KCWE-TV (Kansas City, MO)

KCWE, a CW-affiliated station broadcasting on virtual channel 29 (and UHF digital channel 31), serves the Kansas City area, including both Missouri and Kansas. This station is part of the Hearst Corporation and operates under Hearst Television, sharing its ownership with ABC-affiliate KMBC-TV (channel 9). The two stations are located in the same studio complex on Winchester Avenue, near I-435, in the Swope Park Ridge-Winchester neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri. KCWE’s transmitter is situated at the intersection of East 23rd Street and Topping Avenue in the Blue Valley area of the city. If you're looking to watch KCWE on cable, you can find it on Comcast channel 2, Time Warner Cable channel 7, SureWest channel 16, and AT&T U-verse channel 29.

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Pope Francis took vital steps on abuse. It will be up to his successor to ensure reforms are enacted

13 hours ago | kmbc.com | Christopher Lamb

Although he was a pontiff well-attuned to the concerns of ordinary Catholics, Pope Francis had a surprising blind spot when it came to the abuse crisis. He did not talk very much about the issue in his first months in the Vatican, and when he did, in 2014, appeared on the defensive, saying “no one else has done more” to root out abuse than the church.
Kansas City funeral home faces shutdown after state complaint

1 day ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

A Kansas City funeral home is facing possible shutdown for violating Missouri law. The Missouri State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has issued a second probation violation complaint to Savory & Sons Funeral Home. KMBC 9 Investigates received a complaint about Savory & Sons last week. Cherie Kidd said her family paid Savory & Sons last month for a funeral and cremation of her late niece, Princess Evans.
Kansas City targets predatory towing with proposed legislation, possible jail time

1 day ago | kmbc.com | Jackson Kurtz

Kansas City officials are preparing to introduce new legislation aimed at cracking down on predatory towing practices, including potential jail time for violators. Kansas City police say the property crimes division has received more than 100 emails and numerous phone calls since launching a new towing complaint hotline last week. “The more we know, the more we can get out there with our investigation,” Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas told KMBC on Tuesday.
State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors schedules hearing for Kansas City funeral home

2 days ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

The Missouri Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has scheduled a probation hearing for the operator of a Kansas City funeral home that recently suspended operations amid growing complaints.The owner of Savory & Sons Funeral Home is set to appear before the board on June 10.
This girl dunks: Meet the Park Hill South player who is one of the top basketball recruits in the country

2 days ago | kmbc.com | Dennis Evans

With a basketball in her hand, Addison Bjorn is the definition of the pursuit of perfection. The Park Hill South junior is a top 10 basketball prospect in the class of 2026, with a list of accolades as long as the range on her jumper and an even longer list of recruiters. Yet she works out like she has so much to prove. "I get up at 5:30, I go get up 300 balls, and I'm, well, 300 makes, and then 200 free throws," Bjorn said.
WEATHER BLOG: Scattered showers overnight, more rain, then ugly storms

2 days ago | kmbc.com | Nick Bender

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible overnight, with some of the strongest storms capable of producing small hail and strong wind gusts. Farther west of Kansas City, across portions of central Kansas, some storms may become severe, producing damaging wind gusts and large hail.A few morning storms could linger into Wednesday, along with scattered showers and non-severe storms Wednesday afternoon.More rain is possible Thursday and Friday.
Davids, Cleaver address immigration, voting rights, and budget cuts at town hall

2 days ago | kmbc.com | Jackson Kurtz

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Kansas City funeral home suspends operations after decomposed body found

3 days ago | kmbc.com | Andy Alcock

A Kansas City, Missouri, funeral home has suspended operations following a KMBC 9 investigation.Frank Savory IV, owner of Savory & Sons Funeral Home, announced on social media that his business would cease operations.The announcement came after family members of Princess Evans said they saw her uncovered, decomposing body through a sliding glass door at the funeral home Thursday—nearly three weeks after her March 28 funeral.Family members said Princess was supposed to be cremated.Both the...
Liberty North volleyball standout honored as KMBC Hy-Vee Scholar Athlete

4 days ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

KMBC and Hy-Vee are teaming up to spotlight exceptional high school students across the Kansas City metro with the Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes student-athletes for outstanding achievements in sports, academics and community service. This week’s honoree is Liberty North’s Mak Miller, a star volleyball player known just as much for her character and compassion as her skills on the court. “I think when I get a super big hit, it's like super rewarding,” Miller said.
KMBC Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week: Elijah Kennedy, Olathe West

4 days ago | kmbc.com | Len Jennings

Elijah Kennedy is making history at Olathe West High School.The senior standout on the Owls' esports team has earned this week's KMBC Hy-Vee Athlete of the Week honor. Kennedy holds an impressive 24-1 record this season in Super Smash Bros. and recently won the Olathe West Esports Invitational.Kennedy is the first student in Olathe Public Schools to be recruited by a college and awarded a scholarship specifically for esports. He will attend Baker University in the fall.