Kansas City Missouri (KCMO)

After violent winds toppled tents and booths Sunday night, officials told vendors to clean up and go home for everyone's safety. But visitors still hit the carnival rides, without cotton candy and kettle corn.

The Missouri Supreme Court's ruling means the congressional map from 2022 will be in place for the November general election, giving longtime Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver II a stronger chance to keep his seat.

Bad news for attendees at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival, Irish Fest, SantaCaliGon and other local events this weekend: High temperatures are prolonging their stay across the metro. Here's how you can stay safe.

Andrea Bough, who represented the 6th District at-large, has departed the City Council to lead the city’s economic development agency. She is being replaced by former Mayor Pro Tem Kevin McManus.

COVID case numbers are slowly climbing but trending below past years, when cases surged as kids returned to their usual school activities. Still, health experts warn that doesn’t mean Kansas City is in the clear.

Tenants at the troubled Historic Northeast apartment complex were suddenly ordered to leave their homes because of hazardous conditions. But how and when can the city remove and relocate people?

It'll be nearly a week before Kansas City crews can fix the cave-in on Southwest Trafficway near 31st Street, which has forced the closure of several lanes.

Lyndell Mays, one of three adults charged with murder in the parade shooting and the only one whose case is still pending, now faces new assault charges and accusations of endangering the welfare of children.

Port KC’s Board of Commissioners approved an economic development package for Dallas-based Gillon Property Group’s plan to revitalize the historic Country Club Plaza. The leader of Kansas City Public Schools says the deal fails to meet their needs.

Some residents of North Lawn properties in Kansas City’s North Indian Mound neighborhood were forced to leave and relocate Friday morning, some into already occupied units.

After the Kansas City Council approved $600 million in funding for a new Crown Center ballpark on Thursday, Councilmember Crispin Rea called the deal a major accomplishment for the city. It will hold the Royals to $55 million over 30 years for community improvements, but some community groups say that's not enough — and want a public vote.

As kids head back to school and pools start to close, enjoy some fun and food-centric festivals this weekend around Kansas City.