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Since Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed into law a new congressional map that splits Kansas City into three districts, with the goal of ousting Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II from office, a handful of lawsuits and hundreds of thousands of petition signatures have been submitted in opposition. Two of those cases will be heard in court this week.

Rosilyn Temple founded KC Mothers in Charge — a nonprofit that supports the families of homicide victims — 10 years ago, after the death of her own son. Through her grief, she found purpose by ensuring no family felt the confusion and loneliness she did standing at the crime scene.

As conflict between Israel and Hezbollah escalates in Lebanon, members of Kansas City's Lebanese community say they're worried for their loved ones still in the country. Rayan Makarem says his evening routine now consists of watching the war and texting his friends and family members.

Andre Harris, founder of the nonprofit Dads Against Crime, says that Kansas City's violent crime problem can't be fixed if people can't feel comfortable talking to law enforcement and discussing mental health.

Kansas City officials have signaled they want to retake control of animal control services from KC Pet Project. City Councilmember Melissa Patterson Hazley says the next iteration of animal control must ensure irresponsible pet owners face consequences.

The family-run establishment began as a food truck in 2021 and just celebrated its one year anniversary at its brick-and-mortar location at 1196 Douglas Street. The restaurant specializes in traditional homestyle dishes from the state of Guerrero, Mexico.

The Christmas romantic comedy "Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story" was filmed around Kansas City this summer, and premieres at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 on the Hallmark Channel. The film cast locals as extras and includes cameos by coach Andy Reid, Donna Kelce and more.

The first ever Black Comedy Festival KC will take place from April 25-28, mainly in Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine district. Festival organizers say it’s the first festival to highlight black comics in the region, as well as the first to feature several different forms of comedy.

The Missouri Supreme Court will hear a case Wednesday challenging the constitutionality of Proposition A, the minimum wage and sick leave law that voters passed with 58% support in November last year. Bills in the state legislature also aim to modify the law.

Kansas Supreme Court Justice Keynen Wall led a taskforce of state leaders to investigate a shortage of legal services in Kansas counties. He was surprised at how severe the state's "justice gap" has become.