury-focused OP firm

Dec 18, 2024

Platinum Realty, which was acquired by a large firm in 2022, made its own acquisition, a local luxury-focused firm.
Authorities investigate cause of KC apartment fire

Authorities investigate cause of KC apartment fire

Dec 18, 2024

Photos KC Fire Department KANSAS CITY —Authorities are working to dete
Coffee prices in Kansas City could get even higher. Here's why

Coffee prices in Kansas City could get even higher. Here's why

Dec 18, 2024

Droughts in top coffee-growing countries have shrunk the supply of beans. Supermarket brands like Nescafé and Folgers have already raised prices — but the world keeps drinking more and more coffee.
Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways

Live Kansas City traffic updates: Accidents, road closures, delays on KC-area highways

Dec 18, 2024

Hitting the road soon? Check our live traffic updates to see if your route is clear.
THE ROOMMATE, UNCLE VANYA, and More Set For Kansas City Actors Theatre's 2025/2026 Season

THE ROOMMATE, UNCLE VANYA, and More Set For Kansas City Actors Theatre's 2025/2026 Season

Dec 18, 2024

Kansas City Actors Theatre has announced the line-up for its 21st Season, running from May 2025 through March 2026. Learn more about the full lineup and find out how to get tickets ehre!
Why Jean Peters Baker decided to step away from being Jackson County Prosecutor

Why Jean Peters Baker decided to step away from being Jackson County Prosecutor

Dec 18, 2024

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said she's faced threats and criticism for her decisions over the years — especially over the prosecution of ex-KCPD officer Eric DeValkenaere. She spoke with KCRU's Up To Date about her 13 years as the county’s top prosecutor, and the consequences the job had on her and her family.
Leavenworth native stepping down from Court of Appeals

Leavenworth native stepping down from Court of Appeals

Dec 18, 2024

Kansas Court of Appeals Judge Henry Green Jr. will retire March 3 after 32 years on the bench, making him the longest-serving judge on the court to date. A native of Leavenworth, he was appointed to the court in 1993 after a career in private practice in his hometown and working for the federal bankruptcy […]
Kansas City man charged with murder in shooting of teen Thanksgiving weekend

Kansas City man charged with murder in shooting of teen Thanksgiving weekend

Dec 17, 2024

Sean L. Marshall, 42, was charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old Nicholas Blaze Brooks, who was fatally shot in Kansas City, Kansas on Nov. 30.
Two Kansas City men charged in federal gun-trafficking indictment

Two Kansas City men charged in federal gun-trafficking indictment

Dec 17, 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Justice, two men from Kansas City, Missouri have been indicted by a federal jury in a firearm trafficking case.
Two KC Men Indicted for Illegally Trafficking Firearms

Two KC Men Indicted for Illegally Trafficking Firearms

Dec 17, 2024

Two Kansas City, Mo., men were indicted by a federal grand jury today for their roles in a conspiracy to illegally traffic firearms and for illegally possessing firearms.
Your guide to last-minute, KC-made gifts you can still get in stores

Your guide to last-minute, KC-made gifts you can still get in stores

Dec 17, 2024

Still looking for the perfect present? Check out these can’t miss gift options featuring products by Kansas City makers — all of which can still be found on store shelves across the metro, even after online shopping delivery deadlines have passed.
Gardner absorbs land once eyed for Olathe industrial park

Gardner absorbs land once eyed for Olathe industrial park

Dec 17, 2024

It looks like a property owner will try to develop a business park on 186 acres in Gardner after seeing plans get no traction while the parcels were part of Olathe.
Lenexa tech startup for serious golfers raises $675K seed round

Lenexa tech startup for serious golfers raises $675K seed round

Dec 17, 2024

The indoor golfing facilities and app are tailored for serious golfers wanting to improve their game.
Kansas City bank triumphs in five-year legal battle over Thomas Hart Benton’s artworks

Kansas City bank triumphs in five-year legal battle over Thomas Hart Benton’s artworks

Dec 17, 2024

The artist’s family got a tiny fraction of the $85 million they’d sought against UMB Bank.
Eatery Open Since 1958 to Close Dec. 31

Eatery Open Since 1958 to Close Dec. 31

Dec 17, 2024

Dorri Partain Managing Editor Burgers, eggs, sausage and bacon sizzle on the griddle, prepared to satisfy breakfast and lunchtime hunger pangs, order after order and year after year. Harold’s Drive-In at 1337 Admiral Blvd., nestled between a Rodeway Inn and Hope Faith Ministries, has earned iconic status — not just for its location but also
LIST: Outdoor ice skating rinks in the Kansas City metro

LIST: Outdoor ice skating rinks in the Kansas City metro

Dec 17, 2024

Multiple outdoor skating rinks have opened up in the Kansas City metro for the holiday season.
It's Resolved! The Library's 150th Anniversary was Kind of a Big Deal

It's Resolved! The Library's 150th Anniversary was Kind of a Big Deal

Dec 17, 2024

State, county, and city officials recognized the Library for its service to the community.
Warmer than usual in KC before swing in other direction. How cold will it get?

Warmer than usual in KC before swing in other direction. How cold will it get?

Dec 17, 2024

A burst of cold air will send Kansas City temperatures tumbling at the end of the week.
KC2026 hires director of security for World Cup

KC2026 hires director of security for World Cup

Dec 17, 2024

Kansas City's World Cup planning organization selected a former U.S. Secret Service employee to lead security.
A Tech N9ne Christmas in Kansas City: sweet potato pie, kids, drums and simple things

A Tech N9ne Christmas in Kansas City: sweet potato pie, kids, drums and simple things

Dec 17, 2024

“The holidays are about bringing people together.”
Kansas service members honor the fallen during Wreaths Across America ceremony

Kansas service members honor the fallen during Wreaths Across America ceremony

Dec 17, 2024

Service members honor the fallen during Wreaths Across America ceremony. Kansas service members honor the fallen during Wreaths Across America ceremony
Missouri lawmaker wants gun checkpoints at parades after KC Chiefs rally shooting

Missouri lawmaker wants gun checkpoints at parades after KC Chiefs rally shooting

Dec 17, 2024

The legislation is among several Missouri bills that seek to curtail access to guns this upcoming legislative session.
These Missouri businesses laid off more than 5,000 employees in mass layoffs in 2024

These Missouri businesses laid off more than 5,000 employees in mass layoffs in 2024

Dec 17, 2024

12 WARN notifications impacted Jackson, Clay or Platte counties, totaling more than 2,000 job losses in the Kansas City metro area.
Dinner in the boxcars, cocktails in the caboose: Remember KC’s train car restaurants?

Dinner in the boxcars, cocktails in the caboose: Remember KC’s train car restaurants?

Dec 17, 2024

“Very plush wallpaper, lots of wood and burgundies and gold,” one customer recalled. “It was very, very Victorian in its look.”
Winter Solstice Market

Winter Solstice Market

Dec 17, 2024

Shop local art and handmade gifts from the artists at Cherry Pit Collective! We plan to have some warm drinks and small snacks to enjoy as well. We will also have a donation barrel for the local non-profit Foster Adopt. Please consider bringing new and unopened hygiene products to donate (toothpaste, toothbrushes, menstrual products, tips, baby products etc).