From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 8:13 PM

The parents of an 11-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a stray bullet on July 4 said they’d like stiffer penalties for people who fire guns into the air. KMBC 9's Peggy Breit reports.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 7:12 PM

Rain and thunderstorms are likely across the region on Tuesday and the risk will linger into Wednesday, KMBC 9 meteorologist Erin Little reports.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 6:12 PM

Heat advisories are issued in 24 states and the District of Columbia as a dangerous heat wave spreads nationwide.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 5:12 PM

Friends and family in Pennsylvania are mourning the death of a local football hero in a motorcycle crash.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 4:12 PM

President Barack Obama awarded Sgt. Leroy Petry, an Army Ranger who lost his right hand while tossing an enemy grenade away from fellow soldiers in Afghanistan, with the Medal of Honor Tuesday.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 1:11 PM

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner wants a deal to raise the debt ceiling by next week so Congress has enough time to turn it into law.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 1:11 PM

Crew members from Space Shuttle Atlantis fix a broken pump at the International Space Station and take the last spacewalk of the shuttle era.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 11:10 AM

The "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star talks about his standup days, as his co-stars make fun of how he looked then, on "Joy Behar."

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 9:09 AM

Protecting your child’s financial future by avoiding identity theft can be critical.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 9:09 AM

A Pittsburgh restaurant’s decision to ban children under six has parents outraged.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 9:09 AM

KMBC’s Dan Weinbaum reports that residents concerned over the Fire Department's response to a fatal fire on July 4 took the issue to the City Council.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 9:09 AM

KMBC’s Micheal Mahoney reports that fingers are being pointed over who is to blame for the Missouri River flooding.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 9:09 AM

A funeral is held for the Texas Rangers fan who died when he fell out of the stands.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 8:09 AM

We may get a brief break from the triple-digit heat by Wednesday, but temperatures will soar again.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 7:09 AM

Dayton Dragons set new record for most consecutive sold out games.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Tue, Jul 12 2011 7:09 AM

Thousands of mourners are expected to pay their respects at a memorial service for former first lady, Betty Ford

From: KMBC Kansas City on Mon, Jul 11 2011 9:08 PM

Who will benefit from the Casey Anthony trial?

From: KMBC Kansas City on Mon, Jul 11 2011 8:07 PM

Kansas City police said they have identified four people who they think were firing guns into the air on July 4 when an 11-year-old girl was struck in the neck and killed. KMBC 9’s Lara Moritz reports.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Mon, Jul 11 2011 8:07 PM

Friends of a man who died in a fire in Weston on July 4 said the first firefighters at the scene waited too long to start attacking the blaze. KMBC 9’s Dan Weinbaum reports.

From: KMBC Kansas City on Mon, Jul 11 2011 8:07 PM

The trial of a man charged with raping four Kansas City women got under way on Monday and will include testimony from the four accusers. KMBC 9’s Peggy Breit reports.