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Entertainment

The small town of Gower, Missouri had thousands of unexpected visitors this weekend. Catholics...

Thousands Flock to Gower, Missouri, To See Body of Dead Nun

Updated: 1 hour ago
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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

Clear and comfortable for the rest of this Saturday evening as east to southeast winds stay...

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

Updated: 3 hours ago
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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

A Forrest City man died Thursday afternoon after police say he pulled into the path of an...

Motorcyclists deceased from crash in Olathe

Updated: 3 hours ago
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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 received Leader in Independent Higher Education scholarship awards.

19 college students receive independent higher education scholarship awards

Updated: 5 hours ago
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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: 6 hours ago
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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: 6 hours ago
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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: 10 hours ago
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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: 10 hours ago
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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: 13 hours ago
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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: 14 hours ago
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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.
10 Day Forecast
10 Day Forecast

News

Kansas paramedic charged with sexually assaulting heavily drugged woman

Updated: 15 hours ago
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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: 15 hours ago
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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: 16 hours ago
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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.

Crime

Lansing man facing charges for multiple incidents accepts global plea deal

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:12 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A man facing charges related to damaging property, fleeing from police and possessing drugs has accepted a global plea deal so all the cases can be resolved.

News

Lawrence man sentenced for attempted murder

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:22 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A 38-year-old Lawrence man was sentenced Friday for attempted murder.

News

No criminal charges against KCK officer in fatal shooting of DoorDash driver

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander
The family’s attorney openly questioned how an unarmed man could be shot and killed at a traffic stop.

News

What to do in Kansas City during Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 2:31 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Check out a few of the options for things to do in Kansas City this weekend.

News

Shawnee man sentenced for creating child porn

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A Shawnee man who created pornographic images of children was sentenced to nearly 22 years in prison on Friday.

News

KC Pet Project offering $30 adoptions for Memorial Day Weekend, at crisis capacity

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 1:22 PM CDT
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By Olivia Eisenhauer
KC Pet Project offering discounted adoption fees due to full capacity

KCTV5 Investigates

Families file lawsuit against Snapchat, blame it for drug overdose deaths

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:51 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
Cruz Burris was just 15 years old when he died of an accidental overdose. His parents believe a dealer delivered the fatal pill to their home while they slept, and that he found that dealer via Snapchat.

News

KU student identified as fall victim at national park

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
A KU graduate student who fell to her death at Glacier National Park is identified.

News

Photographer shoved by Davante Adams sues WR, Raiders and Chiefs

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 11:15 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Park Zebley filed a lawsuit in Jackson County Circuit Court stating that he suffered whiplash, headaches and a concussion after being shoved by Adams.

News

Four Chiefs to headline Big Slick weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:09 AM CDT
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By Olivia Eisenhauer
Star-studded Big Slick weekend adds returners Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce with two more Chiefs

News

Significant uptick in travelers expected for Memorial Day weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:48 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
Drivers need to keep their eyes on the road at all times as construction projects could slow you down or cause busier roads than already predicted. If you are heading to the Lake of the Ozarks, for instance, heading down I-49, two projects are happening Friday on Route 7 between Harrisonville and Clinton.

News

Sheriff: Expect 10k-15k people per day over weekend to see body of exhumed nun

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:41 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Despite her death being four years ago, the body of Sr. Wilhelmina appears to be incorrupt.

Weather Forecast

FORECAST: High temperatures today will be in the upper 70s to low 80s – steadily climbing throughout the weekend

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:44 AM CDT
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By Greg Bennett
Looks like the blend models are trying to go pretty toasty next week with afternoon high temperatures in the lower 90s.

Education

GOP leaders in Kansas back off threat to sue Democratic governor over education funding

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:26 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Leaders of Kansas’ Republican-controlled Legislature have backed off a threat to sue the state’s Democratic governor for vetoing parts of a GOP education funding bill.

News

Police looking for missing man not seen since Thursday afternoon

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 10:17 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is looking for a missing man who hasn’t been seen since Thursday afternoon.

News

Historic KCK building in need of donors for restoration following fire

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 9:51 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
The Franklin Center in Kansas City, Kansas, is in need of repairs after a fire damaged the historic building on Wednesday.

News

Pack your patience this holiday weekend

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:42 PM CDT
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By Josh Jackson
AAA is projecting 42 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this weekend. That’s nearly 3 million more than 2022!

Crime

Buckner man searches for stolen monster truck

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:13 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
“I never expected anyone to take that thing. It’s 9 feet wide and 12 feet tall. It’s a big truck.”

News

Charity motorcycle ride is broken up by police in Louisburg

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:45 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
Bikers were turned away from their stop in Louisburg, which caused nearby businesses to lose money and kids to lose out on toy donations.

News

Silver Dollar City shuts down popular steam train ride following incident Thursday

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:56 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
Silver Dollar City officials say its popular steam train will remain closed until further notice after another incident on Thursday.

News

KC firefighter who helped passengers on derailed Amtrak train assists choking MLB fan in DC

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:41 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
It turns out that an off-duty firefighter who jumped into action inside a baseball stadium had found himself in a lifesaving situation while traveling before.

Crime

Man sentenced for stalking people, damaging vehicles with axe

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A Leavenworth man who stalked people and damaged vehicles with an axe has been sentenced to more than two years in prison.

Crime

Lee’s Summit man sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his father

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing his father last September in Lee’s Summit.

News

Man arrested following Mass Street attack

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A man was arrested Thursday morning following a violent attack in downtown Lawrence the night prior.

News

Clay County deputy saves suicidal teen who climbed Worlds of Fun water tower

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:01 PM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
Deputy Jonathan Bransfield saved the life of a suicidal teen who climbed the Worlds of Fun water tower last night after the teen refused to speak with anyone but him.

News

‘Terrifying and unacceptable:’ Mayor blasts 911 wait times in Kansas City

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander
He tweeted that when his sister called 911 for their mother Wednesday, she waited on hold for five minutes.

News

NB I-470 closed at Woods Chapel Road due to fatal crash

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:49 PM CDT
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By David Pinter
Northbound I-470 is closed at Woods Chapel Road after someone crashed into a bridge pillar and died.

News

Here’s what the $200 million South Loop urban park over I-670 could look like

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:14 PM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
A third design for the $200 million South Loop Park Project would not close any streets contrary to the first two designs presented to Kansas Citians.

News

Memorial Day travel expected to break pre-pandemic records at KCI

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
KCI surpassed two 2019 passenger volume records this week, with Memorial Day travel expected to be at an all-time high.

Community

World renowned circus debuts in Kansas City

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 1:11 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
For the first time, Cirque du Soleil: Corteo will debut in Kansas City.

Crime

Franklin County man added to FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 12:43 PM CDT
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By Kalie Strain and Gabriela Vidal
FBI is offering a $250,000 award for information that leads to the arrest of Donald E. Fields II

News

KCI adds first new airline to new terminal

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:24 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
After announcing in November that Sun Country Airlines would begin serving Kansas City International Airport in May, the airline now has a start date for the launch of nonstop flights to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

News

Kansas adults eligible for free, online therapy through University of Kansas

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 11:19 AM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
The University of Kansas is offering nine, free online therapy sessions to any adult living in Kansas.
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