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A fire in Overland Park destroyed seven cars and damaged another 13 Monday just after midnight.

Fire in Overland Park destroys multiple cars, damages others

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A fire in Overland Park just after midnight Monday morning destroyed seven cars and damaged another 13.

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Visiting basketball fans enjoy experience in Kansas City

Visiting basketball fans enjoy experience in Kansas City

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Mark Poulose
Local businesses in the Power & Light District were flooded with customers this weekend.

Weather Forecast

Storm Track 5

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

Updated: 10 hours ago
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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.

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Kernell missing

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

Updated: 12 hours ago
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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.

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

Updated: 12 hours ago
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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: 22 hours ago
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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.

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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.

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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.
10 Day Forecast
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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.

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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.

Regional Politics

Senators discuss fentanyl crisis with White House ‘drug czar’

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:30 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) hosted Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, for a discussion on the federal government’s ongoing response to the opioid epidemic.

News

Royals unveil ‘Bring Out the Blue’ campaign for home opener weekend

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 3:09 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The public is also invited to attend Royals Workout Day from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, March 29.

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Lawyers release statement after prosecutor doesn’t file charges in Tyrea Pryor’s death

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:38 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
Attorneys and family members of Tyrea Pryor rallied Thursday at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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Bill lowering child care rules passes Kansas Senate

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Child care regulations would be lowered in Kansas under a bill that has won Senate approval and created a debate over how best to address a shortage of daycare spots without compromising safety.

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As lawmakers go after TikTok, social media creators fear losing part of their livelihood

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:25 PM CDT
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By KMOV Staff
A St. Louis couple has made a name for themselves on the social media app TikTok. The thought of losing the app has them terrified.

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Eight-year Olathe Police veteran dies after medical emergency

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 1:14 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Officer Brandon Blom died while he was off-duty.

News

Physician in Platte County sentenced to 27 years for child sex abuse

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:59 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A 43-year-old physician in Platte City was sentenced to 27 years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.

News

Royals name Zack Greinke as Opening Day starter for second consecutive year

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Greinke returned to the Royals for the 2023 season on a one-year deal worth $8.5 million.

News

National Weather Service in Topeka catches glimpse of northern lights

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 10:44 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
The National Weather Service in Topeka captured an atmospheric phenomenon early Friday morning.

News

Lucky Leaf Expo in KC for first time

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:35 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
For roughly two months, Missouri has sold recreational marijuana in the state. The demand has been even higher than expected, nearly doubling sale projections.

News

KCI handling influx of NCAA Tournament bound passengers

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 9:15 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
Millions are expected to flow into Kansas City being a host city for the Sweet 16.

News

Crash on I-35 southbound near College closes multiple lanes of traffic

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:32 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A wrong-way crash on I-35 southbound in the area of College Boulevard and 119th Street closed multiple lanes of traffic Friday morning.

Crime

Daughters hope killer is captured after father was shot leaving store

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:53 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
For nine days now, a local family has been trying to wrap their heads around why someone would kill their father, their son, their grandpa.

News

K-State fans excited to watch Wildcats advance to the Elite 8

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
KCTV5 watched the game at Social in Waldo with the KC Catbackers, who organized a watch party for K-State fans in the Kansas City area. They think K-State has a good enough team to win the NCAA title.

Crime

Leavenworth man admits to threatening police with sword

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A 56-year-old Leavenworth man has admitted to threatening police with a sword.

Crime

KCPD investigating after hit-and-run leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
Kansas City police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

Kansas State Wildcats

Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Markquis Nowell broke the NCAA Tournament record for assists in a game with 19, his last two on spectacular passes in the final minute of overtime.

News

Lee’s Summit entrée leads competition for best school sandwich

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
The district’s “Surf Side Tuna Sandwich” currently leads the Spectacular Sandwich Throwdown, an online competition that collects donations for school lunch debt.

Crime

KCPD investigates after utility workers discover body

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide after utility workers discovered a body on Thursday morning.

KCTV5 Investigates

Tyrea Pryor’s family rallies for charges following fatal police shooting, prosecutor explains reasoning

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander, Angie Ricono and Greg Milota
The family of a man killed by Independence police in March of last year is demanding justice. They took to the steps of the Jackson Country Courthouse to make their case on Thursday.

News

Missouri Senate OKs limits on transgender treatments, sports

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By SUMMER BALLENTINE
Missouri minors no longer could receive gender-affirming treatments under a state Senate-approved bill

Crime

Lawrence police look for man after person is hit in head with bat

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
Lawrence police are looking for a man who may have hit another in the head with a baseball bat, causing life-threatening injuries.

Kansas State Wildcats

Former K-Stater Nijel Pack set for Sweet 16 in KC

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
Fans will see a familiar face on the court at the T-Mobile Center in Friday’s Sweet 16...

News

Department of Labor sues Kansas restaurants to recover $771K in minimum wage losses

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against the owner of two Kansas restaurants who allegedly denied minimum and overtime wages to employees after some worked as many as 66 hours per week.

News

High-speed crash in KCMO leaves one seriously injured

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:46 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A late-night high-speed crash Wednesday night left one person seriously injured.

News

‘It’s been a busy week:’ Wayside Waifs in need of foster volunteers

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:04 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
March 23 is National Puppy Day, and it comes as Wayside Waifs is in need for additional foster volunteers.

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Two pups receive the royal pamper treatment as dog lovers celebrate National Puppy Day

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
Reign and Royal Blu Samuel are making a buzz on TikTok as two of the most pampered pups on the app.

News

Kansas City prepping for arrival of Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:04 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
The NCAA March Madness Tournament’s Sweet 16 kicks off Thursday night with Kansas State in the big apple, with three Wildcats back in their hometown. On Friday, games will be played in Kansas City.
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