KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Something on the menu is less than appetizing for city leaders in Kansas City, Kansas. Wyandotte County officials said they’re receiving complaints about food trucks, and how they’re doing business. Owners of the mobile kitchens tell FOX4 the accusations are unfounded and unfair. The aromas rising from popular food truck setup spots, like 18th and Central, are captivating, but drivers complain something stinks. Code enforcement officers with the Unified Government of Wyandotte County are making frequent visits there, helping operators understand restrictions and requirement ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- One day after cyber criminals faded its cameras to black and brought Kansas City Scout's services to a screeching halt, there is no timetable for restoring service. But not having this traffic system during severe weather adds additional concern. Tornado tears through Nebraska, causing severe damage in Omaha suburbs With the cameras down, messages boards blank and the ability to have traffic updates immediately, not an option right now. "Having cameras out there, allows you to quickly assess the situation, how many cars are involved, how bad is the wreck, number of lanes t ..read more

OLATHE, Kan. – When severe weather strikes emergency officials want you to be prepared. It's been a while since the Kansas City metro has been in the bull's eye of potentially dangerous weather. "It's going to be kind of an all hands of deck," Assistant Director of Community Preparedness Claire Canaan said. Canaan said there's a potential for severe weather Friday afternoon and through the weekend. She's with Johnson County Emergency Management. Her team wants people to be prepared ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for several counties in the Kansas City area until 9 p.m. Friday. On the Kansas side, this includes Atchison, Doniphan, Leavenworth, Johnson, Wyandotte, Miami, Brown, Douglas, Jefferson counties ..read more

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. -- Former Kansas Attorney General and 2022 gubernatorial candidate Derek Schmidt is making a run for Kansas' Second Congressional District. Schmidt's announcement on Friday comes after Republican Congressman Jake LaTurner announced that he wouldn't be seeking re-election last week. “My family and I are grateful for the many friends and neighbors who have reached out to let us know they believe we have more to offer Kansas,” said Schmidt, a fifth-generation Kansan. “I feel a calling to serve, so I am excited to announce that I am running. I strongly believe that America ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued a state of disaster emergency proclamation on Friday due to severe weather that will impact the state continuing into Sunday. This declaration activates the Kansas Response Plan and the ability to speed up state agency help to communities in need. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android From Friday through Sunday, the State Emergency Operations Center will be staffed by the Kansas Division of Emergency Management, which will also monitor the situation and offer support to local responders and counties upon request. Tune into FOX4 ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- Darlene Timmerman has worked in nursing for 44 years. Starting her career in Salina, Kansas and moved to Wichita before landing in Kansas City. She worked at the University of Kanas Medical Center and Olathe Medical Center before retiring. “I was just kind of looking and thinking about what I wanted to do in retirement that was purposeful and meaningful,” Timmerman told FOX4. “Something that was really important to me.” She remembered hosting an event and meeting another nurse named Roxanne who told her about volunteering for Global Care Force in Ukraine ..read more

MERRIAM, Kan. – With violence against women still high worldwide, the Merriam Police Department held a free class for women Thursday, teaching them self-defense skills at a Situational Awareness Workshop. "Violence against women is always high. It's continuing to escalate every single day, so the more women we can try to empower, that's our goal," said Det. Brandon Bates, who was one of two officials hosting. He said about 85% of women freeze during an attack, so his goal with this workshop is to try to bring that down even by just a percentage point. "That's the goal here, right? Just to have ..read more

KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- You've probably found yourself at some point asking a lot of questions during a doctor's visit. A weekend conference in Kansas City, Kansas is designed to allow women to do just that. Especially when it comes to cancer prevention. One of the presentations will be focused on HPV and addressing vaccine hesitancy. Immunize Kansas Coalition wants to create a space for women to talk about women's health. Amanda Applegate is part of the group who's hosting "Entre Mujeres: The Health of Women" in KCK on Sunday ..read more

SHAWNEE, Kan. – First responders in Shawnee, Kansas reunite with the teen who helped save a man's life. The cyclist who suffered a cardiac event in Shawnee has a message to the strangers and first responders who saved his live. "It was lucky that Fisher and I were just off Johnson Drive," Miller said. Shawnee police and fire department come together to meet 17-year-old Marina Johnson for a second time ..read more