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Entertainment

CBS Mornings co-anchors Nate Burleson, left, Gayle King and Tony Dokoupil attend The Hollywood...

CBS Mornings to broadcast live from Kansas City on Friday

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
Gayle King, Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson anchored the show from Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. This time, they are in Kansas City, because the home of the KC Current will be the site of Saturday’s National Women’s Soccer League Championship match.

News

Deer's in Missouri

Seeing deer on the road? Here’s how to avoid them–and what to do if you hit one

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were more than 3,500 crashes involving deer on Missouri roads last year.

News

Oden, the senior living community pet pig

Pet pig becomes big hit at Olathe senior living facility

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
When you think of animals brought to nursing homes, you think of cats and dogs, or maybe a miniature horse. But at Good Samaritan Society in Olathe, you’ll find Oden, a miniature pig.

Tax Assessment Trouble

A judge is looking for another way to fund renovations at a courthouse.

The court battle over Jackson County property taxes is far from over

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Despite claims of victory from County Executive Frank White, the court battles over the 2023 property tax assessment are not over.

News

Carriage house fire, KCFD responds

KCFD catch carriage house fire after already answering a different call

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
Just after 2 p.m., KCFD responded to a carriage house fire just after responding to a different call.

Sports

ECNL-RL regional league soccer players

NWSL Championship in Kansas City inspires local girls' soccer team

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
The NWSL Championship on Saturday is inspiring young girls’ soccer players with proof of what’s possible.

News

Urbavore KC City Council

Kansas City, Missouri city leaders requiring new plans for Urbavore Urban Farm

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
The Kansas City, Missouri City Council is enforcing Urbavore Urban Farm farmers to move their composting site back 500 feet and build back the road 250 feet off Bennington Avenue.

KC Current

On Nov. 21, 2024, Kansas City prepares to host the NWSL Championship match.

Kansas City sets new standards for NWSL ahead of historic championship match

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
As Kansas City prepares to host a historic NWSL Championship match, team members from both sides of the pitch can agree on one thing - the City of Fountains has set new standards for the league.

News

KCPS

KCPS bond proposal approved, each school could potentially receive $5 million for repairs

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
The Kansas City Public School District held a press conference after their nearly half-billion-dollar bond proposal was unanimously approved.

News

Without 24-hour shelter, Johnson County residents look for somewhere to stay warm

Johnson County shifts millions to combat homelessness after shelter plan fails

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Five Johnson County-area organizations fighting homelessness will split more than $6 million in COVID-19 era funding.
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Community

Verlo Mattress store in Overland Park, Ks.

‘Mattresses for meals’: Overland Park mattress store offers discount to donate funds to charity

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
A mattress store in Overland Park, Kansas pledges to donate funds on their customer’s behalf to Harvesters to serve those in need.

News

The NWSL National Championship Trophy pictured on Nov. 21, 2024.

LIVE BLOG: NWSL Championship weekend descends on Kansas City

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Follow along for a compilation of social media posts from the NWSL, teams and reporters leading up to the title game.

Sports

The KC Current won 5-4 in the home opener at CPKC Stadium on March 16, 2024.

NWSL Championship fan experience: Everything you need to know

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn and Nathan Brennan
Buckle up Kansas City, the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Championship is just hours away right here in Kansas City!

KC Current

The NWSL National Championship Trophy pictured on Nov. 21, 2024.

Bay FC defender honored with Lauren Holiday Impact Award

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Bay FC’s Jen Beattie has been honored for her work in the community to bring awareness to the fight against breast cancer as a survivor herself.

Crime

Blue Springs woman could receive up to 20 years in prison for fraudulent PPP loan funds

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
A woman pleaded guilty today after her involvement in a conspiracy to receive over $220,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan funds.

News

FILE — Missouri's attorney general is suing Jackson County over an ordinance that would ban...

Missouri AG to sue Jackson County over gun ban on people under 21

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey and Samantha Boring
“I will be filing suit against Jackson County for their illegal attempt to violate Missourians’ right to keep and bear arms,” Bailey shared on social media.

Community

Hallmark Christmas light bulb display

Chiefs Hallmark movie light bulbs transformed into holiday ornaments SOLD OUT

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
Viewers can bring some movie magic and Chiefs' Christmas cheer into their homes by purchasing a light bulb used in the Hallmark film.

Crime

FILE

Burglaries of NFL stars’ homes linked to South American organized crime

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter and Ryan Hennessy
An NFL security alert is triggered amid high-end burglaries of Mahomes, Kelce, and other NFL players' residences.

News

FILE

Kansas driver seriously injured in rollover collision on I-29 near Platte City

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas driver was seriously injured during an afternoon rollover collision on I-29 in Missouri north of Platte City.

Crime

FILE

Child porn sold on OnlyFans leads to arrest of KC cabaret singer in Mexico

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
An individual who moved to Mexico and became a cabaret singer after producing and selling child sexual abuse material in Kansas City has been sentenced to federal prison.

News

On Wednesday, five seats sat empty at the Jackson County Legislature meeting.

Jackson County leaders struggle to agree on issuing $70M in COVID funds as deadline nears

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
On Wednesday, five seats sat empty at the Jackson County Legislature meeting. Leaders are struggling to agree on issuing $70.4 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds from 2021 and the deadline is approaching.

Entertainment

Mario Lopez arrives at the 81st Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at the Beverly...

Mario Lopez, Tori Spelling highlight celebrities announced for Planet Comicon Kansas City

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Planet Comicon will take place during the weekend of March 21-23, 2025.

News

File: Man in wheelchair dies after car hits him

Man in wheelchair hit, killed on Interstate 49

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
It happened just before the Red Bridge exit - a car hit a man rolling east to west across southbound I-49 for reasons unknown.

Education

A few people were in favor of the higher tax because of the conditions of many KCPS schools.

KCPS board of education approves bond plan, sets stage for April vote

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 9:56 PM CST
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By Chandler Watkins and Gabe Swartz
A unanimous vote from Kansas City Public Schools’ Board of Education approved the district’s updated bond plans, setting the stage for an April vote.

News

A 25-story, 385-foot-tall tower will be built at 800 Grand Avenue, where a parking garage...

New high-rise apartment building coming to north side of downtown Kansas City

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 9:01 PM CST
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By Mark Poulose
Starting next year, construction of a new high-rise apartment building will begin on the north side of downtown.

News

The Missouri State Highway Patrol's headquarters is in Jefferson City, Missouri's state capitol.

Missouri Highway Patrol increases enforcement during Thanksgiving holiday period

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 8:13 PM CST
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By Joe McLean (KCTV5)
The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced its annual boost in enforcement efforts for the days surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the busiest travel times of the year.

Crime

FILE: Handcuffs Graphic

Police arrest pair of Venezuelan men for alleged ATM skimming scheme

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 7:27 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
A pair of Venezuelan men were arrested late last week in regard to an active and ongoing investigation into an ATM skimming theft scheme.

Sports

Taste of Brazil generic photo

Kansas City's Brazilian community celebrates soccer star, Marta's arrival for NWSL Championship

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 7:01 PM CST
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By Jiani Navarro
This weekend, the woman behind the goal that knocked away KC Current’s chances of making it to the NWSL Championship will be making her way to Kansas City.

Consumer News

Layoffs at the GM plant in Fairfax, Kan., are causing negative ripple effects in the area.

Temporary layoffs, retooling at GM plant cause negative ripple effects in Riverside

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 6:51 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
The first round of temporary layoffs at GM will occur this Friday with approximately 680 workers.

Crime

Nov. 19, 2024- The Overland Park Police Department said the suspect is in his late twenties to...

Police say Overland Park sexual assault suspect arrested

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 6:07 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Overland Park Police say a suspect has been arrested following a sexual assault and theft case that began Tuesday morning.

News

A before and after comparison of a home that has undergone Lead Safe KC repairs.

KC Lead Safe program receives $6.4 million grant to remove lead from high risk households

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Nydja Hood
Lying beneath the surface of some of Kansas City’s oldest homes is lead.

Tax Assessment Trouble

FILE

County’s property tax reforms to continue as AG’s lawsuit permanently closed

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 5:16 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Jackson County leaders will continue property tax assessment reforms as a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Attorney General has been permanently closed.

News

Lukas Kirby hospitalized at KU Medical Center for E. coli.

Kansas City man shares survival story after contracting E. coli while waiting on transplant

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 5:09 PM CST
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By Zac Summers
The CDC is currently investigating two active E. coli outbreaks across the country.

Crime

Nery Alberto Gonzalez Munoz

Man pleads guilty in 2023 shooting at Oak Park Mall

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Greg Dailey
Nery Alberto Gonzalez-Munoz was convicted of two counts of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and one count of misdemeanor theft.

News

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department headquarters.

Tally up to 38 people arrested following Kansas City Police Department’s city-wide sweep

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Joe Hennessy
According to KCPD, the partnership between the prosecutor’s office and KCPD is part of a wider effort to disrupt violence through enforcement measures.

Crime

FILE

Charges filed in connection to poaching incident after deer found shot

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 4:32 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
One man has been charged in connection to an attempted poaching incident after a deer was found shot in a neighbor’s field.

News

Kansas City Public Works has surpassed 1,500 lane miles resurfaced since the fiscal year...

Kansas City celebrates achievement of 1,500 lane miles resurfaced since 2021

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 4:16 PM CST
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By Alex Love
The new asphalt is also being made from recycled material to last much longer.

News

FILE

Driver seriously injured after attempt to avoid deer leads to rollover collision

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 3:58 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
One driver sustained serious injuries after an attempt to avoid a deer along a Northwest Missouri highway led to a rollover collision.

Crime

FILE

Leavenworth man found guilty of threats made against police officer

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 3:42 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Leavenworth man has been found guilty of threats made during a disturbance with law enforcement officials in the Leavenworth County Justice Center parking lot.

Crime

LaQuinn Thompson

KC man charged with multiple child sex crimes after Platte Co. incident

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 3:33 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas City man has been charged with multiple child sex crimes after an incident that happened in Platte County in 2017 was reported years later.

Crime

FILE

Search begins for poachers after several animals left dead in Missouri pasture

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 3:17 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Law enforcement officials are searching for those behind the deaths of several animals, including a calf, that were left to lay in Missouri pasture over the weekend.

News

Giraffe Deck feedings at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on April 21, 2023.  (Kyle...

Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium announces plans for new giraffe enclosure

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 2:48 PM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium's giraffes are next on the list for an upgraded living “spot," it was announced Wednesday.

Crime

FILE

Driver charged with felony after leading Independence police on chase

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 1:51 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
One man has been charged after a chase with a stolen vehicle in Independence resulted in the death of at least one person.

Community

Crews set up for the Hallmark Christmas Experience in Crown Center on Nov. 20, 2024.

Hallmark Christmas magic to fill Crown Center Square this season

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:52 PM CST
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Have you ever wanted to experience a Hallmark Christmas? Well, now you can!

Community

Jackson County Public Health hands out Thanksgiving food boxes

Spreading holiday cheer: Jackson County Public Health hands out Thanksgiving food boxes

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:40 PM CST
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By Nathan Brennan
To help offset some costs of a Thanksgiving feast, Jackson County Public Health (JCPH) handed out 115 free holiday food boxes to families who need just a bit more help.

News

A Magnificent Frigatebird is spotted over Stockton Lake by Betty and Ron Daniel of Carl Junction.

Conservation officials confirm third sighting of rare coastal bird in Missouri

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:39 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Conservation officials have confirmed the rare sighting of a coastal Magnificent Frigatebird above Missouri’s Stockton Lake.

Sports

CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, home of the KC Current.

Countdown to the NWSL Championship: What to expect and how CPKC is preparing

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:36 PM CST
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By Jiani Navarro
The field is being prepped, the stands are set to be packed, and the fans are counting down the hours for Saturday’s NWSL Championship in Kansas City.

Kansas City Chiefs

FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Jared Allen (69) celebrates after recovering a fumble...

Former Kansas City Chiefs found among Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalists

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:22 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Former players for the Kansas City Chiefs have been named as semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025.

Health

Care Beyond the Boulevard's Big Green Bus

Care Beyond the Boulevard: Aiding the uninsured, underserved on Kansas City streets

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 12:09 PM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
Care Beyond the Boulevard (CBB) - a Kansas City non-profit that takes healthcare on the road - is debuting its new mobile bus affectionately referred to as “Big Green Bus.”

Education

FILE - The Lee's Summit R-7 School District held a PTA meeting to discuss consolidating Lee's...

Board to consider recommendation to combine Lee’s Summit schools

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 11:28 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Recommendations have been made to the Lee’s Summit Board of Education including a project to combine two elementary schools.
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