Green card holder Owen Ramsingh has spent months in a U.S. detention center in El Paso, Texas, where at least three people have died in recent weeks. Columbia community groups have raised funds to support the family's move to The Netherlands.

Haddix pleaded guilty in March 2025 for crimes related to lying about having a chimp named Tonka. But her attorneys say the 46-month sentence is higher than federal sentencing guidelines.

Advocates and incarcerated people say prisoners were ordered outside during the recent winter storm, and punished with segregation or discipline if they refused.

Officer Blayne Newton wasn’t supposed to be in Jackson County in June 2023 when he killed two people and injured a third. Prosecutors there were refusing to take his cases because of his history of using excessive force.

The National Weather Service is predicting 4 to 9 inches of snow in the Kansas City area, and 8 to 13 inches for southern and central Missouri this weekend.

A major winter storm is expected to affect more than 200 million people in the United States this weekend. Freezing rain and ice are a particular concern, especially around Kansas City, where temperatures are expected to go below zero.

Extreme winter weather can mean frozen pipes or roof damage. With Kansas City expecting several inches of snow and subzero temperatures, these tips can help your home weather a dangerous winter storm.

The Kansas City metro is under a winter storm warning. It's expected to see snow and bitterly cold temperatures starting Friday evening, which will affect city services and people’s ability to drive. Missouri's governor has issued a state of emergency.

Acknowledging that the decision might be "deeply painful" for the victims' families, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced that she won’t file charges in an incident in which Officer Blayne Newton killed two and injured a third person, despite her concerns about his behavior. Newton, a nine-year KCPD veteran, is still on the force.

The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is one of the first hemp fiber processors in Kansas, and wants the investment to benefit both the tribe and the environment. The new products include insulation and compostable cutlery.

The Kansas City area is under a winter storm watch starting Friday at midnight, with between 5 to 7 inches of snow possible. Wind chills as low as 20 below zero are also expected, according to the National Weather Service.

A Mexican orphanage relied on donor churches in Missouri and other states. After nearly 60 years, Niños de México announced it would close immediately — a response that former volunteers call "incredibly cowardly."