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Kansas City Chiefs

Union Station lit in red to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs success could translate to tourism buzz

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
The start of the year has seen KC is making Top Places lists in several national publications. It may be no coincidence that it’s happening amidst a hugely successful run for the Chiefs.

Kansas City Chiefs

With the Chiefs going to their sixth-straight AFC Championship game, some in Kansas City might...

Local Ravens fans prepare to pack Lew's Grill & Bar for Sunday's AFC Championship Game

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
With the Chiefs going to their sixth-straight AFC Championship game, some in Kansas City might think everybody in town is a Chiefs fan.

Kansas City Chiefs

Many of the red and gold faithful geared up to take to the skies to follow the Chiefs to...

Chiefs fans boarding flights to Baltimore for AFC Title Game

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Grace Smith
Many of the red and gold faithful geared up to take to the skies to follow the Chiefs to Baltimore.

Kansas City Chiefs

As we countdown to gameday, all week long Chiefs fans have been painting the town red, white,...

Balloon artists making the city ‘pop’ with red, white, and yellow for Chiefs Gameday

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
As we countdown to gameday, all week long Chiefs fans have been painting the town red, white, and yellow. Pop Culture Sculptures works directly with the Chiefs to make the city ‘pop.’

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KCPD police at a crime scene in Kansas City, Mo.

1 man dead near near East 58th Street in KC after an arguement

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
The Kansas City Police are investigating a homicide near the area of the 3600 block of East 58th Street.

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FILE — Raytown police took one juvenile into custody on Friday afternoon.

Two guns seized, one juvenile in custody following fight at Raytown High School

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
No shots were fired in the incident.

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Prison cell

Shawnee man pleads guilty to manslaughter after body found in trash can

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
A Shawnee man pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in the 2018 murder of a woman found in a trash can at his home.

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Patrick Mahomes is tattooed on Mookie's thigh at La Plaza Tattoo on Jan. 26, 2024.

Super fans ink out their love for the Chiefs

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ryan Hennessy
In a vibrant display of devotion to the Kansas City Chiefs, three super fans stopped by La Plaza Tattoo and Art Gallery just off Southwest Boulevard to show their team spirit by adorning their arms and legs with distinctive Chiefs-themed tattoos.

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About 20 seniors from their 70s to 90s at Primrose Retirement Community are showing off their...

Timeless Chiefs cheerleaders gain viral attention from Sedalia

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
About 20 seniors from their 70s to 90s are showing off their dance to ‘Swag Surfin’ by F.L.Y. and their support for the Kansas City Chiefs.

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Buck O'Neil Bridge construction begins Monday.

Buck O’Neil traffic shifts onto new bridge next week

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City traffic heading north out of downtown will shift to the new lanes of the Buck O'Neil Bridge on Monday, more than two years after crews started building a new span.
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Police in Independence search for the driver in a hit-and-run that seriously injured two...

Independence police seek new clues from public following hit-and-run

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Independence police ask public living near Winner Road and Appleton Avenue, for surveillance video, pictures of a minivan suspected in a hit-and-run that injured two people.

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FILE - Kansas statehouse in Topeka

Battle on Kansas taxes continues as Governor vetoes flat tax bill

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A battle on taxes has continued in the Kansas Legislature as Governor Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill approved by both the House in Senate as she claims her plan would not overlook the middle class.

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K-9 Igor recovers from a crash that sent him to the ICU on Jan. 12, 2024.

Kansas K-9 set to return to duty following injury sustained in snowy crash

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas Highway Patrol K-9 who was hit by a distracted driver in early January and spent the next few weeks in the ICU is set to soon return to work.

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FILE - Defensive tackle Derrick Nnadi will not play in the AFC Championship against the...

Handful of Chiefs out for game against Ravens, game time questionable for others

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A handful of Kansas City Chiefs players will not appear in Sunday’s AFC Championship game against the Baltimore Ravens while it remains questionable if others will or not.

Crime

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Johnson Co. Sheriff’s Office seeks community aid in locating fugitive

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office says that on this Red Friday, as the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens, law enforcement officials hope to take down a wanted fugitive.

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Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas bets Jack Stack barbecue on the AFC Championship Game

Kansas City barbecue vs. Maryland crab cakes in AFC Championship Game

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
AFC Championship Game: Kansas City, Missouri, Mayor Quinton Lucas bet Jack Stack Barbecue on the Chiefs beating the Baltimore Ravens.

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, center left, and singer Taylor Swift leave...

T+T Chiefs-steak: NFL honors Taylor & Travis love story

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
Chef Mark Bucher created a sandwich that honors Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a unique way.

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Protecting pets from ice melt

Vets warn about road salt on your pet’s paws

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Julia Avery
Most bags of salt recommend you use rubber gloves when spreading it.

Crime

FILE

Healthcare workers in Clay Co. warned of recent scam attempts

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Healthcare workers in Clay County, Mo., have been warned that offices in the area have been targeted in recent scam attempts.

Sports

While Chiefs Kingdom has Red Fridays, the Ravens Flock held a “Purple Playoff” pep rally...

Ravens fans prep for Chiefs Kingdom arrival

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Marleah Campbell
While Chiefs Kingdom has Red Fridays, the Ravens Flock held a “Purple Playoff” pep rally Friday at businesses across the area.

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FILE -- Buffalo Bills kicker Tyler Bass (2) reacts after missing a field goal against the...

Swifties help raise $300K for cats in honor of Bills’ Tyler Bass following missed field goal

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Swifties have stepped in to help an effort to donate funds to a no-kill cat rescue in support of Buffalo Bills Kicker Tyler Bass, who received death threats over a missed field goal against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week

Hy-Vee Team of the Week: Shawnee Mission South

Hy-Vee Team of the Week: Shawnee Mission South Raiders

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Raiders are off to a 9-0 start to the season under head coach Mark Western.

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Kansas City-area man sentenced after intentionally hitting man with truck

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Clay County Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder and other charges after he intentionally hit and pinned a man against a wall using his truck.

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KC Swagger

Tees with Swagger: Local business capitalizes on Chiefs success

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
January can be a dry month for orders, but that’s changed from the Kansas City Chiefs' success in the postseason.

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FILE - Kansas Governor Laura Kelly attends Super Bowl 57 to watch the Chiefs bring home their...

Kansas, Maryland Governors make delicious bet ahead of Chiefs-Ravens matchup

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly looks forward to delicious Baltimore crab cakes as she has put Kansas-raised Angus beef on the line in a bet with Maryland Governor Wes Moore ahead of the AFC Championship.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) reacts after beating the Buffalo Bills in...

Chiefs-Ravens matchup features star quarterbacks, stingy defenses and potential Hall of Fame coaches

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The No. 3 seed Chiefs had to beat Josh Allen and the Bills in Buffalo and now travel to Baltimore to face Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.

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Emergency crews in Newton and Harvey County responded to a Walmart on Friday after a car drove...

Driver suffers medical emergency, dies after crashing into Walmart

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Angela Smith
A woman who crashed into Walmart on South Kansas Avenue in Newton has died.

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"Of course, this time of year who doesn't want to enjoy something that associated with the...

Kansas City stores ready to sell AFC Champion gear if Chiefs win

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
AFC Championship: Stores across Kansas City Chiefs Kingdom, like Rally House, Dick's Sporting Goods and Academy, plan to reopen if the Chiefs win.

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Crews investigate the cause of a deadly early-morning fire in Cass County, Mo., on Jan. 26, 2024.

Investigators search for cause of fatal early-morning fire in rural Cass County

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One woman has died after an early-morning house fire broke out southwest of Harrisonville as investigators continue to determine the cause.

Entertainment

FILE - Morgan Wallen performs on the first night of the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Festival, on...

Morgan Wallen condemns former label after Swift-style remake of fan-favorite

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Morgan Wallen has condemned his former record label following a release of old music he hopes fans will not listen to as he drops a remake of a fan favorite, Taylor Swift-style.

KCTV5 Investigates

An Instagram account apparently run by students posts crude drawings and cruel words, and...

Pay or it stays: Local Instagram posts cruel photos targeting high school students

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander
According to the Cyberbullying Research Center, about a third of all students say they have been cyberbullied at some point.

Crime

Oshea Ross

Shawnee man accused of inappropriately touching child in local business

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Shawnee man remains behind bars after he was accused of inappropriately touching a child in a local business and leading police on an hour-long search.

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Police in Shawnee warn drivers that on Jan. 28, 2024, drivers will see a large transformer...

Drivers warned of delays as large equipment to be moved from Olathe to Lenexa

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Drivers have been warned of possible traffic delays as a large transformer is set to be moved from Olathe to Lenexa over the weekend.

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Backyard Tailgate

Hello Sunshine! Game day looking good for Chiefs fans in KC

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Savannah Tennyson
The sun will be coming back out just in time for the big football game Sunday and it will be great grilling weather!

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Feral hogs damage a pristine spring in Ozark County. Partnerships, grants, and equipment...

Feral hogs are causing issues for Missouri farmers. Here’s what experts are doing to remove them

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Savannah Harrison
It’s something many farmers across Missouri deal with, feral hogs. They’re a detriment to farmlands all across the state.

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File: Driver hits guardrail, flips, closing highway ramp on I-70

Driver hits guardrail, flips, closing highway ramp on I-70

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Kansas Turnpike was called to a serious injury crash at 3:30 Friday morning on I-70 and I-635.

Crime

Jessica Smith (33) and Timothy Corn (41) were arrested Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, on...

Two arrested in connection to 2023 Franklin County homicide

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 10:39 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Two people have been arrested in connection to a 2023 homicide that killed Nathan Boggs.

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Sister Berta (pictured middle) died peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning. She was 87 years...

Sister Berta Sailer, co-founder of Operation Breakthrough, remembered as ‘the nun to get the job done’

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 10:24 PM CST
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By Betsy Webster
Just about anyone who’s lived in Kansas City for a while knows the name Sister Berta.

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KCFD responds to house fire in 5600 block of Bales

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 9:56 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 5600 block of Bales Avenue just west of Swope Parkway.

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City Union Mission in Kansas City, Missouri.

City Union Mission $2m short of fundraising goal

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 9:23 PM CST
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By Mark Poulose
The last two weeks of harsh winter weather reveals a tough reality in Kansas City. People without a home are struggling to find shelter.

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Mayor Quinton Lucas celebrated with members of KC Tenants after a source of income...

KC Tenants celebrate victory in source of income discrimination ban

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 8:43 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
The City Council supported the ordinance with a 10-3 vote.

Kansas City Chiefs

One Missouri artist is using his art as a way to bring Chiefs fans together during their...

‘It is my destiny.’ Missouri artist reimagines shirtless Jason Kelce through yard art

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 7:40 PM CST
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By Nydja Hood
One Missouri artist is using his art as a way to bring Chiefs fans together during their season of glory.

News

Spire, KCFD respond to ‘odor of gas’ in Southeast High School’s gym

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 7:38 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Kansas City Public Schools contacted Spire and the Kansas City Fire Department following an “odor of gas” in Southeast High School’s gymnasium on Thursday morning.

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The KC Pet Project is in a crisis mode as they try to save animals still being brought in for...

Shelter takes dogs in after being injured in bitter cold weather

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 7:14 PM CST
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By Grace Smith
The KC Pet Project is in a crisis mode as they try to save animals still being brought in for help due to the cold weather.

Crime

File photo - police lights in the KC metro.

Four injured, teen in critical condition after shooting in KCMO

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 6:06 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
A teenager is in critical condition after a shooting in Kansas City, Mo., on Thursday evening.

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Holden woman dies in Johnson County, Missouri crash

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 5:39 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
A 44-year-old woman from Holden, Mo., died following a crash in Johnson County on Thursday.

News

FILE — Liberty Hospital.

Missouri AG: Liberty Hospital cannot merge with KU Health without state approval

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 5:20 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
AG Andrew Bailey wrote to Missouri’s House and Senate leaders on Wednesday that such a merger would need to be approved by the Missouri General Assembly.

News

For years, the people of Wyandotte County have faced health disparities in a variety of ways,...

Wyandotte County unveils five-year plan to improve public health

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 5:10 PM CST
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By Alex Love
Before anybody can meet with a healthcare provider, they have to find a way to get to them. For Wyandotte County Patients at Vibrant Health, having no transportation makes them keep putting off important check-ups.

News

Road crews worked to repair potholes on I-435 northbound near the Truman Sports Complex on...

Several cars pull over due to flat tires on NB I-435 near stadiums, MoDOT crews patching pothole

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 4:57 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
MoDOT said the pothole had been patched recently, but the changing weather, including the extreme cold, is not ideal for the temporary patch to hold.

Consumer News

Eileen's Cookies in Liberty has received more than 100 orders for a Jason Kelce cookie cake.

Liberty bakery racking up requests for Jason Kelce themed cookie cakes

Updated: Jan. 25, 2024 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
Even though most Kansas City Chiefs fans have come to expect the team to make it to the playoffs – the excitement for the team ahead of the AFC Championship game is still notable.
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