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Entertainment

Oppenheimer

Local antique items featured in Oscar winning film ‘Oppenheimer’

Updated: 5 minutes ago
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By Janae' Hancock
Several pieces from Kansas City made it to Hollywood in an Oscars winning film.

News

Two men injured in early Monday shooting in Raytown

Updated: 13 minutes ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Two people were injured early Monday morning in a shooting at a Raytown restaurant.

Crime

Micah Horton, a 35-year-old Shawnee man, has been charged with child sex crimes stemming from...

Former Olathe North choir teacher fired for misconduct charged with child sex crimes

Updated: 50 minutes ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
He was booked into the Johnson County Detention Center on a $500,000 bond.

News

Handgun discovered, student removed from school at Park Hill South

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Gabe Swartz and Zoë Shriner
A student was removed from school Tuesday at Park Hill South after a handgun was discovered in a backpack.

News

generic fire

Dog warns owners of overnight house fire in Greenwood

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Lee's Summit Fire Department said a dog alerted its owners of a house fire and they were able to escape the burning home in Greenwood.

Sports

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock works out prior to an NFL football game against the...

Former Lee’s Summit, Mizzou star quarterback Drew Lock headed to the Giants, per report

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
According to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter, Lock has agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to play for the New York Giants.

Crime

Photo depicting jail cell bars

Douglas County program aims to reduce criminal case backlog

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Douglas County launches a new program to help with mental health competency while reducing the strain on mental health hospitals in Kansas.

Kansas City Chiefs

FILE - In this Oct. 18, 2020, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. catches a...

Report: Chiefs sign former Bengals, Vikings tight end Irv Smith to 1-year deal

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The tight end has accounted for 109 catches and 973 yards over his four-year career.

News

Nurse walkout during union negotiations

‘It takes a village’: Kansas City nurses rally for better working conditions

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
Dozens of Kansas City nurses lined the sidewalk outside HCA Midwest Health Research Center to address issues with staffing, safety, and services at their hospitals.

News

Riley Strain, seen wearing a black/brown button-up shirt with a black chest pocket and blue...

WATCH: Police release video of missing Mizzou student last seen in Nashville

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Strain, a senior at the University of Missouri, is set to graduate in two months and was in Nashville on a fraternity trip.
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Kansas City Chiefs

FILE - Travis Kelce broke down in tears during a New Heights Podcast episode following Jason...

Travis and Jason Kelce thank Swifties for pushing their podcast to ‘New Heights’ after award

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By TMX Staff and Debra Worley
The famous football brothers missed the ceremony at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, but shared a video of themselves accepting the award and thanking “92%ers,” a football term they came to use for their fan base on their podcast.

News

Overland Park police were notified of the fatal crash just before 9 p.m. on Monday.

Motorcyclist driving at ‘high rate of speed’ killed in crash on I-35 Monday night

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Overland Park Police Department responded to a fatal crash on northbound I-35 at I-635 that killed one motorcyclist.

News

Generic- MO Lottery

KC resident wins $2 million scratchers ticket: ‘I bought it because it was pretty!”

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
One Kansas City woman is $2 million richer thanks to what she says was a decision “on a whim.”

News

Members of the Missouri House of Representatives convene in the House Chambers on January 3,...

Missouri House passes bill honoring state’s veterans with medals, certificates

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
On Monday, the Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill that will help ensure Missouri’s veterans are “recognized and commemorated for generations to come.”

News

Police said that last year, a property manager brought them an urn that was recovered during...

‘These are William Penn’s ashes.’ Kansas City police looking for family of deceased relative

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Police said that last year, a property manager brought them an urn that was recovered during an eviction, bearing the name William Penn.

News

A grocery store in Kansas City, Kan., has been fined more than $155,000 for overtime...

Labor Department recovers $155,000 in back wages from Kansas City supermarket

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Phil Anderson
A grocery store in Kansas City, Kan., has been fined more than $155,000 for overtime violations, U.S. Department of Labor officials announced Tuesday.

News

One person died Tuesday morning in a mobile home fire west of Riverside, Missouri.

Southern Platte County mobile home fire leaves one dead, officials say

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The scene is about three miles west of the I-635/Missouri Highway 9 interchange.

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Riley Strain

Search for missing MU student continues; last seen Friday night in Nashville

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
Riley Strain went missing Friday night in downtown Nashville, following a night out with fraternity brothers at Luke Bryan’s Bar.

News

Riley Strain was last seen Friday night after he was asked to leave a Broadway bar.

A parent’s worst nightmare: Son visiting Nashville on college trip disappears

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sharon Danquah
Riley Strain disappeared on Friday night after being asked to leave Luke Bryan’s bar.

Stadium Development

Another meeting was held Monday to discuss the Royals' downtown stadium plans.

Downtown stadium debate continues at Jackson County meeting

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
The Jackson County Legislature’s meeting room was packed with people Monday for a hearing on the Royals’ hopes of building a new stadium in the Crossroads neighborhood.

News

The Liberty Square Historic District.

Liberty City Council’s decision to destroy historic building leaves business looking for answers

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
In historic downtown Liberty, you can find local shops like The Parlor. The shop has been open since 2021 and has garnered national attention and several awards; but in the last few months, there have been some problems.

News

Kansas City’s oldest black-owned housing cooperative, Parade Park Homes, is in for a big...

Parade Park Homes foreclosure sales proceed with mixed feelings from residents

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
Kansas City’s oldest black-owned housing cooperative, Parade Park Homes, is in for a big change after a successful foreclosure sale, Monday morning.

Stadium Development

On Monday, members of the Royals and Chiefs front offices met with the media.

Controversial stadium sales tax ballot question reaches homestretch

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Ryan Hennessy
Three weeks remain before the stadium sales tax extension vote goes before Jackson County Voters and both the Royals, Chiefs and opposition voiced their opinions Monday.

News

Some business owners at the Plaza hope for tighter security to revamp the area.

Plaza business owners hoping for tighter security to revamp area

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Some business owners at the Plaza hope for tighter security to revamp the area.

News

The community said its final goodbyes to civil process server Drexel Mack in a ceremony...

Remembering life & service of Civil Process Server Drexel Mack

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
The community said its final goodbyes to civil process server Drexel Mack in a ceremony remembering his life and service on Monday morning.

Regional Politics

A display at a Johnson County GOP fundraiser featuring a model of President Joe Biden being...

Kansas GOP deal with controversy after recent video goes viral

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alex Love
A display at a Johnson County GOP fundraiser featuring a model of President Joe Biden being attacked by people has sparked outrage from both sides of the aisle, including former state of Kansas GOP Chairman.

News

Jerry Allen is booked into the Reno Co. Jail on March 6, 2024, for the 1982 murder of Michael...

Court documents show suspect hired in 1982 murder case

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Angela Smith
12 News obtained court documents on Monday that show a man arrested in a 42-year-old cold case may have been paid to commit the crime.

Education

A bond issue coming before KCK voters in has some residents sounding off.

KCKPS extending school days because of excess inclement weather days

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
An excess amount of inclement weather days in the winter of 2024 has forced the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools into altering its schedule.

Crime

Lyndell Mays appears in court for a bond review hearing on March 5, 2024.

Jackson County judge denies motion to alter bond for alleged Super Bowl rally shooter

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A Jackson County judge denied a motion to modify the bond for alleged Super Bowl rally shooter Lyndell Mays.

Crime

Gavel on sounding block

KC woman pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of 2 children

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 4:39 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A Kansas City, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to charges relating to the sexual exploitation of multiple child victims.

News

Twenty-two-year-old Riley Strain was last seen at a Nashville bar and has been reported as...

Search underway for missing University of Missouri student last seen at Nashville bar

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Friends of 22-year-old Riley Strain said he was last seen at about 10 p.m. on March 8 when he was kicked out of Luke Bryan’s Bar on Broadway.

News

Visitors can meet the alpacas, chat with their owners, watch wool-spinning demonstrations and...

‘Hundreds’ of alpacas making their way to KC for MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 2:57 PM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
The Midwest Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (MOPACA) is hosting its annual Invitational Alpaca Show later this month, featuring “hundreds” of the wooly animals.

Stadium Development

Opal & Orchid, Crossroads

‘It’s devastating’: Crossroads business voices concern over new Royals stadium

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 2:26 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
The business has been on 17th and Locust for eight years, but owner Kayla Albright said a new stadium would push them out.

Health

File: Legislation introduced to help rural hospitals continue serving Kansas

Legislation introduced to help rural hospitals continue serving Kansas

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 1:20 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
This legislation would allow previously closed rural hospitals to re-open.

News

Bulky item trash piling up as city plays catch-up

Wyandotte County ‘Dumpster Days’ invites residents to discard bulky items, electronics

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 1:02 PM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
The Unified Government’s Public Works Department is offering its residents an opportunity to get rid of bulky items for free with its 2024 Dumpster Days event.

News

Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl...

‘Our greatest drawback’: A conversation on gun violence in Kansas City

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 12:36 PM CDT
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By Zac Summers
Of the record-breaking 182 homicides last year in Kansas City, nearly 40 percent happened over an argument.

News

Drexel Mack, a Jackson County civil process server, died on Feb. 29, 2024.

WATCH: Jackson County Court honors fallen civil process server Drexel Mack

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 12:35 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
On Monday morning, the Jackson County Circuit Court plans to honor Drexel Mack with a ceremony open to the public.

Entertainment

REO Speedwagon performs at the Resch Center on October 6

REO Speedwagon + Night Ranger to perform in Kansas City

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 11:31 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Classic rock band Reo Speedwagon will take the stage at Starlight Theatre with special guest, Night Ranger.

Community

Missouri Lottery Scratchers. (Source: Missouri Lottery)

Two big winning scratchers tickets sold two miles apart

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Price Chopper and Snap & Go locations are home to winning tickets for lucky Kansas City players.

News

Spend the evening under the bright lights of the carnival while enjoying classic fair food.

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band to perform at 2024 Kansas State Fair

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 9:56 AM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
If you love rock n’ roll, you’re going to love the 2024 Kansas State Fair.

Sports

FILE — T-Mobile Center once again hosts the Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship.

Here is the schedule for the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 9:55 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Kansas and Kansas State will play on the second day of the tournament.

News

MSHP posted the photos of the damaged patrol car on Facebook.

Missouri Highway Patrol trooper vehicle hit by suspected intoxicated driver

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 9:30 AM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said nobody was injured when a trooper’s car was hit over the weekend by a driver suspected to be under the influence.

Regional Politics

FILE — Kansas City Manager Brian Platt.

Brian Platt withdraws name from consideration for Austin city manager

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 9:18 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
A week ago, Platt was labeled as one of the three finalists for the job in Austin.

News

In honor of fallen civil process server Drexel Mack, the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County...

The Young and the Restless, Bold and Beautiful to air at regular times on KSMO-TV

Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 8:52 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A slight programming change is in effect for Monday, March 11 in observance of a ceremony for one of the men killed in an Independence shooting two weeks ago.

Entertainment

Thousands of people gathered at Bartle Hall this weekend for Planet Comicon Kansas City. The...

Fun weekend wraps up at Planet Comicon Kansas City

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Thousands of people gathered at Bartle Hall this weekend for Planet Comicon Kansas City. The event is one of the largest Comicons in the Midwest and brings people to KC from all over the country.

Community

Churches in Independence gathered Sunday morning for the first time since Officer Cody Allen’s...

Independence community heals after recent tragedy

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
Churches in Independence gathered Sunday morning for the first time since Officer Cody Allen’s funeral.

News

Officers are working to notify next-of-kin for all three victims and determine what caused the...

Leawood Police Department reports 2 separate, fatal car crashes

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Three men died overnight in separate but fatal car crashes, the Leawood Police Department reported.

News

If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything, they are asked to...

KCPD identifies both victims in shooting homicide outside gas station

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 7:13 AM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Two men are dead after a shooting that KCPD says may have stemmed from an argument, making it this weekend’s second conflict-based homicide.

News

A crash was reported.

Driver in critical condition after hitting a traffic light pole near 31st & Van Brunt

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
A driver is in critical condition after running off a road and hitting a traffic light pole on Saturday around 3 p.m., in the area of 31st Street and Van Brunt.

News

For the first time, the Big 12 is hosting it’s women’s basketball tournament at T-Mobile...

Women's Quarterfinal at Big 12 Tournament

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Thousands of fans from different basketball teams, comic books, and video games flock downtown for the weekend, leaving little to no parking downtown.
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