Top Kansas City Area Local News Stories
Source: KMBC.com - Local News
Most childhood diseases appear to be on the verge of being wiped out in the United States, but health officials are paying attention to recent outbreaks of measles currently in southwest Kansas and last year in Johnson County, Kan.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:01:02 CST
Attorneys of Northland man accused of murdering his wife more than three years ago have introduced two new motions to suppress evidence that was used toward his conviction.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 22:46:19 CST
A bus company has taken responsibility for its role in the death of a teenager in St. Joseph 15 months ago.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 19:51:35 CST
Officials in Miami County say two children were critically injured in an ATV crash.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 21:30:22 CST
Several Overland Park police officers and firefighters had to forcefully remove a man from the city's sewer system on Monday afternoon.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:39:50 CST
People in Prairie Village are discussing future plans for the building that used to house Mission Valley Middle School.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:08:04 CST
Platte City investigators release the name of a man found dead in a burned-out truck in Platte City last week.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 16:20:55 CST
Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline officials say they have received 140 calls since "The Dr. Phil Show" aired an interview with the parents of missing baby Lisa Irwin.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 15:32:28 CST
With thousands of post offices, including many in rural parts of Kansas and Missouri, set to be closed in the coming months, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) said closing rural post offices may do more harm than good.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 17:21:35 CST
Raytown firefighters rescue a small dog from a house fire in the 6500 block of Claremont Street Monday afternoon.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 14:25:26 CST
The Kansas City Chiefs announce the hiring of Brian Daboll as the team's offensive coordinator.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:17:15 CST
The chairman of the Kansas City-St. Joseph Catholic Diocese review board dealing with sex abuse allegations has announced his resignation.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 12:13:58 CST
Google begins construction Monday on its long-awaited super-speed Internet service in Kansas City, Kan.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 18:22:40 CST
Kansas City police are asking for helping identifying a man who burglarized a convenience store last week.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:40:27 CST
A two-alarm fire destroys a garage in Lawrence early Monday morning.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:45:09 CST
Douglas County judges have been getting a lot of use out of their new iPads.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 09:09:38 CST
A Missouri teenager who pleaded guilty to killing a 9-year-old girl wrote in her journal that it was an "ahmazing" and "pretty enjoyable" experience.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:21:57 CST
Kansas City police are investigating after a man was shot early Monday morning.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:18:59 CST
Olathe had six homicides last year, setting a record for the Kansas City suburb.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 07:27:04 CST
Missourians will have a chance to vote in the state's presidential primary on Tuesday, but their votes won't count.
Published: Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:10:36 CST