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Crime

Ray County sheriff Scott Childers was removed from his position, accused of allowing inmates...

Ray County sheriff removed, accused of letting inmates leave jail, bring back contraband

Updated: 9 minutes ago
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By Sarah Motter
An investigation has been opened into the Ray County, Mo., Sheriff after claims that Childers allowed detainees to leave jail and bring in illegal contraband were made to the Attorney General’s Office.

Stadium Development

FILE — Kauffman Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Royals.

Jackson County Sports Authority details contributing factors to ‘concrete cancer’ of Kauffman Stadium

Updated: 14 minutes ago
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By Greg Dailey
The Sports Authority responded to a letter from Jackson County Executive Frank White and Legislator Jeanie Lauer

News

FILE

KC could soon see new pre-arrest diversion program to cutdown jail time

Updated: 44 minutes ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas City, Mo., could soon see a new pre-arrest diversion program that would redirect those with mental health or substance abuse issues away from jail.

News

Betty Rae's Ice Cream is opening a new location.

Betty Rae’s set to expand to Merriam with new Test Kitchen and flavors

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas City’s favorite ice cream shop is expanding to the Merriam area and will bring along a new Test Kitchen to serve customers new and exotic flavors.

News

Students at Olathe West High School compete in the Kansas KidWind Challenge on March 7, 2024.

Kansas City metro students compete in Kansas KidWind Challenge

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
The Kansas KidWind Challenge is officially taking off.

News

Missouri teachers share concerns regarding safety, low pay & stress in new survey

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Chris Bryant
A new report details why Missouri teachers leave the profession.

News

Big 12 Basketball Tournament, T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, Mo.

Making history: Big 12 Women’s Basketball kicks off tournament at T- Mobile Center

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
For the first time in Big 12 Women’s Basketball Tournament history, the women will be competing at the T-Mobile Center.

News

Ofc. Cody Allen and Drexel Mack

Remembering Officer C. Allen & Drexel Mack

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
The community continues to remember the lives of two men killed while serving their community.

News

Severe Risk

Wind and hail severe weather preparedness

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Savannah Tennyson
Today we are talking about wind and hail and getting you prepared.

News

FILE

Drivers warned to prepare for increased traffic ahead of solar eclipse

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Drivers in Missouri have been warned to be prepared for increased traffic and pedestrians ahead of Friday’s solar eclipse.
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News

Tyler Regier and his Big Brother Dillon attend a KU basketball game as a KU Cancer Fighter hero.

Local cancer survivor given opportunity of a lifetime at January ‘Hawks game

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A local childhood cancer survivor had the time of his life at a January Jayhawks basketball game as he was featured as a KU Cancer Fighter hero.

News

For 90 years, Variety KC has helped children in the Kansas City area by providing mobility and...

Variety KC’s Heart of Inclusion Gala scheduled for April 20

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
For 90 years, Variety KC has helped children in the Kansas City area by providing mobility and communication devices, as well as opportunities for inclusion within our community.

Crime

Uconn Coleman was booked on a $500,000 bond and scheduled to appear in court Friday afternoon.

Man pleads guilty in connection with fatal Merriam crash that killed 19-year-old

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Uconn Coleman, 24, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, aggravated battery, fleeing and eluding a police officer, and leaving the scene of a crash.

News

FILE

MoDOT warns drivers of imminent closures on Highway 69 in Claycomo

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Drivers have been warned to expect delays along Highway 69 for more than two months as crews are set to begin a new project in the area.

News

Independence Ofc. Cody Allen and Jackson County civil process server Drexel Mack.

Here is how you can donate to the families of Ofc. Cody Allen, Drexel Mack

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The two men were shot and killed on Feb. 29 while responding to an eviction call in Independence.

News

Crews fight a house fire in Overland Park on March 7, 2024.

Careless discard of smoking materials believed to be behind OP house fire

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The careless discard of smoking materials is believed to be behind an early-morning house fire in Overland Park.

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FILE

1 dead, 3 in critical condition after late-night collision near Downtown KC

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One person has died while three others remain in critical condition following a late-night single-vehicle collision near Downtown Kansas City.

Crime

FILE — The Kansas City Police Department stated one man was taken into custody following a...

Two men dead following shooting in wooded area of Kansas City

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The Kansas City Police Department stated another man was taken into custody.

Crime

Attempted burglary on W. 131 Terrace, Overland Park, Kan.

Attempted burglary: Overland Park Police take suspect into custody inside neighborhood

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Overland Park Police take a burglary suspect into custody following a home break-in.

News

Stephanie Gailliaert says she's looking to move out of the Village at Lionsgate Apartments...

Woman says mold is forcing her out of Overland Park apartment

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
Stephanie Gailliaert says she’s been living at Village of Lionsgate Apartments for the last six months, but now is looking to move out.

News

The Big 12 Women's Tournament begins Thursday at the T-Mobile Center.

Big 12 Women’s Tournament set to take center stage at T-Mobile Center

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
March Madness kicks off in Kansas City Thursday night with the women’s Big 12 Basketball Tournament.

Crime

Lawrence Police say one person is dead following a shooting in the 700 block of Vermont.

Lawrence Police investigating shooting near downtown

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Lawrence Police Department is investigating a shooting in downtown Lawrence that left one person dead.

News

Members of the local LGBTQ+ community say state lawmakers are targeting them. A new bill could...

Missouri lawmakers introduce bill to restrict where drag queens, kings can perform

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alex Love
Members of the local LGBTQ+ community say state lawmakers are targeting them. A new bill could put strong limits to where drag shows are performed.

News

Wednesday marked the seventh anniversary of the Oak Grove tornado.

Oak Grove residents recall powerful EF-3 tornado on 7th anniversary

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
Wednesday marked the seventh anniversary of the Oak Grove tornado.

Crime

18-year-old Davin Kerr was shot and killed Tuesday night in Lawrence, Kansas.

Police continue search for armed man after teen dies in Lawrence shooting

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
Lawrence Police continue to investigate a shooting that left an 18-year-old dead late Tuesday night.

News

Power and Light’s Big 12 Fan Fest kicks off Thursday at 4 p.m.. It’s the city’s first major...

Power & Light list security as top priority ahead of Big 12 Fan Fest, in wake of parade shooting

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
Power and Light’s Big 12 Fan Fest kicks off Thursday at 4 p.m.. It’s the city’s first major event since the Super Bowl parade that ended in tragedy, killing one person and injuring dozens.

Crime

Columbia pair sentenced to prison for $1.2 million fraudulent car collision scheme

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A pair from Columbia has been sentenced to prison for their roles in a $1.2 million fraudulent car collision scheme that involved 16 co-defendants.

Crime

FILE - (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Leavenworth inmate sentenced to more jail time for attack of fellow inmate

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
An inmate in Leavenworth County found guilty of the attack of another inmate has been sentenced to more jail time.

Crime

Officials gather at the Jackson Co. Courthouse on March 6, 2024, for the first appearance of...

Independence man charged with double homicide makes first court appearance

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Ryan Hennessy
The man charged with killing a Jackson Co. Civil Court Processor Server and an Independence Police Officer made his first appearance in court.

Crime

Liberty Police via Facebook

Suspect taken to hospital after SWAT sent to home near William Jewell College

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A suspect remains in the hospital after a SWAT team was called to a home near William Jewell College after shots were fired during a rescue attempt.

News

FILE - Former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid walks to a courtroom at the...

Missouri governor offers ‘deepest sympathy’ after reducing former Chiefs assistant’s DWI sentence

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Reid pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated causing serious bodily injury and was sentenced to three years. Parson reduced that term and ordered his release on March 1. Reid had been expecting to be released about eight weeks later.

Crime

File - Xylazine

KC area residents warned of new illegal drug that could lead to amputation

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Law enforcement officials in the Kansas City area have warned residents about the presence of a new illegal narcotic on the streets that could result in amputation.

News

FILE - People attend a candlelight vigil for victims of a shooting at a Kansas City Chiefs...

988 now preferred hotline for those who continue to struggle with rally shooting

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Those who continue to struggle in the aftermath of a mass shooting at the Chiefs victory rally outside of Union Station have now been urged to call 988.

News

FILE - Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super...

Re-introduced bill seeks to withhold Congress’ pay in wake of mass shootings

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 2:25 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A U.S. Congressman from Missouri has re-introduced a bill that was previously unsuccessful that would withhold the pay of lawmakers each month a mass shooting is recorded in the United States.

News

Bra Couture Kansas City 2023

Details set for annual Bra Couture KC Fashion Show & Auction

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 1:58 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
This year’s event will welcome to the runway a male stomach cancer survivor and an ovarian cancer survivor.

Crime

Police are searching for Dawson Paine, accused of shooting and killing an 18-year-old on...

Police say man accused of killing 18-year-old in Lawrence knew the victim, believe to be an ‘isolated incident’

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 1:48 PM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
Lawrence police reported that Dawson Edward Paine shot Davin Gregory Kerr in the 2900 block of Crestline Drive about 10:40 p.m.

News

Jackson co property tax lines, Independence, Mo.

Jackson Co. property tax assessment woes continue into March

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 1:12 PM CST
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By Joe Hennessy
Jackson County property taxpayers continue working to get their documentation handled, but it’s still taking hours to complete.

Sports

MIAA Tournament, Municipal Auditorium

MIAA Basketball Championships tip-off at Municipal Auditorium

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 12:31 PM CST
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By Nathan Brennan
A lot of focus is on the NCAA tournaments, but it’s March and there are plenty of important games already tipping off in Kansas City.

News

FILE - Kansas State House

Kansas legislators consider bill that would criminalize encouragement of suicide

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 12:11 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas legislators are considering a bill that would make it a crime to encourage another person to take their own life, however, an amendment has been introduced that would also make it a crime to irresponsibly store firearms.

Kansas City Chiefs

Travis Kelce broke down in tears during a New Heights Podcast episode following Jason Kelce's...

‘It feels empty’: Travis Kelce opens up to Jason about playing following his brother’s retirement

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 12:06 PM CST
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By Greg Dailey
“To have you out of it, man, it feels empty, and it definitely feels like it’s complete. It was a success,” Travis said.

Crime

Matthew Lee

Kansas man accused of beating fiancee sentenced to 4 years behind bars

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 11:35 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas man accused of injuring his fiancee to the point she now has difficulty walking has been sentenced to more than 4 years behind bars.

Regional Politics

FILE — The bill would ban any local government or law enforcement agency from destroying a gun...

Democrats blast Missouri bill that would nullify gun buy-back programs

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 11:29 AM CST
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By Joe McLean (KCTV5)
The bill would ban any local government or law enforcement agency from destroying a gun without first offering it in a public auction at least two separate times for just $1.

Crime

Jerry Allen is booked into the Reno Co. Jail on March 6, 2024, for the 1982 murder of Michael...

1982 cold case in Kansas leads to arrest of 75-year-old Phoenix man

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 11:21 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A 1982 cold case has led to the arrest of a 75-year-old Phoenix man who remains behind bars in Kansas on a $2.5 million bond.

News

FILE

Construction to close KC street near Westport for about a week

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 11:00 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Pedestrian improvements for the KC Streetcar will close a road near Westport and Murray Davis Park for about a week.

News

FILE — Kansas and Missouri's statewide tornado drill takes place on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Kansas, Missouri hold statewide tornado drills Wednesday morning

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 10:53 AM CST
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By Greg Dailey
Do you know where you would shelter if there’s a tornado warning while you’re at home, work or school?

Entertainment

FILE

Kid Cudi announces 2024 Insano Tour headed to KC’s T-Mobile Center

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 10:33 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Kid Cudi has announced that his 2024 Insano World tour with Pusha T and EarthGang will stop in Kansas City this summer.

Entertainment

FILE - Simone Biles reacts after competing on the floor exercise during the U.S. Gymnastics...

Simone Biles brings Gold Over America gymnastics tour to Kansas City

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 10:07 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Simone Biles and several other gold-medal gymnasts are set to vault into Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center in October with the Gold Over America Tour.

News

Generic image of text that reads "FOUND SAFE" over a missing person poster.

UPDATE: Police find missing woman last seen during drop-off near Liberty Hospital

Updated: Mar. 6, 2024 at 9:13 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Police are searching for a missing woman who has not been seen since Monday after she was dropped off near Liberty Hospital.

News

Tuesday evening at the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center staff and former...

Grossman Burn Center holds 2nd annual event reuniting burn survivors with care teams

Updated: Mar. 5, 2024 at 10:54 PM CST
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By Chandler Watkins
Tuesday evening at the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center staff and former patients reunited to share their stories of survival and recovery.

News

Sheriff's deputies outside Winnetonka High School.

Shooting outside NKC basketball game prompts complaints, changes from community

Updated: Mar. 5, 2024 at 10:43 PM CST
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By Betsy Webster
A shooting outside a North Kansas City High School basketball game over the weekend promoted concern from residents.
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