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Crime

It’s the dawn of a day for the Overland Park Police Department.

Overland Park Police investigating armed robbery with 2 suspects

Updated: 34 minutes ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Overland Park Police Department are investigating an armed robbery that occurred Monday afternoon.

Campaign 2024

Missouri voters will soon decide whether to add a new casino license, specifically to build a...

Missourians to decide whether to allow Lake of the Ozarks casino license

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
Missouri voters will soon decide whether to add a new casino license, specifically to build a casino at the Lake of the Ozarks.

News

Voting machines

Missouri Secretary of State sues DOJ for monitoring voting rights compliance

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has filed a lawsuit alongside Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey to block the U.S. Department of Justice from being at polling places on Election Day.

News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- KC Crime Stoppers provided pictures of fiber optic cables that thieves...

Reward offered: Thieves knock out internet, phone service across Kansas City

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Investigators said the issue has been a problem for months and thieves have damaged lines across the metro.

KCTV5 Special Reports

Counterfeit parts were limited to cosmetic items like hood ornaments and decals.  Now, it...

Putting the brakes on fakes: How counterfeit car parts could be safety hazard for KC drivers

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sharon Chen
It used to be counterfeit parts were limited to cosmetic items like hood ornaments and decals. Now, it involves safety components like airbags and even brakes.

Campaign 2024

Early Voting in Kansas City

Early voting draws to a close in Kansas, Missouri amid record turn-out

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Grace Smith
“If I can wait four hours to see Blake Shelton, I can wait an hour to vote,” said one voter. “This is one of the most important things to do as an American citizen.”

Kansas City Chiefs

Braving the wind, rain at Arrowhead

‘It won’t stop us’: Tailgaters flock to Arrowhead despite Mother Nature

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
Kansas City takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, November 4 at 7:15 p.m. Gates into the parking lot open at 2:30 p.m. with a 90 percent chance of rain in the forecast.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Wacha (52) delivers against the New York Yankees during the...

Kansas City Royals ink 3-year deal with right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The agreement is for 2025-27 and includes a club option for 2028.

News

35-year-old Carrie Jeter of Grandview, Missouri, was arrested on Sunday after a police chase...

Grandview woman arrested after Cass County grappler device stops stolen car

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
A Missouri woman is facing several charges for a Sunday morning police chase.

News

A KCPD officer injured in a crash three weeks ago is transitioned from an ambulance to a plane...

Injured Kansas City police officer leaves hospital to begin out-of-state rehab

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Police Chief and other officers escorted the injured officer and his family to the airport Monday morning.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

Sports

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White pushes off Carolina Panthers linebacker...

KC homecoming provides Rachaad White with ‘surreal’ experience in Bucs-Chiefs MNF matchup

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
When the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night, a small subsection of the stands will be rooting on a hometown kid.

News

The Twin Drive-In will close after its last showing on Nov. 17.

Independence’s iconic Twin Drive-In Theatre closing after nearly 6 decades

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
An iconic drive-in movie theatre in Independence will permanently close later this month.

News

The Lawrence Police Department is searching for Rashidi "Rocky" McClelland after a stabbing...

Lawrence police searching for suspect after man slashed with knife early Monday

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
A man was taken to a Lawrence hospital after he was involved in a stabbing early Monday.

News

File: OPPD on the lookout for suspects walking a dog wanted in an attack

Suspect search following dog bite in Overland Park

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
The Overland Park Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding two people walking a dog that bit someone Friday.

News

Todd Donovan

Lenexa PD names suspect’s wife and son as victims in double-homicide

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
Lenexa Police revealed the victims of Friday night’s double homicide were the wife and son of the suspect, Todd Michael Donovan.

Crime

FILE

Critical injuries sustained during weekend shooting in Kansas City

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One man is fighting for his life as police search for the person who shot him in Kansas City over the weekend.

News

Firefighters battle an early-morning blaze at an Olathe golf cart dealership on Nov. 3,  2024.

Early-morning blaze leaves dozens of golf carts scorched at Olathe dealership

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Investigators continue to look for the cause of an early-morning fire that engulfed dozens of golf carts at an Olathe dealership over the weekend.

News

FILE

Drivers seriously injured after crash with Mack truck causes rollover collision

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 4:39 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Two drivers are fighting for their lives after a Mack truck and pickup crashed and caused a rollover collision on I-29 in Mound City.

News

FILE

2 seriously injured after early-morning rollover collision south of Pleasant Hill

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 4:29 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Two men were seriously injured after an early-morning rollover collision on a rural Missouri highway over the weekend.

News

Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department stations are being remodeled to include gender-neutral...

KCFD remodeling stations to create gender-neutral bathrooms and sleeping quarters

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 4:20 PM CST
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By Joe Hennessy
Kansas City, Missouri Fire Department stations are being remodeled to include gender-neutral bathrooms and sleeping spaces.

Entertainment

FILE (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, File)

Merry Swiftmas: Downtown Lee’s Summit to turn into ultimate fan experience

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 4:00 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Downtown Lee’s Summit is expected to turn into a Merry Swiftmas wonderland as fans prepare to celebrate Taylor Swift’s birthday amid the holiday season.

News

FILE

Driver injured after rollover collision on Highway 169 in Olathe

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 3:46 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
One driver was injured after she hit a concrete median along an Olathe highway and caused a rollover collision over the weekend.

Community

Joshua Baden crosses the finish line of the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Sunday, Nov....

Lawrence runner takes home gold in Disney half marathon

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 3:36 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Lawrence, Kansas, man took his victory lap around Disney over the weekend after his win at the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon in Florida.

News

FILE

Life-threatening injuries sustained by driver during rollover collision on I-29

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 3:17 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
One driver was seriously injured after a rollover collision on I-29 north of Kansas City International Airport over the weekend.

Campaign 2024

Lucas Kunce (left) and incumbent U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley will face each other in the November...

Hawley, Kunce visit with KCTV5 as race for US Senate seat heats up

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST
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By Sharon Chen
KCTV5 met with both candidates to see what they have to say on some of the issues most important to Kansas Citians.

News

FILE

Legislators urge community to share opinions on $70M in COVID relief funds

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 2:54 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Jackson County, Missouri, community members and organizations will get to share their views on how $70 million in COVID relief funds should be spent.

News

FILE

1 seriously injured during attempt to avoid wrong-way driver on I-670

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 2:36 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A semi-truck driver sustained life-threatening injuries after his cab flipped on I-670 in Kansas City during an attempt to avoid a wrong-way driver.

News

Todd Donovan

Lenexa police ID victims killed in standoff as suspect awaits court appearance

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 12:52 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Police said they found the bodies of Sheila M. Donovan and Tyler Donovan inside the house.

News

Damaged by storms, Jackson County considers spending $500k to repair trails

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 11:19 AM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The proposal is to pave the two trails after flooding washed out sections of the gravel trails this spring.

Health

E. coli concerns tied to McDonald's quarter pounder.

Kansas City-area doctor explains E. coli danger after 5 in metro sickened

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 10:11 AM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
It's possible that some people had E. coli and never knew about it because of the range of symptoms, experts said.

News

Courtesy: Oklahoma City Fire Department

Severe storms and tornadoes in Oklahoma injure at least 11 people

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 8:35 AM CST
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By The Associated Press and KWCH Staff
Severe storms and reported tornadoes overnight in Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings and left more than 90,000 homes and businesses without power. Authorities said Sunday that at least six people were taken to hospitals with injuries that were not life-threatening.

News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A traffic camera shows a jackknifed FedEx truck in the northbound lanes of...

Crash on wet highway forces closure of NB I-35 Sunday morning

Updated: Nov. 3, 2024 at 8:11 AM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
A jackknifed FedEx truck caused the closure.

Crime

Lenexa Police investigate a double homicide on Nov. 2, 2024.

Motive unclear as Lenexa PD investigates double homicide after hours-long standoff

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 9:49 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Two people and a dog are dead after an hours-long standoff in Lenexa Friday night. The suspect, 53-year-old Todd Michael Donovan, is in custody. He is being held without bond.

News

The American Royal World Series of BBQ welcomed more than 450 teams to the Kansas Speedway...

World Series of BBQ helping break barriers for pitmasters

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 7:16 PM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
The American Royal World Series of BBQ welcomed more than 450 teams to the Kansas Speedway including two blind pitmasters competing for a trophy.

KC Current

CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, home of the KC Current.

Here’s how to get tickets to the Current’s run in the NWSL quarterfinals in KC

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 6:21 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Tickets for a historic NWSL quarterfinal at the nation’s first stadium built for women’s sports are set to go on sale soon. Here’s what fans need to know.

News

FILE

2 out of 12 injured during collision on I-435 near Kansas Speedway

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Two individuals were injured during a collision that involved a dozen people on I-435 near the Kansas Speedway.

Kansas City Chiefs

FILE

Chiefs prepare for matchup against Buccaneers in Kansas City

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to honor American Indian Heritage Month as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Kansas City for Monday Night Football.

Crime

Curtis Long

Charges filed in connection to woman’s attack in Kansas City park

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 4:41 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One man has been charged with the robbery and attack of a woman who had attempted to enjoy her lunch in a Kansas City park over the summer.

Project Warmth

Donations are dropped off at KCTV5 on Nov. 2, 2024, for Project Warmth.

Hundreds of coats, hats, gloves donated for KC metro Project Warmth 2024

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
On Saturday, hundreds of coats, hats, gloves, and many other cold weather items were donated for Project Warmth 2024.

News

FILE

Child among 3 injured in overnight rollover collision on I-70

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 3:46 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A 9-year-old was among three individuals injured after an overnight rollover collision along I-70 in Kansas City.

Crime

Lawrence Police Department - FILE

One taken into custody, another injured after 2 Lawrence collisions

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One person was taken into custody as another was taken to a nearby hospital after two collisions in Lawrence were found to be connected to the same incident.

News

FILE

Motorcycle driver seriously injured after rear-end collision on Missouri highway

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 3:20 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A motorcycle driver was seriously injured after a rear-end collision on a highway east of Knob Noster over the weekend.

Campaign 2024

FILE

Advocates call for more inclusive transportation services for disabled voters

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 2:52 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Advocates have called on Kansas City’s transit leaders to help break down barriers to voting for those with disabilities with a more inclusive transportation service.

News

FILE

Driver seriously injured after car collides with I-435 ditch near Kansas Speedway

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 2:41 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One driver sustained life-threatening injuries after he crashed his car into a ditch along I-435 near the Kansas Speedway.

Campaign 2024

FILE

50K Kansas City ballots cast in advance of Election Day

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 2:33 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
More than 50,000 ballots have already been cast in Kansas City as advance voting sites prepare to close ahead of Election Day.

News

FILE

Driver dies after 3-vehicle crash on Missouri 210 near Liberty airport

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One man is dead after a 3-vehicle collision injured two other drivers along Missouri 210 highway near the Liberty airport.

News

Toys for Tots

Donations for ‘Toys for Tots’ are now open

Updated: Nov. 2, 2024 at 1:46 PM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
The Marine Toys for Tots program is now open for donations. Donation dates began on Friday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Dec. 6.

News

Hours long standoff in Lenexa leading to two bodies being found.

Murder charges filed after 2 adults, 1 dog found dead during Lenexa standoff

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter, Samantha Boring and Melonne McBride
A Lenexa man is facing first-degree murder charges after two of his family members and a neighbor’s dog were found fatally wounded after an overnight standoff.

Community

The atmosphere was festive Friday night on Kansas City’s Westside as people walked up West...

KC Day of the Dead celebration honors Lisa Lopez-Galvan

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The atmosphere was festive Friday night on Kansas City’s Westside as people walked up West Pennway towards the Mattie Rhodes Center.

Entertainment

Tens of thousands of people will pour into Kansas Speedway this weekend for the 125th American...

American Royal’s World Series of Barbecue begins

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Tens of thousands of people will pour into Kansas Speedway this weekend for the 125th American Royal World Series of Barbecue.
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