U.S. Congressman Emanuel Cleaver and his staff were on a tour of the Green Impact Zone when they noticed a woman dying in a ditch. They rushed to her aid. More>>
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Firefighters are on the scene of a major house fire in Loch Lloyd. Officials on scene are saying the home located in the 120 block of Street of Dreams has visible flames showing.
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A prosecutor's office said they've charged one man in connection with the death of a woman whose body was found in a Merriam hotel room. A second man was wanted for questioning as a person of interest, but was not charged.
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A U.S. district court judge Friday morning ordered the immediate deportation of a high-ranking Taiwan representative who admitted to abusing her live-in help. The federal government said they were victims of a severe form of human trafficking. More>>
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The Lee's Summit School District is coming up with creative ways to make money. More>>
Thieves are getting bolder when it comes to stealing catalytic converters and police are trying to crack down on the thefts.
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KCTV5 has exclusively obtained dashcam video showing the response of Kansas City Police officers after Lisa Irwin's father reported the 10-month-old baby missing at 4 a.m. Oct. 4. Click here to watch the raw video.
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A memorial service was held Thursday night for a former Cass County mayor and decorated army veteran of three wars. More>>
One person was fatally shot and police got into a short chase with the suspect, authorities said. Friday, police identified the victim.
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Important pieces of Kansas City's history will officially have a new home come June. More>>
Controversy continues to grow over Kansas City's plans to tear down some east side homes to build a new crime lab and East Patrol substation. Some residents say the city is lowballing property owners, but the city denies this.
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Police early Friday found missing 11-year-old Catara Goodwin who had disappeared from her Kansas City home. She was found alone inside the apartment of a 20-year-old man.
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The Italian Association of Tour Operators announced Friday that passengers of the Costa Concordia are likely to receive compensation of $14,460 each. More>>
An aggressive Mitt Romney repeatedly challenged Republican rival Newt Gingrich Thursday night in the final debate before next week's critical Florida primary, demanding an apology for an ad saying he harbors... More>>
A weak year for the economy likely ended on a hopeful note. More>>
Kansas City area residents are eagerly anticipated Chocolate Ale, which arrives next week. Local chocolatier Christopher Elbow and Boulevard Brewery have made more of the in-demand product this year and tweaked the recipe. More>>
Missouri Highway Patrol says southbound I-35 at Missouri 152 is closed after a crash. More>>
Missouri has the nation's highest black homicide rate for the second straight year, according to newly-released data. More>>
A group of doctors want children in daycare to play more rather than learn more. More>>
A local doughnut shop is rolling out a healthier doughnut. But is it really better for people? More>>
The man arrested in the metro for a cold-case murder in Nebraska is headed back to Nebraska on murder charges. More>>
A man possibly under the influence of drugs was arrested after he was caught running around a neighborhood and assaulted two officers and injured himself, police said. More>>
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The Pentagon outlined a plan Thursday for slowing the growth of military spending, including cutting the size of the Army and Marine Corps, retiring older planes and trimming war costs. It drew quick criticism from... More>>
A section of I-35 in Clinton County is closed because of a crash. More>>
Punctuated by broken sentences and throat clearing, former players and colleagues reminisced on their time with Joe Paterno and highlighted the breadth of his legacy. More>>
Missouri's newest basketball court offers more than just a place for students to play. It also offers shelter for the entire town from an EF-5 tornado. More>>
The Kansas City T-Bones have hired Royals Hall of Famer Frank White to their coaching staff. His duties will include serving as first-base coach. More>>
Officials are investigating after a Prairie Village bank was robbed Thursday morning. More>>
One man is recovering after the car he was driving flipped and rolled down the side of a ravine. More>>
What was meant to be a ceremonial meet and greet for local dignitaries turned into a tense exchange of words between Barack Obama and Gov. Jan Brewer. Comments gathering on Brewer's Facebook page are less than complimentary.
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A family argument Tuesday night turned deadly in rural Clinton County when a single bullet struck a woman then killed her adult son. More>>
Police in southeast Missouri have arrested a drug suspect, a man caught while allegedly trying to conceal a bottle filled with a boiling mix of methamphetamine in his coat pocket. More>>
Authorities in southwestern Missouri are trying to identify a young man found dead in a Jasper County creek. More>>
The new Hollywood Casino at Kansas Speedway will hold a pre-opening test of its operations next week for state regulators. More>>
Cars travel past 50th Street and Prospect Avenue on Highway 71 everyday, but for years this area has gone undeveloped, causing many businesses to move away. That will soon change.
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Two bold burglars may have been stocking up for New Year's Eve after a smash-and-grab. More>>
A pedestrian hit in Kansas City, KS is expected to recover Thursday morning. More>>
Three men are hurt, and two of them are in critical condition after a wreck in Overland Park. More>>
Crews from multiple agencies were on scene after a car was found in the river of a Kansas town located southeast of Kansas City. More>>
With the GOP presidential race heating up and the strong desire by everyone to get the U.S. back on track, some neighbors to the north have proposed a surprising new candidate: Canada. More>>
A Grain Valley teacher allegedly molested four students during classes and authorities fear more victims have yet to come forward. More>>
A murder suspect is behind bars in Clay County after 23 years on the run. More>>
Classes started like normal last week at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe but, for one student, a book ordered from Amazon landed her at the police station and gave her a valuable lesson.
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Two twin sisters met their biological brother for the first time this afternoon. And it was all thanks in part to Facebook.
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A teenage boy is alive Wednesday after jumping out a window of a burning home into the arms of his neighbor. More>>
Wednesday, the Homeless Services Coalition of Kansas City is expecting some bitter news after a national survey of the homeless is released. More>>
A Catholic priest in the Sugar Creek area has been placed on administrative leave and removed from the ministry. More>>
Police in the Missouri State Capitol have stepped-up patrols after small stickers resembling gun targets were found on some lawmaker's offices. More>>
The Douglas County Courthouse has been evacuated after a suspicious package was found. More>>
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In two high-profile rebuttals to Tuesday's State of the Union address, GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain called for a revolution, while Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels accused President Barack Obama of dividing the nation.
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A Mississippi truck driver is accused of throwing a woman, who later died, from his semi along a busy interstate. More>>
Lawrence School District officials say the shift of sixth grade students from elementary schools to middle schools is going well. More>>
Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was greeted with a standing ovation by her fellow members Wednesday as she walked down the aisle of the House for the last time, signaling the end of her career in public service – for now. More>>
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