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Supercells possible in the Midwest on Sunday

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The National Weather Service says there is a slight risk for severe weather on Sunday, and isolated tornadoes and supercell storms are possible. More>>

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Kansas City woman behind successful literacy program celebrated

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A Kansas City woman behind a new youth literacy program celebrated a milestone Friday night and none too soon. More>>

Local group of friends create board game

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A local group of friends have created a new board game they hope to have on store shelves soon. The game's goal is to grow a city and defeat your enemies. More>>

Teens' deadly accident offers as warning for others about texting and driving

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The deadly accident near Harrisonville is an opportunity for parents to talk to their teens about texting and driving, but now several smartphone companies have created apps that could put a stop to some of the dangerous behavior. More>>

Famous photographer gets degree at KCAI more than 50 years after he began

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It was a long time coming for Kansas City Art Institute graduate Ed Gallucci - almost 50 years, in fact. More>>

About 3,500 people enjoy nice weather for Chiefs 5K

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The Kansas City Chiefs hosted the inaugural Chiefs 5K at Arrowhead Stadium at 9 a.m. Saturday. More>>

Marine from KCK recipient of KU's Wounded Warrior Scholarship

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A young marine from Kansas City, KS, was one of two recipients of the University of Kansas' new Wounded Warrior Scholarship. More>>

Lottery mania has Kansas City residents dreaming of riches

As lottery jackpots soar, Kansas City residents are dreaming of winning riches and how they would spend it. More>>

Rachael Ray, Regis Philbin fawn over 'impound puppy' Kia

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Television hosts Rachael Ray and Regis Philbin fawned this week over a puppy rescued earlier this month after living nearly a month inside a locked vehicle at Kansas City's municipal impound lot. More>>

Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself Video included

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Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself. More>>

How to figure out which critters are nibbling on your plants

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The weather is nice and a lot of people may spend the weekend planting their gardens. But there are some things you should look for after your plants are in the ground. More>>

Independence students return from SC weight loss program Video included

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Students from the Independence School District were 600 pounds lighter when they returned Friday from the spring semester at a weight-loss boarding school in South Carolina. More>>

Kansas family tries to get son back to U.S. after he suffers stroke in Japan

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An Overland Park family is trying to raise enough money to get their son back to the U.S. from Japan after he suffered a massive stroke in the other country. More>>

Police: Man pulls gun on cab driver, hours later gets in standoff with officers

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A local cab driver is speaking up after a customer pulled a gun on him. A few hours later the same suspect was the target of a standoff with police. More>>

Distracted driver mows down girl, 11, walking across The Paseo Video included

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An 11-year-old girl is recovering after a distracted driver hit her and then fled. More>>

Woman in custody after allegedly striking dad in head with pistol Video included

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A woman is in custody after she allegedly struck her father in the head with a pistol, Overland Park police said Friday. More>>

POLAR BEAR LIVESTREAM

What is Nikita and Berlin up to today at the Kansas City Zoo? Find out here in this live polar-bear camera. The free, online viewing allows anyone to watch Nikita and Berlin up close from their computer.
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Couple in child abuse case has first court appearance

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KCTV5 News is expecting to learn Thursday what the outcome is of the first court appearance of the parents of a 9-year-old girl, who police said was horribly abused. More>>

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