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“They say that former colleagues had portrayed Chief Cody was essentially as a bully who didn’t...

Newspaper publisher reacts to resignation of Marion Kansas Police Chief

Updated: 41 minutes ago
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By Angie Ricono
The publisher and owner of the Marion County Record, Eric Meyer, says he is not surprised by the abrupt resignation of Police Chief Gideon Cody yesterday.

Consumer News

Southwest Airlines

Southwest Airlines offers new nonstop flights from Kansas City to Mexico, Caribbean

Updated: 56 minutes ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City International Airport and Southwest Airlines announce daily nonstop flights to Cancun and new, weekly nonstop flights to Cabo and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

News

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walks to the House chamber at the Capitol in...

Local Congressional figures react to Rep. Kevin McCarthy being removed as House Speaker

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KCTV5 Staff and The Associated Press
Next steps are uncertain, but there is no obvious successor to lead the House Republican majority.

Entertainment

File - Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce,...

Kansas City homes Taylor Swift should buy, according to experts

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt and Janae' Hancock
Kansas City offers some perfect homes for Taylor Swift to buy as she dates Chiefs star Travis Kelce, according to Mansion Mansion.

News

FILE - Presidential caucuses in Missouri are planned for March 2, putting them near the front...

Missouri shifts to Republican presidential caucuses after lawmakers cancel primaries

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Presidential caucuses in Missouri are planned for March 2, putting them near the front of the national presidential selection process.

News

"Quindaro townsite is deeply emblematic of our proud, complicated heritage and a crucial...

Three members of Congress join push to make Quindaro Townsite a National Historic Landmark

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
Lawmakers have joined forces with local leaders to get federal funding for an 1800s-era historical site that served an important role in the Underground Railroad.

Crime

Jackson County Prosecutors charged Tyler Rizer with first-degree assault and armed criminal...

Court docs: Independence man killed defending family after alleged attack

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Jackson County Prosecutors charge Tyler Rizer in connection with the homicide of an Independence father trying to defend his family following an attack.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals mascot Sluggerrr following a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at...

Join KC Royals mascot Sluggerrr for run onto baseball field

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Royals mascot Sluggerrr hosts charity 5K and 10K at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 14.

Crime

The Kansas Department of Corrections provided this picture of Joseph Heidesch who is serving...

Nearly 2 dozen people sue Saint Thomas Aquinas, former choir director

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Saint Thomas Aquinas High School sued by former students and families following conviction of former choir director Joseph Heidesch.

News

The vibrant mural on the side of La Estrella Tienda Mexicana.

Mural outside Mexican grocery store celebrates Latin culture, need for equitable food system

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
When grocery shopping it’s important to have access to your everyday staples, but for the growing Hispanic community in Lawrence that can be a challenge.
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WATCH: Royals GM, manager hold end-of-year press conference

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Royals finished with a record of 56-106, matching the worst in franchise history for losses.

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Rape, murder of Topeka child leads to man’s early-morning arrest

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One man has been arrested for the rape and murder of a 5-year-old child who died in Southeast Topeka.

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Newly-found treasures in Leavenworth mansion to be featured in ghost stories tour

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
The treasures keep coming at a 140-year-old mansion in Leavenworth, and this weekend, it’s all decked out for spooky season.

News

Tuesday morning standoffs in Kansas City, Overland Park end in arrests

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Police in Overland Park and Kansas City are responding to stand-offs Tuesday morning.

News

KC Streetcar looking for musicians to bring Christmas cheer to riders during holiday season

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The organization announced Tuesday morning it is looking for “talented, local musicians to entertain riders during the 2023 holiday season.”

News

Pushback as St. Louis City tries to clear homeless camp outside City Hall

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Kalie Strain and Justin Andrews
St. Louis City officials began decommissioning the homeless encampment in front of St. Louis City Hall Monday night, but the encampment remains on Tuesday morning

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GM Fairfax Plant Director hopeful deal soon to be reached with UAW

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
GM Fairfax Plant Director Michael Youngs believes a deal will get done so all those workers can get back inside, and get paid accordingly, but it needs to happen sooner rather than later.

Education

Preparing for the future: KCKPS students head to Legends Field for 5th annual College Fair Day

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
Hundreds of students will get one step closer to their future after high school. The 5th annual College Fair Day will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Legends Field on October 3.

Weather Forecast

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Warm Tuesday with showers, falling temperatures moving in

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Greg Bennett
As early as this afternoon, isolated showers cannot be ruled out. The bulk of our storm activity should be this evening ranging between 8 and 10 p.m.

News

GM plant director breaks silence on strike

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Grace Smith
After almost two weeks since the assembly line at GM’s Fairfax plant came to a complete stop -- forcing 2,000 workers to be temporarily laid off -- their leaders are speaking out.

News

Greenwood board of aldermen appoints Dustin Young as new mayor

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Less than a week after former mayor Levi Weaver was impeached, the board of aldermen for the City of Greenwood, Missouri, appointed Dustin Young as its next mayor.

News

Beyoncé fans wait hours in backed up traffic, delaying start of concert

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Morgan Mobley
Beyoncé fans enjoyed the final stop of the Renaissance World Tour right here in KC last night, but the lead-up to showtime was full of chaos.

News

Johnson County creates specialty courts in attempt to reduce repeat offenders

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
Johnson County courts are about to tackle two major issues for our area with the help of $309,766 grant from the Department of Justice.

News

Evergy to increase RESRAM charge, citing ‘costs above renewable energy costs’

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff and Zoë Shriner
According to a press release from the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC), Evergy has filed for a slight increase in monthly billing under its existing RESRAM charge.

News

Bill Self offers little on Arterio Morris dismissal

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Vince Lovergine
Self said there’s not much you can say on this matter and he’s been instructed in how to handle it.

News

Founder of KC Marching Cobras announces retirement

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Alex Love
After more than 50 years of performing all over the country and in Kansas City parades, the KC Marching Cobras announced they’re shutting down operations.

News

Marion police chief resigns amid fallout from raids

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Marion City Councilmember Jerry Kline confirmed Police Chief Gideon Cody’s resignation, effective immediately.

News

Audit: Missouri Sheriff’s Office made ‘questionable’ buys of TVs, hams, beer, cigarettes

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Missouri Auditor determined Ray County Sheriff's Office is missing money, made questionable purchases between 2018 and 2020.

News

Former school teacher denied bond reduction in murder charges of stepson

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
Steven Woods told detectives the recent shooting was also self-defense.

News

Raytown shooting leaves 2 dead, police asking public for information

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 3:25 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Anyone with information has been asked to call the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS(8477).

News

Olathe Northwest High School student treated for tuberculosis

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 3:15 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Johnson County Department of Health said it will be holding testing clinics at the school for people who have been in contact with the student.

Crime

Independence police release ID of man killed Friday

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Independence police release the name of a man killed in a double shooting and stabbing near S. Osage Street and E. 40th Terrace Friday.

News

Nationwide emergency alert to hit cell phones, TV, radio this week

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Federal Emergency Management Agency plans to test nationwide alert system on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, with alert going to cell phones, tv, radio.

News

Lake Waukomis closed indefinitely due to sewer pump station failure

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:30 PM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
Officials in Lake Waukomis have issued a notice that residents would wise to pay attention to.

Kansas City Chiefs

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes arrives at work carrying something special in clear briefcase

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 1:12 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Adidas drop a new Mahomes 1 Impact FLX training shoe in red and white.

Education

Kansas City-area schools to split millions in Missouri safety grants

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 12:23 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City-area schools will split $50 million in Missouri school safety grants to improve building security.

News

Johnson County Museum hosts Sensory Friendly Mondays for kids with sensory needs

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 12:22 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
The first Monday of the month is known as Sensory Friendly Monday at Johnson County’s Museum.

News

Kansas City holiday tradition ends after nearly 4 decades

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:55 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Holiday Mart, organized by the Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri, will end following the 2023 event, after 36 years.

News

Wichita police identify suspect in 34-year-old homicide case

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:27 AM CDT
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By KWCH Staff
Police said they’ve identified the suspect through advanced DNA testing and forensic genetic genealogy.

News

Lenexa Police locate missing man who didn’t show up for work

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 11:20 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Lenexa police are looking for a 34-year-old man, Matthew, Furmanek, who disappeared Sept. 27, 2023.

News

Mariah Carey’s Christmas music tour schedules show in Kansas City

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The monthlong tour features stops in Toronto, Philadelphia and New York City among others.

News

Jets not happy with questionable penalty call that turned the game late in 23-20 loss to Chiefs

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 9:38 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A livid Robert Saleh stormed down the sideline, shouting at an official as several New York Jets players jumped around on the field in disbelief.

News

World’s largest bounce house coming to Kansas City next weekend

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 9:35 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Big Bounce America Tour has scheduled a stop at the Paragon Star entertainment complex in Lee’s Summit from Oct. 13-15.

News

Man charged for allegedly punching hospital worker that was bringing him food

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By Lucas Sellem
A man was charged with assault after he allegedly punched a hospital worker that was bringing him food.

News

Zack Greinke pitches Royals to 5-2 win over Yankees in what could be his career finale

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 8:04 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The Royals finished 56-106, matching the franchise record for losses in a season.

News

$350 million earmarked for Kansas road construction projects through 2028

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 7:48 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Around $350 million has been earmarked for a handful of road construction projects to expand and reconstruct Kansas roadways through 2028.

Education

Time to start paying off your student loans again: What you need to know

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 7:14 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
After a three-year pause, student loan payments are due once again for hundreds of thousands in both Missouri and Kansas.

News

Northland man accused of shooting wife and stepson in court Monday

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:45 AM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
Steven Woods, who is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, and other related charges, is in Clay County Court Monday afternoon for a bond reduction hearing.

News

American Royal World Series of BBQ heats up in Kansas City

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:28 AM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
The American Royal World Series of BBQ weekend is underway at the Kansas Speedway with hundreds of teams parked and ready to cook.

Weather Forecast

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Warm start to the week Monday with some chances for rain on the horizon

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:07 AM CDT
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By Greg Bennett
Mostly sunny skies and dry conditions are expected with temperatures soaring into the upper 80s and lower 90s this afternoon.
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