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A woman allegedly snatched four potted coleus plants barehanded from the Shawnee Antique Mall, sparking a mini-mystery that may tie to last year’s plant thefts. Police have identified a suspect, and store staff are relieved—especially since the culprit might finally be off the hook. The employee who’s cared for the plants since 2023 suspects she just wanted summer decor for guests. With charges lo...

A gray four-door sedan, possibly an Acura with tinted windows, is wanted by Overland Park PD after fleeing a hit-and-run crash on I-435 near Roe Avenue on June 28, 2026. The collision, which occurred at 5:06 PM westbound and involved a motorcycle, left someone injured. The sedan likely has damage to the passenger side and right front mirror. Police are urging witnesses or anyone with info to come...

Federal agents raided La Fontanella Foods in Kansas City, detaining at least six people amid a high-stakes, secretive operation involving ICE and Homeland Security Investigations. While officials insist there’s no public safety threat and refuse to disclose details to protect the investigation, onlookers gathered in anger, documenting the tense scene. Authorities have declined to say whether the c...

Mayor Quinton Lucas is turning the Kansas City streetcar into a citywide game-changer, with his “grand kahuna” plan to connect the line directly to the airport—turning Kansas City into a truly seamless, accessible destination. Alongside this, he’s pushing for an east-west corridor along Eighteenth Street to link the Crossroads and historic Vine areas, boosting connectivity and urban vitality. He s...

Starting July 1st in Kansas, your license plate can’t be obscured by frames or decorations—new law requires full visibility of the registration number, state name, expiration month, and decal color. After a Supreme Court ruling that blocked past enforcement, this update aims to help police identify vehicles in hit-and-runs or thefts. Until January 1st next year, you’ll get warnings, but fines may...

Black Bob Road is closed south of 159th Street as part of a major city-county safety project set to wrap by summer — with a second phase stretching through 2027. Meanwhile, a new Allstate report reveals wild driving trends across Missouri and Kansas, with Kansas City, MO plummeting to 108th out of 200 cities, while KC, KS jumped 29 spots to 15th. Olathe dropped, Overland Park rose, and Wichita lin...

Block 15 Tavern & Exchange, the buzzy River Market sports bar that opened just two years ago, is closing its doors for good on July 19th — coincidentally the same day as the FIFA World Cup final. Known for its basement vibe, game-day madness, and weekend DJs, the spot, founded by Sam Hagan (of Tribe fame), isn’t shutting down due to lack of business — they’re renovating to bring something fresh to...

Missouri just enacted a sweeping new law mandating age verification for adult websites, kicking in August 28th—requiring users to prove they’re adults via government ID uploads if more than a third of content is sexually explicit and harmful to minors. This follows Attorney General’s prior enforcement that forced Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dn...

Kansas City got drenched by thunderstorms Thursday, dumping 1-3 inches of rain in hours and triggering flash floods across the metro — including stranded cars and a water rescue in Grandview. The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning that’s since expired, but heavy rain hit Johnson and Wyandotte counties hardest, with airports recording over an inch. More storms could roll in Thurs...

Kansas City, Kansas Community College welcomes back Jacqueline Vietti as its new interim president, starting August 1st, following the abrupt exit of former president Greg Mosier. Vietti, a seasoned higher education leader with prior interim stints at KCKCC and Butler Community College, steps into the role after acting presidents Scott Balog and Patrick Schulte — the latter also handling finance a...

A heartbreaking tragedy struck Kansas City when 10-year-old Jackson Georgari was found dead in a pond after sleepwalking away from his home — a chilling case that has the community in mourning and authorities racing to uncover the full story. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-leve...

Two big data center developers, Beale Infrastructure and DAMAC Digital Solutions, are pitching major investments in Johnson County, Kansas — touting partnerships with Johnson County Community College to boost local tech careers. But the college is pushing back, saying no formal agreements or serious talks have taken place. Beale claims “preliminary conversations” and even touts a quarter-million-d...

Olathe Public Schools faces tough choices as declining enrollment—driven by falling birth rates and rising housing costs—pushes them toward closing 3-4 elementary schools and one middle school. A vote on closures is set for October, with boundary redraws following in January, and the entire process could take years. The district plans to manage staff transitions through natural attrition, not layo...

A hit-and-run crash involving a motorcyclist on I-435 near Roe Avenue in Overland Park on June 28th has left authorities searching for a gray Acura with tinted windows—specifically looking for damage on the passenger side and right front mirror. The fleeing driver left the injured rider stranded, and police are urging witnesses or anyone who saw the vehicle to come forward. Officer Jonathan Hayes...

AR’s Breakfast & Brunch just dropped a spicy new vibe in Leawood — ditching neon for Mexican beats, churro waffles, and a giant mimosa with two bottles of champagne. The former hot chicken spot now serves up crowd favorites like chilaquiles and la bandera omelet, plus new hits like horchata waffles. Owner Oscar Romero, with 20 years in the biz, says this fourth AR’s location (after Westport and Ov...

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Kansas’s marijuana debate is heating up as top Democratic gubernatorial candidates push for legalization, with State Senators Ethan Corson and Cindy Holscher backing recreational use to boost tax revenue and help medical users, while Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog supports a cautious, regulated medical approach. Despite growing public support and neighboring states’ success, Kansas remains behind...

A Kansas City man thought he could pull off a fake hospital shooting to dodge a traffic stop—turns out, the cops were onto him fast. After pulling him over for a busted license plate, officers discovered he had multiple warrants and a suspended license. When a 911 call about a shooting at Liberty Hospital went out, the police traced it back to the exact spot—and the phone number was tied to the su...

Lawrence’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund is open for applications—don’t miss this chance to help make housing affordable! With $1.2 million awarded last year to nine projects, this local sales tax fund supports new rentals, home purchases, repairs, and accessibility upgrades. Deadline: September 4 at 5 PM. The Advisory Board will review submissions this fall, with decisions shared by December. App...

Federal agents stormed La Fontanella Foods in Kansas City on July 9th, detaining between seven and eight people—possibly employees—just one day after local advocates warned of a surge in immigration enforcement. Homeland Security Investigations, part of ICE, conducted the raid amid public observation and filming, with agents refusing to comment. The facility, known for Cascone’s pasta sauce, remai...

A Kansas City man, 60, pulled over for a suspended license, gambled that a fake 911 call about a hospital shooting would bail him out — instead, he’s now facing felony charges, a $50K bond, and a lesson in why faking emergencies endangers lives and wastes critical resources. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.a...

Travis Kelce is about to make waves off the field—Tommy Hilfiger just teased his possible runway debut at New York Fashion Week this September, positioning him as the face of their Fall 2026 campaign. With a tight schedule sandwiched between NFL games and a show at the Plaza Hotel, Kelce could either front-row or walk the runway. Already rocking Hilfiger gear in the NFL and posing for photoshoots,...

The Royals’ $1.9 billion stadium plan is heating up downtown, with Crown Center pushing forward on a bold $3 billion sports and entertainment district. Expect over 18,000 parking spots, major highway upgrades, pedestrian bridges, and traffic signal overhauls to handle the influx — with 67% of fans expected to drive. Construction could start this year and finish by 2031, reshaping the city’s street...

Get ready for magic, markets, and music this weekend! The Penguin Project’s “Disney Alice in Wonderland Jr.” dazzles young performers with disabilities at Theatre Lawrence—don’t miss the Friday night or Saturday afternoon shows. Saturday morning, the Lawrence Farmers Market bursts with local flavor from 60+ vendors, while soccer fans gear up for a World Cup Quarterfinal viewing party (Argentina vs...

The Vatican just dropped the hammer—excommunicating the entire leadership of the traditionalist SSPX after they consecrated four new bishops without papal approval. With roots deep in Kansas City’s Platte City and St. Marys, where the SSPX has long held sway, this move has sent shockwaves through local Catholic communities. Bishops and archbishops from the region called it a painful rupture, warni...