Kansas City Daily Brief: East Side homicide, severe storms, and City Hall updates

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Public safety: East Side homicide investigation

Kansas City police are investigating a deadly shooting reported Thursday afternoon near E. 12th Street and Askew Avenue. Officers said a caller found a man injured inside an apartment building; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Detectives continued canvassing for witnesses and asked anyone with information to contact the TIPS Hotline.

Weather: Friday afternoon could turn stormy

After overnight thunderstorms moved through late Thursday, forecasters said a second, stronger round of storms could develop Friday afternoon. The main concerns include large hail, damaging winds and the possibility of an isolated tornado, depending on how quickly the area can warm up after the earlier rain. Keep phone alerts on and review your safe-place plan before the weekend.

City Hall: Auditor named, big tax vote next month

The City Council confirmed Marc Shaw as Kansas City’s permanent city auditor. Shaw had been serving in the role on an interim basis since February 2025 and comes to City Hall after a long career in federal service focused on oversight and accountability.

Meanwhile, Kansas City voters will decide April 7 whether to renew the city’s 1% earnings tax for another five years. Supporters say the tax is central to paying for basic services; under state law, a failed vote would trigger a gradual phase-out over 10 years and would bar the city from reinstating the earnings tax later unless state statutes change.

Also today: Crash involving KCATA bus; free exhibit at the WWI Museum

Two people were taken to a hospital after a multi-vehicle crash involving a KCATA bus near E. 39th Street and Benton Boulevard on Thursday morning. Responders reported minor injuries as crews worked the scene.

On the lighter side, the National WWI Museum and Memorial is hosting a free, limited-run exhibit featuring traveling reproductions and historic displays tied to America’s founding era. The show runs through March 22, with daily viewing hours listed by the museum.

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