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Crime

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Authorities investigate robbery, suspicious package at bank in KCMO

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Zoe Brown
The authorities are investigating after a UMB Bank branch in KCMO was robbed and a suspicious package was left behind.

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Justin Robinson, an inmate from the Ray County Jail, escaped Tuesday morning.

U.S. Marshals offering $2,500 reward for info leading to arrest of escaped inmate

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Emily Rittman
Justin Robinson, an inmate from the Ray County Jail, escaped Tuesday morning.

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FILE — The Clay County Sheriff's Office responded to a brush fire Thursday afternoon.

Multiple departments respond to large brush fire near Excelsior Springs

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By KCTV5 Staff
CTV5 meteorologist Greg Bennett has forecasted gusts Thursday can reach up to 45 mph, and a wind advisory has been put in place.

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Independence Fire Department puts burn ban in place until Monday morning

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
The Independence Fire Department has put a burn ban in place, which will remain in effect until 8 a.m. Monday, April 3.

Crime

1 in custody following standoff at hotel in Independence

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
One person has been taken into custody following an armed disturbance and standoff at an Independence hotel on Thursday morning.

Crime

Man sentenced to life in prison following fatal shooting at Johnson County Library in 2020

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
A man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for 25 years following a shooting at a public library in Overland Park nearly three years ago.

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Two injured after semi overturns near I-70/US 71 interchange, highway ramp closed

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The closure was expected to take “several hours,” MoDOT stated.

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Salvador Perez named fourth team captain in Royals history

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The seven-time All-Star joins George Brett, Frank White and Mike Sweeney as the only Royals to be named a team captain.

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Ofc. Muhlbauer, K-9 Champ memorialized outside KCPD

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
They were in a police vehicle on patrol when a car fatally struck them in the area of Truman Road and Benton Boulevard.

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Topeka woman arrested after attempt to outrun police ends with fall from roof

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Topeka woman is behind bars after an attempt to outrun the police ended when she fell off the roof of a nearby house.
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Today is Opening Day! Here is what you need to know.

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The Royals take on the Minnesota Twins Thursday at Kauffman Stadium at 3:10 p.m.

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Worlds of Fun prepares for April 8 opening, Zambezi Zinger to be ready late spring

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The ride had been one of the original roller coasters at Worlds of Fun when the park opened in 1973.

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TikTok ban pushed by Missouri’s Hawley blocked in Senate

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley tried to force a Senate vote Wednesday on legislation that would ban TikTok from operating in the United States, but he was blocked by a fellow Republican as lawmakers in both chambers are still trying to figure out what action, if any, is appropriate against the social media app.

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Crash on ramp from I-435 to I-70 kills pedestrian

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A semi-truck taking the ramp from southbound I-435 to eastbound I-70 crashed into and killed a pedestrian Wednesday night.

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Kansas mother continues fight with county for son’s death records

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Angie Ricono
A Kansas mother continues to fight the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Department for the death records of her son.

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MLB The Show video game helps raise money for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Joseph Hennessy
The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will receive a $1 donation from every U.S. purchase of the new MLB The Show’s digital deluxe and captain edition through Dec. 31, 2023.

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Kansas City aviation director announces retirement plans

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
After more than 25 years of service to the city, Kansas City Aviation Director Pat Klein is announcing his retirement.

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A baseball tradition began by chance in WWI

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
When you file into Kauffman Stadium for Opening Day Thursday, you’ll hear the national anthem before the first pitch. But, that wasn’t always a thing.

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Senator Roger Marshall introduces Cooper Davis act

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
The bill would require social media companies to take a more active role in working with federal agencies to combat the illegal sale and distribution of drugs on their platforms.

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Royals fans enjoy interactions at team workouts before opening day

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Nathan Vickers
This season, the MLB is implementing some changes. That includes a timer between pitches, widened bases, and a limit on infield shifts.

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County Executive Frank White Jr. to throw ceremonial first pitch during Royals opening day

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. will throw out the ceremonial first pitch during opening day at Kauffman Stadium tomorrow.

Crime

In update, Ray County sheriff says correctional officer was stabbed in neck 12 times

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
The Ray County sheriff posted video on Wednesday night of the attack on a correctional officer, saying the individual was “stabbed in the neck 12 times.”

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Local chef nominated for James Beard award

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Morgan Mobley
As we wrap up women’s history month, we want to spotlight a local female chef who has beat all odds and is living out the dream she always longed for.

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Independence police looking for woman last seen in 2020, just reported missing

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
The Independence Police Department is looking for a woman who has not been seen since November of 2020, but was just reported missing on Tuesday.

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Two men facing charges following Ray County jail escape, assault of correctional officer

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:50 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
The search for a Ray County Jail escapee expanded Wednesday as federal, state and local law enforcement searched for 39-year-old Justin Robinson.

Crime

Lawrence man pleads no contest to attempted murder

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By Jerick Tafoya
A Lawrence man has agreed to plead no contest to attempted second-degree murder.

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Kansas property manager pleads guilty to defrauding a program out of a $1 million intended for the elderly & low Income

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
Perry Johnson, 55, admitted to defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Program $1 million intended to help elderly and low income residents with rental housing expenses.

Crime

WANTED: Trevor J. Morrison

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Trevor J. Morrison, 49, is wanted on a failure to appear in court warrant out of Clay County, Missouri, which stemmed from a sex offender registration violation.

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Clinton County deputy runs into burning home, saves family dog’s life

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Deputy Child with the Clinton County sheriff's office is being commended for his efforts in saving a dog.

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Royals owner John Sherman optimistic about new ballpark, current team

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 1:14 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
John Sherman has said that private funds would cover the majority of the stadium cost and the entire village, each carrying a price tag of about $1 billion.

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Proposed ballpark would stretch over I-670, be built on site of old KC Star building: new renderings

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:58 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
A design firm has released renderings of a new downtown baseball stadium with a unique concept.

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Late Coterie Theatre director engaged in sexual misconduct, investigation states

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A four-month-long independent investigation by The Coterie Theatre into alleged sexual misconduct by former producing artistic director Jeff Church has reached its conclusion, the Theatre said Wednesday.

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Subject in custody after barricading himself in Midtown KC hotel room, FBI says

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 8:03 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The FBI told KCTV5 personnel was attempting to serve an arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

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NKC Schools hosting walk-in hiring events to combat staffing shortages

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:52 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
North Kansas City Schools are taking hiring to the next level by holding walk-in hiring events for both classified and certified positions.

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Vinyl records seeing continual growth as CDs decline in popularity

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:37 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
Bring out the turntables from the basement or buy a new one in the store because record sales have beat-out CD sales for the first time since the 1980s.

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IRS continues investigation into Topeka church founded by Senator

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 7:29 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
An investigation by the IRS into a local church will continue following the ruling of a federal judge.

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Crash on K-10 leads to serious injury for woman

Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:51 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A two-vehicle crash on K-10 Highway Tuesday afternoon left a 21-year-old woman with serious injuries.

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Airport arrivals aggravation persists 1 month into new terminal’s operation

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:56 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
It has been exactly one month since the new KCI terminal opened to much fanfare. There have been hiccups along the way. One that persists is people stuck in traffic snarls trying to pick up passengers at the arrivals area.

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Negro League legends come to life in video game

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Greg Payne
Gamers can now play with the likes of Satchel Paige and Buck O’Neil, but also learn the history of the players from the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Crime

Independence man charged for allegedly threatening judge in 16th Circuit

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
An Independence man has been charged for allegedly leaving threatening messages at the office of a judge with the 16th Circuit Court. The charges were enhanced on Wednesday.

Crime

Law enforcement agencies search for man who escaped Ray County Jail following attack on employee

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
A man facing charges for stabbing his pregnant girlfriend escaped the Ray County Jail after investigators say he and another inmate used a shank to attack a jail employee.

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FORECAST: Wednesday starts chilly but will be warmer

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Warren Sears
The sun was able to peek out a bit this afternoon which helped us warm to the upper 40s and lower 50s. It will be a cool and quiet evening across the board.

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CAPTURED: Camden County deputies arrest man wanted in shooting investigation

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 1:50 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
James C. Mark, of Lake Ozark, Mo., is wanted for questioning in a shooting in Horseshoe Bend on Monday.

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Cold Weather Rule comes to close March 31

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:35 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
The Cold Weather Rule ends on Friday, March 31.

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Mo. man sentenced to 33 years in deadly shooting of 12-year-old brother in 2018

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
According to a release from the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, Williem Taylor was 15 years old at the time of the murder.

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Man who stabbed pregnant woman escapes Ray County jail

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 12:15 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
An inmate from the Ray County Jail escaped Tuesday morning.

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Increase to smoking age passes in Kansas Senate

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 11:37 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The senate made no changes to the bill, which prohibits electronic cigarettes and vaping products from school buildings.

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Manhattan teen arrested after gun pointed at three women

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 9:24 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Manhattan teen was arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun at three women in a vehicle and attempted to run when officers arrived.

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University Health doctors warn of allergy season

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
It’s the time of year when many will experience a runny nose or itchy throat due to allergies. Allergy season in the Midwest is normally between February and May, and doctors at University Health said the sooner you prepare, the better.

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Two bills regarding transgender rights introduced in Missouri

Updated: Mar. 28, 2023 at 7:56 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
Two anti-transgender bills looking at preventing treatments and preventing transgender women in women’s sports have been introduced in the Missouri House of Representatives.
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