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Another animal, not human, responsible for dog's brutal death

A necropsy determined that a family's beloved Chihuahua was killed by another animal and not a person as the family had thought. More>>

Driver identified who died in car fire

Police have identified the man who died in a car fire Sunday in what appeared to be a fatal crash. More>>

3 hospitalized after Hickman-Mills school bus crash on U.S. 71

A Hickman-Mills school bus has been involved in a crash and a student was still on board. Three people were taken to the hospital following the crash.
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From Brooklyn Bridges to Donkey Kongs, everybody's a canned foods architect

For the next month, Ward Parkway might look more like a grocery store than a mall. Only the food displays don't look anything like anything anyone's ever seen before. More>>

Grand jury in Mo. expected to hear Maher case

A federal judge has ruled that a grand jury will hear evidence in the case of a British man being held in Missouri on a federal weapons charge and who is also accused of robbing an armored car in England nearly 20 years ago. More>>

Witness in Lisa Irwin case now facing stabbing charge

A man caught up in the search for a missing Northland infant Lisa Irwin now faces an unrelated stabbing charge. More>>

Platte County Sheriff's Office rifle found in Arizona

Federal agents have recovered an assault rifle in Arizona registered to the Platte County Sheriff's Office. More>>

Adele flips 'the bird' when award show producer cuts her off

Adele won big at the British music awards Tuesday night, but also drew controversy when she gave producers the finger when they cut off her big acceptance speech. More>>

People enjoying breakfast also helped a good cause

Wednesday, those enjoying a pancake breakfast were also helping the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals program at KU Medical Center. More>>

Vermont teen holds world record for linked staples

World records come in all shapes and sizes and now one Vermont high school student will soon have a wacky record to call his own. More>>

Internet cam allows people to watch nesting eagles

Another egg has shown up in the nest of a famous northeast Iowa eagle family. More>>

Mouse causes temporary power outage at KU

Power has been restored to more than 10 buildings at the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence. More>>

College student launches 'The Face' sensation

Helen of Troy had the face that launched a thousand ships. University of Alabama freshman Jack Blankenship has The Face that launched a thousand "bricks." His distorted, contorted and aghast expression could stop a clock. More>>

Police seek missing, mentally-ill man

A family is concerned for the safety of a missing man who suffers from several mental disorders, police said Wednesday. More>>

Shon Pernice pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter

Shon Pernice has entered a plea of guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with the death of his wife, Renee Pernice. Shon Pernice, who faces up to 15 years in prison, says her remains will never be found. More>>

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Poacher suspected in shooting death of snowy owl

Wildlife officials say a snowy owl found shot to death last week at the Cheyenne Bottoms Wildlife Area near Great Bend probably was shot by a poacher. More>>

OP hospital, neighborhood compromise on expansion

Overland Park Regional Medical Center and its neighbors have reached a compromise that gives the neighbors 50 feet of space, a walking trail, and a privacy fence, all to keep everyone happy. More>>

KC buses fuel money-saving solution

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is working on securing federal money for an eco-friendly change that would put millions of local dollars back into taxpayers' pockets. More>>

Man lying in roadway hit by semi

An investigation continues into the death of a 42-year-old man struck and killed by a semi in north St. Louis. More>>

Is the internet making people mean?

People do not have to look far to see how hateful others can be on the internet. More>>

Bouncer chases suspect after woman allegedly beaten, raped

A woman was reportedly beaten and raped in the parking lot of a popular spot in Johnson County, but the attacker didn't count on a group of good Samaritans who wouldn't stand for his actions. More>>

IN lawmaker calls Girl Scouts ‘radicalized organization’

An Indiana state legislator said he refused to honor the Girl Scouts for its 100th anniversary because they are a "radicalized organization" that supports abortion. More>>

KCTV5 Investigates: Transport troubles

KCTV5 Investigates Missouri's contract with Logisticare, which provides non-emergency transportation to Medicaid patients.
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Parents reminded to check car seat installation after serious crash

Authorities are reminding parents to check their children's car seats to make sure they are properly installed. This comes after a baby was tossed from her car seat during a crash Monday night.
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Government, automakers hope new technology cuts down on crashes

Intersection collisions are some of the most deadly car crashes but now the government, as well as automakers, are developing new technology that might help avoid accidents before they happen. More>>

Missouri Board of Education OKs No Child waiver

The Missouri Board of Education has approved the state's request for a waiver from some provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind law. More>>

Kanrocksas to not return until 2013

The Kanrocksas Music Festival announced they will not be returning until 2013. More>>

Hepatitis C surpasses HIV as killer, baby boomers most at risk

Hepatitis C deaths are on the rise, according to reports, and people might be surprised to hear who is contracting the disease. More>>

FDA: 2 companies to ease cancer drug shortage

The FDA made a big ruling Tuesday to help ease concerns of cancer drug shortages around the country. More>>

Prosecutor announces charges in argument that lead to fatal shooting

A 17-year-old Kansas City man has been charged with the murder last week of Darrin C. Miller, 53, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced Tuesday. More>>

Mo. House endorses English-only driver's tests

The Missouri House endorsed legislation Monday that would require driver's license tests to be administered only in English and would restrict interpreters for those who have trouble understanding the language. More>>

2 arrested following armed robbery, carjacking

Police have two men in custody following an armed robbery and carjacking Tuesday afternoon. More>>

Pot-bellied pig recovers from drug overdose

Children's concerts explore 'The Science of Sound'

The Kansas City Symphony's education department has partnered with Union Station's Science City for this year's KinderKonzerts, entitled The Science of Sound. More>>

Black History, Your History: The Whitley sisters

Few people get to live for nearly a century and be part of a community's historic fight for change.  KCTV5's Heather Staggers met with three such remarkable women right here in Kansas City.  More>>

Inmate escapes Ohio prison, also wanted in Missouri

An inmate who escaped from an Ohio jail overnight has ties to the St. Joseph, MO area. More>>

MO mother arrested after newborn abandoned under tree

The mother of a newborn baby found abandoned in a St. Louis County yard has been arrested, though charges have not been filed. More>>

4.0 earthquake in Missouri shakes 9 states

Only minor damage is reported after an earthquake centered in southeast Missouri shook at least nine states. More>>

Reason to go: Dropped gun fires in Walmart bathroom

Hall foundation donates $10.5M for cancer research

The Hall Family Foundation has given $10.5 million to support the University of Kansas Cancer Center's efforts to be designated a National Cancer Institute. More>>

USPS program could mean more junk mail

The United States Postal Service's Grow Your Business offers direct mailing that will reach consumers in a community where mom-and-pop shops operate. More>>