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Consumer News

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

Children’s Mercy reaches deal with UnitedHealthcare for 2027 ACA Marketplace coverage

Updated: 10 minutes ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The hospital said it continues discussions with additional ACA Marketplace health plans about in-network access and will share updates with families.

Crime

A Chicago man has been charged with a trio of felonies after a deadly crash on 71 Highway in...

Chicago man charged with involuntary manslaughter in deadly 71 Highway crash

Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A Chicago man has been charged with a trio of felonies after a deadly crash on 71 Highway in Kansas City, Missouri, on Monday.

News

Jackson County plans to open a World War II memorial in downtown Kansas City’s Oppenstein...

Jackson County plans World War II memorial in downtown Kansas City

Updated: 59 minutes ago
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By Jordan Fremstad
Jackson County plans to open a World War II memorial in downtown Kansas City’s Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park in April.

News

Sonny Gallardo is the owner of Sunnyside Jobs LLC.

Prairie Village teen’s lawn care equipment stolen overnight

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
A Prairie Village teen who spent years building a lawn care business had about $20,000 worth of equipment stolen the night before Halloween, and people are donating money to help him rebuild.

Consumer News

KC Bier Co. was named best large brewery in Missouri by the Missouri Craft Brewers Guild.

Missouri’s best breweries? These 2 Kansas City spots just took top honors

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The two Kansas City independent craft brewers were two of 30 Missouri breweries that entered the competition.

News

The group is scheduled to return from Algeria on Saturday.

Lawrence group welcomed in Algeria

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Morgan Riddell
Lawrence police detective continues to draw attention after viral World Cup welcome video.

Crime

Gavel on sounding block

Kansas City man sentenced to 3 decades in prison for child pornography distribution

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Forty-two-year-old Jeffrey L. Petrie was sentenced to 30 years after he was convicted of distributing child pornography.

Crime

Uriah T. Pese

‘Holes in walls’ leads Independence police to suspect in string of business burglaries

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Independence man charged after police connect him to business break-ins.

News

Kansas City Automotive Museum, Olathe, Kan.

Kansas City Auto Museum leaving Olathe, seeking new home

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Melaina Hesterlee
The Kansas City Automotive Museum is closing its Olathe location after 12 years and searching for a new home. No closure date has been announced.

News

Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer talks to reporters in Topeka, Kan., on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, a...

President Trump nominates former Kansas Gov. Jeff Colyer as UAE ambassador

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Angela Smith
He served as governor from January 2018 to January 2019.
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Kansas City Royals

Former Royals catcher and manager Bob Boone dies at 78

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Bob Boone, Gold Glove catcher and former Royals manager, dies at 78.

Consumer News

Amazon’s Kansas City, Kansas, fulfillment center uses thousands of robots and workers to get...

Holiday gifts ordered on Amazon may start their trip in KCK

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Miya Ingle
Amazon’s Kansas City, Kansas, fulfillment center uses thousands of robots and workers to get holiday gifts packed and delivered to customers.

News

With a sold-out crowd of 11,500 on hand at CPKC Stadium on Sunday, the Kansas City Current put...

Temwa Chawinga, Croix Bethune nominated in 2026 NWSL End-of-Year Awards

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
Temwa Chawinga and Croix Bethune are nominated in the 2026 National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) End-of-Year Awards.

Crime

Gavel and Handcuffs

Kansas City man charged with deadly shooting at gas station near 79th and Wornall

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Lavetta Doolin, 21, was shot and killed on Sept. 27.

News

A Lawrence snowplow named Taylor Drift is part of the city's fleet. The name won the city's...

Lawrence opens 2026 snowplow naming contest, with city snow crews choosing winner

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
The city of Lawrence is accepting name ideas for a snowplow through Sunday, Nov. 15, and this year, the employees who work on the city’s snow and ice response will choose the winner.

News

OPmobility provided a picture of the facility in Riverside they plan to operate.

Auto supplier to bring more than 100 jobs to Riverside

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
A company called OPmobility announced it plans to lease a facility in Riverside.

Election 2026

On Wednesday, Laura Kelly announced her support of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cindy...

Holscher says transition work with Gov. Kelly has begun as Kansas election audit continues

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
In a video update released Tuesday, Holscher said her team is already preparing to lead while election officials continue the process of counting votes.

Crime

West 95th Street and High Drive, Leawood, Kan.

Two arrested at Leawood home after search warrant served

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Police presence in North Leawood connected to search warrant.

News

KCK men killed in Hamburg, IA plane crash

2 KCK men killed in plane crash in southwest Iowa

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Authorities identify 2 men killed in Fremont County aircraft crash.

News

Kansas City skyline

1 in 3 Kansas City-area households can’t afford basic needs, United Way data shows

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Jordan Fremstad
Above the poverty line, but still struggling: Kansas City households face rising costs.

News

A plane from Kansas City with a destination of Atlanta diverted to Lambert International...

Flight heading from Kansas City to Atlanta diverted to Lambert

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A plane from Kansas City with a destination of Atlanta diverted to Lambert Airport Monday evening.

Crime

A KCKPD police car.

Homicide investigation underway after man found dead in northeast KCK

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Police said there are no suspects in custody, but the incident is under investigation by KCKPD’s Major Case Unit.

Education

Blue Valley students and parents spoke out at a school board meeting about proposed changes to...

Blue Valley students, parents raise concerns about proposed cuts to art classes and school services

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
Performing and visual arts students also gathered outside as the meeting was underway.

News

Several new faces will be representing Jackson County next year. At Monday night’s South...

Newly elected Jackson County executive, legislators meet with South Kansas Citians

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
Several new faces will be representing Jackson County next year.

News

Road closed generic

Police identify victims of fatal 71 Highway crash

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jackson Valenti
Police identified the victims as 35-year-old Olga Sorbalo and her two sons 9-year-old Luis Sorbalo and 6-year-old Samir Sorbalo.

Kansas City Countdown

Colombian fans gather for a banderazo pre-match celebration for Colombia on Thursday, July 2,...

Kansas City Unmatched: How America’s Heartland stood out during the biggest World Cup ever

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
For 26 days in 2026, the heart of the world’s game found its home in the heart of America.

KC Development

Council grants right-of-way ownership, increases building heights and allows area redevelopment

PortKC committee advances $1.49 billion bond plan for Country Club Plaza redevelopment

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Morgan Riddell
The district will still generate taxes. Stephens said the new agreement is essentially like PortKC acting as the bank on a bank loan.

Education

The Blue Valley School District plans to ban e-scooters and other motorized rides on campuses...

Blue Valley moving to ban e-scooters on elementary, middle school campuses

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Zach Fisher
Traditional bikes and nonmotorized scooters would still be allowed and encouraged.

Crime

Handcuffs graphic

KCK man charged in connection with Raytown shooting

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 5:05 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Cooper is accused of shooting a woman outside a home in Raytown on Sunday.

Crime

Jonathan D. Kesler, 43

KBI: Leavenworth leader arrested on child exploitation crimes after two dozen tips

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Jonathan D. Kesler, 43, of Leavenworth, was arrested Friday afternoon.

News

Arabia Steamboat Museum

Steamboat Arabia Museum extends hours through Thanksgiving

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM CST
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By Claire Decatur
“Folks have more time to come out and see this story,” the museum's manager said.

Crime

HOUSTON -- Customs and Border Protection provided pictures of two of the 75 counterfeit Super...

Dozens of counterfeit Chiefs Super Bowl rings seized at Houston airport

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The shipment arrived October 30 in a shipment from China, according to Customs and Border Protection officers.

News

Springfield Veterinarian warns of increase in heartworm cases.

Heartworm cases increase according to Kansas City animal nonprofit

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Pet Resource Center of Kansas City said nearly 160 dogs have tested positive for heartworm at its clinics this year.

Election 2026

Johnson County, Kan. election audit

Johnson County hand-counts approx. 125,000 ballots in close-race audit

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 1:09 PM CST
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By Miya Ingle and Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Five of six statewide close-race audits are in Johnson County; counting expected to run through Tuesday evening, possibly Wednesday.

News

Renovations are underway at Bridgstone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.

Kansas City company hired for Nashville arena renovation and development

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Bridgestone Arena is the home of the Nashville Predators. The project will also connect the arena to Nashville’s downtown Broadway district.

Crime

FILE - Lawrence, Kansas, Police Department

Lawrence police to add officers to downtown patrols during holiday season

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The expanded patrol starts Monday, November and will continue through the end of the year.

Election 2026

Rev, Adam Hamilton

Kansas Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton addresses congregation before leaving for Washington

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 11:58 AM CST
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By Lauren Magarino
Sen.-elect Adam Hamilton returns to pulpit after historic Kansas election win.

Stadium Development

Renowned sports architect David Manica shared renderings of a potential Kansas City, Kan.,...

Kansas, Wyandotte County reach agreement on Chiefs stadium deal

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 11:11 AM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
The agreement finalizes the boundaries of the state’s STAR Bond district and the area where local sales tax revenue will be pledged toward the project.

Sporting KC

Sporting KC parts ways with head coach after last-place finish in West

Updated: Nov. 9, 2026 at 10:44 AM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
Sporting KC fires head coach Raphael Wicky after record-setting season.

Consumer News

United Market KC took the place of Sun Fresh, which closed its doors last August.

‘People first:’ United Market sees success in Kansas City

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 10:18 PM CST
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By Chandler Watkins
United Market KC took the place of Sun Fresh, which closed its doors last August.

News

Volunteers were working to get the holiday season started for children in need.

Marines collect Toys for Tots donations before Chiefs kickoff

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 6:01 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Volunteers were working to get the holiday season started for children in need.

News

Butterball is giving Thanksgiving hosts two more chances to get a free turkey-shaped device...

Butterball offers free Thanksgiving helper device as Turkey Talk-Line returns

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 11:21 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Butterball is offering a free Thanksgiving helper device as its Turkey Talk-Line returns.

Entertainment

LOVE ISLAND USA -- "Villa Tour" Episode -- Pictured: Love Island Villa

‘Love Island USA’ casting team seeks Kansas City singles for Season 9

Updated: Nov. 8, 2026 at 9:13 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
The "Love Island USA" casting team is seeking Kansas City singles for Season 9.

News

Chilly weather didn’t stop pet lovers from celebrating their four-legged friends at the...

First KC Pet Fest brings animals, rescues and vendors to the American Royal

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 10:30 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Chilly weather didn’t stop pet lovers from celebrating their four-legged friends at the first-ever KC Pet Fest at the American Royal.

Election 2026

The proposed quarter-cent countywide sales tax was expected to generate about $12 million a...

Wyandotte County voters reject sales tax proposals as residents weigh needs, costs

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 9:45 PM CST
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By Ale Espinosa
Voters on Tuesday rejected two separate sales tax proposals: a countywide measure for health and homelessness services and a Kansas City, Kansas, measure for parks and infrastructure.

News

Seven veterans were honored with handmade Quilts of Valor during an early Veterans Day ceremony.

Quilts of Valor ceremony recognizes veterans ahead of Veterans Day

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 6:47 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Seven veterans were honored with handmade Quilts of Valor during an early Veterans Day ceremony.

News

For some donors, the donation was a closet clean-out. For others, it was a chance to teach...

‘Important for me to share’: Donors drop off coats for Project Warmth

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM CST
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By Janae' Hancock
For some donors, the donation was a closet clean-out. For others, it was a chance to teach their children about giving.

News

FILE

Gladstone residents told to stay inside as crews respond to gas leak

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 1:28 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Some Gladstone residents have been told to stay inside as crews respond to a gas leak.

Crime

Jonathan D. Kesler, 43

Leavenworth planning commissioner arrested in child sexual exploitation investigation

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 11:08 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A Leavenworth planning commissioner has been arrested in a child sexual exploitation investigation.

News

Crews battled a two-story house fire in Kansas City on Nov. 7, 2026.

Fire at Kansas City home brought under control; no injuries reported

Updated: Nov. 7, 2026 at 8:54 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
No injuries were reported after a fire at a Kansas City home was brought under control.
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