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Crime

A student was arrested at Shawnee Mission South High School after authorities confiscated a gun.

Prosecutor charges student who brought gun to Shawnee Mission South High School

Updated: 8 minutes ago
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By Greg Dailey
A 15-year-old student faces multiple charges after being accused of bringing a gun to school on Monday.

News

34-year-old Cedric Warren was convicted in 2009.

Wyandotte County judge vacates man’s murder conviction after finding evidence was withheld

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Zoë Shriner
A Wyandotte County judge found that the 34-year-old's constitutional rights were violated during his initial trial.

News

Explaining why it's difficult to forecast snowfall predictions

Explaining why it’s difficult to forecast snowfall predictions

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Greg Bennett
There are many different characteristics of the atmosphere we take into consideration to create ice, sleet, freezing rain and snow.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals' Alex Gordon reacts after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of...

Gordon, Davis, Beltran and others nominees for Royals 2025 Hall of Fame class

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Nine former Royals players are now up for top honors in team history - and fans have a say in who that is.

Crime

KC Irish Fest canceled it's popular Sunday breakfast after Shaun Brady, Chef at Brady & Fox,...

Charges dropped against Kansas City teen accused in murder of Chef Shaun Brady

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Prosecutors drop charges against one of two teenagers accused in the August shooting death of the Brookside restaurant owner.

News

Kansas City Police Department (KCPD)

3 teenagers injured in shooting outside Kansas City park, no suspect identified

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The shooting happened at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 near Budd Park and Quincy Avenue.

News

File- Liberty Police Department in Liberty, Missouri

Northbound Route 291 closed for hours after serious early-morning crash

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
Hours after a serious crash closed all northbound lanes on Tuesday, Route 291 reopened to travelers.

Crime

Man found shot, killed at 51st & Indiana, KC, Mo.

KCPD find man’s body outside car not far from Bruce R. Watkins Center

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, just before 2:30 a.m. patrol officers were dispatched to 51st and Indiana Streets on an ambulance en route call.

Kansas City Chiefs

Companies like Studio Ten10 in Lee's Summit and Raygun in Kansas City are designing and...

Kansas City businesses hope to score with ‘Doink for Division’ Chiefs t-shirts

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt and Janae' Hancock
Businesses started creating designs as soon as the phrase was uttered at the end of the Chiefs game.

Crime

Police responded to a homicide in the 6000 block of Blue Hills Road on Dec. 9, 2024.

Following double homicide, neighborhood says concerns aren’t being heard: ‘Knew it was coming’

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
Citadel neighborhood residents said their concerns regarding gun violence have fallen on deaf ears at City Hall.
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Missouri Tigers

Missouri's Tamar Bates (2) celebrates a basket in front of Kansas's Zeke Mayo (5) during the...

Tamar Bates named SEC Player of the Week after dominating performance against Kansas

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Bates put together a 29-point, five-steal performance against the then-No.1 Jayhawks.

News

Missouri business groups sue to overturn voter-approved minimum wage hike

Missouri companies sue to stop a law that raises minimum wage and requires paid sick leave

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The law will increase the state’s minimum wage from the current $12.30 an hour to $13.75 in January and $15 in 2026.

Crime

Overland Park police released a picture of a white SUV. They are looking for the driver and a...

Overland Park police search for man who pulled gun on middle school girl

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt and Jiani Navarro
The crime happened near 132nd and Outlook Street in the Deer Creek subdivision shortly after 8 a.m.

News

A foggy beginning to the week as drivers had to battle low visibility during the morning...

Watch: Weather warning issued as thick fog blankets Kansas City metro

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The National Weather Service issued a dense fog warning in Kansas City.

News

Linc is one of several community-based organizations who contributed to an open letter...

‘Looking at tougher times’: Nonprofits concerned about uncertainty of Jackson County COVID relief funds

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
Some Jackson County leaders are proposing using the money to support salaries and benefits for public safety and health employees.

Consumer News

Staying safe from phishing scams

Woman loses thousands of dollars after phishing scammers urge her to secure her Apple account

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
A Kansas City woman tells the Better Business Bureau (BBB) it all started with text messages from "Apple employees" urging her to reach out or risk losing her account.

Campaign 2024

On Wednesday, five seats sat empty at the Jackson County Legislature meeting.

Time running out for Jackson County to plan spending $70m in COVID relief money

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The legislature and the county executive have until the end of the year to agree to a spending plan or risk losing the money.

News

Missouri has some of the loosest firearm laws in the nation, according to gun safety...

Missouri lawmakers look at strengthening gun laws in hopes of reducing violent crime

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon
Business groups are worried that violent crime in Missouri cities is driving away potential economic growth.

News

A student was arrested at Shawnee Mission South High School after authorities confiscated a gun.

Shawnee Mission South student arrested after authorities confiscate gun

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The lockdown at Shawnee Mission South High School lifted as soon as the building was secured, the school confirmed Monday.

News

The Kansas City Chiefs are asking people to donate food and money to the Chiefs Kingdom food...

Chiefs Kingdom food drive kicks off to feed the need in Kansas City

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Volunteers are ready to pack and deliver meals to people across Chiefs Kingdom who need them.

Crime

Police responded to a homicide in the 6000 block of Blue Hills Road on Dec. 9, 2024.

Shooting leaves 2 dead at Kansas City apartment complex

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The scene was in the 6000 block of Blue Hills Road, northwest of Research Medical Center.

News

Archie High School student and football player dies in tragic car crash

Archie High School student, football player dies in car crash

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Ryan Hennessy and Zoë Shriner
Archie High School Senior and football player died in a car crash after the team won their second 8-man football state championship for two consecutive years on Saturday.

Missouri Tigers

Missouri's T.O. Barrett (5) is surrounded by fans that rushed the court after the team...

SEC fines Mizzou $250k for storming court after win over Kansas

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The Tigers knocked off the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks 76-67 on Sunday afternoon at Mizzou Arena, the first win in more than 11 years over their archrivals.

News

The Splash of Life building in Kansas City caught fire the morning of Dec. 6, 2024.

Demolition planned for Kansas City building heavily damaged by fire

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway, but the fire department said it will be difficult to determine because of the extent of the damage.

News

Extended closure: Repairs delay reopening of Blue Springs nature center

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Parts delay causes extended closure for Blue Springs nature center.

KCTV5 Special Reports

Kelsey Rohrer and her husband with her engagement ring.

‘I thought they were safe’: Woman claims engagement ring stolen from checked luggage

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Zac Summers
Inside the luggage was a pair of diamond earrings and her engagement ring valued at around $9,000.

News

Wichita dealership owner barred from business in Kansas after cars sold with blown airbags

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Matt Heilman
The Sedgwick County District Attorney’s Office announced that a consumer complaint led to a nearly $400,000 judgment against a Wichita car dealership, which can no longer sell vehicles in Kansas.

News

Lifelong Chiefs fan finally gets a chance to meet former Chiefs players

‘I never thought this would happen’: Lifelong Chiefs fan meets former players

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
A lifelong Chiefs fan got the afternoon of a lifetime when a few legends showed up to hang out! A beloved resident at Homestead Estates of Leawood, has been cheering on the Chiefs since 1963.

News

The West Virginia Division of Highways says nearly 115 miles of roadway was repaved in...

Report: Semi-truck driver injured driving off side of rural highway with no seatbelt

Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 1:11 PM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
MSHP said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

News

Jackson County Executive Frank White addressed the media after his veto was overriden by...

Jackson County groups express alarm over potential loss of $70M in federal funding

Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 12:22 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
A group of organizations call out Jackson County Executive Frank White over a threat of losing $70M in federal funding.

Education

A ninth grader places her cell phone in to a phone holder as she enters class.

Shawnee Mission School District to discuss strict cell phone policy

Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 12:17 PM CST
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By Nathan Brennan
After thousands of responses and several feedback sessions, the Shawnee Mission School District has put together recommendations for a district-wide cell phone policy.

News

Dec. 6, 2024- The suspects were arrested on the roof of a business in the 12800 block of...

Suspects found on roof of senior living facility while hiding to escape arrest

Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 10:38 AM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
The suspects abandoned their car, which Shawnee police allege was stolen, and disappeared into the senior living facility's property.

News

Missouri State Highway Patrol car (Source: KFVS)

Johnson County man ejected from airborne car during fatal rollover crash

Updated: Dec. 9, 2024 at 7:47 AM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
Police say the man was declared dead at the scene after he was ejected during the crash.

News

A marriage takes place at Arrowhead Stadium on Dec. 8, 2024.

Couple ties the knot on Chiefs’ Drum Deck: ‘This is something you dream about’

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 9:54 PM CST
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By Mark Poulose
“We were late for the game. I was rushing. He was calling my name. I was like, ‘What? Is everything ok? What?’ and he got down on one knee.”

Kansas City Chiefs

The protocol for responding to an injury is a game plan the Chiefs hope to never use....

Behind the Scenes: How the Chiefs medical team responds to injuries

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 9:39 PM CST
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By Marleah Campbell
The protocol for responding to an injury is a game plan the Chiefs hope to never use. Unfortunately, injuries in football are inevitable.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is sacked by Los Angeles Chargers...

GAMEDAY BLOG: Chiefs take on the Chargers in Kansas City

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 7:39 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Follow along as the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Los Angeles Chargers at home in Arrowhead Stadium.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs fans in 2014 broke the record for crowd noise at more than 142 decibels and...

Chiefs and Bud Light partner to recognize loudest fans ever recorded

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 7:19 PM CST
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By Joe Hennessy
Kansas City Chiefs fans in 2014 broke the record for crowd noise at more than 142 decibels and fans watching Sunday Night Football’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers will honor them.

Kansas City Chiefs

FILE - Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, left, is sacked for a 6-yard loss by...

Several Chiefs to miss Arrowhead matchup against Chargers

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 6:31 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Several players among the Kansas City Chiefs are prepared to miss the home matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Crime

FILE

Olathe man charged after failed scheme to steal $61K pickup truck in Missouri

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 5:48 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
An Olathe man has been charged in connection to a failed scheme to steal a $61,000 pickup truck during a sale in Higginsville.

Community

FILE

Community Service League Christmas Store opens for holiday shoppers

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 5:26 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Shoppers who need a little extra help this holiday season will get a little extra help in Independence thanks to the Community Service League.

News

Amanda M. J. Patel

Warrensburg woman charged with armed robbery, carjacking

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 5:12 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Warrensburg woman could face decades behind bars after she was allegedly involved in an armed robbery and carjacking in the spring.

News

Law enforcement has connected these phones to drug trafficking, hits ordered on prison guards,...

Federal prisons set to close as nationwide staffing shortages worsen

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 4:55 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Several federal prisons are set to either close or be deactivated in the coming months as staffing shortages continue to disadvantage the nation’s prison system.

Crime

Malik H. Givens

$52.4K in stolen sports memorabilia, laptops, more land KC man in jail

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 4:38 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A string of burglaries that resulted in $52,400 in stolen sports memorabilia, laptops and more have landed a Kansas City man behind bars with multiple charges.

News

FILE

New bill to ensure competitive bids for government AI, Cloud contracts

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 3:52 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A new bill introduced by senators from Missouri and Massachusetts would ensure a competitive bidding process when it comes to AI and government contracts.

Crime

Alfonzo O. Canales-Enrique

Mexican national wanted for Kansas sexual assault found in Missouri

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 3:38 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Mexican national wanted out of Kansas for a November sexual assault was found in Missouri and extradited back over the border to face his alleged crimes.

Sports

Kansas's Hunter Dickinson (1) catches a pass in front of Missouri's Josh Gray (33) during the...

Tamar Bates scores 29 points to help Missouri beat No. 1 Kansas 76-67

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 3:20 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Tamar Bates had 29 points and five steals to help Missouri beat Hunter Dickinson and No. 1 Kansas 76-67 on Sunday.

Crime

FILE

South African company to pay $122+ million to settle bribery accusations

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 3:17 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A South African subsidiary of an international company based in Chicago will pay more than $122 million to settle accusations of the bribery of government officials.

Crime

Cesar Sanchez-Martinez

5 years of abuse lead to child sex crimes charges for Kansas City man

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 2:46 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas man has been charged with multiple child sex crimes in Missouri after a child under the age of 12 was abused for 5 years.

News

(File) Ambulance lights – Dr. Nazir Wehbi said the plan includes making sure more North...

Archie high schoolers involved in Saturday night crash, 1 dead, 2 injured

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 2:31 PM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
The 17-year-old driver and one of his 18-year-old passengers were ejected when the car flipped, MSHP reported.

Crime

FILE

Missouri driver seriously injured after crash during chase with Kansas Troopers

Updated: Dec. 8, 2024 at 2:23 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Missouri man who attempted to outrun the Kansas Highway Patrol sustained life-threatening injuries following an overnight collision with a utility pole.
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