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US 50 Highway closure begins Friday at Route 291 in Lee's Summit, lasting more than three months
For the past few months, construction crews have been rebuilding the bridge along Rte. 291, stretching over 50 Highway. The next phase of the project will close both directions of 50 Highway below where the bridge will be built. Drivers heading westbound and eastbound on 50 Highway will divert onto the off and on ramps to continue on 50 Highway. MoDOT said the shift will start on Friday, Nov. 13, at 5 a.m. and will last more than three months.
Kansas City considers $210 million TIF plan for Country Club Plaza renovations
Pictures of nearly a foot of sewage in the basement of a Country Club Plaza building were displayed on the monitors inside the Kansas City City Council chambers Tuesday morning. Representatives of Gillion Property Group, the owner of the plaza, put the pictures up to show the city council The Plaza's need for major sewer renovations.
Johnson County begins hand-counting ballots from 60 precincts in close-race election audit
JOHNSON COUNTY, Kan. - Across Kansas, county election offices are counting a portion of ballots by hand in races decided by 1% or less. In Johnson County, the most populous county in Kansas, the close-race audit is a major undertaking and a new one for the county election office. "This is a close race audit, and that's kind of a new state law," said Johnson County Election Commissioner Connie Schmidt.
Wanted truck driver leading chase hits uninvolved driver
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Missouri State Highway Patrol chase ended in a crash that injured an uninvolved driver on Friday. According to an MSHP statement, a trooper found a white Ram pickup truck believed to be driven by a person who was wanted in a federal criminal investigation. The trooper spotted the truck near E 12th Street and Elmwood Avenue in Kansas City. Just after 1 p.m., the trooper tried to pull the truck over, but the driver took off.
First ever KSHSAA Girls Flag Football State Champs stop by KMBC9 First News
Coach Matt Hightower and Seniors Peyton Cheever and Bryn Rogers stopped by the KMBC9 Studio Saturday morning to talk about winning a championship in their first year of flag football.
KCPD investigating deadly shooting in south Kansas City
KCPD said officers were directed to just outside of that hotel and found a man who had been shot.
Political expert breaks down how Adam Hamilton ended a 94-year drought in Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. - History that might have seemed impossible to many came to fruition Tuesday night in Kansas. Adam Hamilton's victory over incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall marked the first time a Democrat had won a U.S. Senate race in Kansas since 1932. "Psychologically, it seemed impossible," said Bob Beatty, the Chair of the Department of Political Science at Washburn University.
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe makes Kansas City stop to campaign for Amendment 3 ahead of Election Day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Gov. Mike Kehoe stepped off a jet Monday morning at the Wheeler Downtown Airport near downtown Kansas City. Kehoe had just flown from St. Louis and was set to head to Springfield and Jefferson City next. Kehoe was working to push Amendment 3 across the finish line. The ballot question would outlaw abortion in most cases and restrict gender affirming surgeries for minors, something that is already illegal in Missouri.
Kansas City's haunted attractions preparing for big crowds on final night
Amber Arnett-Bequeaith, the Queen of Haunts, rat man and a giant rat joined KMBC9 First News on Saturday to talk about all of the fun.
From mermaids to love bugs, NICU babies celebrate Halloween at St. Luke's
The parents of some of Kansas City's tiniest babies got to pick out costumes to celebrate their child's first Halloween.
Kansas City World Cup surveys reveal what visitors thought of KC as a host city
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Newly shared survey results are giving Kansas Citians an idea of what visitors thought when thousands of them stopped by for six World Cup matches in June and July. KC2026 surveyed roughly 2,000 people in January from the metro, across the country, and around the world to see what they thought about KC hosting World Cup matches. KC2026 CEO Pam Kramer said they used that data as a baseline to conduct more surveys during the World Cup's time in KC and after the final match.
Sen. Roger Marshall hopes Trump's Salina rally will energize Kansas Republicans
After making a stop in Wichita earlier in October , President Donald Trump is now headed to Salina this Saturday The location has changed, but the purpose has not. Sign up for our Newsletters Trump will be back in the Sunflower State to campaign for Sen. Roger Marshall. Marshall's race to keep his Senate seat has rapidly gotten tighter, as Democrat Adam Hamilton has out-fundraised and rallied support for an upset.
Sen. Roger Marshall hopes Trump's Salina rally will energize Kansas Republicans
After making a stop in Wichita earlier in October, President Donald Trump is now headed to Salina this Saturday. The location has changed, but the purpose has not. Trump will be back in the Sunflower State to campaign for Sen. Roger Marshall. Marshall's race to keep his Senate seat has rapidly gotten tighter, as Democrat Adam Hamilton has out-fundraised and rallied support for an upset.
Vice President JD Vance rallies for Roger Marshall in Topeka as Kansas Senate race enters final stretch
Vice President JD Vance was back in Kansas on Monday, trying to give Republican Sen. Roger Marshall a boost with just over a week to go before Election Day. Speaking at a manufacturing facility in Topeka, Vance praised Marshall's work in Washington while going after his Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton, and national Democrats. Sign up for our Newsletters "Roger fights for Kansas because Roger loves Kansas, and I know Kansas loves him," Vance said.
Driver dies in overnight crash on Blue Parkway in southeast Kansas City
According to a Kansas City Police Department spokesperson, the crash happened on Blue Parkway north of Lee's Summit just after 1 a.m.
KC Current thinking outside the stadium to break attendance record
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Kansas City Current are trying to have a record-breaking final home match of the regular season. On Sunday, the Current host the Washington Spirit at 4 p.m. It's a huge matchup as the Current hope to secure a home playoff match. The team is calling all fans to cheer on the team from inside and outside of CPKC Stadium. For just $10, a grounds pass will let you watch the match on giant screens from Current Landing.
Wyandotte County drops lawsuit against Kansas over Chiefs stadium
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas has dropped its lawsuit against the state of Kansas over the planned Chiefs stadium near the Legends. The UG had previously filed a lawsuit against the state seeking more local control over the project. The lawsuit was filed two weeks ago, citing concerns about the state's sports authority and its control at the local level of the stadium project.
Johnson, Wyandotte counties seeing double to triple the early voter turnout of 2022 midterm election
Just a few days into early in-person voting, some Kansas counties are seeing double or triple the turnout of the last midterm election. Johnson County, Kansas's most populous county, has had almost 38,000 people vote in the first three days of early voting. That's twice as many as the same period for the 2022 midterm election. Election Commissioner Connie Schmidt said the numbers are closer to turnout in the 2024 presidential election.
'Farmers want trade, not aid': Kansas farm groups welcome Trump's relief plan but say more help is needed
Kansas farmers could soon receive another round of federal assistance, but agricultural advocates say the money won't be enough to cover their losses.
Kansas farm groups welcome Trump's relief plan but say more help is needed
Kansas farmers could soon receive another round of federal assistance, but agricultural advocates say the money won't be enough to cover their losses. President Donald Trump announced an $8 billion harvest relief program during his rally near Wichita on Monday night. Trump said the money would help farmers across the country deal with rising diesel prices during harvest season.
U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall says Trump voters are key to his reelection bid in Kansas
For the first time since 2018, a sitting president is visiting the state of Kansas. President Donald Trump is in the Wichita area to campaign for U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall, who is seeking his second term. Trump is speaking at the Heartland Credit Union Arena, located in Park City, Kansas, near Wichita. Marshall is running for reelection against Democratic Party nominee Adam Hamilton. Hamilton is seeking to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Kansas since 1932.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Updated: 4:04 PM EDT Oct 18, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ Updated: 4:04 PM EDT Oct 18, 2026Editorial Standards ⓘ Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city’s downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city's downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Cows roam downtown Kansas City after truck overturns, killing dozens of them
Dozens of cattle spilled onto a street in Kansas City, Missouri, when a semitractor-trailer plunged off a highway overpass in the city’s downtown area and onto a car early Sunday, shutting down some roads and setting off a search for the traumatized animals that survived. The accident occurred shortly before 3 a.m., and the roundup of surviving cattle continued into the early afternoon, authorities said.
Police investigating early morning homicide in downtown Lawrence
In a Facebook post, Lawrence police said officers were called to a parking lot on the west side of New Hampshire St. around 3 a.m.
Cows loose, roads closed after crash near downtown Kansas City, Missouri
There have been reported sightings of the cows from Pershing Rd. and Main St. near Crown Center to as far away as Kansas City, Kansas.
State of Kansas establishes STAR bonds boundaries for new Chiefs stadium, training facility
The State of Kansas announced Tuesday that it has published boundaries for the Kansas City Chiefs STAR Bonds District. The district includes the following cities in Kansas: KCK, Shawnee, Edwardsville, Bonner Springs, Olathe, and Lenexa. Sign up for our Newsletters Sales tax revenues will be collected from the district to help fund a $3 billion stadium in Wyandotte County, along with new team headquarters and a training facility in Olathe.
Here's what to know
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Kansas City drivers will soon lose a major thoroughfare through downtown Kansas City for nearly two years. Starting in early December, both directions of Interstate 670 between Interstate 35 to the west and U.S. Route 71 to the east will shut down until September 2028. Crews will begin work on the first phase of Roy Blunt Luminary Park. The park will add a green space above I-670, connecting downtown neighborhoods on either side.
Police SUV involved in deadly overnight crash in Independence
According to an Independence Police news release, the crash happened around 1:15 a.m. Sunday at the intersection of US 24 Highway and Susquehanna Road.
Bicyclist in hospital after being hit by city truck
A KCPD spokesperson said the crash happened around 10:20 Saturday morning near Main Street and 79th Terrace.
Kansas City landmarks lit blue in honor of Royals downtown stadium plan
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Days after Kansas City council members approved the city's funding plan for a new Royals ballpark at Crown Center, the city is bathed in blue in support of the deal. Overnight Saturday into Sunday, landmarks like Crown Center pavilion, Union Station, the Kansas City Convention Center and Bartle Hall were lit blue to mark the future of the Royals in downtown Kansas City. The KC City Council has agreed to help fund $600 million of the nearly $2 billion stadium.
Kansas City organizations heading south to help after Hurricane Isaias
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two local organizations are doing what they can to help victims of Hurricane Isaias and the first responders on the ground helping out. Operation BBQ Relief posted on Facebook Saturday that it has a team on the ground near Destin, Florida. According to the post, they're providing 400 hot meals to families and first responders. If you know someone in the Destin area in need of a warm meal, you can contact Operation BBQ Relief at operations@obr.org.
Warm weather closes out the weekend with rain on the way
Sunday has a high of 88 degrees with rain expected on Wednesday and Thursday
Victim dies after Wednesday shooting in Kansas City, police have suspect in custody
On Wednesday, officers found an adult woman who had been shot. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
Panda Fest making first stop in Kansas City
The festival features more than 100 food vendors bringing different tastes of Asia to the metro.
Kansas City plan to help fund Royals Crown Center ballpark heads to full city council
A Kansas City committee on Tuesday advanced multiple ordinances concerning a financing plan for a new Royals stadium at Crown Center. The first ordinance allows up to $560 million in revenue bonds for the stadium, team offices and supporting infrastructure. Sign up for our Newsletters All told, the city's commitment could reach $600 million. That includes the bonds, $20 million previously approved from the city's food and beverage tax, and another $20 million for road improvements.
Kansas City plan to help fund Royals Crown Center ballpark heads to full city council
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A Kansas City committee on Tuesday advanced multiple ordinances concerning a financing plan for a new Royals stadium at Crown Center. The first ordinance allows up to $560 million in revenue bonds for the stadium, team offices and supporting infrastructure. All told, the city's commitment could reach $600 million. That includes the bonds, $20 million previously approved from the city's food and beverage tax, and another $20 million for road improvements.
Royals stadium study details tax revenue Kansas City could use to help pay for ballpark
As Kansas City leaders continue to move forward with their plan to help pay for a new Royals ballpark at Crown Center, documents outlining the expected economic impact of the stadium have been released to the public for the first time. The report is titled "Revenue & Impact Study of New Kansas City Royals Stadium." The work was done by Hunden Partners, a development advisory firm.
Royals stadium study details tax revenue Kansas City could use to help pay for ballpark
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - As Kansas City leaders continue to move forward with their plan to help pay for a new Royals ballpark at Crown Center, documents outlining the expected economic impact of the stadium have been released to the public for the first time. The report is titled "Revenue & Impact Study of New Kansas City Royals Stadium." The work was done by Hunden Partners, a development advisory firm.
Two killed, others injured in multiple car crash in Franklin County, Kansas
The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. on 59 Highway just three miles north of Richmond.
KC Pet Project offering free adoptions as kennels fill up
To free up space, KCPP is waiving adoption fees through Sunday on dogs weighing 40 pounds or more.
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