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News

Some Kansas EBT cardholders claimed their funds were stolen.

EBT cardholders unable to access funds in Kansas, DCF confirms reports of skimming devices

Updated: 7 minutes ago
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By Chandler Watkins
The Kansas Department for Children and Families was aware of at least two recent events where skimming devices were used in the Kansas City metro area.

Crime

Mother, son stabbing at 5th & Quincy in KC, Mo.

‘Spiked at a rapid rate,’ Kansas City police address deadly domestic violence cases

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
The Kansas City Police Department has responded to 16 homicides so far this year. Three of these deaths involved a domestic violence situation.

Super Bowl

Dan and Sari Cohen are a house divided in Kansas City over Super Bowl LIX.

Kansas City house divided over outcome of Super Bowl LIX

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
The Cohens said they don’t plan to talk to each other on game day out of respect for each other’s teams.

Super Bowl

Super Bowl LIX Opening Night

If Chiefs win Super Bowl LIX, Pat Riley will allow “three-peat,” reports say

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Miami Heat president Pat Riley owns several trademarks for various versions of the catchy phrase.

Super Bowl

Kansas City's Operation BBQ Relief prepares to hand out food to storm victims.

Taste of Kansas City to make its way to New Orleans for Super Bowl

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
Kansas City-based organization, Operation Barbecue Relief, to serve meals at the Players Tailgate in New Orleans.

Regional Politics

Vote-by-mail ballot drop box for the Nov. 3 general election.

Johnson County spent $80K investigating election fraud claims made by 3 people, sheriff says

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The investigation into election fraud began in 2022 by then-sheriff Calvin Hayden.

News

FILE: According to the CDC, last week's data shows clinical labs saw a 29.4% increase in tests...

Kansas City hospitals seeing an increase in flu cases: ‘You just feel awful’

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
According to the CDC, last week’s data shows clinical labs saw a 29.4% increase in tests positive for influenza.

Super Bowl

Pringles® makes mustaches fly to the snacking rescue with the help of Adam Brody, Nick...

Mysterious Andy Reid billboards tease Kansas City fans ahead of Super Bowl LXI

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The billboards include a massive picture of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid, along with a cryptic message.

Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes spoke with the media at Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 4, 2025.

Mahomes says he has ‘built a great friendship’ with Taylor Swift

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Marleah Campbell
The Chiefs quarterback fielded questions about the pop superstar at Tuesday’s media availability in New Orleans as the team looks ahead to Super Bowl LIX.

Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Hollywood Brown spoke with the media on Feb. 4, 2025.

BLOG: Super Bowl week continues as Chiefs prepare for third consecutive title

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
KCTV5 has multiple crews in the Big Easy and will bring you stories from New Orleans as the Kansas City Chiefs look to make history for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.
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Entertainment

Mattel Adventure Park Kansas City

Mattel Adventure Park developer seeks more incentives in Bonner Springs

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Epic Resort Destinations is requesting Bonner Springs expand a tax increment redevelopment district for Mattel Adventure Park.

News

Kansas City Assembly Plant.

Senators demand answers over Ford’s decision that led to 400 Kansas City layoffs

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Ford and Jack Cooper had a contract for more than 40 years, allowing the transportation company to deliver vehicles from the Claycomo plant.

News

MONTROSE, Mo. -- People living near a former Evergy Power Plant in Henry County, Mo., are...

Attorney questions tests showing safety of water near former Henry Co. power plant

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The testing focused on the area near the Montrose Generating Station Utility Waste Landfill in Henry County.

Super Bowl

A police escort leads the Kansas City Chiefs parade to their Super Bowl victory rally in...

‘It’s going to move faster,’: Nearly $1 Million approved for Chiefs potential Super Bowl celebration

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
“I will say with our celebration, regardless of what happens this year, it will be a little faster than what you’ve seen in the past,” said Mayor Lucas.

Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach, with Chiefs president Mark Donovan, right,...

From cheeseburger delivery man to architect of a dynasty: Chiefs GM Brett Veach keeps KC humming

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
“With Brett, it starts early in the offseason, and what an amazing job he does in putting this team together. It’s an amazing achievement to keep turning over the roster every year.”

News

FILE — The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department

Kansas City, Kansas PD says good samaritan may hold key to solving crime

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The man stopped and asked if the woman needed help.

Crime

File: Leavenworth woman convicted for threatening gun violence

Leavenworth woman found guilty after threatening violence, witchcraft

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
A Leavenworth jury convicted a 56-year-old woman who claimed her neighbor was a witch responsible for casting a hex on her.

Crime

Picture of Dmariea Valentino Avance from Johnson County Sheriff's Office. Avance is charged...

Lenexa man sentenced for deadly shooting in fast food restaurant parking lot

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
He previously pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the death of 21-year-old Markese D. Gleghorn.

News

Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Mo.

Northwest Missouri State University dissolves Office of Diversity and Inclusion

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
Northwest Missouri State University's diversity, equity and inclusion office will soon be dissolved, the school's president told faculty on Monday.

News

Super Bowl LIX media night at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Super Bowl LIX events in New Orleans: Your Ultimate Guide

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By FOX 8 Staff
Your ultimate guide to Super Bowl LIX events in New Orleans

Super Bowl

Fortune tellers in New Orleans predicted the outcome of Super Bowl LIX.

French Quarter fortune tellers predict outcome of Super Bowl

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
Everywhere you go, people think they know what is going to happen in the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of...

Trump will attend the Super Bowl, sources say

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Emily Van de Riet
President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to attend the Super Bowl on Sunday in New Orleans, sources say.

News

Mother, son stabbing at 5th & Quincy in KC, Mo.

Mother, son argument leads to deadly stabbing

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn and Morgan Riddell
KCPD Investigate as a homicide while considering the possibility of self-defense.

Kansas City Chiefs

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell speaks during a news conference, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in New...

Goodell: Idea Chiefs are favored by officials is ‘ridiculous theory’

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Goodell was asked about the trending belief nationwide that the Chiefs are a beneficiary of calls, and the idea was quickly shot down.

News

Nov. 16, 2024- 70-year-old Juan Maiden was found guilty of shooting and killing 54-year-old DL...

Man convicted of ‘unprovoked’ murder, police standoff sentenced to life in prison

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
Juan Maiden was convicted of second-degree murder in November 2024 after he shot and killed a woman months prior.

News

Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

Pedestrian killed in downtown Kansas City hit-and-run while using crosswalk

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The man died in an area hospital after he was hit while crossing the street, KCPD said.

Crime

Generic image of text that reads "FOUND SAFE" over a missing person poster.

FOUND SAFE: Raytown police find woman believed to be taken against her will

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Raytown police are asking for help finding a woman who is believed to have been taken against her will.

Super Bowl

The lower level of Darsi Eveland’s Olathe home features a full drum kit, a piano, and several...

Johnson County friends pen catchy Chiefs three-peat song

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 10:16 PM CST
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By Betsy Webster
They call the Chiefs songs parodies, not because they are making fun of anything but because they are having fun with a melody they’ve heard before.

Super Bowl

KCTV5's Neal Jones reports from New Orleans as Super Bowl week begins.

BLOG: KCTV5 begins coverage from New Orleans for Super Bowl week

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 9:43 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
KCTV5 has multiple crews in the Big Easy and will bring you stories from New Orleans as the Kansas City Chiefs look to make history for an unprecedented third consecutive Super Bowl title.

News

The impacts of the fatal plane crash in Washington D.C. last week can still be felt in the...

Kansas City Figure Skating Club honors plane crash victims

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM CST
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By Chandler Watkins
On Monday, the Kansas City Figure Skating Club honored those in their figure skating community who died in the crash.

News

File- Armando Navarro was arrested Feb. 3, 2025.

Murder charges filed against man accused of killing 3 women in Kansas City’s Northland

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 6:43 PM CST
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By Zoë Shriner and Grace Smith (KCTV5)
A Kansas City man is facing nine charges related to the shooting death of three women and a dog early Sunday morning, court documents state.

Super Bowl

KLTV's Lauren Tear met some of Patrick Mahomes' younger fans, who came to the consensus the...

‘They’re gonna score 100′: Halls of Mahomes’ elementary alma mater filled with pride, support

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM CST
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By Lauren Tear
Students and faculty at Higgins Elementary School in Whitehouse are showing their Kansas City Chiefs spirit all week long, with Monday dubbed “Mahomes Monday.”

News

Los Comales de Rebeca Mexican Restaurant closed down Monday in a show of support for the Day...

A day without immigrants: Businesses, workers go on strike to show impact of absence

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM CST
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By Alex Love
The impact of a day without immigrants could be seen all over Kansas City.

Crime

USPS postal inspectors closed at least one collections box outside of a post office due to a...

Lenexa Police warn mail theft crime trending in Johnson County

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Nydja Hood
Lenexa police and USPIS warn people about mail collection boxes and give tips to safely send mail.

News

Johnson County has allocated $6.35 million in Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery...

Lenexa considers request to expand homeless shelter during cold weather

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 6:06 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Project 1020 submitted a request asking the city to allow it to house up to 50 people in need of housing.

News

Family members of Katelyn McShann, DeVante McShann, Bella Edwards and Aaliyah McShann provided...

Memorial plans announced for family killed in Indy Ridge Apartment fire

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, followed by a memorial.

News

A Missouri man is now $50,000 richer after matching four-white ball numbers and the Powerball...

‘My knees were shaking:’ Missouri Lottery players wins big on 2 scratcher tickets

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
A Lottery player won big because of two tickets he purchased.

Crime

Gavel on sounding block

U.S. Attorney’s Office collects nearly $10 million in civil, criminal actions in 2024

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Attorneys with the Western District of Missouri said nearly twice as many dollars were collected in 2024 from criminal actions than a year prior.

Entertainment

Gin Blossoms

Missouri State Fair Grandstand announces first group of performers for 2025

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
Blues Traveler and Gin Blossom with Spin Doctor are the first performers announced for the State Fair Grandstand.

Super Bowl

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce arrives at New Orleans international airport,...

Travis Kelce drops vintage easter egg during New Orleans Super Bowl LIX arrival

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kelce walked off the team plane and onto the tarmac wearing a white and purple Super Bowl XXXI cap.

Crime

Corrinne O’Connor faces a criminal charge of endangering the welfare of a child in the first...

New trial date set for Kansas City mom charged in 5-year-old son’s death

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Jackson County trial is now scheduled to begin on June 23, 2025.

News

Roger Golubski appeared in federal court in Topeka, Kansas, Wednesday.

KCK women to appeal dismissal of federal civil rights suit against KCKPD, Golubski

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The federal judge dismissed the civil lawsuit last week citing a two-year statute of limitations and other reasons.

Kansas City Chiefs

OLATHE, Kan. -- The Olathe Police Department shared video of Chiefs fan lining neighborhood...

Kansas City fans host neighborhood sendoff celebrations for Chiefs players

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Shows of support from fans greeted three players as soon as they stepped outside of their homes Sunday.

News

Married couple, Cynthia and Glenn Holmes are celebrating the lead-up to the Super Bowl...

Chiefs fans share they’ll be focused from comfort of the couch on Super Bowl Sunday

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 12:58 PM CST
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By Morgan Riddell
How Chiefs fans plan on watching the Super Bowl, many want to concentrate on what's happening.

News

Fatal Fire on Kenwood Lane, Olathe

1 person killed and identified, 1 firefighter injured on ice battling cold and flames

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 12:35 PM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn and Nathan Brennan
1 person was killed in an Olathe fire and a Kansas City firefighter is injured on ice as frigid temperatures add insult to injury during metro emergencies.

News

Feb. 3, 2025- The fire broke out early Monday morning at a vacant nursing home.

1 person hospitalized after fire breaks out at former nursing home

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 12:29 PM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
Just before 7 a.m. Kansas City fire crews responded to calls of a massive fire burning at a former nursing home off Holmes Road and 115 Street.

News

The flag was lowered in front of veterans and other supporters

Fallen Missouri firefighter remembered with counties-wide honor

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Captain Chris Clevenger, 33, of Sweet Springs, died of a medical emergency on January 26, 2025.

News

IRS generic

Owner of Gardner towing service sentenced for not paying $1M+ in federal taxes

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
The IRS's criminal investigation agents were told that Vail wouldn't allow his office administrator to pay the taxes.

News

FILE — An inmate was found unresponsive at the Federal Correctional Institution in...

Inmate at federal prison in Leavenworth dies Sunday evening

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 11:56 AM CST
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By Jonah Kahn
Christian Rivera-Carrion had been at FCI Leavenworth since Oct. 17, 2024.

News

Kequan Herring was sentenced to 32 years in prison for his role in a deadly shooting in 2023.

Judge sentences KC man to 32 years for shooting, killing victim through back of home

Updated: Feb. 3, 2025 at 11:30 AM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
Surveillance footage showed a man shooting into the back of the victim's home before getting into a car and driving away.
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