17 arrested in latest Kansas City street racing, sideshow crackdown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department said Monday that 17 people were arrested over the weekend across popular entertainment districts. An undisclosed number of those arrests were made as part of ongoing efforts to reduce...

21 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ laws in 2025 so far

21 states, 67 laws International Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Union Square, New York City, 2025 Christopher Penler/Shutterstock Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation isn't slowing down in 2025 — it's gaining traction. Five hundred and ninety-eight...

Kansas and America Need More Power - Soon

America needs more electricity. The advent of data centers, smart phones, EVs and Artificial Intelligence means we are consuming more power than ever before. Commentator Scott Carlberg says Kansans have a role to play in all of this and he's...

Bubba Wallace Makes History As First Black Driver To Win Major Race On Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Oval

On Sunday, Bubba Wallace made history as the first Black driver to win a major NASCAR race on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s 2.5-mile oval. According to The Associated Press, his history-making victory during the Brickyard 400 was not without its...

Kansas Profile: Kyla Keller, Rural Education and Workforce Alliance

Senator Roger Marshall discusses Kansas City Chiefs' prospects and Senate agenda during training camp visit

Senator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshotSenator Roger Marshall, US Senator for Kansas | Official U.S. House headshot U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Pete Mundo on KCMO’s Mundo in The Morning...

Kansas diocese launches grant program to help parishes, ministries serve those in need

A newly launched grant program in the Diocese of Wichita has begun awarding financial support to parishes and ministries serving those in need. The In Love of God and Neighbor Fund, developed as part of the diocesan “One Family, Fully Alive in...

Kansas man indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges

Duston J. Slinkard, Acting U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of KansasDuston J. Slinkard, Acting U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas A Kansas man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City on charges...

The Rundown: CPS feels the crunch of deadlines and deficits

Good afternoon! It’s Monday, and while I don’t have any, I’m finding myself fascinated by Labubus. Here’s what else you need to know today. The gap is about $400 million more than last year, according to state information released late Friday, my...

New organization aims to highlight, support Kansas’ extensive trail system

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - A new organization in Kansas wants to help connect you with the state’s stunning nature trails. Leaders have announced that Kansas Trails, Inc. has launched as the state’s first nonprofit meant to connect, support and...

Does Online Evangelism Actually Work?

In an increasingly digital world, the church has had to adapt its methods for sharing the gospel. From livestreamed services and faith-based podcasts to Instagram devotionals and YouTube testimonies, the landscape of outreach has changed...

Man killed in Kansas City Family Dollar collapse remembered; pastor offers to pay for funeral

FROM ABOVE ON BROADWAY IN MIDTOWN. ONE MAN IS DEAD, THREE OTHERS ARE HURT. KMBC NINE NEWS HAS TEAM COVERAGE. OUR ANDY ALCOCK IS LOOKING AT CONCERNS PEOPLE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAD WITH THAT BUILDING, BUT WE BEGIN WITH OUR MATT EVANS AND MATT....

Democrat Marty Tuley announces candidacy for 2026 Kansas governor

LAWRENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - A Democrat from Lawrence has announced his candidacy for Kansas governor in 2026. Marty Tuley describes himself as an educator, parent and lifelong Kansan. His priorities include raising public schooltecher pay; ensuring...

Davante Adams embraces Puka Nacua pressure in race for 2,000 yards with Rams

Davante Adams is ready to have a 2,000-yard receiving year if need be. However, the veteran wide receiver doesn't believe it will ultimately be necessary. Adams was a guest on "Up & Adams" on Monday morning, and Kay Adams asked him who he thinks...

Democrats: The 2028 race has begun

The 2028 Democratic primaries have already kicked off in South Carolina, said Brakkton Booker and Elena Schneider in Politico. A host of presidential hopefuls have descended on the early primary state, testing stump speeches, previewing lines of...

Checking in with Matt Gildersleeve as Kansas football’s 2025 season opener approaches

LAWRENCE — As Kansas football’s preparations for the 2025 season continue, Matt Gildersleeve met with the media to share his thoughts on the team’s progress during fall camp. Here are some takeaways from what Gilderseleeve, the team’s director of...

Kansas baseball commit Daniel Lopez passes on signing with Orioles, will play for Jayhawks in 2026

As the Baltimore Orioles continue to sign their 2025 MLB Draft picks, one deal is not going to get over the finish line. Odessa College pitcher Daniel Lopez was taken in the 12th round by Baltimore but instead will return to college for another...

Preparation, Prevention Tips on How to Respond as NWS Threatens American Livestock

There are measures being taken to eradicate the pest, but also education on what livestock producers should do to prevent problems if the NWS does make its way across the border into the U.S. Cassandra Olds, assistant professor of veterinary...

Kansas City Streetcar announces grand opening for Main Street Extension

Kansas City's free public transportation will soon take passengers farther than ever before. Video above: KC Streetcar Main Street Extension in final safety testing phase Kansas City, the KC Streetcar Authority and the KC Area Transportation...

Wallace becomes first Black driver to win major race at Indy

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Bubba Wallace climbed out of the No. 23 car Sunday, pumped his fists, found his family and savored every precious moment of a historic Brickyard 400 victory. He deserved every minute of it. The 31-year-old Wallace overcame a...