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Carl Kemppainen was charged with second-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Diamond Steen.

O’Reilly store employee charged with murder in strangulation of shoplifting suspect

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Anyone with information about the incident has been asked to call Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.

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GENERIC GRAPHIC -- Fire

Man hospitalized after apartment fire in KCMO

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
An apartment fire at a four-story apartment building sent a man to the hospital Thursday night in critical condition.

Crime

Lee’s Summit man sentenced in $1m extortion scheme

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A Lee’s Summit man was sentenced in federal court Thursday in a $1 million extortion scheme against two victims from Kansas City.

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The Valdez family has a nearly century-long legacy built in Johnson County, Kansas.

Mexican-American family has nearly 100-year-old roots in Johnson County

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and the story behind a portrait on display at the Johnson County Museum is of a first-generation Mexican American family who planted roots in Johnson County and created a legacy.

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Middleweight champ Johnny Eblen is in the Bellator MMA 299 main event against Fabian Edwards.

Former Park Hill, Mizzou wrestling star confident heading into Bellator 299 bout in Dublin

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Neal Jones
You can watch the Park Hill Trojan-turned-Missouri Tiger defend his title on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on Showtime.

News

Road paving issues came up in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday.

Scheduling disputes lead to road paving over gas line installation in KCMO

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Alex Love
Scheduling disputes between contractors through the City of Kansas City resulted in new gas lines on Southwest Trafficway being covered up by new asphalt put down while work was still incomplete.

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The local union has been getting in ready position for a strike and that includes preparing a...

UAW Local 31 Union starts food pantry ahead of possible strike

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Morgan Mobley
The local union has been getting in ready position for a strike and that includes preparing a food pantry, making sure families of these workers still have dinner on the table.

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The Sedalia Police Department

Sedalia PD say woman in van spoke to children, police looking for her to determine intent

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
The Sedalia Police Department are investigating a report of a woman driving a red van and approached children while walking home from school.

KCTV5 Investigates

More than 54,000 appeals have been filed, a state audit is underway, and a class action lawsuit...

Blue Springs becomes third city to sue Jackson County over assessments

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Blue Springs becomes third city to sue Jackson County over high assessments and the process of collecting information for the assessments.

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Many homeowners question if required physical inspections really took place at Jackson County...

State required physical inspections for property tax increases, author of legislation explains intent

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Angie Ricono
Many homeowners question if those required inspections really took place. KCTV5 spoke with the former lawmaker who authored the law.
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Boil water advisory rescinded in Leavenworth County

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A boil water advisory has been rescinded for the City of Linwood in Leavenworth County.

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How to order new COVID-19 tests, delivered free to your door

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Americans can begin ordering free COVID-19 tests to use at home starting Monday, Sept. 25, 2023.

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Man accused of stealing antique church bell, scrapping for parts: deputies

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The bell was part of the initial Gunn City church in 1882 and survived a fire that burned down the church in the 1920s.

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Kansas City is first stop for rebranded Oscar Mayer Wienermobile

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
A Kansas City, Missouri, Hy-Vee location is the first stop for one of the rebranded Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles.

Crime

Warrensburg man arrested, charged with child sex crimes

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A Warrensburg man was arrested Wednesday for possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child.

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Taylor to Arrowhead? Travis Kelce says he has invited the pop star to a Chiefs game

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
“It’s like an old game in school called Telephone, where everybody is just whispering in each other’s ear, just hearing some random stuff," Kelce said.

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BREAKING: Police confirm that ‘dangerous’ escaped inmate is now in custody

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Lucas Sellem
The St. Louis County Police Department is searching for a man who escaped custody at Mercy Hospital South Thursday.

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Kansas City volunteers needed to help tag Monarch butterflies

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a Monarch Butterfly tagging event on Sept. 30 to help monitor its population.

News

Inmate who bit officer sentenced to additional prison time

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
A 69-year-old Lansing inmate seated in a wheelchair when he bit a corrections officer now has additional time to serve.

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Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has warning for former Chiefs teammates

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Former Kansas City Chiefs, and current Miami Dolphins, wide receiver Tyreek Hill puts former teammate Chris Jones on notice ahead of Germany NFL game.

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Member of Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl LIV team officially retires from NFL

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Former Kansas City Chiefs and New York Jets lineman Laurent Duvernay-Tardif announces his retirement from the NFL.

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Investigation opens into policies after Kansas student left on bus for 5+ hours

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
An investigation into one Kansas school district’s policies remains ongoing after a student was left on the bus for more than five hours when they fell asleep.

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Two military jets set to fly over KU campus in advance of football game

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Two military jets are scheduled to fly over the University of Kansas campus in advance of the football game this Friday and Saturday.

News

Fairfax plant workers optimistic they’ll strike a deal, concerns rise over unemployment pay

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
General Motors does not expect to restart or provide the Fairfax plant employees supplemental pay until the strike ends.

News

Evergy opens new Atchison service center to mainstream responses

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A new service center to mainstream emergency and outage responses has opened for Evergy in Atchison.

News

Independence Police release surveillance video in missing woman case; looking for another woman involved in case

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
As the Independence Police Department continues its search for missing 44-year-old woman Ebony Duncan, surveillance video was released Wednesday of the last time she was seen.

News

Man found guilty of killing wife days before 2021 divorce hearing

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KMOV Staff
A Florissant man has been found guilty of murdering his wife just prior to a scheduled divorce hearing in December 2021.

News

Driver killed after being thrown from his motorcycle in Henry County

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
At 10:30 p.m. a rollover crash killed one and injured another in the area of Southwest 701 Road at Southwest 430 Road in Henry County, Missouri Wednesday.

News

KCFD: Heavy smoke visible at house fire on Lawndale

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Kansas City Firefighters responded to a fire in the early morning hours Thursday.

News

Residents hoping updated bill on short-term rentals can help regulate problem properties

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Justin Andrews
St. Louis City is trying to tackle short-term rental rules after efforts have fallen flat, for years.

Weather Forecast

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Thursday’s calm before the storm as severe weather activity threatens in the next 24 hours

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Greg Bennett
Today, there may be a small opportunity for isolated showers but for the most part, clouds are expected to build throughout the day with temperatures beginning in the lower 60s this morning and topping off in the lower 80s by late this afternoon.

News

Deaths, kidnapping & riots: State senator calls on MO auditor to investigate St. Louis City Jail

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Melanie Johnson
State Senator Steve Roberts tells First Alert 4 Mayor Tishaura Jones’ lack of transparency is the reason why the city jail is going downhill.

News

KCK Police cold case squad clears four murder cases, charges filed

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
When Kansas City, Kansas Police Chief Karl Oakman created a dedicated cold case squad in January of last year, they had 285 murder cases to review.

News

GM workers surprised by layoffs in KCK

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Production stopped at the GM plant in Fairfax on Wednesday at noon. The plant went idle due to a part shortage.

News

City of Greensburg considers going without police department

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 10:18 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt and KWCH Staff
The City of Greensburg is considering going without a police department.

News

Burning brush pile ignites house fire in Lee’s Summit

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
An ember from a burning brush pile ignited a house fire in Lee’s Summit Wednesday evening.

News

Businesses and lawmakers break down what Royals stadium could bring to their area

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By Alex Love
The Royals will need a little longer to pick the home of their new stadium than anticipated. They originally hoped to make that decision by the end of the month, but the team says they need more time.

News

Literacy KC empowers non-English speakers with free English classes

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:42 PM CDT
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By Jiani Navarro
A local organization dedicated to promoting diversity and breaking down language barriers is giving back with free English classes.

News

Barbie-themed KC Streetcar funded through tax dollars

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
You may have noticed a pop of pink on the streets of downtown. Barbie has taken over the box office, and now, our city streetcar.

News

Missouri prosecutors making effort to rescue colleagues in Afghanistan

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
In July, the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office announced that it had joined Prosecutors for Prosecutors to help save the lives of prosecutors and their families who remain in Afghanistan.

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Missouri receives “F” grade for meeting child’s rights standards, report finds

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Joe McLean (KCTV5)
The report examines each state’s laws and policies governing corporal punishment in schools, child marriage, child labor and juvenile prison sentencing.

Crime

18-year-old pleads no contest after threat closed public pool

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
An 18-year-old pled no contest Wednesday to a charge of attempted aggravated criminal threat.

Crime

Inmate associated with white supremacist group found guilty in 2019 prison attack

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:43 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A 42-year-old inmate associated with a white supremacist group pled no contest on charges connected to a 2019 stabbing of another prisoner at the Lansing Correctional Facility.

News

DNA testing helps police solve 1976 cold case of infant found disposed in apartment dumpster

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:37 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Police stated the cold case was deemed “exceptionally cleared” since the primary suspect has since passed away.

Crime

KCK Cold Cases unit links suspect’s DNA to two previously unsolved homicides

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City, Kan. cold cases unit believe they've solved the homicides of Christina King, Pearl Davis.

News

I-29 closure could impact airport users Thursday

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A lane closure impacting I-29 Thursday could slow travelers heading to Kansas City International Airport.

Entertainment

‘If you like it then you should’ve bought a drink for it’: Queen B Iced Tea available at Kona Grill

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
Gearing up for the Beyhive, Kona Grill will offer the 'Queen B Iced Tea' in honor of Beyoncé's favorite cocktail drink.

News

Kansas City hospitals watch COVID-19 cases slowly increase approaching cold, flu season

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 3:06 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City-area hospital leaders say they are watching COVID-19 cases slowly tick up ahead of the traditional cold and flu season.

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Kansas City Fire Department responds to vacant house fire

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:55 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Just after noon on Wednesday, KCFD responded to reports of a house fire in the 6100 block of 7th Street in Kansas City, Kansas.

News

Kansans mark National Service Dog Day as resolution passes U.S. Senate

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Kansans are marking National Service Dog Day on Sept. 20 as a resolution to recognize the day has unanimously passed the U.S. Senate.
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