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Troopers: Texting teen dies in first drive by herself

Laura McCallister — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

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.

Woman in custody after allegedly striking dad in head with pistol

DeAnn Smith — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:21:00 EDT

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

Kitchen Nightmares bakery can't take heat, melts down on Facebook

Ray Daudani — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:57:00 EDT

The old saying goes, "If you can't take the heat, stay out of the kitchen." Perhaps, this applies to Kitchen Nightmares, as well.

NYers furious over photos taken through windows

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:25:00 EDT

In one photo, a woman is on all fours, presumably picking something up, her posterior pressed against a glass window. Another photo shows a couple in bathrobes, their feet touching beneath a table. And there is one of a man,...

KCK firefighters pull bedridden woman from burning home

DeAnn Smith — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:29:00 EDT

Firefighters rescued an elderly woman trapped inside her burning home Friday morning.

Local soldier drowns in Afghanistan

Kyle Hay — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:23:00 EDT

A soldier from Liberty, MO drowned Wednesday in Afghanistan's Kandahar province.

PD: Woman attempts to give away baby at Phoenix gas station

Breann Bierman — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:01:00 EDT

Police said Rozenna Luna, 36, had been drinking and was on meth when she asked strangers if they wanted a "free child" as she attempted to give the baby girl away at a Phoenix gas station.

Florida woman allegedly stabs boyfriend after he farts in her face

Chris Oberholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:19:00 EDT

A 37-year-old Florida woman allegedly stabbed her boyfriend with an 8-inch-long kitchen knife after he farted in her face during an argument.

Charter school closing, much to dismay of students, parents, teachers

Laura McCallister — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:00 EDT

It was a heartbreaking day Thursday at one area school after students were told they wouldn't be coming back to their campus next year.

Two men shot in KCMO Thursday night

Kyle Hay — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:51:00 EDT

Thursday evening officers were called to the 4200 block of Flora Avenue in Kansas City, MO, on a suspected shooting.

KCTV5 Special Report: Strokes take aim at younger women

Laura McCallister — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:51:00 EDT

Women think they are more likely to die from breast cancer than stroke, but the opposite is true. In fact, twice as many women die from stroke than breast cancer every year. And age is no defense against the devastating illness. Younger and younger women are falling victim to attacks.

Mother won't face charges after boy, 3, found wandering KC streets

Chris Oberholtz — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:16:00 EDT

A 3-year-old boy is safe after being found wandering and trying to cross a busy road early Thursday morning, police say. The mother will not face charges.

NASCAR to honor Dick Trickle after suicide in cemetery

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:49:00 EDT

An investigation is underway after deputies in Lincoln County say a NASCAR legend called 911 before committing suicide in a local cemetery.

Candice Glover wins 12th season of 'American Idol'

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:51:00 EDT

The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol."

Powerball jackpot grows to $600 million

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:22:00 EDT

The Powerball jackpot is now one of the largest in U.S. history.

Man accused of tricking pregnant girlfriend into ending pregnancy

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:51:00 EDT

A Florida man is behind bars accused of slipping his pregnant girlfriend pills to terminate her pregnancy.