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Crime

22-year-old Brian Favela faces 13 felony charges for his role in the shooting at Crown Center...

Crown Center shooting suspect’s trial to start in early 2025

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A man who allegedly opened fire inside the shopping mall at Crown Center will go on trial early next year.

News

An Edwardsville street has been renamed in honor of Junius Groves, recognized as the ‘Potato...

Edwardsville street renamed to honor ‘Potato King’ of Kansas

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
An Edwardsville street has been renamed in honor of Junius Groves, recognized as the ‘Potato King.’

News

Kansas City is now in its Tortured Poets era. To celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's...

Zona Rosa hosts Tortured Poets Department event to celebrate newest Taylor Swift album

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
Zona Rosa in the Northland held a Poetic Wine Walk Friday evening.

News

Ozarks Unsolved: Dr. John Forsyth

OZARKS UNSOLVED UPDATE: Medical examiner rules death of Dr. John Forsyth as a suicide

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Chris Six
The Arkansas State Crime Lab medical examiner has ruled the death of Doctor John Forsyth as a suicide.

News

FILE - Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek stands near a poster promoting drought conditions and...

Missouri lawmakers back big expansion of low-interest loans amid growing demand for state aid

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to significantly expand a low-interest loan program for farmers and small businesses.

News

New improvements are coming to a 120-year-old chapel at one of Kansas City’s oldest cemeteries.

Renovations begin at historic Kansas City chapel

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
New improvements are coming to a 120-year-old chapel at one of Kansas City’s oldest cemeteries.

Education

FILE - The Missouri Capitol is seen, Sept. 16, 2022, in Jefferson City, Mo. Missouri lawmakers...

Missouri lawmakers expand private school scholarships backed by tax credits

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Missouri lawmakers on Thursday passed a bill to expand private school scholarships statewide.

News

Zepbound and Mounjaro are on a backlog and the drug maker Eli Lilly says there's no end in sight.

Pharmacists and doctors share alternatives to popular diabetes and weight loss drug amid shortage

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Alex Love
Zepbound and Mounjaro are on a backlog and the drug maker Eli Lilly says there’s no end in sight. So, what can you do while you wait for this medication?

News

Kansas City has seen a growth in antisemitism, and it began on Saturday, Oct. 7, when Hamas...

Antisemitism is up in KC, and looks different than it did in the past

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City has seen a growth in antisemitism, and it began on Saturday, Oct. 7, when Hamas attacked Israeli citizens. The Jewish Community Relations Bureau collects these local accounts, and works with the institution that the act happened in.

News

Mireya Gonzalez Baez said she came to Kansas City from Mexico City for a better life.

Local immigrants weigh in on Mayor Quinton Lucas welcoming migrants to work

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Local immigrants weigh in on Mayor Quinton Lucas welcoming migrants who want to work.
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Crime

Lukas Armstrong was convicted of endangering a two-year-old child.

Baldwin City man convicted of endangering 2-year-old

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
A 28-year-old man from Baldwin City pleaded no contest Friday to two counts of aggravated endangering of a child.

Crime

Sheriff says victims’ families need elected leaders’ help as disgraced pharmacist moves toward halfway house

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Families of the victims of disgraced pharmacist Robert Courtney were informed Friday the convicted felon will be transferred to home confinement after placement in a halfway house.

News

Kansas Governor Laura Kelly vetoed five bills and allowed two bills to become laws without a...

Governor Kelly vetoes five bills, allows anti-DEI bill to become law

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Isaac Deer
Governor Laura Kelly vetoed five bills and allowed two bills to become laws without a signature, the Kansas Office of the Governor said.

News

Cynthia Kaye McWilliams and Matthew Modine in newly released film "Hard Miles"

Independent film starring KCK native hits theaters

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
A familiar face in Hollywood wants to take Kansas City on a ride unlike any other. Kansas City, Kansas native, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams returned to her old stomping grounds as the release of her new film, “Hard Miles” hits theaters nationwide.

Crime

Police search for a suspect who threatened a student at a Kansas City middle school on April...

KCKPS police take 1 into custody, searching for second in connection with middle school threat

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools Police Department took a suspect into custody Thursday night in relation to a threat at a middle school.

News

KCTV5 was given an exclusive look at the inner workings of the Liberty Memorial as crews...

Rebuilding the flame atop the Liberty Memorial

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Kenny Price
A rare look inside the Liberty Memoiral as workers rebuild the "flame" at its top.

News

One person died in a vehicle vs train crash on April 19, 2024.

Police: Driver ignored warning arms and lights at crossing, struck by oncoming train

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The fire department responded to the crash just south of Blue Ridge and east of Holmes, officials stated.

Community

Kansas City United for Safety hosted a gun violence prevention summit on April 19, 2024.

City leaders, KCPD, nonprofits, and more continue to build gun violence reduction plan

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
42 gun related homicides have happened this year in Kansas City. Gun violence continues to be an issue for communities across the metro. On Friday, dozens of people arrived at the convention center for KC United for Safety violence intervention and prevention summit.

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FILE - Missouri and American flags fly outside Planned Parenthood in St. Louis, June 24, 2022....

Planned Parenthood appeals ruling by Circuit Court for the City of St. Louis

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri has appealed a ruling by the Circuit Court for the City of St. Louis.

Consumer News

A photo of the Kansas City skyline taken on July 18, 2023.

Top 10 small businesses: KC Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 list

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jonah Kahn
The Kansas City Chamber of Commerce released its top 10 small business picks Friday.

Entertainment

Maren Morris to perform at Greenfield Lake Amphitheater Aug. 11

Country cross-over artist Maren Morris announces Kansas City stop

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jonah Kahn
Maren Morris adds tour dates, and Kansas City fans have something to sing about.

News

This cover image posted on social media shows "The Tortured Poets Department" by Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift listening ‘par-tays’ in Kansas City celebrate new album’s release

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jonah Kahn
Taylor Swift listening parties happening throughout KC.

News

The Missouri Department of Transportation shared video of a work zone crash to raise awareness...

MoDOT releases video after recording highest number of work zone deaths

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Missouri Department of Transportation releases video of a crash to raise awareness about Work Zone Awareness Week.

Missouri Tigers

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved the hiring of Kansas City architecture...

UM Board of Curators approves major north end zone renovation at Memorial Stadium

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The cost of the project is about $250 million, according to the university.

News

FILE — The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt and was the vehicle’s sole occupant, was...

Speeding driver in critical condition after Jeep strikes tree, overturns

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt and was the vehicle’s sole occupant, was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.

News

A KU student who became a victim of sexual extortion is coming forward.

‘Humiliating’: Sextortion victim comes forward on day her abuser receives sentence

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 10:27 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
A University of Kansas student who became a victim of sexual extortion is coming forward with her story.

Crime

Teenage volleyball player Janae Edmondson, center, listens along with her father James...

‘The sentence he was given will never be enough’: Edmondson family reads statement during Daniel Riley’s sentencing

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Daniel Riley was sentenced Thursday afternoon after being convicted in a downtown St. Louis crash that severely injured teenager Janae Edmondson.

News

Plans for a proposed Clay Co. Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Resource Center are drawn up...

Clay County Sheriff’s Office looks to Kearney for Law Enforcement Resource Center

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 9:54 PM CDT
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By Chandler Watkins
The Clay County Sheriff’s Office has found a new spot for its Law Enforcement Resource Center in Kearney.

News

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 58...

Patrick Mahomes featured as a Titan in Time’s 100 Most Influential People list

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Another sports legend has recognized Patrick Mahomes as a Titan in Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024 list.

News

FILE - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey speaks with reporters outside the U.S. Supreme...

Missouri Attorney General threatens legal action against KC mayor after invite to migrants

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 9:39 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey admonished Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas Thursday night for an invite he extended to migrants from New York City and Denver.

Crime

KBI agents arrested David Justice, 55, of Baxter Springs, near his residence on April 17,...

Kansas police lieutenant arrested after year-long child sex crimes investigation

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 9:12 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A police lieutenant in rural southeastern Kansas was arrested after a year-long investigation led to evidence of child sex crimes.

News

Laura Kelly state of the state address

Kelly signs bill in victory for microbreweries in Kansas

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 8:53 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill Thursday making it easier for microbreweries in the state to operate and distribute their product.

News

FILE

Rural Kansas addresses could save owners $15K in student loan repayments

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 8:52 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Those who have earned an associate degree or higher and live in rural Kansas could be eligible for $15,000 in student loan repayment funds.

Health

Charlie Hustle features the 2023 Parade of Hearts artwork by Scott Seetin.

Local kidney recipient continues to give back through Parade of Hearts art

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 8:33 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas City man is giving back to the community that helped save him as his art is featured as a Charlie Hustle design in an attempt to raise awareness for the transplant assistance fund.

Crime

Police search for a suspect who threatened a student at a Kansas City middle school on April...

Kansas City middle school placed on hold as student threatened at dismissal

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas City middle school was placed on “Hold Status” after an adult threatened a student on school property during dismissal.

Crime

A Kansas City daycare was closed Thursday as a result of a vandal throwing rocks through its...

WATCH: Cameras catch vandal throwing rocks through daycare windows

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 7:34 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Cameras at a Kansas City daycare caught a vandal throwing rocks through its front door windows.

News

The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department's mobile gaming center.

KCK police chief touts community activity for decrease in violent crime

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 6:55 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Police chief Karl Oakman said the key to decreasing crime is being active.

News

FILE - (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

Historic education reform package passes to transform Missouri schools

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 6:16 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Two new bills have been passed in Missouri to transform the state’s educational landscape in a historic education reform package.

News

KCPD are investigating three shootings involving kids under the age of 12 in the last two weeks.

Three kids shot in KC in a week leads to push to stop the violence

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
In a week, three kids were shot in Kansas City. These incidents are happening as Kansas City police, city officials, and community partners continue to try and lower violence in the metro.

Crime

FILE

Gardner man remains jailed on $500K bond for alleged child sex crimes

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Gardner man remains behind bars on a half-million-dollar bond after he was accused of taking part in child sex crimes.

News

FILE - Variety KC

Inaugural gala set to benefit children with disabilities in Kansas City area

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A local charity is set to dress to the nines and hopes community members will show out for an inaugural gala set to benefit Kansas City children.

News

It’s never too early to start getting people’s mind on November’s election, at least according...

Dozens turn out for rally against white nationalism

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 4:56 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
It’s never too early to start getting people’s mind on November’s election, at least according to one local group.

Crime

FILE - Lyndell Mays appears in court for a bond review hearing on March 5, 2024.

Motion to reduce bond continued by Judge in case of Chiefs rally shooter

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A motion to reduce a $1 million bond for one of the two suspects charged with murder in connection with the Chiefs rally shooting has been continued to May by the presiding judge.

Regional Politics

View along the runway of a municipal airport in south-central Kansas

Gov. Kelly signs bill to increase Kansas' investment in aviation infrastructure

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A bipartisan bill that would increase investment in Kansas’ public airports by improving airport accessibility and safety was signed by Kansas Governor Laura Kelly on Thursday.

Crime

Police release a second photo of a man believed to be involved in cell phone thefts in...

Overland Park Police continue search for man connected to cellphone thefts

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Overland Park Police continue to search for a man believed to be connected to multiple cell phone thefts more than a month after the incident happened.

Crime

Alexis Williams, Kevin Martenia

2 charged with murder, child abuse after Kansas child dies in 2023

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Two adults have been charged with murder and child abuse in the death of a juvenile in the summer of 2023.

News

Ride KC Kansas City Streetcar

KC Streetcar construction to close intersection near Union Station for 4 weeks

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 3:35 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Further construction of the KC Streetcar tracks is set to close a busy intersection near Kansas City’s Union Station for about a month.

News

Driver stopped for going 151 mph on I-70.

100+ mph: More than 12K tickets issued to drivers in Kansas in 4 years

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 3:24 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
More than 12,000 tickets have been issued to drivers who have been caught traveling at speeds of 100 mph or greater in the past four years as legislation is considered to make such actions a crime.

News

FILE

Pedestrian killed in I-435 collision identified as 62-year-old man

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 2:42 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The pedestrian killed in an I-435 collision earlier in the week has been identified by police as a 62-year-old man.

News

Kansas City skyline, December 2023

Kansas City suburb has one of most charming Main Streets in US, ranking says

Updated: Apr. 18, 2024 at 1:58 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Kansas City suburb of Parkville was named as having one of America's most charming Main Streets according to the company Mixbook.
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