Jiani Navarro
Reporter, Anchor
Jiani was born and raised in sunny Southern California and graduated from California State University, Northridge (Once a matador, always a matador) with a degree in Broadcast Journalism and a degree in Communication Studies.
After graduating, Jiani moved to Casper, Wyoming to work as the evening news anchor and producer for KTWO.
While working at KTWO, Jiani also hosted the political talk show, “Report to Wyoming”, where she was able to interview and develop good relationships with Wyoming’s Governor, Mark Gordon, Former U.S Representative, Cynthia Lummis and U.S State Senator, John Barrasso.
From Wyoming, Jiani moved 1,300 miles further East to Lansing, Michigan to be the Fox 47 evening news anchor.
After her time in Michigan, Jiani decided to head down South to Mobile, Alabama to work as the weekend morning anchor and weekday morning reporter for two years.
Jiani was grateful to have experienced Wyoming, Michigan, and South Alabama but is excited to be in Kansas City and ready to explore!
If you have any recommendations on places to dine, visit or any story ideas...let her know!
The Shawnee Mission school board voted during their Monday meeting to slash the requirement for physical education and some parents are not too pleased with the recent change.
KCTV5 visited a local indoor soccer complex, and many of the players said they are counting down the days until the Copa America comes to their city.
Families expecting to have a fun Christmas experience this holiday season were instead let down.
Overall, the school packaged over 20,000 meals that will help local families.
The city’s Public Safety Task Force and community advocates such as Partners for Peace, spent part of the afternoon on Wednesday canvassing neighborhoods that are crime hot spots.
A new safe haven is in the works in Lawrence, as construction on a new shelter, called ‘The Village’ began Tuesday.
The man accused of selling the fatal Percocet pill laced with fentanyl that led to 16-year-old Cooper Davis’ death appeared in court Tuesday.
The Big Biscuit suddenly closed its doors in Independence and Blue Springs on Sunday.
From tearful embraces to smiling faces, the air was filled with emotion at the Johnson County Courthouse as children officially found their forever homes.
A small, close-knit community is still in shock after a murder-suicide in front of a daycare center.
This Sunday, Girl Scouts from Missouri and Kansas learned how to turn their purpose and passion into profit with an entrepreneur workshop.
In honor of Veterans Day, the World War I Museum and Memorial paid tribute to the men and women who served with a special ceremony.
An emotional reunion for two patients whose lives were changed forever after traumatic accidents happened Wednesday.
A woman who was hit by a stray bullet during a night out in midtown last month died days later in the hospital.
Kansas City is filled with different types of breweries, now, a pair of business partners are trying to make their mark in the industry by opening the first Hispanic-owned brewery in the area.
Seniors using health insurance benefits to pay for a Life Time Fitness membership will only be allowed to workout at certain times starting next year.
“We had that good stretch there that we were hitting 115 plus, and with no rain, the pumpkins were just like ‘what’s going on here? Please give us water.’”
Warrior’s Ascent, Heroes on the Water and Wounded Warriors Family Support were just a few that were at the event.
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas released the city’s cold weather plan for this year.
If you’re in need of these items, you can call 211 to find a pantry near you.
A local WWII veteran is marking an extraordinary milestone – turning 100 years young this month!
The non-profit said their partners and humanitarian organizations on the ground are trying their best to do their work and help others who’ve lost family and friends – but they need supplies.
Attacks on Israel by the Palestinian militant group Hamas continue, and the State Department is warning people not to travel to the region.
It was a violent weekend in Northeast Kansas City– two businesses on Independence Avenue were victims of robberies and one resulted in the shooting death of a suspect.
There’s a major health divide one local group is trying to tackle.
Every year, over 500 people are victims of a non-fatal shooting in Kansas City.
When grocery shopping it’s important to have access to your everyday staples, but for the growing Hispanic community in Lawrence that can be a challenge.
Although they are not on strike, UAW Local 31 in KCK held a Red Shirt Rally to let strikers nationwide know they stand with them in solidarity.
Nearly a dozen organizations were shocked after they were stood up by Wyandotte County’s Election Commissioner.
A local organization dedicated to promoting diversity and breaking down language barriers is giving back with free English classes.
A recent post from the Missouri Department of Health about the COVID vaccine sparked backlash on social media.
On Tuesday, an arrest warrant was issued, as police search for the main attacker in the beating.
In a heartwarming tribute to those lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, local nonprofit Rightfully Sewn unveiled a remarkable memorial that weaves together art and remembrance that will soon be on display in New York.
In a remarkable display of dedication and love for the game – a Chiefs fan from Canada drove all the way to Kansas City to witness the highly anticipated season opener.
A Kansas City man who was born blind defied the odds and was able to fulfill his dreams, throwing the first pitch at the Royals game on Labor Day.
At the future sight of the KC Wheel at Pennway Point you can see parts of the wheel laid out, ready to be built.
A new study from Boston University found that more young athletes are showing signs of CTE.
More than 100 nursing home residents are still displaced after they were forced to evacuate from Parkview Healthcare nursing home, Tuesday afternoon. The culprit was a failed HVAC unit.
High schools on both sides of the state line are adjusting practice plans due to the scorching heat.
Get ready Kansas City, the top pickleball athletes are coming to Overland Park for the very first Vulcan Kansas City open this week.
KCTV5 sat down with one of officer Oswald’s friends who knew him before he put on the badge to protect and serve.
In light of Sunday morning’s officer-involved shooting in Mission, a local organization has stepped up to show support for the critically injured Fairway police officer and his family.
The KC Streetcar extension to UMKC that broke ground last year is now more than halfway done but, despite the milestone, businesses along Main Street are still struggling to get customers through their door.
Lenexa’s municipal services director said they’ve picked up a little more than 1,200 truckloads. That’s more than what they picked up when a tornado swept through the area back in 2022.
If you get a parking ticket right now, the only way you can appeal or pay it is by going down to the courthouse on Wednesdays at 3 p.m.
Some Kansas City bus drivers are complaining that their safety is at risk and that turnover will continue if their safety concerns aren’t addressed.
Police are investigating two homicides after two teens were shot Sunday evening near E. 8th Street in Kansas City, Missouri.
The long-delayed Mission Gateway Project at the corner of Johnson Drive and Roe Avenue has yet again hit another hurdle.
Two days after severe weather slammed the metro and caused widespread power outages, many folks are still without power.
Evergy said while crews work to restore power another 1,000 employees from surrounding states are on their way to help.
