Alan Shope

6 days ago | kmbc.com | Alan Shope

Six months after her son was beaten to death, Zelpha Rodgers says she's still waiting for answers.Jonathan Rodgers, a father of three, died after being attacked with a blunt object near 6th and Monroe. Police say he attempted to seek help at a nearby Family Dollar, but later died from his injuries."I'm still holding it in waiting for them to get someone in custody," Zelpha said.Family and friends gathered Thursday night to remember Jonathan, who was described as a devoted father.

6 days ago | kmbc.com | Alan Shope

For Navy veteran Dennis Dornhoffer, the sight of more than 300 utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) cruising through the countryside is hard to put into words. “Blown away. I’ve never seen anything like it before in my life,” Dornhoffer said. Dornhoffer is talking about the UTV Patriot Ride, an annual event entering its seventh year in Cameron. The country-style cruise on UTVs draws riders from across Missouri — and even from out of state.

6 days ago | kmbc.com | Alan Shope

Volunteers at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lee’s Summit are preparing for the return of their annual Good Friday event, “Walk With Jesus.”The immersive, self-guided tour takes visitors through a series of interactive, multisensory rooms inside the church. Organizers say the goal is to help participants reflect on the events of Good Friday in a meaningful and memorable way. “They simply walk through on a self-guided tour,” said volunteer Sonja Kofoed.

1 week ago | kmbc.com | Alan Shope

After experiencing multiple break-ins at her businesses over the past year, a Kansas City bakery owner is preparing to reopen her coffee shop near 39th and Main Street. Heather White, who operates two restaurants and a bakery, said repeated thefts, including stolen tips and damage to her storefronts, led her to close the front of her coffee shop, Enchanté, earlier this year. “We had 11 break-ins through all my three [businesses] here,” White said.

1 week ago | kmbc.com | Alan Shope

NOW. AND THAT IS WHERE WE BEGIN TONIGHT. THAT POLICE OFFICER IS NOW RECOVERING FROM SERIOUS HEAD INJURIES. I AM BRYA BERRY IN FOR JACKSON KURTZ. ALL OF THIS HAPPENING IN DOWNTOWN KANSAS CITY ON TRUMAN AND MAIN YESTERDAY. KMBC NINE S ALAN SHOPE IS GETTING ANSWERS ON WHAT HAPPENED. IT’S A THING THAT HAPPENS EVERY WEEKEND. DESMOND LOGAN HAS SPENT THE BETTER PART OF TWO MONTHS TRYING TO CLEAN UP THIS EMPTY PARKING LOT AND MAKE IT INTO A FUN, SAFE ZONE FOR SIDESHOWS AND ATV RIDING GROUPS.