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(Source: MGN)

Suspected drug ring indicted on fentanyl trafficking linked to 3 KC-area deaths

Updated: 22 minutes ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
A grand jury indicted seven men on fentanyl trafficking charges linked to three overdose deaths in Belton.

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Retired detective Roger Golubski was charged with federal civil rights crimes for sexually...

Roger Golubski, former KCK detective charged with federal crimes, hospitalized and off house arrest

Updated: 46 minutes ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
There is no word on Golubski’s condition or the reason for his hospitalization, but it’s known that he is diabetic and is on dialysis.

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FILE

Kansas man federally charged after laser pointer aimed at aircraft

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Sarah Motter
One Kansas man is in hot water after a federal indictment alleged he aimed a laser pointer at a passing aircraft.

News

According to the American Cancer Society, women between the ages of 45 and 54 should be...

A look at Kansas City’s first standalone women’s imaging center

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Nathan Brennan
According to the American Cancer Society, women between the ages of 45 and 54 should be screened for breast cancer once a year.

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FILE — A 14-year-old student after being fatally stabbed in a bathroom on April 12, 2022.

Mother of middle school student killed in stabbing files wrongful death against KCPS

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Manuel Guzman was killed during an incident in the school bathroom, and the 14-year-old classmate was sentenced in May.

Entertainment

Maxwell Pigsworth, a rescued pig from the Kansas City area, won a spot in the 2024 Walkin’ Pets...

Kansas pig wins global pet contest working to raise awareness

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
A Kansas City area rescued pig won a spot in the 2024 Walkin' Pets calendar which raises money and awareness for animals with disabilities.

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A crowd watches building lights come on as fireworks light up the sky during the Plaza Lighting...

Texas firm reaches agreement to buy Country Club Plaza: report

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
According to CityScene KC, Ray Washburne and HP Village Partners will be the new owners of the Country Club Plaza.

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) calls an audible at the line of scrimmage...

Chiefs prove they have championship mettle, yet also have plenty of issues

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The Chiefs complete a two-game road swing next Sunday against the Vikings, whom they’ve beaten three of the past four times they have played.

Consumer News

The multi-million dollar Amazon Fulfillment Center in Tallahassee is officially up and running.

Amazon announces change to popular delivery option that will cost customers

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Amazon announces a shipping change for customers and will begin charging $1.99 for Key Delivery unless customers opt for Amazon Day with Key Delivery.

Entertainment

KC Wheel plans to offer a VIP option when it opens next month.

KC Wheel to offer upgraded VIP view of Kansas City

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
KC Wheel, Kansas City's new Ferris wheel at Pennway Point, will include one black gondola that is a VIP car offering plush seats and other amenities.
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Firefighters battle 3-story building blaze early Wednesday

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Kansas City Firefighters fought an early morning blaze Wednesday in the 5300 block of Independence Avenue.

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Local Congressional figures react to Rep. Kevin McCarthy being removed as House Speaker

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff and The Associated Press
Next steps are uncertain, but there is no obvious successor to lead the House Republican majority.

News

Blood center welcomes LGBTQIA+ community donations

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
The CBC is taking a step forward to get to accepting all to help as it is implementing the Individual Donor Assessment.

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Church to support survivors of sexual assault in wake of 5-year-old’s death

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
As the death of 5-year-old Zoey Felix continues to shake the Topeka community, one church is coming together to support survivors of sexual assault in her honor.

Weather Forecast

FORECAST: Scattered showers and thunderstorms remain a threat into Wednesday afternoon, along with a major cold air plunge in the next 48 hours

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Greg Bennett
By late this afternoon, one more round of shower and thunderstorm activity is expected, and some of our models are indicating a more robust opportunity for storms.

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Mo. communities in path of totality for 2024 eclipse eligible for tourism grant

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Amber Ruch
The list of 26 counties deemed to be in the path of totality for the 2024 total solar eclipse includes some in the Heartland.

Regional Politics

Voting for next presidential election to look different for Missouri Republicans

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Grace Smith and The Associated Press
Voting for 2024 presidential picks is going to look differently for Missouri Republicans.

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Lucas touts busy KCI with best outbound travel numbers since pre-pandemic

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The first year of the new airport terminal at Kansas City International Airport has largely been filled with success.

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VP Kamala Harris to visit St. Louis this week

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By KMOV Staff
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to visit St. Louis later this week.

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Crash with cow leaves Henry County man with serious injuries

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A 29-year-old man from Henry County was seriously injured in a crash early Tuesday morning.

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Local charity Daniel Keating Foundation aims to help children facing adversity

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Grace Smith
Daniel Keating died of heart failure in 2016. Since then, his family and friends have been continuing his legacy through the “Daniel Keating Foundation.”

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Simplifying the new ‘time-based rate’ Evergy plans and which one works best for you

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alex Love
Starting this month, Evergy customers who live in Missouri will need to transition their energy bill into what the company calls a time-based rate plan.

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Kansas City awarded grant to reduce non-fatal shootings

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
Every year, over 500 people are victims of a non-fatal shooting in Kansas City.

News

Royals reflect on 106-loss season

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Marleah Campbell
The Royals finished with a record of 56-106, matching the worst in franchise history for losses.

Crime

Victims of Sunday double homicide identified

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Raytown Police Department identified two men killed in a shooting Sunday afternoon.

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Man killed in Independence shooting ‘died a hero’

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Morgan Mobley
“He was a man of God, loved his family and his children and he would do anything for them.”

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Newspaper publisher reacts to resignation of Marion Kansas Police Chief

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Angie Ricono
The publisher and owner of the Marion County Record, Eric Meyer, says he is not surprised by the abrupt resignation of Police Chief Gideon Cody yesterday.

Consumer News

Southwest Airlines offers new nonstop flights from Kansas City to Mexico, Caribbean

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City International Airport and Southwest Airlines announce daily nonstop flights to Cancun and new, weekly nonstop flights to Cabo and Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Entertainment

Kansas City homes Taylor Swift should buy, according to experts

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt and Janae' Hancock
Kansas City offers some perfect homes for Taylor Swift to buy as she dates Chiefs star Travis Kelce, according to Mansion Mansion.

News

Missouri shifts to Republican presidential caucuses after lawmakers cancel primaries

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 2:06 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Presidential caucuses in Missouri are planned for March 2, putting them near the front of the national presidential selection process.

News

Three members of Congress join push to make Quindaro Townsite a National Historic Landmark

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 1:42 PM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
Lawmakers have joined forces with local leaders to get federal funding for an 1800s-era historical site that served an important role in the Underground Railroad.

Crime

Court docs: Independence man killed defending family after alleged attack

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 1:34 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Jackson County Prosecutors charge Tyler Rizer in connection with the homicide of an Independence father trying to defend his family following an attack.

Kansas City Royals

Join KC Royals mascot Sluggerrr for run onto baseball field

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 11:52 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Royals mascot Sluggerrr hosts charity 5K and 10K at Kauffman Stadium on Oct. 14.

Crime

Nearly 2 dozen people sue Saint Thomas Aquinas, former choir director

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 11:29 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Saint Thomas Aquinas High School sued by former students and families following conviction of former choir director Joseph Heidesch.

News

Mural outside Mexican grocery store celebrates Latin culture, need for equitable food system

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 10:38 AM CDT
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By Jiani Navarro
When grocery shopping it’s important to have access to your everyday staples, but for the growing Hispanic community in Lawrence that can be a challenge.

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Rape, murder of Topeka child leads to man’s early-morning arrest

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 8:33 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One man has been arrested for the rape and murder of a 5-year-old child who died in Southeast Topeka.

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Newly-found treasures in Leavenworth mansion to be featured in ghost stories tour

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 8:28 AM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The treasures keep coming at a 140-year-old mansion in Leavenworth, and this weekend, it’s all decked out for spooky season.

News

Tuesday morning standoffs in Kansas City, Overland Park end in arrests

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 8:21 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Police in Overland Park and Kansas City are responding to stand-offs Tuesday morning.

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KC Streetcar looking for musicians to bring Christmas cheer to riders during holiday season

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 8:10 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The organization announced Tuesday morning it is looking for “talented, local musicians to entertain riders during the 2023 holiday season.”

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Pushback as St. Louis City tries to clear homeless camp outside City Hall

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 7:46 AM CDT
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By Kalie Strain and Justin Andrews
St. Louis City officials began decommissioning the homeless encampment in front of St. Louis City Hall Monday night, but the encampment remains on Tuesday morning

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GM Fairfax Plant Director hopeful deal soon to be reached with UAW

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 7:18 AM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
GM Fairfax Plant Director Michael Youngs believes a deal will get done so all those workers can get back inside, and get paid accordingly, but it needs to happen sooner rather than later.

Education

Preparing for the future: KCKPS students head to Legends Field for 5th annual College Fair Day

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 6:55 AM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
Hundreds of students will get one step closer to their future after high school. The 5th annual College Fair Day will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Legends Field on October 3.

Weather Forecast

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Warm Tuesday with showers, falling temperatures moving in

Updated: Oct. 3, 2023 at 6:28 AM CDT
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By Greg Bennett
As early as this afternoon, isolated showers cannot be ruled out. The bulk of our storm activity should be this evening ranging between 8 and 10 p.m.

News

GM plant director breaks silence on strike

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 10:44 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith
After almost two weeks since the assembly line at GM’s Fairfax plant came to a complete stop -- forcing 2,000 workers to be temporarily laid off -- their leaders are speaking out.

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Greenwood board of aldermen appoints Dustin Young as new mayor

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 8:30 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Less than a week after former mayor Levi Weaver was impeached, the board of aldermen for the City of Greenwood, Missouri, appointed Dustin Young as its next mayor.

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Beyoncé fans wait hours in backed up traffic, delaying start of concert

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 7:56 PM CDT
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By Morgan Mobley
Beyoncé fans enjoyed the final stop of the Renaissance World Tour right here in KC last night, but the lead-up to showtime was full of chaos.

News

Johnson County creates specialty courts in attempt to reduce repeat offenders

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
Johnson County courts are about to tackle two major issues for our area with the help of $309,766 grant from the Department of Justice.

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Evergy to increase RESRAM charge, citing ‘costs above renewable energy costs’

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 7:18 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff and Zoë Shriner
According to a press release from the Missouri Public Service Commission (PSC), Evergy has filed for a slight increase in monthly billing under its existing RESRAM charge.

News

Bill Self offers little on Arterio Morris dismissal

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Vince Lovergine
Self said there’s not much you can say on this matter and he’s been instructed in how to handle it.

News

Founder of KC Marching Cobras announces retirement

Updated: Oct. 2, 2023 at 6:15 PM CDT
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By Alex Love
After more than 50 years of performing all over the country and in Kansas City parades, the KC Marching Cobras announced they’re shutting down operations.
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