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Kansas City Current

The KC Current’s season kicks off Saturday with an away game against the North Carolina Courage.

KC Current season begins with new streetcar wrap, new stadium progress

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
The KC Current’s season kicks off Saturday with an away game against the North Carolina Courage.

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The NCAA Tournament rolls on and makes its stop in KC tonight. KCTV5's Mark Poulose was live at...

Sweet 16 visitors impressed by Kansas City

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
“First, I had to check and make sure I was in the right city because I had been to the airport before and it’s totally different. It looks awesome.”

Crime

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Kansas City man charged in fatal beating, strangulation of woman

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
A Kansas City man has been charged in connection with the fatal beating and strangulation of a woman earlier this month.

Crime

Anthony Duane Smith.

Man submits plea after Wichita woman is killed in Overland Park

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
A man has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter after a woman from Wichita was killed in Overland Park last year.

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Driver fleeing scene of car check in KC injures 2 in crash

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
Two people were injured when a driver, who fled the scene of a car check but wasn’t being pursued by police, crashed into them.

Crime

Man charged with murder following crash that killed 2 in Independence

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Emily Rittman
A 26-year-old Independence man is facing charges following a crash on Wednesday, which killed two people who were riding a motorcycle.

News

Local businesses attract RVs as spring travel picks up

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Nathan Vickers
March Madness isn’t the only thing attracting travelers to the Kansas City area. As the warmer weather brings more people through town, some are looking for unique places to stay.

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2 die after vehicle swept away in floodwaters in Wright County, Mo.

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Firefighters say two died after floodwaters swept away a car in Wright County.

Crime

KCK man sentenced following fatal crash in Overland Park

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Zoe Brown
A Kansas City, Kansas, man has been sentenced following a fatal crash that happened in Overland Park in 2019.

News

Lee’s Summit West grad to play in Sweet 16 at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Marleah Campbell
Less than two weeks ago, the Longhorns were cutting down the nets on the same court as Big 12 Tournament champions.
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Ozark sees heavy flooding, damage from overnight storms

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Storms brought flooding and damage to the Ozark area.

Crime

Lawrence man convicted for child sex crimes

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
A Lawrence man has been convicted for child sex crimes.

Regional Politics

Senators discuss fentanyl crisis with White House ‘drug czar’

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Shayndel Jones
Yesterday, U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D., Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) hosted Dr. Rahul Gupta, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, for a discussion on the federal government’s ongoing response to the opioid epidemic.

News

Royals unveil ‘Bring Out the Blue’ campaign for home opener weekend

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The public is also invited to attend Royals Workout Day from 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Kauffman Stadium on Wednesday, March 29.

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Lawyers release statement after prosecutor doesn’t file charges in Tyrea Pryor’s death

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Angie Ricono
Attorneys and family members of Tyrea Pryor rallied Thursday at the Jackson County Courthouse.

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Bill lowering child care rules passes Kansas Senate

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Child care regulations would be lowered in Kansas under a bill that has won Senate approval and created a debate over how best to address a shortage of daycare spots without compromising safety.

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As lawmakers go after TikTok, social media creators fear losing part of their livelihood

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KMOV Staff
A St. Louis couple has made a name for themselves on the social media app TikTok. The thought of losing the app has them terrified.

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Eight-year Olathe Police veteran dies after medical emergency

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Officer Brandon Blom died while he was off-duty.

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Physician in Platte County sentenced to 27 years for child sex abuse

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A 43-year-old physician in Platte City was sentenced to 27 years in prison for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl.

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Royals name Zack Greinke as Opening Day starter for second consecutive year

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Greinke returned to the Royals for the 2023 season on a one-year deal worth $8.5 million.

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National Weather Service in Topeka catches glimpse of northern lights

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff
The National Weather Service in Topeka captured an atmospheric phenomenon early Friday morning.

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Lucky Leaf Expo in KC for first time

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
For roughly two months, Missouri has sold recreational marijuana in the state. The demand has been even higher than expected, nearly doubling sale projections.

News

KCI handling influx of NCAA Tournament bound passengers

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Joseph Hennessy
Millions are expected to flow into Kansas City being a host city for the Sweet 16.

News

Crash on I-35 southbound near College closes multiple lanes of traffic

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 5:32 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A wrong-way crash on I-35 southbound in the area of College Boulevard and 119th Street closed multiple lanes of traffic Friday morning.

Crime

Daughters hope killer is captured after father was shot leaving store

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:53 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
For nine days now, a local family has been trying to wrap their heads around why someone would kill their father, their son, their grandpa.

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K-State fans excited to watch Wildcats advance to the Elite 8

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
KCTV5 watched the game at Social in Waldo with the KC Catbackers, who organized a watch party for K-State fans in the Kansas City area. They think K-State has a good enough team to win the NCAA title.

Crime

Leavenworth man admits to threatening police with sword

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:57 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
A 56-year-old Leavenworth man has admitted to threatening police with a sword.

Crime

KCPD investigating after hit-and-run leaves pedestrian with life-threatening injuries

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
Kansas City police are investigating a hit-and-run that left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.

Kansas State Wildcats

Nowell breaks NCAA assist record, KSU beats MSU 98-93 in OT

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:21 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Markquis Nowell broke the NCAA Tournament record for assists in a game with 19, his last two on spectacular passes in the final minute of overtime.

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Lee’s Summit entrée leads competition for best school sandwich

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
The district’s “Surf Side Tuna Sandwich” currently leads the Spectacular Sandwich Throwdown, an online competition that collects donations for school lunch debt.

Crime

KCPD investigates after utility workers discover body

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department is investigating a homicide after utility workers discovered a body on Thursday morning.

KCTV5 Investigates

Tyrea Pryor’s family rallies for charges following fatal police shooting, prosecutor explains reasoning

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:57 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander, Angie Ricono and Greg Milota
The family of a man killed by Independence police in March of last year is demanding justice. They took to the steps of the Jackson Country Courthouse to make their case on Thursday.

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Missouri Senate OKs limits on transgender treatments, sports

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By SUMMER BALLENTINE
Missouri minors no longer could receive gender-affirming treatments under a state Senate-approved bill

Crime

Lawrence police look for man after person is hit in head with bat

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By Zoe Brown
Lawrence police are looking for a man who may have hit another in the head with a baseball bat, causing life-threatening injuries.

Kansas State Wildcats

Former K-Stater Nijel Pack set for Sweet 16 in KC

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
Fans will see a familiar face on the court at the T-Mobile Center in Friday’s Sweet 16...

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Department of Labor sues Kansas restaurants to recover $771K in minimum wage losses

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit against the owner of two Kansas restaurants who allegedly denied minimum and overtime wages to employees after some worked as many as 66 hours per week.

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High-speed crash in KCMO leaves one seriously injured

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 11:46 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A late-night high-speed crash Wednesday night left one person seriously injured.

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‘It’s been a busy week:’ Wayside Waifs in need of foster volunteers

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 9:04 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
March 23 is National Puppy Day, and it comes as Wayside Waifs is in need for additional foster volunteers.

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Two pups receive the royal pamper treatment as dog lovers celebrate National Puppy Day

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 8:30 AM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
Reign and Royal Blu Samuel are making a buzz on TikTok as two of the most pampered pups on the app.

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Kansas City prepping for arrival of Sweet 16

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 7:04 AM CDT
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By Joseph Hennessy
The NCAA March Madness Tournament’s Sweet 16 kicks off Thursday night with Kansas State in the big apple, with three Wildcats back in their hometown. On Friday, games will be played in Kansas City.

News

Update: Olathe Police find endangered 13-year-old safe

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 6:35 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Olathe Police Department was asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 13-year-old.

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Three juveniles seriously injured in rollover crash

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:53 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Three juvenile girls were ejected from their vehicle in a crash Wednesday night in Johnson County, Missouri.

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Stolen vehicle suspect flees Independence police, kills motorcyclist and passenger in crash

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 5:24 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz and Zoe Brown
A motorcyclist and passenger were killed in a crash in Independence on Wednesday night when a Jeep that was fleeing from police crashed into them.

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Six arrested in Miami and Linn counties following drug operation

Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:59 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Multiple law enforcement agencies arrested six individuals in Miami and Linn counties for the distribution of methamphetamine and other charges on Wednesday.

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Woman found as a baby in the snow reunites with the 2 men who found her

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 10:29 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
Forty-one years later, two men who found a baby during a chance encounter on a snow-covered Kansas City porch had a long-awaited reunion with the grown woman they met as an infant decades ago.

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Lawrence congregation celebrates 160th anniversary

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 8:17 PM CDT
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By Nathan Vickers
It was the first African-American church in the city, founded during the Free State movement.

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Marijuana shortage could lead to soaring prices in Missouri, business says

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
Less than two months into recreational pot being legal, there’s already a marijuana shortage and that’s leading to soaring prices.

KCTV5 Investigates

Family of Tyrea Pryor calls for DOJ investigation into his death

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Angie Ricono
Tyrea Pryor was shot and killed by Independence police on March 11, 2022. Police records show it started with a disturbance call for help.

Crime

Law enforcement investigating rise in stolen Kia, Hyundai vehicles

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Emily Rittman
Police are seeing a higher number of Kia and Hyundai vehicles being stolen from locations in southern Independence, near U.S. 40 Highway and Noland Road and U.S. 40 Highway and Sterling Avenue.

News

KCPD chief denies allegations regarding ticket quotas

Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff and Zoe Brown
"Our department is dedicated to policing that is both equitable and fair in all aspects of our duties," the chief of the KCPD said. "We do not direct enforcement activities based on demographics."
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