You'll likely spend less on back-to-school shopping this year, but not by much, survey shows

Published   Jul 17, 2025 08:26PM
American families will spend an average of $858 on back-to-school shopping this year, with electronics and clothing accounting for 64% of budgets. ... Read more

Ron Howard scores first-ever acting Emmy nomination for play

Ron Howard earned his first-ever acting Emmy nomination Tuesday when he was recognized for his guest-starring role on "The Studio." ... Read more

Flash flooding flips car, swamps business trucks in Merriam,

A spokesperson for Johnson County MED-Act said the department carried out 16 water rescues, most of which consisted of helping individuals out of their cars. ... Read more

Man charged with second-degree murder after deadly shooting

A Kansas City man has been charged in connection with a shooting that killed a woman earlier this week. ... Read more

Young children found in downtown Kansas City reunited with family

Published   Jul 16, 2025 07:18PM
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two young children found Wednesday in downtown Kansas City. ... Read more

Jackson County Executive Frank White vetoes ordinance callin

Jackson County Executive Frank White on Thursday vetoed an ordinance calling for his recall election in August. ... Read more

Kansas City firefighters respond to 23 water rescues after f

Flash flooding led to 23 water rescues in Kansas City overnight. ... Read more

Kansas City, Kansas, officials say city saw worst flooding s

Kansas City, Kansas, officials say flooding that hit the city overnight was the worst its seen since 1993. ... Read more