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FORECAST THURSDAY

FORECAST: Sunshine, some clouds and a stray shower or storm possible Thursday

Updated: 27 minutes ago
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By Greg Bennett
Sunshine and some clouds with a stray shower or thunderstorm possible - highs in the 80s with low winds.

News

Police say that the man was heading west in a BMW SUV in the eastbound lanes when he hit a...

One dead, another thrown from vehicle on I-70 in KCK

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
One adult is dead and another fighting for their life after a single-car crash on I-70 early Thursday morning.

News

Harper was tragically killed after she was struck by a train in Hardin, Missouri.

Hardin residents organizing for safety fix after toddler is hit by train

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
Less than three weeks have passed since a toddler was killed on BNSF train tracks in a small town an hour northeast of Kansas City. Many in the town are still grieving, but they took the first steps toward turning their tears into change this week.

News

The authorities were asking for the public's help locating Jae’veon Marquice Mitchell-Locke, an...

US Marshals find man accused in shooting of 3 KCK officers who was accidentally released

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
The U.S. Marshals Service says a man accused in the shooting of three KCK officers, who was accidentally released from the Platte County Detention Center, was taken into custody in KCMO on Wednesday.

News

58-year-old police academy recruit proves it’s never too late to go after your dream

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
“I want to keep the streets safe for women and children. I’m only one person, but I can do something. I can’t complain about crime if I’m not willing to do something about it.”

News

Some Jackson County property owners surprised by jump in assessed values

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Nathan Vickers
Jackson County is in the process of sending out property assessments for 2023. Many homeowners are experiencing sticker shock at the increase in value, which could lead to a higher property tax bill.

Crime

1 dead following triple shooting at Family Dollar in KCMO

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
A triple shooting inside the Family Dollar at the corner of Troost and Linwood on Wednesday evening killed one person and injured two others.

Entertainment

Legends Outlet to host free movie nights throughout the summer

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Legends Outlets Shopping Center announced their weekly, Saturday movie night. Check out the full list here.

News

Officers participate in Torch Run to raise awareness for Special Olympics

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Joseph Hennessy
On Wednesday, officers from across the Kansas side of the metro carried the long tradition of raising awareness for the Special Olympics by carrying the Flame of Hope.

News

KC’s St. Luke’s and St. Louis-based BJC Healthcare to form joint health system

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
KC-based St. Luke's Heath System are joining with BJC HealthCare of St. Louis to form an integrated health care system.
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News

Kansas City leaders make public plea to curb crime after violent Memorial Day weekend

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Emily Rittman
Since Sunday, Kansas City police responded to seven homicides in 72 hours.

Entertainment

Janelle Monae to perform at the Midland Theatre

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Grammy Award nominated artist, actress and Kansas City’s own, Janelle Monae will take the stage early September at the Midland theatre.

News

Missing teen considered endangered, last seen boarding Kansas City metro bus

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
19-year-old was last seen wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt and dark sweatpants.

Crime

WANTED: Gregory P. Andrews

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Gregory P. Andrews is wanted on a Kansas parole violation warrant for indecent liberties with a child.

Crime

WANTED: Robert C. Haag

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Robert C. Haag is wanted on a sex offender registration violation warrant out of Johnson County, Kansas.

Crime

Kansas City residents booked in Shawnee Co. on felony warrant, drugs

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Tori Whalen
A traffic stop conducted in the southeast side of Topeka ended with the arrest of two Kansas City residents for a felony warrant and drugs.

News

Jillian Carroll signs multi-year deal to join KCTV5's Morning Show at 9

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Carroll joins co-hosts, Bill Hurrelbrink and Grace Chapin of the station’s morning lifestyle program, which airs from 9 - 10 a.m. Monday through Friday.

News

KCPD offering free steering wheel locks in response to vehicle thefts

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
The KCPD is offering some Kia and Hyundai owners free steering wheel locks in response to an uptake in vehicle thefts.

News

KCKFD confirms fire that damaged historic Franklin Center was arson

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
KCKFD confirmed the fire which damaged the historic Franklin Center was a result of arson.

Sports

Former Kansas center Ernest Udeh to stay in Big 12

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Olivia Eisenhauer
Ernest Udeh Jr. announces transfer to TCU

Crime

65-year-old man kidnapped from Lawrence home found in nearby town

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A 65-year-old man who was kidnapped from his Lawrence home on Memorial Day was found in a nearby town while one arrest has been made and more are anticipated.

Sports

Deadline to apply for 2024 Men’s Final Four tickets Wednesday

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Olivia Eisenhauer
2024 Men’s Final Four ticket selection in Phoenix closes May 31, 2023

News

Federal judge halts execution of Michael Tisius for hearing on juror’s literacy

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
Michael Tisius received a stay of execution today from a federal judge after his legal team discovered a juror on his case may be illiterate.

News

Kansas home to some of the best staycation locations in the nation

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A recent report has found that Kansas is home to some of the best staycation locations in the nation.

News

State Library of Kansas celebrates Kansan authors with 2023 Notable Books List

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
Fifteen titles by Kansas authors or about Kansas-related topics made the 2023 Kansas Notable Books list, which is put together by the State Library of Kansas.

News

Sedgwick County Zoo says ‘goodbye’ to Pudgie the Hippo

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The Sedgwick County Zoo announced the death of one of its members, Pudgie, the hippopotamus.

Crime

One dead in Wednesday morning shooting on NW 63rd Terrace

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Another homicide overnight as city officials gather to address a deadly Memorial Day weekend in Kansas City.

News

Clay County judge grants motion to seal criminal case of Andrew Lester

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Lester has pleaded not guilty to armed criminal action and first-degree assault charges and remains free on a $200,000 bond.

News

7 perish on Kansas roadways over Memorial Day weekend, none related to DUI

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A total of seven people died on Kansas roadways over the Memorial Day weekend, however, none of the related crashes were associated with driving under the influence.

News

Guns N’ Roses, Alice in Chains to perform at Kauffman Stadium

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
Iconic rock band Guns N' Roses will perform alongside Alice in Chains on Sept. 23 at Kauffman Stadium.

Crime

Scammer claims to be with KBI attempts to trick residents out of their money

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A new scam in which the suspect claims to be with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation has attempted to trick Shawnee Co. residents out of their money.

News

Kitten adopted after being left at Raymore animal shelter door in sealed box

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Workers rescued the stray kitten, but they warned the public that it is illegal to abandon or dump an animal in the City of Raymore.

News

‘I was speechless’: Teen cashier at Pizza Ranch gets $2,500 tip from customer

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
It’s not easy being different as a teen. That’s why a customer at an Independence Pizza Ranch felt compelled to hand $2,500 to a cashier after seeing how the 16-year-old carried himself.

Weather Forecast

FORECAST: Partly cloudy in the morning hours followed by scattered thunderstorms throughout the afternoon

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:13 AM CDT
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By Greg Bennett
Heavy downpours are creating road hazards this morning such as ponding and minor flooding within low-lying areas.

News

Influx of animals has KC Pet Project in crisis mode

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Greg Payne
A local animal shelter is experiencing such an influx at their facility that they’ve had to consider euthanasia.

News

New Missouri rule puts library funding at risk

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:32 PM CDT
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By Jiani Navarro
A new rule that puts tighter restrictions on children’s access to certain books in Missouri libraries went into effect today.

News

Military uniform, love letter found on side of rural road in KCK

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:44 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
After almost 70 years of being preserved, a military uniform was found on the side of a rural road in Kansas City, Kansas.

Crime

Independence police search for suspects after 2 teens are shot on Memorial Day

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
Last year, police responded to 1,707 calls for service at Hawthorne Place. That includes five shootings, 26 assaults and 12 sex offenses.

Weather Forecast

FORECAST: Thunderstorms could impact Wednesday morning commute

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Alena Lee
Another round of rain and thunderstorms could develop overnight into early Wednesday, which could impact the morning drive.

KCTV5 Investigates

Johnson County day care worker faces criminal charges

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
Former Johnson County day care worker Rachel Wilkes faces two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

News

Man charged following fatal shooting at apartment complex in KCMO

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A man is facing charges following a shooting that happened earlier this month in the parking lot of an apartment complex in KCMO.

News

Kansas City man pleads guilty to meth trafficking, possessing illegal firearms

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
A Kansas City, Missouri, man could face a maximum sentence of life without parole after officers discovered hundreds of grams of meth and illegal firearms in his possession.

Crime

KCPD: Victim shot in 2022 dies of injuries, person of interest identified

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
Kansas City police say that someone who was shot last year has died due to the injuries he sustained and that a person of interest has been identified.

News

KCPD: Woman missing since last Sunday found

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:37 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
The police said 32-year-old Latasha Alexander is in “need of medical care” as soon as she is located.

News

Judge: former Missouri AG had no authority in effort to end school mask mandates

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
A Jackson County Judge ruled Friday that former Attorney General Eric Schmitt overstepped his authority when he ordered a number of school districts to cease their COVID-19 mitigation efforts, including mask mandates and quarantines.

News

Here’s how to celebrate the season finale of ‘Ted Lasso’ KC style

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 12:33 PM CDT
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By Jenna Barackman
Fans of the hit TV show "Ted Lasso" can enter the Lasso's world through a local pop-up bar in Raytown, Missouri.

Crime

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

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:20 AM CDT
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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 FORECAST: Partly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:40 AM CDT
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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

Fire in Kansas City displaces 3 adults overnight

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 6:01 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Three adults are displaced after calls of a residence fire on East 75th Terrace.

Crime

Victim identified following fatal shooting on Wabash in Kansas City

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 5:31 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn and Zoe Brown
The police have identified a man who was fatally shot on Memorial Day in the area of E. 35th Street and Wabash Avenue.
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