Crystal Martinez

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Crystal Martinez

KANSAS CITY, Kan. — A historic burger joint is back open in Kansas City, Kansas’ Armoudale neighborhood after closing during the pandemic. Paul’s Jr. Drive-in is under new ownership but still serves the same menu. It’s grand opening was last week but people decided to wait out the long line Wednesday on National Burger Day. “I came down here the other day, and the line was way back there, and now it’s National Burger Day , so I’m going to go try it out,” said customer Vaughn Taylor.

1 week ago | fox4kc.com | Crystal Martinez

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Expect to see more construction signs and cones on the Kansas City, Missouri side of a stretch of Southwest Boulevard. Construction on the water lines is already underway and should wrap up soon. Next will be the start of the plan city leaders say will make road conditions safer for drivers and people walking around. The project includes water main replacement, sidewalk repairs and overall beautifying the space, a total investment of $43.6 million.

2 weeks ago | fox4kc.com | Crystal Martinez

That number comes from the 2023 HUD report, its 2024 report shows only state data. In Missouri, there was a 9% increase in people experiencing homelessness from 2023 to 2024. In Kansas City, there are residents experiencing the issue firsthand, and others who are working to resolve it. Alleyways off Independence Avenue is in an area that’s become notorious for homeless encampments. The urban street ambassadors spend their days on Independence Ave. with the Community Improvement District.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Crystal Martinez

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In 2023, about 96% of people experiencing chronic homelessness in Kansas City were unsheltered – the worst rate of any major US city. That number comes from the 2023 HUD report, its 2024 report shows only state data. In Missouri, there was a 9% increase in people experiencing homelessness from 2023 to 2024. In Kansas City, there are residents experiencing the issue firsthand, and others who are working to resolve it.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Crystal Martinez

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Ewing Marion Kauffman School doesn’t have a track for student athletes to practice on. Instead, they’re using a school hallway. Deronne Wilson is the athletic director at the Kauffman School. Advertisement Former Sporting Kansas City player Gadi Kinda dies at 31 “These kids have been doing it for three years, literally practicing track, getting ready for state meets without a track,” Wilson said.