Marlon Martinez

The World Cup has filled Arrowhead Stadium, Fan Fest and bars across Kansas City — but north of the river, the boost many business owners anticipated has not materialized.

Chase Hitchcock has loved soccer since the moment he stepped on the field for the first time. This summer, that love took him somewhere he never imagined — the FIFA World Cup.

Argentina and Switzerland fans in Kansas City are gearing up for Saturday's FIFA World Cup quarterfinal, with a trip to the semifinals on the line.

KANSAS CITY, Mo — The FIFA World Cup brought tens of thousands of soccer fans to Kansas City, and communities north of the river felt the impact.

Missouri drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses will soon face tougher penalties under a new state law aimed at improving student safety.

The Platte County Sheriff's Office is investigating the theft of a Flock license plate reader camera from a roadside pole on Interurban Road at Winan Road.

Platte City leaders have hit pause on plans to install a surveillance camera at Rising Star Park after residents raised concerns about privacy — particularly given the camera's proposed location near a splash pad frequented by families and children.

— The North Kansas City Council passed an ordinance permanently banning camping and sleeping on public property while also directing the mayor and city staff to develop agreements with regional partners to expand outreach, shelter-bed reservations and a homeless-court referral option for people issued citations.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — After 18 months of renovations, one of Kansas City's most historic public golf courses was ready to welcome golfers back to the fairways on Friday, but that was delayed a day by overnight rain.

KSHB 41 reporter Marlon Martinez covers Platte and Clay counties in Missouri. Share your story idea with Marlon —