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File-- Missouri State Highway Patrol car

1 seriously injured, 5 others treated after crash between pickups on Highway 50

Updated: 14 minutes ago
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By Sarah Motter
One woman is fighting for his life while five others were treated for their injuries following a collision between two pickups on a rural Missouri highway.

Community

KCTV5 – and CBS stations across the country – will broadcast the Musial Awards on Dec. 29 at 4...

Salvy’s Sandlot Crew helps honor him with Musial Award

Updated: 43 minutes ago
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By Mark Poulose
KCTV5 – and CBS stations across the country – will broadcast the Musial Awards on Dec. 29 at 4 p.m. CT. The awards, named after St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial, celebrate athletes with the best sportsmanship.

News

It's a rare, slow weekend for the Kansas City sports scene — but not everyone is staying...

Kansas Citians break the ice at ‘Learn to Curl’

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Marleah Campbell
It’s a rare, slow weekend for the Kansas City sports scene — but not everyone is staying sidelined.

News

Blood donation with Red Cross of Southern Nevada.

Kansas City soccer players team up with the community to help save lives

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas City’s professional indoor soccer team, the Comets, spent time to help save lives over the holidays and encouraged others to do so.

Community

FILE

COVID, road closures force popular Downtown Kansas City bakery to close

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
COVID-19 and continuous road closures have forced a popular Downtown Kansas City bakery to close its doors for good.

Crime

FILE

Man charged after attempted kidnapping thwarted by Lexington grandmother

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
An alleged attempted kidnapper now faces charges after he unsuccessfully tried to take a child from their grandmother in front of a downtown Lexington business.

Crime

File

Founders of pyramid scheme that swindled $23.5M from users sentenced to prison

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The founders of a supposed marketing company that was revealed to be an illegal pyramid scheme that swindled $23.5 million from members have been sentenced to prison.

Crime

Matthew Ramirez

Months old warrant served as Clinton man arrested for separate child sex crimes

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Clinton man is behind bars after a nearly year-old warrant was served as he was arrested for separate child sex crimes charges.

News

Billy P. Eskridge

Investigators seek missing man not heard from in nearly 24 hours

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Investigators are searching for a 70-year-old Kansas City man who has been missing for nearly 24 hours and may be endangered.

News

FILE

Pilot seriously injured after plane hits powerline during landing in SE Kansas

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A 26-year-old pilot is fighting for his life after his plane hit a powerline during an attempted landing at a private airstrip in rural southeastern Kansas.
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FILE - Congressional Gold Medal

Hundreds of women to be honored 100+ years after last battle of WWI

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Hundreds of women who helped allied forces win the first World War are set to be honored more than 100 years after the last battle.

Crime

FILE

Sedalia man arrested after genitals exposed to life insurance agent

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Sedalia man is once again behind bars after he allegedly exposed his genitals to a life insurance agent as he attempted to apply for a policy.

News

A new KC-specific ride-share program---Project Iris---is launching in the city later this month.

Starting January 1: Independence switching from public buses to on-demand IRIS program

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
City officials say the change was due to budgetary concerns but that there are benefits to the new system.

News

Dec. 27, 2024- The chase ended on northbound I-35 and the suspect was taken into custody.

Woman ‘facing a host of charges’ after leading multiple agencies on chase up I-35

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
One person was arrested Friday after she tried to avoid being stopped by state troopers and led a chase through Kansas City.

News

Several shell casings were found in the area. (Source: WECT)

‘Nearly 2 dozen spent shell casings’ found in NW Lawrence; police searching for gunman

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
Lawrence police are asking anyone with information to step forward after nearly two dozen shots were fired in the northwest part of the city Friday night.

News

Dec. 28, 2024- Until further notice, the Temporary Food Truck Moratorium is in place between...

‘We just want a clean slate’: KCK Food truck ban starts after grease found in storm drains

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
Until further notice, the Temporary Food Truck Moratorium is in place so officials can create a "clean slate" for food trucks to operate safely.

News

Burglary suspect accused of drinking half bottle of stolen Fireball, falling asleep in aisle

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The officer said he found the bottle of Fireball in the suspect's jacket.

News

Raytown Police Department

Man arrested for allegedly threatening to ‘air the bar out,’ returning with handgun

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
Smith was arrested and charged early Friday after he reportedly returned to a bar with a gun.

News

Dec. 28, 2024- The convenience store caught on fire sometime before 5 a.m.

Video: Merriam 7-Eleven catches fire, leaving building heavily damaged

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The fire started early Saturday morning, leaving the building heavily damaged, firefighters reported.

News

FILE

Pedestrian seriously injured after stepping in front of Maserati in Independence

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 10:23 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A pedestrian is fighting for their life after they stepped in front of a moving Maserati along a busy Independence street over the weekend.

Crime

FILE

Employee’s scheme to steal $1.7K from Walmart leads to formal charges

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 9:47 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Walmart employee’s alleged scheme to steal hundreds of dollars from a Chillicothe store has led to charges that have been filed against him.

News

With the holidays in the rearview mirror, many people need a few extra bucks in their bank...

Feeling lucky? Kansas Citians try to cash in on $1.2B Mega Millions jackpot

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 9:18 PM CST
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By Mark Poulose
With the holidays in the rearview mirror, many people need a few extra bucks in their bank account – so why not take a chance on the lottery?

Crime

FILE

Driver speeding at 100+ mph found to be gaming while behind the wheel

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 9:12 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A speeding vehicle on a metro area interstate led law enforcement officials to find the driver had been gaming while behind the wheel.

Crime

FILE

Missouri man already facing child sex crimes charges back behind bars

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 9:02 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Missouri man already accused of child sex crimes is back behind bars following an alleged second, similar incident.

Crime

Trevon Perkins, Demont Vandunk

2 arrested after stolen vehicle leads Kansas City police on high-speed chase

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 8:25 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Two men who led police on a high-speed chase through Kansas City in a stolen vehicle have been charged in connection to another stolen vehicle.

News

FILE

Prosecutor raises questions against system that judges officer-involved shootings

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 7:56 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Years after a shooting carried out by a Kansas City Police Officer that took the life of an innocent man, the Prosecutor’s Office has raised questions and offered new steps forward.

Crime

Ronell Green

Man wanted for child sex crimes arrested after car catches fire during chase

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 6:32 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas City man wanted for child sex crimes was found and arrested after his vehicle caught fire during a high-speed chase in a separate county.

News

It's Pride Month and there are numerous events across Vermont to celebrate.

Independence sees progress in LGBTQ+ equality, 45-point jump from previous year

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 6:12 PM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
Independence saw a 225% increase on the Municipal Equality Index for its LGBTQ+ community.

Crime

FILE

Man accused of sending private photos in Kansas found, arrested in Missouri

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 5:35 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A man accused of sending out private photos and videos in Kansas has been found in Missouri and was sent back to face his alleged crimes.

News

Firefighters battle a blaze at Colony Christian Church on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024.

Rural Kansas community mourns after fire destroys place of worship

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 5:10 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A rural Kansas community is in mourning after an overnight fire completely destroyed their place of worship.

News

KCPD is investigating a string of car break ins.

West Bottoms sees string of car break-ins the morning after Christmas

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 4:45 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
A string of car break-ins in the West Bottoms leave dozens of cars vandalized.

News

FILE - Greg Gumbel

CBS announces loss of sports broadcasting legend Greg Gumbel to cancer

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 4:35 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Greg Gumbel, renowned anchor for CBS Sports, has died at the age of 78 following his battle with cancer.

News

FILE - Crime scene tape

26-year-old homicide victim identified in early December shooting

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 4:14 PM CST
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By Madyson Carruth
A 26-year-old has been indentured in an early December shooting.

Crime

FILE

Teen injured, juvenile in custody after early-morning Carrollton shooting

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 4:10 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Carrollton teenager is recovering from a gunshot wound as the minor believed to be behind the shooting has been taken into custody.

News

Lee's Summit is not accepting payments for property taxes.

‘It’s terrible’: Lee’s Summit unable to collect tax payments due to County issue

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 3:57 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
Lee's Summit residents can no longer pay Jackson County property taxes at Lee's Summit City Hall.

News

"Whatever we can do to assist families of domestic violence."

Local organizations see uptick in domestic violence around the holidays

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 3:49 PM CST
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By Chandler Watkins
"Whatever we can do to assist families of domestic violence.”

News

The Salvation Army of Kansas and Western Missouri has significantly less donations than this...

Metro Salvation Army kettle donations down hundreds of thousands from goal

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 3:30 PM CST
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By Katie Byrd
The Salvation Army of Kansas and Western Missouri has significantly less donations than this time last year.

Crime

Clay County K-9 Argos leads investigators to possible evidence used in a recent burglary.

K-9 leads investigators to find mask, gun in air filter housing

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 3:29 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
One man is behind bars after a Clay County K-9 led investigators to find a mask and firearm that may have been used in an Excelsior Springs burglary.

News

Restaurant seating

Popular Buckner Italian restaurant closing due to increased expenses

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 3:12 PM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
The popular restaurant Tuscono's will close in early January.

News

FILE

Driver dead, passenger seriously injured after pickup slides down embankment

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 3:00 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A driver is dead as his passenger fights for his life following a rollover collision that led to a slide down a rock embankment along I-70 in Kansas City.

News

Central Elementary Students with Olathe Police

Central Elementary School students team up with Olathe police to pay it forward

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 2:51 PM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
Olathe police officers and students from Central Elementary School teamed up to hand out money to unsuspecting shoppers.

Sports

Kansas volleyball coach Ray Bechard at 2024 Media Day

Winningest head coach in KU volleyball history retires after 27 seasons

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 2:36 PM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
Ray Bechard announced his retirement from coaching KU volleyball.

News

People in line waiting to see Holiday Reflections and Disney 100.

Christmas is over, holiday festivities still up across metro heading to the New Year

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 1:37 PM CST
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By Grace Smith
Holiday Reflections and Disney 100 Exhibit are still open until Jan. 5.

News

The Ingham County Parks and Recreation will hold sessions until March of next year.  Each...

Snow Creek opens Tornado Alley Tubing ahead of schedule compared to year prior

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 12:45 PM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
Tornado Alley Tubing opens on Dec. 28 at Snow Creek.

News

The Kansas Highway Patrol on Thursday released results from its enforcement effort in July...

Kansas Highway Patrol reports Christmas holiday activity, numbers lower than past years

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 12:21 PM CST
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By Madyson Carruth
The Kansas Highway Patrol released its Christmas Holiday activity report

News

A Christmas light display in Murrells Inlet is being recognized as one of the best in the nation.

Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens cancels Electric Glow due to rain

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 12:10 PM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
The Electric Glow is canceled on Dec. 27.

News

A new study out of Japan found that a stationary cat can track its owner’s location using...

Wellsville Animal Hospital shares what bird flu symptoms look like in cats

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 11:55 AM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
The bird flu could be deadly if your cat contracts the virus, look out for these signs.

News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Kansas City Fire Fighters responded to a house fire near E. 79th Street...

Kansas City firefighters respond to second fire at eastside home

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 9:06 AM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City house near E. 79th and The Paseo damaged in Thursday morning fire.

Crime

Jonathan Molina-Calderon

Former Olathe West teacher bonds out of jail after child sex crimes arrest

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 6:53 AM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Jonathan M. Molina-Calderon, 35, is charged with unlawful sexual relations with a student under 18.

News

GRANDVIEW, Mo. -- Police provided a picture of Walter Floyd Aldridge who walked away from home...

Police located missing Grandview man suffering from dementia

Updated: Dec. 27, 2024 at 3:55 AM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Grandview police found Walter Floyd Aldridge after he walked out of his home.
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