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Crime

Overland Park Police took a stabbing suspect into custody Monday evening in the 9100 block of...

Suspect in Overland Park stabbing taken into custody

Updated: 15 minutes ago
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By Gabe Swartz and Alex Love
A man was taken into custody Monday evening in relation to a stabbing that happened in the morning.

Crime

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Male in ‘late teens or early 20s’ dies after shooting in east KCMO

Updated: 33 minutes ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Missouri Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 2700 block of Quincy.

News

While taking his daughter to a “Doughnuts with Dads” school event, one man decided to strap...

Father, daughter suffer injuries in motorcycle crash, could repealing Mo helmet law have been a mistake?

Updated: 38 minutes ago
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By Ryan Hennessy
While taking his daughter to a “Doughnuts with Dads” school event, one man decided to strap his helmet on his daughter instead of himself, as usual. That was a life-saving choice and proved crucial when they collided with a car while traveling approximately 40 miles per hour.

News

CMPD Animal Care & Control

Blue Springs announces animal control enforcement changes

Updated: 40 minutes ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Blue Springs announced it will not renew its animal control contract with Pawprotunities in October over concern about potential legal implications created, and instead take over the responsibilities.

News

The local Jewish community is preparing for the Passover holiday, which begins at sundown on...

Jewish Community prepares to celebrate Passover, how this year is different

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Jiani Navarro
The local Jewish community is preparing for the Passover holiday, which begins at sundown on Monday. Volunteers with the Jewish Community Center in Overland Park spent the day making sure every family locally can celebrate.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals' Vinnie Pasquantino (9) is congratulated after he scored in the third...

Royals’ Pasquantino offers to announce Jets’ 2024 NFL Draft pick

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Gabe Swartz
With the Royals set to be in Detroit on the same weekend as the 2024 NFL Draft, first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino is soliciting a part-time job from his favorite football team.

News

Port KC and KC Current unveiled an $800 million development to bring housing, shops, and...

KC Current, Port KC announce development plans to change Berkley Riverfront area

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Current and Port KC announced an $800 million development plan to add housing and businesses to Berkley Riverfront along the Missouri River.

Entertainment

Azura Amphitheater

Bonner Springs OKs Country Stampede plans for 3-day summer music festival

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Bonner Springs approves a request to amend camping restrictions ahead of the three-day Country Stampede country music festival at Azura Amphitheatre in June.

News

FILE - Missouri and American flags fly outside Planned Parenthood in St. Louis, June 24, 2022....

Missouri lawmakers again try to kick Planned Parenthood off Medicaid

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
GOP lawmakers are taking another approach, hoping to avoid a legal showdown.

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FILE

Protest planned for Kansas City firefighter allowed back on the job after causing deadly crash

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Alex Love
As Kansas City firefighter Dominic Biscari officially returns to work after entering an Alford Plea for the death of three people in a car crash, those close to the deceased worry more lives may be at risk.
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News

Work is underway at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium as the facility makes modifications for...

Construction underway at GEHA Field at Arrowhead ahead of World Cup 2026

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Kansas City Chiefs said modifications are underway at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium ahead of the 2024 NFL season and World Cup 2026.

Entertainment

FILE — This year marks the 75th anniversary of the American Royal Rodeo.

American Royal announces lineup of rodeo events in Kansas City for 75th anniversary

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff and Greg Dailey
This year also marks the 125th anniversary of the American Royal.

News

'Defcon 5' model unit

‘These are just ordinary people’: More Kansas Citians embracing ‘prepper’ way of life

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Zac Summers
Researchers found, since 2017, the number of preppers in America has doubled to 20 million, and up to a quarter of them are people of color.

News

Parkinson's & Music

‘Music as medicine’: Fighting Parkinson’s, improving lives

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
Optum Community Centers across Kansas City are implementing music during workout classes and calming exercises, especially for people living with ALS or Parkinson’s Disease.

News

One person died in a vehicle vs train crash on April 19, 2024.

Police: Driver ignored warning arms and lights at crossing, struck by oncoming train

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The fire department responded to the crash just south of Blue Ridge and east of Holmes, officials stated.

Community

KCTV5 is hosting a recycling event on Monday, April 22, 2024.

KCTV5 hosts free E-Waste recycling event on Earth Day

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
In light of Earth Day, KCTV5 and 1-800-GOT-JUNK? are hosting a free E-Waste recycling event on April 22.

News

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An ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ live orchestral concert is coming to Kansas City

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The hit animated series “Avatar: The Last Airbender” is well known for its touching moments and strong soundtrack. Now, fans can relive their favorite moments in a live concert coming to Kansas City in 2024.

Crime

File: Overland Park Police investigating

Stabbing: Police investigate disturbance in Overland Park

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Overland Park Police are investigating a stabbing overnight at a home near 89th and Hardy Street.

Crime

The Kauffman School provided an undated picture of 11-year-old Kourtney Freeman.

Family, friends of 11-year-old killed by gunfire come together for services held in Kansas City

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Instead of preparing for the 12th birthday of Kourtney Freeman, family and friends came together in Kansas City to remember the slain 11-year-old.

Crime

FILE

Suspect in Mission grocery store shooting remains at large

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Detectives continue to search for the suspect in a domestic violence-related shooting at the Mission Hy-Vee over the weekend.

Crime

FILE

Sutherlands shooting investigation closed by Raytown Police

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A March shooting at a Raytown hardware store has been closed by police after no suspects were arrested and the victim chose not to press charges.

News

The Kansas City Chiefs and Team USA hosted hundreds of high school athletes in preparation for...

Chiefs, Team USA host 200 athletes preparing for girls flag football league

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The Kansas City Chiefs and Team USA hosted hundreds of high school athletes in preparation for the pilot program of a girls' flag football league.

News

FILE

Night at the Museum: Jazz fans can expect special treats at KC fundraising concert

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Jazz fans can expect a special Night at the Museum treat as Kansas City’s Jazz Museum prepares to host a fundraising concert.

News

FILE

KC organizations team up to donate tons of clothes to those in need

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Two Kansas City organizations have teamed up to donate tons of clothes to those in need to celebrate Earth Day.

News

File: Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence, Mo.

Jackson County operations return to normal following ransomware attack

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Jackson County operations return to normal following a cyberattack that plagued the system in early April.

News

Volunteers and crews help out with the Great Kansas City Cleanup on April 21, 2024.

“No place has parks like Kansas City”: Great Kansas City Cleanup celebrates third consecutive year

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 2:59 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
This weekend, Kansas City volunteers are rolling up their sleeves and cleaning up around Kansas City. Keeping Kansas City clean takes plenty of time and effort and it doesn’t happen without volunteers.

News

FILE

Kansas City leaders speak out after Mayor Q’s call for ‘lawfully present’ migrants

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 2:46 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
More officials have spoken out since Mayor Quinton Lucas called on immigrants to head toward Kansas City to help with an ongoing labor shortage.

News

"I leave the school feeling proud to know them, all the kids in Kauffman Cares and all the...

Kauffman School comes together to help end community violence after shooting death of student

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
On Saturday, dozens of Kauffman School students, parents, community members and nonprofits came together to help put an end to community violence.

News

The woman was taken to a nearby hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries.

Woman shot while pulling into parking garage off Country Club Plaza

Updated: Apr. 21, 2024 at 11:33 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Kansas City Police Department responded to a shooting just off the Country Club Plaza that left one woman with minor injuries.

Crime

FILE

Suspect in critical condition after shots fired during Kansas police chase

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 10:01 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One man is in critical condition after he allegedly fired a gun at police officers during a chase in Kansas over the weekend.

News

Family and friends release balloons in honor of the victims of a double homicide in Blue...

Balloon release honors victims in Blue Springs homicide as police make progress

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 9:52 PM CDT
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By Alex Love
Blue Springs Police say they’re making progress in the search for suspects in a double homicide at Wilbur Young Park last Saturday.

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FILE

Train collision causes multiple Leawood railroad crossing closures

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A train collision has closed multiple railroad crossings in Leawood as crews continue to clear the scene.

Health

FILE

Spring in Kansas City also brings free skin cancer screenings

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 8:47 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
As Kansas City heads into spring, a group of healthcare professionals are set to roll in just in time for free skin cancer screenings.

News

115 community members march on Country Club Plaza on April 20, 2024, to take back Earth Day.

115 march on Country Club Plaza with demands to “take back Earth Day”

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 8:35 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Around 115 community members gathered at Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza to “take back Earth Day” with demands for better, cleaner buses.

Crime

Tasha Haefs in August 2023.

Case against mother accused of decapitating son, dog set to move forward

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The case against a Kansas City mother accused of decapitating her son and dog will now move forward after she was found fit to stand trial.

News

Volunteers and organizations plant trees in Kansas City's Gillham Park on April 20, 2024, in...

100 volunteers plant much-needed trees in Gillham Park in honor of Earth Day

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 7:32 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Around 100 volunteers came together to plant much-needed trees in Kansas City’s Gillham Park in honor of Earth Day.

News

Advocates and law enforcement officials attend the third annual KCK Peace Walk on April 20, 2024.

KCK Peace Walk highlights recent decrease in violent crimes

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Residents gathered in Kansas City, Kan., over the weekend to show their support for peace as a recent decrease in violent crimes was discussed.

News

FILE - On Tuesday, August 10 1861 at what is now Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Park, the...

National Park Week kicks off with free entry to parks across the nation

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
National parks across the state and across the nation will offer free entry in honor of National Park Week.

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FILE

Dozens of kites to fill Lee’s Summit skies for upcoming Mega-Kite Festival

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Dozens of kites are set to fill the skies in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, for the Metropolitan Community College’s Mega-Kite Festival.

Crime

FILE

Hit and run outside Kansas City church leaves pedestrian with serious injuries

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One individual continues to recover from serious injuries sustained from a hit-and-run collision outside a Kansas City church over the weekend.

News

FILE

Overland Park Farmer’s Market opens for the 2024 season

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
With the Overland Park Farmers Market back open for the season, more fresh produce should start showing up in local tiny pantries.

Education

FILE

50% decrease in financial aid applications linked to new FAFSA rollout

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A nearly 50% decrease in financial aid applications for college students has been linked to the rollout of the new version of the FAFSA.

News

FILE

Cannabis enthusiasts celebrate World Weed Day as police crackdown on DUIs

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
While many celebrate World Weed Day on April 20, many law enforcement agencies are now focused on cracking down on driving while high.

Crime

Jerron Allen Lightfoot has been charged with two counts of first-degree involuntary...

State requests prison time for man who killed KCPD officer, K-9, pedestrian

Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 3:18 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A 20-year-old Kansas man could face around 20 years in prison for a 2023 collision that took the lives of a Kansas City officer, his K-9 and a pedestrian.

Crime

22-year-old Brian Favela faces 13 felony charges for his role in the shooting at Crown Center...

Crown Center shooting suspect’s trial to start in early 2025

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A man who allegedly opened fire inside the shopping mall at Crown Center will go on trial early next year.

News

An Edwardsville street has been renamed in honor of Junius Groves, recognized as the ‘Potato...

Edwardsville street renamed to honor ‘Potato King’ of Kansas

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
An Edwardsville street has been renamed in honor of Junius Groves, recognized as the ‘Potato King.’

News

Kansas City is now in its Tortured Poets era. To celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's...

Zona Rosa hosts Tortured Poets Department event to celebrate newest Taylor Swift album

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Chandler Watkins
Zona Rosa in the Northland held a Poetic Wine Walk Friday evening.

News

Ozarks Unsolved: Dr. John Forsyth

OZARKS UNSOLVED UPDATE: Medical examiner rules death of Dr. John Forsyth as a suicide

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 9:22 PM CDT
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By Chris Six
The Arkansas State Crime Lab medical examiner has ruled the death of Doctor John Forsyth as a suicide.

News

FILE - Missouri Treasurer Vivek Malek stands near a poster promoting drought conditions and...

Missouri lawmakers back big expansion of low-interest loans amid growing demand for state aid

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Missouri lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to significantly expand a low-interest loan program for farmers and small businesses.

News

New improvements are coming to a 120-year-old chapel at one of Kansas City’s oldest cemeteries.

Renovations begin at historic Kansas City chapel

Updated: Apr. 19, 2024 at 7:58 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
New improvements are coming to a 120-year-old chapel at one of Kansas City’s oldest cemeteries.
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