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Crime

A man suffered an injury after being stabbed by a woman Tuesday morning in Kansas City, Missouri.

Stabbing suspect in custody following armed standoff, man taken to hospital

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Police work to talk a woman down after reports she stabbed a man inside.

Weather Forecast

Weather Alert Day: With a cold front looming to the northwest, shower, and thunderstorms are...

WEATHER ALERT FORECAST: Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Greg Bennett
With a cold front looming to the northwest, a shower and thunderstorm activity is still possible today, though isolated in nature.

News

File: fire truck

Fire in Kansas City displaces 3 adults overnight

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Three adults are displaced after calls of a residence fire on East 75th Terrace.

Crime

File: Man found dead on Wabash in Kansas City.

Man found dead, person of interest detained on Wabash Street in Kansas City

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
A man was found dead inside a residence on Wabash in Kansas City, an apparent victim of gunshot wounds. Police do have a person of interest in custody.

Crime

1 dead at shooting on Colorado Street, KCMO

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Man declared dead after shooting on Colorado Street in Kansas City, Missouri. This comes after a string of shooting deaths in a matter of days in the city.

News

Missouri Highway Patrol reports a 30% increase in motorcycle crashes

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Kaitlyn Schumacher
Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, but it’s also when law enforcement starts to see an increase in motorcycle crashes.

Crime

2 teens shot after drive-by in Independence, suffering from serious injuries

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
2 teens shot after drive-by in Independence, suffering from serious injuries

Breaking

KCPD reports multiple homicides and standoff, due to domestic violence, in 1 day

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
KCPD reports on multiple homicides in Kansas City and a standoff just before 8:30 p.m.

Community

Former Olathe East football player runs 1.5 miles 9 years after TBI

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Marleah Campbell
James suffered a subdural hematoma while making a tackle under the Friday night lights nine years ago. He’s been working hard for this year’s Going the Distance for Brain Injury run.

Crime

Stolen truck tied to monster truck theft

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Morgan Mobley
We told you last week about a monster truck that was stolen out of a storage unit in Buckner, Missouri. Turns out, this theft is connected to several others!
10 Day Forecast
10 Day Forecast

Weather Forecast

FORECAST: Feels a lot like summer with heat and humidity turning up, reaching 80′s into next week

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Warren Sears
Get ready for some steamy summer-like days. Summer officially does not start until 6/21.

Community

City of Olathe’s Black Bob Bay opens for Memorial Day after leaks caused delay

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Emily Rittman
Black Bob Bay is officially open for the 2023 summer swim season after a brief delay.

Crime

Deadly shooting in Kansas City makes for 73 homicides this year

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Kansas City Police are investigating a deadly scene at 36th and Agnes.

News

Royals’ Staumont, Mayers within 6 outs of perfect game in 7-0 win over Cards

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Kansas City had not shut out the Cardinals since May 22, 2015, and had not blanked them in St. Louis since June 2, 2014.

News

Miniature horse survives brutal dog attack, inspiring responsible pet ownership

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Elizabeth VanMetre
“I saw all three of the dogs in Whiskey’s pen."

News

Ralph Yarl makes first public appearance at Memorial Day Run

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
17-year-old Staley High School Student Ralph Yarl was up and walking early this morning, joining hundreds of other people in the 36th annual Memorial Day Run to support the Brain Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City.

News

1 man shot after waving weapon around while on I-70 in Grain Valley

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Grain Valley Police Department responded to a call just before 11:30 a.m. about a man waving a gun around while standing on Interstate 70, near the 24 mile marker.

News

Local police officers attend 5-year-old’s birthday party

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
Liberty and Clay County officers attended a local 5-year-old's birthday party last weekend.

News

Reigning “Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S.” champion Abilene, Kansas, reclaims title

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:48 AM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
Abilene, Kansas, was voted the "Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S." for the third year in a row.

News

Memorial Day offers for active military and veterans in 2023

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 11:04 AM CDT
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By Olivia Eisenhauer
Offers for those who have served on Monday

News

More organizations call on Missouri Gov. Mike Parson to halt the execution of Michael Tisius

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 10:23 AM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will protest against the execution of Michael Tisius at the Missouri State Capitol tomorrow.

Weather Forecast

FORECAST: Partly cloudy with afternoon showers or thunderstorms

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:37 AM CDT
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By Greg Bennett
Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy skies are expected this afternoon with temperatures rising into the lower and middle 80s.

Community

Thousands participate in 36th annual Memorial Day race for brain injury awareness

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 8:03 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
The brain injury awareness race incorporates dozens of teams honoring friends and family who have been affected by traumatic injuries including Ralph Yarl, the 16-year-old shot twice in the head when ringing the wrong doorbell.

Crime

Man found dead Memorial Day near previous homicide - both in KCMO

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:53 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
KCMO Police investigate an apparent homicide at East 52nd and Walrond Street in the early morning hours of Memorial Day.

Crime

Police: 1 man found dead at 56th and Park Street Sunday

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:33 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
A man was found shot to death, lying in the street at 56th and Park in KCMO Sunday.

News

A pedestrian struck and killed in KCK Sunday

Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 5:11 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
A man walking on Kansas Ave. in KCK was struck and killed by an oncoming car late Sunday night.

News

Father asks for prayers after 10-year-old daughter suffers brain injury in Winfield Lake boat crash

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:41 PM CDT
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By Branden Stitt
Chad Martin, father of 10-year-old Rielynn Martin, is asking for prayers as his daughter continues to recover in the hospital.

Alert Bar

KCPD search for missing 24-year-old woman

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:39 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
KCPD is searching for Aubrey Ellifrits, 24, last seen Sunday evening, around 6:15 p.m.

Weather Forecast

FORECAST: Warm stretch in the lower to mid 80s for the foreseeable future, no severe weather expected as of now

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Warren Sears
Warm, but not overly hot for most of our holiday weekend. This trend carries into Memorial Day as well.

Entertainment

KCTV5 talks burgers on National Hamburger Day

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
Sunday, May 28, is National Hamburger Day and here at KCTV5, we have our own debate on which place, locally, serves up a good burger, what is the best topping, and which national chain is better than all the rest.

News

California man dies in Wyandotte County motorcycle crash

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A 52-year-old man from San Diego died Saturday following a motorcycle crash in Wyandotte County.

News

KCPD identified man found dead in parking lot of old KCMO Applebee’s

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 9:41 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Police are investigating a homicide at an old Applebee's Sunday morning.

News

Collision on Blue Ridge Boulevard seriously injures motorcyclist

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 6:52 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A motorcyclist was seriously injured Saturday night in a collision on Blue Ridge Boulevard.

Entertainment

Thousands flock to Gower, Missouri, to see body of dead nun

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
The small town of Gower, Missouri had thousands of unexpected visitors this weekend. Catholics from all over the country made a pilgrimage to a convent in Gower – where a nun’s body appears to have not decayed, despite being in buried for four years.

Weather Forecast

FORECAST: Air Quality Alert Sunday (orange alert) meaning an unhealthy level of ground-level ozone is expected

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:02 PM CDT
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By Alena Lee
Clear and comfortable for the rest of this Saturday evening as east to southeast winds stay light through the overnight hours.

News

18-year-old motorcyclist killed in Olathe crash has been identified

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:52 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
151st Street in Olathe, Kansas was closed Saturday evening due to a fatal vehicle-motorcycle crash.

News

19 college students receive independent higher education scholarship awards

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Shayndel Jones
19 college students received Leader in Independent Higher Education scholarship awards.

Sports

Local coach making a difference for 30 years, one softball game at a time

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Neal Jones and Melonne McBride
For 30 years, Exceptionals Softball has given kids and young adults a chance to compete.

News

Glacier National Park drowning victim identified as KU student

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Victoria Cassell and RobyLane Kelley
The National Park released information May, 26th identifying the victim of a May, 22nd Avalanche Creek drowning at the Glacier National Park.

News

Crash between FedEx truck and train under investigation by Platte County Sheriff’s Office

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A crash between a FedEx truck and a train is being investigated by the Platte County Sheriff’s Office.

News

Sugar Creek man sentenced to 20 years for knife attack

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 12:22 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A 30-year-old Sugar Creek man was sentenced for a 2021 knife attack of a woman in an Independence public park.

News

Friday night shooting kills 1 in KCMO

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 9:18 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A shooting in the 1200 block of E. 83rd Street killed one person Friday night.

News

Driver in custody after crash kills man weed-eating in Platte County

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 8:47 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A Rushville man is in custody after crashing and killing a man who was weed-eating in a yard in Platte County.

News

Kansas paramedic charged with sexually assaulting heavily drugged woman

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:52 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
A Kansas paramedic has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman while she was taking a cocktail of painkillers and sedatives.

News

Rollover crash on Highway 7 seriously injures man

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:34 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A rollover crash in Cass County Friday night seriously injured a KCMO man.

News

KC woman speaks out on bat issue at condo

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 7:05 AM CDT
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By Josh Jackson
A Kansas City woman is speaking out about a problem that she says is driving her “bat crazy.”

News

KCI experiences busiest days since 2019

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 9:41 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
More than 80,000 people have taken off or landed at KCI over the last two days, which is the busiest KCI has been since before the pandemic.

News

Alicia Keys surprises 1,500 Staley High School students with concert tickets

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:20 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
“Everyone was in shock. I couldn’t believe this was actually happening.”

Crime

Violent attack in Lawrence has some residents on edge

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:47 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
Police are on high alert after a homeless man violently attacked two people in downtown Lawrence, leaving them with head injuries.

News

Survivor surprises hairstylists who helped him after he suffered a stroke

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
Gary Keller believes two hairstylists likely saved his life when they recognized something just wasn’t right during his haircut on May 18 in Overland Park.
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