Kansas City Collection: 911 Callback, Family Suffers Crime & Rescue

A few things for close readers to consider tonight as we share local headlines, community notes and a look at next week's weather.

Check www.TonysKansasCity.com news gathering . . .

Local Emergency Tech Improves

KCPD's 911 automated abandoned callback feature launches this week

The system will automatically call people who hang up after dialing 911.

Local Crime Cripples Family

Family stranded in Kansas City after car, child's medical equipment is stolen

A family from Southwest Kansas is stranded in Kansas City after they claim their car was stolen over Friday night.

Road Work Redux

I-435 SB at Gregory back open after multi-vehicle crash at 87th

Kansas City, Missouri, police are shutting down Interstate 435 southbound past East Gregory Boulevard after a multi-vehicle crash near 87th Street.

Golden Ghetto Sunday Salvation

Overland Park fire displaces family, 2 dogs from home

A family and two dogs were displaced from their home after a fire in Overland Park Sunday evening.

Building Community Solutions

How tiny houses built with dirt 'Legos' hope to help narrow KC's home ownership gap

"The future of affordable housing is underneath our feet."

Drive Carefully In JoCo

Man on scooter struck by vehicle, killed in Overland Park on Sunday night

A Lenexa man was hit and killed while riding a scooter Sunday night, as a vehicle was turning into a parking lot.

Baller Well-Remembered

It's time for the Royals to honor George Spriggs

Our only alumni

More Deets On Enduring Legacy

Erin's House ready to open doors for new residents after vandalism in August

Healing House, or Erin's House, held its grand opening and ceremonial "breaking the chain of addiction" ahead of new residents moving in after vandalism in August pushed back its opening.

Cowtown Newsie Contemplation

Local news is too important for our democracy. We need a 'Marshall Plan' for public media * Missouri Independent

America's media institutions have had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad start to 2024. The Messenger, a well-funded, high-profile news site, dissolved after less than a year. Big newspapers from the Los Angeles Times to the IndyStar saw major layoffs.

Comfort Food Amid Closing

Buffalo State Pizza expands to Kauffman Stadium, announces 'The Royal Q' pizza

Buffalo State Pizza announced Sunday it is expanding to Kauffman Stadium at the start of the Kansas City Royals' 2024 season.

Rock Chalk Give & Take

KU Hoops fans sad to see men's team lose, but happy to see women's team advance

What started as a fun, exciting day in Lawrence quickly turned into a sad Saturday.

Preview For This Week . . . 

FIRST WARN FORECAST: MUCH colder Tuesday

Showers are expected at times into Sunday night.

And this is the OPEN THREAD for right now.