Top Kansas City Area Local News Stories
Source: KMBC.com - Local News
In the wake of two serious crossover wrecks this week, KMBC is taking a look at why Highway 71 near Belton and Highway 169 in the Northland do not have crossover cables.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:08:42 CST
Tough budget challenges are ahead for schools in Kansas City, Kan.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 22:29:34 CST
What do teachers in the Kansas City School District think of the decision to close schools?
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:22:49 CST
A man is in custody after leading police on a chase early Friday morning.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:37:45 CST
A Kansas City police officer suffered several bruises when he was hit by a car.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:42:16 CST
Jamar Samuels scored 21 of his career-high 27 points in the first half, helping No. 9 Kansas State turn a rematch into a rout with an 83-64 win over Oklahoma State Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:05:53 CST
A fatal car crash caused a section of northbound Highway 169 to be closed Thursday afternoon.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:12:33 CST
Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon laid out his plan to climb out of a $500 million budget hole.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:40:36 CST
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six is warning students and residents to be vigilant during spring break after a series of rapes.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:33 CST
Cole Aldrich had 12 points and 18 rebounds, and No. 1 Kansas become the third team to reach 2,000 wins by pulling out an 80-68 victory over scrappy Texas Tech on Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:13 CST
Take a look back at the Kansas City, Mo., School District desegregation case.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:15:59 CST
Johnson County, Kan., Wastewater is warning residents about an ongoing telephone scam requesting banking information from customers.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:36:40 CST
Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster is creating a task force to work on scams involving auto service contracts.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:55:32 CST
Kansas City school Superintendent Dr. John Covington said that closing schools is tough, but it is the right decision.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:41:44 CST
President Barack Obama drew a large crowd and landed big bucks for Democrats during a St. Louis fundraiser Wednesday and that could be a boost for U.S. Senate candidate Robin Carnahan - even though she didn't attend.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:20:21 CST
The Big XII Basketball Tournament translates into dollar signs for the Power & Light District, but it's not helping the Westport area.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:46:00 CST
A man and woman were charged in connection with a high-speed chase earlier this week.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:17:30 CST
A 56-year-old man died from injuries he suffered in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening. The female driver of a Jeep was taken into custody.
Published: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:41:38 CST
One person was shot during a robbery in Kansas City.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:26:06 CST
Brandon Richardson scored 19 points and No. 12 seed Nebraska took command with an early 16-1 run and shocked No. 5 seed Missouri 75-60 Wednesday in an opening-round upset at the Big 12 tournament.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:45:49 CST