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News

A few people were in favor of the higher tax because of the conditions of many KCPS schools.

KCPS approves 2023 school tax levy

Updated: 24 minutes ago
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By Mark Poulose
People in Kansas City are already paying more in property taxes and now they will pay more for public schools.

News

First lady Jill Biden visited Independence on Wednesday.

First lady visits with high schoolers before fundraising for Biden’s re-election campaign

Updated: 27 minutes ago
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By Betsy Webster
First lady Jill Biden made a stop in the Kansas City area Wednesday.

Entertainment

Taylor Swift asistió al partido de fútbol americano de la NFL de los Kansas City Chiefs contra...

Report: Swift to attend Chiefs-Jets game this Sunday

Updated: 58 minutes ago
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By Gabe Swartz
For the second straight week, Taylor Swift is expected to attend a Chiefs game.

News

Executive director of Plaza Academy charged with failing to report sexual assault to authorities

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The executive director of the Plaza Academy has been charged with a class A misdemeanor for failing to report a sexual assault to Missouri authorities.

News

School district leaders are appreciative of the recent teamwork to help pick up and drop off...

Ray-Pec parents complain bus driver shortage makes kids late to class, district explores new options

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Alex Love
School district leaders are appreciative of the recent teamwork to help pick up and drop off students, but acknowledged the status of their transportation system needs to get better.

News

Dozens of employees are holding walkouts at CVS locations across the metro today, citing...

Dozens of pharmacists hold walkout at CVS stores across the KC metro

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Morgan Mobley
Dozens of employees are holding walkouts at CVS locations across the metro today, citing staffing issues.

Entertainment

The Kansas City Zoo announced its GloWild Lantern Festival will be open from Sept. 29 to Dec. 30.

GloWild lights up the Kansas City Zoo for second season

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Zoo will host GloWild Lantern Festival starting Sept. 28, for a second year.

News

The Village of Ferrelview is under a boil order advisory.

Ferrelview, Missouri issues boil order until further notice

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Village of Ferrelview is under a boil order advisory.

Entertainment

In this July 1, 2013 photo, labels are prepared for bottles of Boulevard Wheat Beer at the...

Kansas City's ‘BOOlevard’ brews up fun for Halloween

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City's Boulevard Brewery announces a new Halloween event called "BOOlevard" with other fall events taking place before Oct. 24, 2023.

Crime

Leavenworth woman sentenced for role in 2019 murder

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A 37-year-old woman has been sentenced to prison following the 2019 shooting death of Travis A. Doughty.
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News

WATCH: First lady Jill Biden visits Truman Presidential Library and Museum

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
First Lady Jill Biden is making a stop in Kansas City Wednesday afternoon to highlight supporting civic literacy and education in our community.

News

KCPD attemping to find woman heard screaming for help

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
KCPD is asking for help locating a woman they believe is in danger.

Crime

Two more KC men involved in street gang sentenced for drug-trafficking, drive-by shooting

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Two more men in a violent street gang were sentenced for crimes related to drug-trafficking and illegal firearms.

News

Family sues Independence School District claiming sexual assault at elementary school

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Angie Rodriguez and Sharon Chen
The lawsuit claims the elementary student was sexually assaulted by two fourth-grade students at John Luff Elementary.

News

Missouri man to receive Medal of Valor for actions following Mendon Amtrak crash

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
A Missouri Department of Conservation Agent will be awarded the Medal of Valor for his life-saving actions after the deadly Amtrak crash in Mendon in 2022.

News

Guilty plea in shooting on Amtrak train that killed Lee’s Summit man

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
A Kansas City man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter after shooting and killing a Lee's Summit man riding an Amtrak train.

News

Time for Kansas City homeowners to prepare for creepy crawlers, other pests

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City-area homeowners may see more bugs, spiders, and pests in their homes because of a hot summer, experts say.

News

Lawrence police searching for man who entered apartment, assaulted sleeping 21-year-old

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Police are asking the public to check their video cameras for possible footage of a man who assaulted a woman in her apartment early Wednesday morning.

News

KC Crime Stoppers: Jim Whitaker

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
He has been known to be armed and should be considered dangerous.

News

Family settles wrongful death lawsuit against former Pettis County Deputy

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The family of Hannah Fizer settled a wrongful death lawsuit against a former Pettis County Sheriff's Deputy who shot and killed her during a traffic stop in 2020.

News

Two more people charged in deadly confrontation at KCK O’Reilly store

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Prosecutors charge two more people in the deadly confrontation at a Kansas City, Kansas, O'Reilly Auto Parts Store on September 19.

News

Missouri attorney general sues school for closed-door debate on transgender bathroom use

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The lawsuit claimed a suburban St. Louis school board went into a closed session to talk about a student’s request to use a different bathroom.

News

I-35 South reopens after wreck near Choteau Trafficway, 4 injured in multi-vehicle crash

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Around 8 Wednesday morning the Kansas City Fire Department, highway patrol, and ambulances responded to a three-vehicle crash on southbound I-35 just north of Chouteau Trafficway.

News

U.S. Rep. from Kansas calls on leaders to overturn lesser prairie chicken listing

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A U.S. Representative from Kansas has called on national leaders to help overturn the listing of the lesser prairie chicken as a threatened and endangered species.

News

Travis Kelce reflects on ‘day that went perfect’ with Taylor Swift in Arrowhead suite

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey and Heidi Schmidt
"She looked amazing, everybody was talking about her in a great light. On top of that, the day went perfect for Chiefs fans of course," Kelce said.

News

Amendment discrepancy: Mayor Quinton Lucas challenging police funding increase

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
In November 2022, Missouri voters passed an amendment that would require Kansas City to spend a larger portion of revenue on police funding.

Weather Forecast

FIRST WARN FORECAST: A return to summer mid-week as we climb to near 90° by the weekend

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Becky Bennett
Lower 80s will be most common today, with temperatures gradually climbing into the upper 80s by the end of the week.

News

Missouri’s oldest, largest domestic violence center addresses why Springfield rates are troubling

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Reagan Di Trolio
Springfield's Harmony House is holding a breakfast Wednesday morning to address how bad domestic violence issues are in southwest Mo. and teach others about the ICare initiative.

News

Oak Park transgender homecoming queen stands strong after facing criticism

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:26 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith
Oak Park High School named its second transgender Homecoming Queen, which quickly sparked controversy on social media.

Crime

Shawnee man accused of stabbing family, setting fire to house, tells police he did it to save them from trauma of eviction

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
Charging documents released following the first court appearance of a Shawnee man accused of stabbing his wife and kids contain a confession about why he allegedly did it.

News

Mayor Levi Weaver out after Greenwood Board of Aldermen impeachment vote

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:45 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Board of Aldermen asked Weaver to resign during a special session in June. When he refused, board members adopted three articles of impeachment against him.

News

988 mental health lifeline now offers American Sign Language

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 7:23 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
The number 988 saves lives through suicide and crisis prevention. Now, it can also help people who are Deaf or hard of hearing.

Education

Lawrence School District turning to AI to keep students safe

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
A local school district is turning to artificial intelligence to keep students safe.

News

KCK 6-year-old killed in drive-by shooting honored on what would have been his birthday

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Alex Love
A family in Kansas City, Kansas, should be celebrating a little boy’s 7th birthday. Instead, they continue to mourn his loss.

Consumer News

Independence Power & Light customers to start paying higher rates next month

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Independence Power & Light customers will begin paying higher rates in October as the city stops discounting power by 6%, as it's done since 2012.

Kansas City Chiefs

Red Wednesday raises $1m for charity

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:43 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The 32nd edition of Red Friday -- which became a Red Wednesday -- resulted in more than $1 million raised.

Crime

Independence Police seek vehicle, identify victim of Saturday homicide

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:24 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Independence Police Department has identified a 34-year-old man as the victim of a Saturday homicide.

News

Missouri WIC benefits would dry up in February under government shutdown

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Joe McLean (KCTV5)
If a shutdown happens, an estimated 36,181 civilian federal employees in Missouri will temporarily stop getting a paycheck.

News

Kansas City hospital already seeing RSV, flu cases

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City, Missouri's Children's Mercy Hospital says it is seeing flu and RSV cases and it won't have the RSV vaccine to give children until later this fall.

News

Injured family members of Shawnee youth pastor called 911 for help, court docs say

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:38 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
A former Shawnee, Kansas, youth pastor says he attacked his family and set fire to their home because of financial pressure and they were going to be evicted.

World Cup to KC

FIFA delegation visits Kansas City for site visit and gameday experience

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
In preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a delegation of FIFA representatives visited Kansas City this past weekend for a tour of facilities and to experience the gameday atmosphere in Kansas City.

Consumer News

Liberty police warn homeowners about possible scam

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Liberty, Missouri, police are warning homeowners about roofing companies in town that may not complete the job, or do subpar repairs.

Education

Raytown South Middle School investigates tip, finds toy BB gun

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:36 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Raytown School District said it found a toy BB gun at Raytown South Middle School after investigating a student's tip.

News

Olathe middle school teacher ‘Mr. Buss’ named Kansas Teacher of the Year

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 1:21 PM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
Taylor Bussinger is now in the running for the National Teacher of the Year after winning the award on Saturday.

Crime

Independence police officers will soon wear body cameras

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Independence, Missouri, Police Department plans to use a grant to buy 200 body cameras and hire three employees to handle digital media.

News

Jackson County leaders ask Missouri Governor not to pardon former Kansas City police detective

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 12:18 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Jackson County Legislature passed a resolution asking Missouri Gov. Parson not to pardon former Kansas City, Missouri police detective Eric DeValkenaere.

News

Taylor Swift is a fan and suddenly, so is everyone else. Travis Kelce jersey sales jump nearly 400%

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 11:07 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Sales spiked on the same day that Swift was spotted in Kansas City, watching the Chiefs play the Chicago Bears alongside Kelce’s mother, Donna.

Consumer News

Kansas City breweries win big at Great American Beer Festival

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Three Kansas City, Missouri, breweries -- BKS Artisan Ales and City Barrel Brewing Co., won medals in categories at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, Colorado.

News

Pedestrian killed on Kansas City highway

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:56 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Just after 7:30 Tuesday night, emergency crews responded to calls of a pedestrian hit and killed on a Kansas City highway.

News

Morgan Wallen to headline country music concert at Arrowhead Stadium

Updated: Sep. 26, 2023 at 9:52 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The concert will also feature Lainey Wilson, Nate Smith and Ella Langley.
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