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Crime

The Kansas City Police Department responded to a homicide in the 300 block of Linwood...

Man killed, woman arrested in Midtown Kansas City homicide

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The Kansas City Police Department stated the scene was in the 300 block of Linwood Boulevard.

Community

Kansas City metro first responders are honored during the Awards of Valor on Nov. 14, 2024.

53rd Awards for Valor honors fallen Independence Ofc. Cody Allen, other first responders

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
Nearly sixty men and women in uniform were honored for their service at the 53rd Awards of Valor on Thursday, including fallen Independence police officer Cody Allen.

News

On Friday, it will be one month since applications have opened for Kansas City’s Back to...

More than 100 KC businesses apply for funds after break-ins; money not expected until December

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
Those with the City of Kansas City said they are processing 109 applications for the first round of disbursements.

News

Crews clear a collision along northbound I-49 in Cass County on Nov. 14, 2024.

Drivers urged to use caution as crews clear the scene of I-49 collisions

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Drivers have been urged to use caution as they drive along northbound I-49 near Raymore as emergency crews continue to clear the scene of multiple collisions.

News

FILE

Independence Police Chief speaks out after mother, infant killed

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
After a shooting that involved an officer, a mother and an infant rocked a Kansas City metro community, Independence Police Chief Adam Dustman has started to speak out.

News

FILE- Douglas County Sheriff's Office (Kansas)

Avoid the Area: Rear-end collision closes westbound K-10 south of Lawrence

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Drivers have been warned to avoid westbound K-10 south of Lawrence as crews clear the scene of a rear-end collision.

News

Jackson County Executive Frank White addressed the media after his veto was overriden by...

Frank White vetoes youth gun restriction ordinance

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. vetoed Ordinance 5865, a proposed measure from legislators targeting firearm regulations in the county.

News

The Thunder Monkeys are 10-0 and have outscored their opponents 272-25.

Gridiron girls: Meet one of Kansas City’s most fearsome football teams

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Neal Jones
The Thunder Monkeys have forged a 10-0 record, while outscoring their opponents 272-25.

News

FILE

Atmos energy assistance events planned to help customers save this winter

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
As winter weather prepares to set in, Atmos Energy is set to host two energy assistance events to share information with customers about how to save on their bills.

News

At least two people were hospitalized in a crash on I-70 near Noland Road Thursday evening.

2 hospitalized in crash on I-70 near Noland

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A two-car crash just east of the Truman Sports Complex on I-70 sent multiple people to the hospital Thursday evening.
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Stadium Development

The Kansas City Chiefs took on the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5,...

Chiefs hire research firm to help club’s decision-making for future home

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
As the Kansas City Chiefs continue exploring their options to determine the future home of the Chiefs, the organization has hired outside help to assist with the process.

News

FILE

Boil Water Advisory issued for Ray County residents east of Highway 13

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Those who live east of Highway 13 in Ray County have been warned to boil their water before consumption until further notice.

Entertainment

Grammy-award winning rock band Linkin Park will be heading to the Valley of the Sun next year...

Linkin Park to headline in KC for first time with new lead singer, drummer

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Linkin Park is expected to grace the stage in Kansas City for the first time with a new lead singer following the loss of frontman Chester Bennington.

KCTV5 Special Reports

Jennifer Sanders one month post-surgery.

Independence woman regains sight after first-of-its-kind surgery in Missouri

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zac Summers
In 2010, Jennifer Sanders suffered an orbital globe rupture which destroyed 95% of the iris in her right eye.

News

Kansas City Police investigate a shooting in south Kansas City on Nov. 14, 2024.

‘It sounded like an automatic’: Neighbors share experience day after teen killed in south Kansas City

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
People living at the Stonewood Apartments on East 85th Terrace said they were forced into their apartments by the police after hearing multiple gunshots Wednesday evening.

Crime

An early morning patrol by police in Warrensburg led to the recovery of over $40,000 in stolen...

Five suspects apprehended, over $40,000 in stolen ATVs recovered after Warrensburg burglary

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
An early morning patrol by police in Warrensburg led to the recovery of over $40,000 in stolen ATVs last week.

Community

The Kansas City Area Development Council 2024 Annual Meeting pictured on Nov. 14, 2024.

Billion-Dollar Boom: Kansas City development leaders promise momentum won’t stop with Google data center

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
A billion-dollar boom was announced at the Kansas City Area Development Council’s 2024 Annual Meeting.

News

With the Royals announcing Tuesday they have plans to move to the Crossroads, businesses and...

Former KC Star building at center of Royals stadium talk to become data center

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey and Chandler Watkins
The 400,000-square-foot facility will be converted into a 100+ megawatt AI innovation facility.

Education

FILE - A Google sign hangs over an entrance to the company's new building, Sept. 6, 2023, in...

Google partners with KCPS to expand educational opportunities with funding

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Ahead of Google’s opening of a data center in Kansas City next year, the company and Kansas City Public Schools announced a collaboration Thursday.

Crime

FILE

$1.9M scheme reveals stolen identities used to cash checks, rent KC property

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A woman who used stolen identities to rent property in the Kansas City metro could face prison time for a $1.9 million fraudulent check scheme.

Sporting KC

Sporting Kansas City attacker Johnny Russell (7) is chased by Real Salt Lake defender Bryan...

Sporting KC parts with captain Johnny Russell, goalie Tim Melia in roster overhaul

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Sporting KC went 8-19-7 and finished with 31 points. That is the club’s worst record for a 34-game season.

Crime

FILE

Man charged after Walmart parking lot shooting leads to brief chase in Sedalia

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One man faces an abundance of charges following a shooting in the parking lot of a Sedalia Walmart which spurred a brief chase with law enforcement officials.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) celebrates with teammates after their baseball game...

TV partner talks with Royals continue as Diamond Sports Group approved for emerging out of bankruptcy

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Diamond Sports had been in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings since it filed for protection, saying it had a debt of $8.67 billion.

News

Hickory Pit Beans and Cheesy Corn Bake are available at select Walmart locations across the...

Jack Stack now selling hickory pit beans, cheesy corn bake at area Walmarts

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Jack Stack has been a Kansas City barbecue staple for over 67 years.

Crime

FILE

Independence man faces charges after knife thrown at victim’s head

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Charges have been filed against an Independence man who allegedly threw a knife at his victim’s head during an early October disturbance.

Community

U.S. Deputy Marshals escort 6-year-old Ruby Bridges from William Frantz Elementary School in...

Kansas City, Kansas students celebrate civil rights activist Ruby Bridges

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
Courage, kindness and bravery are all words used to describe civil rights activist, Ruby Bridges.

News

FILE

Kansas City man injured during rollover collision south of Wellington

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas City man sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries following a rollover collision along a highway south of Wellington.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster (9) runs toward the end zone for a...

Chiefs get Smith-Schuster, Pacheco and Omenihu back on practice field following injuries

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said there’s a chance Smith-Schuster would play in the pivotal matchup between the unbeaten Chiefs and the Bills.

Crime

John Doe 49

Investigators seek identity of man with crucial information about child sex crimes

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Investigators need the community’s help to identify a man who may have critical information about the sexual exploitation of a child.

Entertainment

FILE- Kansas City Live in the Power & Light District

Power & Light District to receive $10m investment for KC Live!, nightclub upgrades

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The upgrades will be done in phases to allow Kansas City Live! to remain open during construction.

News

FILE

One dead after early-morning collision between pickup, pedestrian on I-435

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One person has died as the result of an early-morning collision between a pedestrian and a pickup truck along I-435 near the Missouri-Kansas border.

News

The Kansas City Fire Department responded to a fatal vehicle fire on Nov. 14, 2024.

Man dead in Thursday morning car fire in neighborhood near South Oak Park

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Fire officials said one person died on Thursday morning after they were involved in a vehicle fire.

News

Wednesday night, people who live in and around DeSoto milled around the high school’s student...

Next steps outlined for expanded K-10 improvement project

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10:17 PM CST
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By Betsy Webster
Wednesday night, people who live in and around DeSoto milled around the high school’s student union taking in displays about the planned highway improvements and leaving feedback.

Crime

GENERIC GRAPHIC — police lights.

Hit-and-run on Blue Ridge Boulevard kills pedestrian

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 10:04 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
A hit-and-run on Blue Ridge Boulevard left a pedestrian dead Wednesday night.

Consumer News

Concerns loom over city busing availability with potential cuts to Ride KC budget

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 9:07 PM CST
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By Chandler Watkins
Wednesday’s KCATA Finance Committee meeting was packed with concerned community members over potential cuts to the 2025 budget.

Crime

A shooting at Stonewood Apartments left one person dead on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024.

Shooting in south Kansas City leaves teen boy deceased

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz and Chandler Watkins
The 16-year-old was named and family notified as police look for a suspect.

Crime

Lawrence police were looking for Rashidi "Rocky" McClelland, 46, in connection with a stabbing...

Man accused of recent Lawrence stabbing taken into custody

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 8:45 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
A man suspected in a recent stabbing in Lawrence was taken into custody Wednesday night by police.

KC Unsolved

The 2004 killing of Alonzo Brooks remains unsolved.

KC Unsolved: 2004 Kansas hate crime murder remains unsolved despite $100,000 reward

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 7:25 PM CST
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By Betsy Webster
Alonzo Brooks, was last seen at a large house party in La Cygne, Kansas in April of 2004.

Community

Several mixed martial artists from Kansas are raising money for world championships in Indonesia.

Young metro MMA fighters seek financial assistance for world championships in Indonesia

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 7:03 PM CST
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By Joe Hennessy
The Revolution Gym in Overland Park is training world-class mixed martial artists who are heading to Indonesia for world championships, but they need some financial assistance.

Education

Staff can send out alerts with just three presses of their new security ID badges, or trigger...

‘Every second counts’: Shawnee Mission district staff to use alert button badges in latest school security push

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Jiani Navarro
The district is getting new badges that will make alerts during an emergency much easier.

News

MoDOT looks to hire 80 drivers as winter weather moves into the metro.

Ahead of winter MoDOT looking to fill 80 snow plow driver vacancies in Kansas City

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 6:13 PM CST
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By Nydja Hood
The Missouri Department of Transportation says it has faced some roadblocks while hiring snow plow drivers and are hoping to be ready in time for winter. There are 200 vacancies statewide.

Community

An inclusive park is coming to Gladstone after city council approval.

All-inclusive park coming to Gladstone after city council approval

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 6:12 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Gladstone City Council has approved $500,000 and their partner Variety KC has added an extra $250,000 to make the park inclusive for kids of all abilities.

News

The new site of the Kansas City Municipal Jail pictured on Nov. 13, 2024.

$2.3 million price tag: Jackson County detention center to sit next door to city jail

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 6:01 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
On Wednesday, Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr. shared the county has reached an agreement on a municipal jail site for the City of Kansas City.

Entertainment

FILE - Chiefs WR DeAndre Hopkins reacts to Chiefs' thrilling win over Denver, upcoming Bills game

‘Best barbecue I’ve ever had’: Chiefs newest wide receiver samples KC BBQ

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 5:53 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
DeAndre Hopkins continues to take in the smells and tastes of Kansas City as he samples some of the region’s classic barbecue plates.

News

Police search for Jennifer Carranza-Urrutia who was last seen on Nov. 2, 2024.

Police search for endangered Olathe teen missing for more than a week

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 5:36 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Police are searching for an endangered Olathe teenager with a medical condition who has not been seen in more than a week.

News

The Missouri Department of Transportation named Ed Hassinger as its new director.

New MoDOT director plans to prioritize filling open maintenance jobs

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 4:53 PM CST
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
On his first day in office, Hassinger said he wants to address the staffing shortage that’s plagued the department for years.

Crime

FILE

Excelsior Springs man charged after child seriously injured when shaken

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 4:53 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
An Excelsior Springs man has been charged after a child was shaken to the point of serious injury over the summer.

News

FILE

Advocates call for dire updates to be made to Missouri Property Tax Credit law

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 4:38 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Advocates and state leaders have called for dire updates to be made to Missouri Property Tax Credit legislation in order to help those who the measure was drafted for.

Crime

Joseph Sewell

Man charged with child sex crimes after coming clean to investigators

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
One man has been charged with child sex crimes after he told law enforcement officials about the night he spent with a teenager over the summer.

Consumer

FILE — An Olathe couple is out thousands of dollars after the bank that took over their...

Olathe couple denied thousands from retirement account after bank changes hands

Updated: Nov. 13, 2024 at 4:22 PM CST
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By Sharon Chen
Roy Holliday thought his $1,500, at 12% interest, had grown to more than $200,000. Instead, he has received nothing.
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