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kctv5.com > 02/25/2026 > ponaks-long-standing-gm-buys-restaurant-makes-plans-new-catering-concept-expansion

New owner vows to preserve 50-year legacy after taking over Ponak’s

1+ hour, 56+ min ago  (125+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - One of Kansas City's most popular Mexican restaurants has new ownership. Block & Company announced Wednesday that Ponak's general manager Spencer Shaw has purchased the restaurant located at 2856 Southwest Boulevard. "Shaw plans to honor the legacy and…...

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kctv5.com > 02/25/2026 > stock-up-save-best-grocery-deals-this-week-across-kansas-city-metro-stores

Stock up and save: Best grocery deals this week across Kansas City metro stores

2+ hour, 40+ min ago  (96+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It's time to hit the grocery stores again. Below you'll find some of the advertised deals on groceries across the Kansas City metro. Aldi's add is located online at Aldi.us. The full Hen House ad…...

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kctv5.com > 02/25/2026 > muse-soire-showcasing-women-food-drink-arts

MUSE, A Soirée Showcasing Women in Food, Drink and the Arts

9+ hour, 33+ min ago  (140+ words) MUSE, A Soir'e Showcasing Women in Food, Drink and the Arts'KCTV Rose Productions Owner Erica Schulte and Red Kitchen Owner and Chef Alejandra de la Fuente join Shane and Kerrigan to share all the details on the upcoming benefit for…...

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kctv5.com > 02/20/2026 > hersheys-addresses-claims-that-company-changed-reeses-recipe

Hershey’s addresses claims that company changed Reese’s recipe

5+ day, 3+ hour ago  (690+ words) Hershey acknowledges some recipe changes but said Wednesday that it was trying to meet consumer demand for innovation. High cocoa prices also have led Hershey and other manufacturers to experiment with using less chocolate in recent years. Brad Reese, 70, said…...

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kctv5.com > 02/18/2026 > missouri-restaurant-association-launches-multilingual-menu-app-ahead-world-cup

Missouri Restaurant Association launches multilingual menu app ahead of World Cup

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (599+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Missouri Restaurant Association is launching a new multilingual menu app designed to break down language barriers at Kansas City restaurants during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The association will launch "Lingo Eats" on March 1, a QR…...

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kctv5.com > 02/18/2026 > swig-sodas-adventure-parks-whats-opening-metro-north-crossing

Swig Sodas to Adventure Parks: What’s opening at Metro North Crossing

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (251+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A wave of new tenants and opening dates are out for the new Metro North Crossing development. The 106-acre, $250 million mixed-use redevelopment project includes a new Chick-fil-A location that debuted in December. Swig, a chain known…...

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kctv5.com > 02/17/2026 > shawnee-celebrates-americana-beer-world-cup-pride-with-summer-festival

Shawnee celebrates Americana, beer, World Cup pride with summer festival

1+ week, 23+ hour ago  (162+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - It will be all about Americana and Ales in downtown Shawnee this summer. The city plans to throw a big party and concert on June 20, as the Kansas City metro hosts World Cup crowds. Organizers said…...

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kctv5.com > 02/17/2026 > specialty-coffee-roaster-caf

Specialty Coffee Roaster and Café

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (96+ words) Specialty Coffee Roaster and Caf'KCTV Parisi Coffee Retail Director Eric Schmidt joins Shane and Kerrigan to chat about their unique brewing methods. Kansas City man charged in Status Nightclub shooting that killed two women Lawsuit filed against Twin Peaks after…...

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kctv5.com > 02/14/2026 > tippy-toes-baby-food-recalled-due-health-risk

‘Tippy Toes’ baby food recalled due to health risk

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (130+ words) (CNN) - Some baby food has been recalled due to a possible health risk. Initiative Foods has recalled a single lot of its "Tippy Toes" apple, pear and banana fruit puree due to elevated levels of patulin. Patulin is a naturally…...

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kctv5.com > 02/12/2026 > tanners-close-relocate-one-its-locations-kansas-city-metro

Tanner’s to close, relocate one of its locations in Kansas City metro

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (182+ words) OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - A popular bar in Overland Park is moving elsewhere soon. In just over two weeks, the Tanner's Bar & Grill located on 119th Street just west of 69 Highway will be closing. However, an announcement on social media said…...