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Sports

Grain Valley's Jacob Misiorowski and Park Hill's Aaron Ashby helped the Milwaukee Brewers win...

Former high school coaches recall local pitching stars who helped Brewers to World Series

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By Jordan Fremstad
Misiorowski and Ashby also delivered plenty of pride back in the communities they call home.

News

Watch KCTV5 News each weekday afternoon from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and again at 6 p.m.

🔴ON AIR: Watch KCTV5 News Live

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By KCTV5 Staff
Each weekday afternoon and early evening, KCTV5 has you covered with local, live newscasts, which you can watch right now!

News

Police are warning residents that thieves are using ongoing neighborhood repairs as cover to...

KCK police warn of early-morning material thefts as storm recovery continues

Updated: 42 minutes ago
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By Ale Espinosa
Police are warning residents that thieves are using ongoing neighborhood repairs as cover to steal expensive roofing supplies.

News

Photos, candles, marigold garlands and cookbooks are displayed on the Día de los Muertos altar...

Kansas City tortilleria invites community to add photos to Día de los Muertos altar

Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By Claire Decatur
Yoli Tortilleria on Kansas City’s Westside has built a traditional altar and is asking neighbors to bring in photos of family and friends they have lost ahead of Día de los Muertos.

Election 2026

Full transparency: Kansas City voting machine tests open to the public

Kansas voters to decide constitutional amendment on citizenship requirement for voting

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
The Kansas Secretary of State’s official explanation says a “yes” vote would make that clarification. A “no” vote would leave the existing constitutional language unchanged.

News

11 Kansas City-area residents indicted for coronavirus fraud conspiracy

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By Natalie Dattilio
11 Kansas City-metro residents have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy that resulted in over $400,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, loans.

News

Kansas City motorcycle club member indicted for assaults against rival club

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By Natalie Dattilio
A Kansas City-area member of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club was indicted by a federal grand jury for his role in the violent assault of a rival club member, federal officials said.

News

Incumbent Fitzpatrick seeks reelection as Missouri state auditor

Missouri begins audit of Odessa after $1.3 million miscalculation

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By Jackson Valenti
Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick is auditing of the City of Odessa at the request of residents after a $1.3 million mistake that happened over the course of nearly seven years.

Education

Baldwin High School, Baldwin City, Kan.

Baldwin High School finishes third in Midwest in T-Mobile football-field contest

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By Julia Scammahorn
School received more than 148,000 votes and $30,000 in funding but will not advance to final round.

Kansas City Countdown

FILE: A watch party at KC Live! in the Power & Light District.

Kansas City World Cup spending sets record, falls short of projection

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Miya Ingle
Visit KC says visitors topped estimates, but fewer international fans stayed fewer nights than planned.
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FILE

What Merriam residents need to know about new trash service

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By Sarah Motter
Merriam residents are getting a new trash service, GFL Environmental.

News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy provided an update...

Months after shooting, Eric Bieniemy calls wife Mia a ‘rockstar’

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By Heidi Schmidt
Mia Bieniemy was injured in a shooting at their Virginia home in July.

Crime

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office provided a picture of corrections officer Jeremy Mfundu.

Jackson County corrections officer charged with smuggling drugs into jail

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By Heidi Schmidt
A probable cause statement show investigators received information that inmates had sheets of LSD papers inside the facility.

News

Crews clear the scene after a train collided with a vehicle in Gardner on Oct. 29, 2026.

Driver injured after train strikes vehicle in Gardner

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By Sarah Motter
A driver was injured after a train struck a vehicle in Gardner.

News

Clay County detention officer mourned after motorcycle crash

Clay County detention officer mourned after motorcycle crash

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Melaina Hesterlee
The Clay County, Missouri, Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of a detention officer.

Election 2026

Trump cancels second Kansas trip because Roger Marshall is “doing very well”

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
President Trump cancelled his planned rally for Roger Marshall, saying Marshall is "doing very well".

Kansas City Countdown

Fans traveled from Austria, Algeria and across the U.S. to celebrate the match day in Kansas...

World Cup by the numbers: Kansas City drew an estimated 680,000 visitors

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn and Morgan Riddell
Direct spending in the nine-county area totaled about $570 million, below the $653 million projection.

Crime

FILE

1 dead, 2 hurt after shots fired in Kansas City, police say

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One person is dead and two are injured after shots were fired in Kansas City, police say.

News

The 15 and the Mahomies foundation is working to help Kansas City-area restaurants better...

Joe’s KC recognized in ’15 and the Mahomies’ food allergy effort

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
The 15 and the Mahomies foundation is working to help Kansas City-area restaurants better protect customers with food allergies.

News

Zuri, the African elephant is recovering at the KCZoo.

‘Elephant-astic news’: Kansas City Zoo expecting first baby elephant born in its history

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
The Kansas City Zoo is expecting a new arrival next year!

Community

Olathe Eagle Scout Nathan Ganaden just did something only about 650 Scouts in history have...

Olathe Eagle Scout earns all 144 merit badges, a feat fewer than 650 Scouts have ever accomplished

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
Olathe Eagle Scout Nathan Ganaden just did something only about 650 Scouts in history have ever done.

News

The city of Olathe opened the 119th Street roundabout to drivers Wednesday

119th Street roundabout opens in Olathe; bridge awaits railings

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
The city of Olathe opened the 119th Street roundabout to drivers Wednesday

News

The Veterans Community Project held a ribbon-cutting event Tuesday to celebrate.

Nearly 100 volunteers paint tiny homes for formerly homeless veterans

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
The tiny homes serve as transitional housing for formerly homeless veterans in Kansas City.

News

Fatal crash

Man dies in single-car crash in Prairie Village

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Police say they were called to the 6700 block of Roe Avenue at approximately 1:50 p.m. Wednesday.

News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- HGTV star Tamara Day created a heart that was placed at a Kansas City...

Huge heart placed at Ronald McDonald House Kansas City to honor families

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
The sculpture includes more than 2,000 fingerprints on each side that represent the families that stay at the house.

News

FILE - In this March 4, 2020, file photo, country star Garth Brooks performs on stage during...

‘I literally cried all night’: Garth Brooks fans heartbroken after KC matinee canceled over bots

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Ale Espinosa
Garth Brooks fans heartbroken after KC matinee canceled over bots.

Education

Students say reduced revenue has affected classes and events, and they fear more cuts

Gardner Edgerton students protest district budget cuts

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Morgan Riddell
Students say reduced revenue has affected classes and events, and they fear more cuts.

News

The current state of the Mission Gateway project.

Bank requests sheriff sale of Mission Gateway site over $46M debt

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
On Monday, the bank involved in the Mission Gateway debts requested a sheriff sale be ordered after the final $46.24 million owed judgment by Aryeh Realty LLC.

News

Gavel and Handcuffs

Leavenworth man sentenced after stealing copper from church, residential property

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
A Leavenworth man has been sentenced after stealing copper from a church and residential property.

Consumer News

The Lee’s Summit City Council approved the agreement at its Sept. 22 meeting.

Lee’s Summit to target retail crime by opening police office at Summit Fair

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt and Zach Fisher
The Lee’s Summit City Council approved the agreement at its Sept. 22 meeting.

News

A Gower man and former foster parent is facing charges after investigators say multiple...

Gower man charged after allegedly sexually abusing foster children in his care

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
A Gower man and former foster parent is facing charges after investigators say multiple victims reported sexual abuse spanning years.

Election 2026

Missouri voters will decide Tuesday whether to create a fund with the goal of eliminating...

Amendment 7: How it aims to eliminate Missouri state taxes decades later

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By Jordan Fremstad
Missouri voters will decide Tuesday whether to create a fund with the goal of eliminating state-imposed taxes.

News

File

Sheriff’s office warns of scam targeting families of jail inmates

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM CDT
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By Jackson Valenti
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam in which scammers impersonate law enforcement to try to get money from family members of people held in the Jackson County Jail.

News

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. -- A section of Main Street reopened months after construction started to...

Blue Springs businesses celebrate after surviving months of construction

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The $5 million project, funded through a 2024 bond measure paid for road and infrastructure improvements, wider sidewalks and upgraded streetlights.

News

Kansas joins FTC and 19 other states in suing Dollar General for overpricing

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
Kansas is joining the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states in suing Dollar General.

Crime

Marion County Judge's Ruling

Man sentenced for 2021 abuse of teenage girl

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 3:11 PM CDT
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By Jackson Valenti
Quortez Longfellow-Coleman is sentenced to 70 months in prison for aggravated sexual battery.

Crime

FILE - Lawrence, Kansas, Police Department

Lawrence man arrested for alleged involvement in overdose death of 21-year-old woman

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 1:55 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A Lawrence man who is allegedly connected to the overdose death of a 21-year-old woman has been arrested.

Crime

Platform Ventures announced Thursday it will not sell its 900,000-square-foot warehouse...

Kansas City woman sentenced to 2 years in prison for planned ICE warehouse fire

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 1:14 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A Kansas City woman who attempted to set fire to a warehouse in south Kansas City in February has now been sentenced.

News

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MoDOT: 716 died on Missouri roads in 2026, 58% were unbuckled

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 1:07 PM CDT
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By Miya Ingle
716 people have died on Missouri roads in 2026; 58% of those killed in vehicles were unbuckled, department says.

News

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Motorcyclist killed in Wednesday morning crash in Kansas City

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 12:37 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The driver was ejected from the bike and declared dead at the scene, police said.

News

Check the list: Landline shutoff could hit KS, MO towns in weeks

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
AT&T can start retiring copper landlines in parts of Kansas, Missouri on Nov. 15.

Election 2026

Several Kansas voters say presidential visits don’t change their minds, KC professor says they...

Several Kansas voters say presidential visits don’t change their minds, KC professor says they drive turnout

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 11:25 AM CDT
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By Jordan Fremstad
Early voting is open in Wyandotte County. Trump plans to visit Kansas for the second time in two weeks.

Election 2026

Voters in Kansas City, Kansas, will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve a three-eighths-cent...

KCK early voters weigh sales tax for parks, infrastructure projects

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Zach Fisher
The tax is on ballots only in Kansas City, Kansas. It is not a countywide vote.

Election 2026

Two familiar faces are running for Kansas Insurance Commissioner, House Speaker Dan Hawkins...

Denied claim? Meet the two lawmakers vying to be Kansas’ insurance watchdog

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By Lauren Magarino
Both candidates hope to make the department more visible for Kansas consumers.

Health

North Kansas City superintendent, Dr. Rochel Daniels, leads while battling breast cancer

‘Hope on the other side’: North Kansas City superintendent leads while battling breast cancer

Updated: Oct. 28, 2026 at 8:08 AM CDT
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By Janae' Hancock
Dr. Rochel Daniels, who is in remission, says early screening gave her time to fight.

News

Evergy says it has turned down data centers that couldn’t meet its requirements for large...

Evergy executive answers questions about data centers after email to customers

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 10:37 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
Caisley said the email was sent to dispel misunderstanding that has developed as concerns about data centers have grown locally and nationally.

Crime

Arrest graphic

Independence man sentenced for distributing child pornography

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 7:45 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
An Independence man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for distributing child pornography.

Consumer News

RAYTOWN, Mo. -- ChopMore! opened near E. 63rd and Blue Ridge. It's selling groceries for cost...

Raytown grocery store cuts all prices — will shoppers actually save?

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
ChopMore! is open near E. 63rd and Blue Ridge in Raytown and it prices groceries differently than any other grocery store in Kansas City.

News

Former Kansas City employee wants to clear her name, says she did not write viral Harrison...

Former Kansas City employee wants to clear her name, says she did not write viral Harrison Butker post

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
April Leonard, whose lawsuit against the city settled for $900,000, gives her first interview since leaving her city job.

Community

Satchel Paige House Restoration Rendering

Supporters hold ‘First Pitch’ event to save Satchel Paige’s Kansas City home

Updated: Oct. 27, 2026 at 5:27 PM CDT
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By Claire Decatur
Civic leaders, neighbors and funders gathered Tuesday at the Kansas City home of Satchel Paige for a “First Pitch” meet-and-greet to share progress on efforts to preserve and restore the house.
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