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KCTV5 Investigates

Tyrea Prior was shot and killed by Independence police on March 11, 2022.

Family of Tyrea Prior calls for DOJ investigation into his death

Updated: 51 minutes ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Angie Ricono
Tyrea Prior was shot and killed by Independence police on March 11, 2022. Police records show it started with a disturbance call for help.

Crime

File.

Law enforcement investigating rise in stolen Kia, Hyundai vehicles

Updated: 57 minutes ago
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By Emily Rittman
Police are seeing a higher number of Kia and Hyundai vehicles being stolen from locations in southern Independence, near U.S. 40 Highway and Noland Road and U.S. 40 Highway and Sterling Avenue.

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File photo - A KCPD patrol vehicle.

KCPD chief denies allegations regarding ticket quotas

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The chief of the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is denying an allegation that officers are targeting minorities to meet ticket quotas.

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Wiz Khalifa among headliners for 420 Fest in KC metro

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
Wiz Khalifa is among artists who will be headlining the 420 Fest set to take place in the KC metro area this spring.

Crime

Man convicted of New Year’s Eve fatal DUI crash sentenced to prison

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The man convicted of killing another in a New Year’s Eve drunk-driving crash has been sentenced to just over 9 years in prison.

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Mecole Hardman headed to the New York Jets on 1-year deal: reports

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The one-year contract is worth $6.5 million, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.

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Missouri House passes bill to allow sports gambling, faces tougher road in Senate

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Republican-led House voted 118-35 in favor of the legislation, which would tax sports betting at 10%.

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KC Crime Stoppers: Nathaniel Casey

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Nathaniel Casey’s last known address was near 16th and Cherry streets in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Police arrest suspect in Troy, Mo. double homicide

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Russell Kinsaul and Kalie Strain
Troy police said a suspect has been arrested after a double homicide in Troy, Missouri, Tuesday night.

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Jury convicts KC man of illegal firearm

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
A 31-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri, was convicted at trial of illegally possessing a firearm after he pointed his pistol at his ex-girlfriend’s head and threatened to kill her before crashing into several vehicles while attempting to flee from police.
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‘This is 100% a recovery’: Missing Kansas City father, son feared dead after kayak trip

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
During their search, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office found one kayak and one life jacket.

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Pacing the nation: Shawnee Mission Schools honored as top journalism programs in the country

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
Three Shawnee Mission schools will be recognized as some of the top journalism schools in the country Wednesday.

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Kelce brothers to host live podcast at Kansas City’s Music Hall

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Some new news is on the way, live and in-person.

News

States, including Missouri, cranking out even more tax cuts amid cash surpluses

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Just six months after passing what was billed as the largest tax cut in Missouri history, the Republican-led state House voted Tuesday for an even bigger income tax cut that could return over $1 billion annually to individuals, corporations and retirees.

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Top Missouri lawmaker moves to strip library funding

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A powerful Missouri state lawmaker on Tuesday moved to strip state funding for public libraries over a fight about books.

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Kansas lawmakers could soon approve ‘born alive’ abortion bill

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The bill is similar to laws in at least 18 states that require the hospitalization of infants born during unsuccessful abortions and impose criminal penalties for doctors who don’t try to save them.

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Iconic golden dome landmark in KC gets extension

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Joseph Hennessy
An extension for the iconic golden dome landmark in downtown Kansas City is underway.

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Lawrence Police investigating death at city’s temporary support site

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Lawrence Police are investigating a death at the city’s temporary support site.

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Reps. Cleaver and Graves demand Postmaster General listen to Missourians about poor mail service

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
On Tuesday, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II and Sam Graves requested that United States Postmaster General Louis DeJoy host a listening session in Kansas City to hear complaints directly from area residents regarding poor mail service.

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2 arrested in Michigan charged in Kansas double homicide

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Two people arrested over the weekend in Michigan have been charged with killing a Kansas couple while stealing their car.

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‘It was pretty surreal’: Gladstone man uses CPR skills to save his wife’s life

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
A Gladstone couple is celebrating a new lease on life after a cardiac arrest. They’re now using that second chance to send a message that could help save more lives.

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STL female firefighter crew makes history; first woman-led firehouse team in over 150 years

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Melanie Johnson
For the first time in 165 years, an all-female fire crew will run a St. Louis Fire Department firehouse.

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Fans, businesses excited for Sweet 16 games in KC despite lack of local teams

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Greg Payne
Due to the NCAA’s selection process, it didn’t matter how KU, K-State or Mizzou did on the court; they weren’t going to be playing in KCMO for the Sweet 16. Fans and businesses are still excited, though!

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Lawrence City Commission to vote on pallet shelter village

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Morgan Mobley and Zoe Brown
The Lawrence City Commission is set to vote on an investment in the homeless population after officials proposed a pallet shelter village, which could be built and in operation as soon as this summer.

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Police issue Endangered Person Advisory for Farmington girl, 12

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Matt Woods
The Missouri State Highway Patrol issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a 12-year-old girl from Farmington who is believed to be with an 18-year-old man.

Kansas State Wildcats

K-State pride takes over Kansas City

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Nathan Vickers
Local businesses are printing fresh batches of purple t-shirts to meet the demands of local followers.

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MoDOT, KDOT address abundance of trash seen along highways

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
It’s wrapped in trees, tangled in fences, and spread out across the greenery. But, what’s causing the pileup?

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Doctors question aspects of Missouri transgender care limits

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri’s attorney general has said he will issue an emergency regulation that at least temporarily puts strict limits on transgender medical treatment for youth.

Crime

Shooting in southern Kansas City leaves 17-year-old dead

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By David Pinter and Zoe Brown
The KCPD is investigating a shooting in the area of Newton and Bennington avenues, which left a teenager dead.

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Missouri Department of Conservation offering permits for black bear, elk hunting seasons

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:16 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will offer 400 permits for the taking of a maximum of 40 black bears during the 2023 Missouri black-bear hunting season this fall, October 16-25.

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Medical mission hands out free food, cleaning and hygiene for ‘Spring Has Sprung’ event

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Dozens of people lined up in the rain Tuesday morning to take advantage of a free giveaway.

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Prosecuting attorney to seek death penalty against man for fatal shooting of NKC officer

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:12 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
The Clay County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office plans to seek the death penalty for a man charged with shooting and killing North Kansas City Police Officer Daniel Vasquez last year.

News

Missouri man arrested following dangerous high-speed chase north of Lawrence

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Missouri man is behind bars after he led officials on a dangerous high-speed chase north of Lawrence.

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Governor Kelly pushes for fully funding special education in Kansas schools

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:35 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
Governor Laura Kelly discussed the importance of fully funding special education in Kansas with high school and post-secondary students, teachers, school administrators and parents today at Shawnee Mission South High School.

News

Westbound I-70 traffic backed up due to crash in KCK

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:00 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The two left lanes and the left shoulder remained closed, as of 11:50 p.m.

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Arrest made after Blue Valley North student makes threats on social media

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 11:45 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A 16-year-old male student from Blue Valley North was arrested Sunday following threats on social media made against the school.

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Masks now optional at North Kansas City Hospital

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:27 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
As of Tuesday, masks are now optional for patients, visitors and staff at North Kansas City Hospital and Meritas Health.

News

Johnson County Community College sees spike in student enrollment despite national decline

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:57 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
College enrollment has plummeted since the start of the pandemic and schools in both Missouri and Kansas have been no exception.

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Minus the animals, ‘Greatest Show On Earth’ touring for first time since 2017

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:50 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff and The Associated Press
The traveling circus has scheduled a stop in Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center, including six shows from Nov. 10-12, 2023.

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No-excuse absentee early voting begins Tuesday in Missouri. Here’s how you can participate

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:52 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
Anyone wanting to submit an absentee vote for the April 4 election in Missouri can do so for two weeks starting Tuesday.

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Operation Wildlife sending rehabbed snowy owl back to natural habitat

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:18 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A snowy owl taken into care by Operation Wildlife on Feb. 8 is headed north.

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Missouri to restrict gender-affirming care for minors

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:35 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
As hundreds of activists rallied at the Capitol to pressure lawmakers to act on the bill, Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced plans to file an emergency rule.

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Voters debate Pit bull ban in Independence

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By Greg Payne
The future of a ban on Pit bulls in Independence may fall into hands of voters to decide.

News

Wind-driven tree pollen plagues metro-area allergy sufferers

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:20 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The pollen causing you discomfort right now is harder to spot than you might realize.

News

Prior authorization nightmares prompt Kansas lawmakers to consider new regulations

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:49 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander
A debate is raging nationally regarding prior authorization. You’re probably familiar with it. It’s a common practice in medicine today.

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KCK woman trying to cross street dies after vehicle strikes her

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:05 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department has identified a woman who was hit by a car while she was trying to cross a street and passed away.

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Wichita police officer arrested, booked for child sex crimes

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:02 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The Wichita Police Department confirmed the arrest of one of its officers for child sex crimes.

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Medi Teddy helps make treatment ‘bear-able’

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
A young woman is making it her mission to spread joy in Midwest hospitals with the Medi Teddy, which covers IV bags to help ease anxiety for young patients.

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Kansas City father, son go missing while kayaking on spring break trip

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 7:45 PM CDT
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By Jiani Navarro
It’s been four days since a Kansas City father and son went missing while on a spring break trip in Arkansas. Family and friends are holding on to hope they will be found.

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What could Oracle Cerner layoffs mean for Kansas City workers?

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 6:56 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
Oracle Cerner appears to be cutting more positions in Kansas City, though the size and scope of the move are unclear.
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