On April 12, 2025, a shocking incident took place at Oak Park Mall in Overland Park, Kansas, when a pregnant woman was physically assaulted and her 8-month-old child was abducted. The case quickly escalated, leading to the arrest of three individuals—her ex-boyfriend and his family members—on serious charges. Here’s an in-depth look at the crime, … Read more
In a tragic event that shocked the Kansas City, Kansas community, Hugo Villanueva-Morales, 35, has been found guilty for his role in the 2019 shooting at Tequila Bar in Kansas City, Kansas. The shooting, which took place on October 6, 2019, left four people dead and several others injured. The verdict has been a long-awaited … Read more
In response to the severe storms and widespread flooding that struck Missouri beginning March 30, Governor Mike Kehoe has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will conduct joint Preliminary Damage Assessments (PDAs) in 25 counties across the state. The goal is to evaluate the extensive impact on public infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and water crossings, in hopes of securing federal Public Assistance. Unprecedented Damage Triggers … Read more
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – A massive $8 million reconstruction project is set to begin on the Creve Coeur Park Soccer Complex in St. Louis County after it was ravaged by a powerful EF2 tornado last month. The storm left the popular youth sports destination in ruins, halting all games and severely disrupting training schedules for local players. The complex, located in Maryland Heights, … Read more
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – The Parkway School District, one of the largest in the St. Louis area, has approved a significant change in its classroom policy: a district-wide ban on student cell phone use during school hours. This decision, finalized during a regular school board meeting on Wednesday night, is set to take effect at the … Read more
A devastating accident on Interstate 435 in Wyandotte County claimed the life of a 21-year-old man from Shawnee, Kansas, on Tuesday afternoon. According to information from law enforcement, the single-vehicle crash occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. on the northbound side of I-435, just a mile north of Kansas 32 Highway. The Kansas Highway Patrol confirmed that the driver, Jacob Robert Thomas Rhodes, was operating … Read more
The Houston Astros clinched a tight 2-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night, thanks to stellar performances from Jake Meyers and Hunter Brown. The game, held at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, featured impressive pitching, timely hits, and key defensive plays that ultimately secured the win for the Astros. Brown’s Commanding Start Anchors the Victory Hunter Brown (2-1) was flawless through … Read more
On Monday morning, Kansas City Current President, Raven Jemison, shared a deeply personal update with fans, revealing that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She also expressed her commitment to embracing a “new normal” as she focuses on her health and treatment. Jemison Reflects on the Magic of Matchdays In her statement, Jemison took … Read more
The Flint Hills Gravel Ride and Run returned to Americus, Kansas this past weekend with its largest turnout yet. The event, which combines multiple gravel cycling and running races, saw over 850 participants register and more than 750 cyclists cross the start line. However, the success of the race was overshadowed by the tragic passing of one of its most passionate … Read more
A St. Louis man who orchestrated a series of staged car accidents over a 17-month period has pleaded guilty to insurance fraud, leaving insurers with a combined loss of over $107,000. The Scheme: How the Fraud Was Executed From September 2021 to January 2023, Adrian Peebles, now 32 years old, carried out a sophisticated fraud operation involving staged vehicle collisions. According to legal filings, … Read more