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Justin Robinson

Man who stabbed pregnant woman escapes Ray County jail

Updated: 6 minutes ago
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By Gabe Swartz
An inmate from the Ray County Jail escaped Tuesday morning.

Wires

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MLB The Show breaks barrier with Negro League players

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr.
MLB The Show is breaking a video game barrier: For the first time, the franchise will insert some of the greatest Negro League players — from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson — into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters

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FILE

Manhattan teen arrested after three women held at gunpoint

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Manhattan teen was arrested after he allegedly held three young women at gunpoint and attempted to run when officers arrived.

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Overcoming sore throats and sniffles

University Health doctors warn of allergy season

Updated: 4 hours ago
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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.

News

Two bills regarding transgender rights introduced in Missouri

Updated: 4 hours ago
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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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Bishop Miege coach calling it quits after 41 years

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Josh Jackson
After 41 years of roaming the sidelines, Coach Rick Zych is retiring after racking up over 700 wins during his illustrious career.

News

Jackson County conversion therapy ban resurrected with changes that spark new opposition

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
An effort to outlaw conversion therapy for minors in Jackson County is making progress after a failure last week that sparked an emotional outburst.

News

North Carolina man hospitalized after semi-truck flips over on Kansas interstate

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A North Carolina man is recovering in an Overland Park hospital after his semi-truck flipped over on a Kansas City metro interstate.

News

Kansas high court signals continued abortion rights support

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Kansas’ highest court signaled Monday that it still considers access to abortion a “fundamental” right under the state constitution, as an attorney for the state argued that a decisive statewide vote last year affirming abortion rights “doesn’t matter.”

News

Man dies in gas station shooting in KCMO

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A shooting at a gas station near Independence Avenue and Van Brunt Boulevard left an adult male dead just after midnight Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri.
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More than 50 local businesses in the KC area have been chosen to compete for contracts related to the draft

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Morgan Mobley
All signs are pointing to NFL draft time in Kansas City, and go time for over 50 local vendors chosen to be part of it.

News

Supporters and opponents react to one of two conversion therapy ban ordinances advancing to vote

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Emily Rittman
Jackson County legislators discussed several ordinances that intend to ban conversation therapy for minors Monday during a meeting filled with changes, multiple votes and at times confusion on whether enough votes were tallied to advance to a vote.

News

Police fail to find subject in standoff near popular northland skate rink

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
At about 6:30 p.m., on Monday, KCPD reported being in a standoff in the area of 4426 N Winn, just west of Winnwood Skate Center.

News

What are local drug dealers selling? Things even worse than fentanyl

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Angie Ricono
Our investigative team went inside the Kansas City Police Department crime lab to get a first-hand look at what is being sold on the streets in the Kansas City metro area.

News

FORECAST: Off and on scattered showers later as we cool into the 30s, gradual warmup through the middle of the week.

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Warren Sears
After a nice and sunny afternoon, we will watch clouds start to increase into Monday evening and the overnight.

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Lawrence man sentenced to three years in prison for aggravated sexual battery to a woman incapable of consent

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
On Monday, Douglas County District Attorney, Suzanne Valdez, announced that a Lawrence man was sentenced to 36 months in prison for aggravated sexual battery.

News

Superfan 'Chiefsaholic' misses court date, charged with removing ankle monitor

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office stated Xaviar Michael Babudar, aka “Chiefsaholic,” did not show up for court on Monday.

News

Family of girl killed by police during southeast Kansas standoff sues

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The family of a toddler who was fatally shot by a police officer during a standoff last year between her father and law enforcement has filed a federal lawsuit over her death.

News

Your puppy performer could be Bruiser when Starlight hosts Legally Blonde the Musical

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Bruiser is to be cast by a Chihuahua or Chihuahua mix.

News

Law enforcement reports unfounded swatting threats made at area high schools

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
North Kansas City and Knob Noster high schools have determined that reported shooting threats are unfounded.

News

Victim of Paseo shooting dies nearly a week later

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Kansas City Missouri Police said the victim of a March 17 shooting in the 5400 block of Paseo died Sunday.

News

KDOT determines K-5 bridge is unsafe for traffic

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:47 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
KDOT engineering staff determined the southbound K-5 bridge over Union Pacific Railroad is unsafe for traffic and requires full closure.

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Pork belly tacos, Korean corn dog and more: Royals unveil new concessions in 2023

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 11:06 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Aramark and the Kansas City Royals have unveiled their list of concession items, new and returning, sold at home games in the 2023 season.

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Kansas court to review pair of unenforced abortion laws

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Kansas’ highest court is considering whether the state can restrict how doctors end second-trimester pregnancies or impose extra health and safety rules for abortion providers after a decisive statewide vote last year confirming that the state constitution protects abortion rights.

News

As NFL Draft nears, Union Station begins closing off areas

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:34 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The NFL Draft will take place in downtown Kansas City in the area between Union Station and the National WWI Museum and Memorial from April 27-29.

News

Trash collector injured by explosion in Ottawa

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 9:08 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A trash collector in Franklin County was injured Monday morning after being hit by an object in an explosion.

News

KC businesses prepping for NFL Draft’s arrival

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 7:40 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
Kansas City businesses are getting prepared for hundreds of thousands of people coming to town for the NFL Draft that is just one month away.

News

Fate of two Lawrence elementary schools to be voted on Monday night

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:50 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
Will the doors stay open or closed? That’s the question many parents are asking ahead of a final vote for the Lawrence school board. Tonight, the board will decide whether or not to close Broken Arrow and Pinckney Elementary Schools.

News

Fire in Overland Park destroys multiple cars, damages others

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:05 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A fire in Overland Park just after midnight Monday morning destroyed seven cars and damaged another 13.

News

Visiting basketball fans enjoy experience in Kansas City

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 4:46 AM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Local businesses in the Power & Light District were flooded with customers this weekend.

Weather Forecast

Clear skies and a cold start to your Monday, the day gets warmer with highs in the 50s

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:32 PM CDT
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By Alena Lee
Clouds will gradually clear this evening allowing temperatures to bottom out in the mid to upper 20s by daybreak on Monday.

News

A family and KCPD is searching for a 29-year-old missing adult Kansas City man

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
A family is searching for their loved one on Sunday evening. KCPD released a missing person’s report on Divante J Kernell, 29.

News

Downtown courthouse will have rainbow color lights in support of conversion therapy ban

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
On Sunday, Jackson County Executive, Frank White, Jr. will light the downtown Jackson County Courthouse in rainbow colors in support of an enforceable conversion therapy ban. The original legislation recently failed to pass.

Weather Forecast

Cooler today, few light evening showers south DMA, slim rain chance Monday night

Updated: Mar. 26, 2023 at 8:32 AM CDT
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By Warren Sears
After a quick shot of rain Saturday night into early Sunday morning, a weak cold front moved through and will leave us much cooler by Sunday afternoon.

News

One man taken into custody after Tactical Response Team was deployed

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
On Friday, one man, James Kenedy, 41, was taken into custody after Tactical Response Team was deployed.

Weather Forecast

Forecast: Cloudy and cooler Sunday, more rounds of rain still possible

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Alena Lee
A line of showers and a few storms will continue pushing eastward and move into our viewing area after sunset.

News

Missing 11-year-old juvenile has been located

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
KCPD search for missing 11-year-old juvenile, TreVion Brown. Brown was last seen on Thursday evening, wearing a red coat and red pants, leaving on foot from a friends house near 1325 Vine Street in Kansas City, Missouri.

News

A shooting in Kansas City apartment complex leaves one dead

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
One man dies from shooting injuries, Saturday afternoon near Stonegate Meadows apartment complex.

News

2 die after vehicle swept away in floodwaters in Wright County, Mo.

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Firefighters say two died after floodwaters swept away a car in Wright County.

Kansas City Current

KC Current season begins with new streetcar wrap, new stadium progress

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:39 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The KC Current’s season kicks off Saturday with an away game against the North Carolina Courage.

News

Sweet 16 visitors impressed by Kansas City

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
“First, I had to check and make sure I was in the right city because I had been to the airport before and it’s totally different. It looks awesome.”

Crime

Kansas City man charged in fatal beating, strangulation of woman

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:58 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A Kansas City man has been charged in connection with the fatal beating and strangulation of a woman earlier this month.

Crime

Man submits plea after Wichita woman is killed in Overland Park

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after a woman from Wichita was killed in Overland Park last year.

News

Driver fleeing scene of car check in KC injures 2 in crash

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:49 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
Two people were injured when a driver, who fled the scene of a car check but wasn’t being pursued by police, crashed into them.

Crime

Man charged with murder following crash that killed 2 in Independence

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:11 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
A 26-year-old Independence man is facing charges following a crash on Wednesday, which killed two people who were riding a motorcycle.

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Local businesses attract RVs as spring travel picks up

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
March Madness isn’t the only thing attracting travelers to the Kansas City area. As the warmer weather brings more people through town, some are looking for unique places to stay.

Crime

KCK man sentenced following fatal crash in Overland Park

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A Kansas City, Kansas, man has been sentenced following a fatal crash that happened in Overland Park in 2019.

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Lee’s Summit West grad to play in Sweet 16 at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
Less than two weeks ago, the Longhorns were cutting down the nets on the same court as Big 12 Tournament champions.

News

Ozark sees heavy flooding, damage from overnight storms

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Storms brought flooding and damage to the Ozark area.

Crime

Lawrence man convicted for child sex crimes

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
A Lawrence man has been convicted for child sex crimes.
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