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Crime

Lenexa Police investigate a double homicide on Nov. 2, 2024.

Motive unclear as Lenexa PD investigates double homicide after hours-long standoff

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
Two people and a dog are dead after an hours-long standoff in Lenexa Friday night. The suspect, 53-year-old Todd Michael Donovan, is in custody. He is being held without bond.

News

The American Royal World Series of BBQ welcomed more than 450 teams to the Kansas Speedway...

World Series of BBQ helping break barriers for pitmasters

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Joe Hennessy
The American Royal World Series of BBQ welcomed more than 450 teams to the Kansas Speedway including two blind pitmasters competing for a trophy.

KC Current

CPKC Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, home of the KC Current.

Here’s how to get tickets to the Current’s run in the NWSL quarterfinals in KC

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Tickets for a historic NWSL quarterfinal at the nation’s first stadium built for women’s sports are set to go on sale soon. Here’s what fans need to know.

News

FILE

2 out of 12 injured during collision on I-435 near Kansas Speedway

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Two individuals were injured during a collision that involved a dozen people on I-435 near the Kansas Speedway.

Kansas City Chiefs

FILE

Chiefs prepare for matchup against Buccaneers in Kansas City

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The Kansas City Chiefs are expected to honor American Indian Heritage Month as they take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Kansas City for Monday Night Football.

Crime

Curtis Long

Charges filed in connection to woman’s attack in Kansas City park

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One man has been charged with the robbery and attack of a woman who had attempted to enjoy her lunch in a Kansas City park over the summer.

Project Warmth

Donations are dropped off at KCTV5 on Nov. 2, 2024, for Project Warmth.

Hundreds of coats, hats, gloves donated for KC metro Project Warmth 2024

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
On Saturday, hundreds of coats, hats, gloves, and many other cold weather items were donated for Project Warmth 2024.

News

FILE

Child among 3 injured in overnight rollover collision on I-70

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A 9-year-old was among three individuals injured after an overnight rollover collision along I-70 in Kansas City.

Crime

Lawrence Police Department - FILE

One taken into custody, another injured after 2 Lawrence collisions

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One person was taken into custody as another was taken to a nearby hospital after two collisions in Lawrence were found to be connected to the same incident.

News

FILE

Motorcycle driver seriously injured after rear-end collision on Missouri highway

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A motorcycle driver was seriously injured after a rear-end collision on a highway east of Knob Noster over the weekend.
7 Day Forecast
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Campaign 2024

FILE

Advocates call for more inclusive transportation services for disabled voters

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Advocates have called on Kansas City’s transit leaders to help break down barriers to voting for those with disabilities with a more inclusive transportation service.

News

FILE

Driver seriously injured after car collides with I-435 ditch near Kansas Speedway

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One driver sustained life-threatening injuries after he crashed his car into a ditch along I-435 near the Kansas Speedway.

Campaign 2024

FILE

50K Kansas City ballots cast in advance of Election Day

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
More than 50,000 ballots have already been cast in Kansas City as advance voting sites prepare to close ahead of Election Day.

News

FILE

Driver dies after 3-vehicle crash on Missouri 210 near Liberty airport

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One man is dead after a 3-vehicle collision injured two other drivers along Missouri 210 highway near the Liberty airport.

News

Toys for Tots

Donations for ‘Toys for Tots’ are now open

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Melonne McBride
The Marine Toys for Tots program is now open for donations. Donation dates began on Friday, Nov. 1 to Friday, Dec. 6.

News

Hours long standoff in Lenexa leading to two bodies being found.

Murder charges filed after 2 adults, 1 dog found dead during Lenexa standoff

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:49 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter, Samantha Boring and Melonne McBride
A Lenexa man is facing first-degree murder charges after two of his family members and a neighbor’s dog were found fatally wounded after an overnight standoff.

Community

The atmosphere was festive Friday night on Kansas City’s Westside as people walked up West...

KC Day of the Dead celebration honors Lisa Lopez Galvan

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The atmosphere was festive Friday night on Kansas City’s Westside as people walked up West Pennway towards the Mattie Rhodes Center.

Entertainment

Tens of thousands of people will pour into Kansas Speedway this weekend for the 125th American...

American Royal’s World Series of Barbecue begins

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Tens of thousands of people will pour into Kansas Speedway this weekend for the 125th American Royal World Series of Barbecue.

Community

If you’re ready to get into the Christmas spirit, Vintage Market Days of Kansas City is back...

Vintage Market Days of Kansas City kicks off on Friday

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 9:02 PM CDT
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By Chandler Watkins
If you’re ready to get into the Christmas spirit, Vintage Market Days of Kansas City is back this weekend in Independence.

Crime

Sergeant Sarah Roque, of Ligonier, Indiana, was a bridge crewmember, serving as a Mine Dog...

Authorities charge specialist for the murder of a sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff and Chris Bryant
Authorities arrested a Fort Leonard Wood soldier for the death of a sergeant on post on October 21.

Crime

An investigation continues into the theft of a Waldo business that lost $60,000 in rare...

$60K in rare collectibles lost during Waldo theft

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 8:50 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
An investigation continues into the theft of a Waldo business that lost $60,000 in rare collectibles in mid-October.

News

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210 Highway closed in both directions due to multi-vehicle crash

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 6:23 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A multi-vehicle crash in the area of 210 Highway led to closures in both directions Friday evening.

News

Olivia Piotrowski's father, Andrew, is honoring her memory with an athletic facility.

‘You never want your child to go forgotten’: Lenexa teen remembered through athletic facility

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By Joe Hennessy
“As a father, you never want your child to go unforgotten when you lose them," Andrew Piotrowski said.

Crime

FILE

15 non-compliant sex offenders found in KC area during Halloween enforcement

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
More than a dozen non-compliant sexual offenders were found in the Kansas City area during Halloween enforcement efforts.

Crime

Brian Favella (left) and Joel Olivas (right) were charged with multiple weapons offenses in...

Two gang members convicted in Crown Center shootings

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn and Ryan Hennessy
A Jackson County judge on Friday convicted two Kansas City defendants of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges in connection with a gun battle on January 17 inside Crown Center.

News

FILE- In this March 6, 2018, file photo, a McDonald's Quarter Pounder, left, and Double...

Kansas City child among 5 local victims in E. coli outbreak

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Kansas City area victims range in age from 12 to 37, and three ended up hospitalized for up to a week.

News

The Jackson County Election Board says it's been seeing at least 100 voters every hour the...

How to save time at the polls on Election Day

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:34 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
Early voting in Jackson County is winding down and the Election Board is getting ready for Election Day.

Crime

FILE

Woman charged after $16K in sunglasses stolen from Zona Rosa business

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One woman has been charged after more than $16,000 in sunglasses were stolen from a Zona Rosa business over the summer.

News

Melissa Etheridge coming to Cincinnati’s Taft Theatre!

New TV series highlights Melissa Etheridge, other Kansas musicians

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn
A new TV series will air showcasing Kansas musicians.

Crime

FILE

Former education employee charged for scam run at multiple Missouri schools

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:07 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A former educational program employee has been charged in connection to a scam run at multiple Missouri school districts.

News

FILE

Silver Alert canceled after Leawood man found safe

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn
A Silver Alert has been canceled after a Leawood man was found safe and returned home.

Entertainment

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game...

Kelce brothers release Christmas song with Boyz II Men

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
If you’re already feeling the Christmas spirit, the Kelce brothers can add to it.

Campaign 2024

FILE

Kansas on track to see highest voter turnout in state history

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The State of Kansas is on track to see the highest voter turnout in its history as voters continue to head to the polls.

Crime

Danny Haggerman

Registered sex offender charged in connection to new sexual crimes

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A registered Missouri sex offender has been charged in connection to the sexual abuse of another individual incapable of consent.

Crime

FILE

Mayor of unincorporated Missouri town charged after impersonation of officer

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The mayor of an unincorporated town in Missouri who believed law enforcement was up to him has now been charged with the impersonation of an officer.

Crime

Gavel on sounding block

Leavenworth man sentenced for making threats with deadly weapon

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A man previously convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon has now been sentenced for making a criminal threat with a deadly weapon.

News

Carved and cute pumpkins ready to greet Trick or Treaters

Olathe, Overland Park, more, share ways to properly dispose of jack-o’-lanterns

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 3:53 PM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn
The Cities of Olathe and Overland park are sharing ways on how you can properly dispose of your jack-o'-lanterns.

News

FILE

Driver seriously injured during head-on collision on Missouri county road

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
One driver was seriously injured during a head-on collision on a county road between Warrensburg and Whiteman Air Force Base on Halloween.

Crime

FILE

Gladstone man charged with child sex crimes after alleged abuse of teenage girl

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Gladstone man has been charged with child sex crimes after he was accused of the sexual abuse of a teenage girl while in Chillicothe.

News

A driver is dead and an Independence police officer is recovering after an early morning crash...

Independence police officer hurt, man killed in head-on crash after chase

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 2:56 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn, Heidi Schmidt and Jonah Kahn
A driver is dead and an Independence police officer is recovering after an early morning crash on Friday.

News

FILE

Driver air-lifted with life-threatening injuries after rollover collision near Winston

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 2:55 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A 78-year-old driver was air-lifted to a Kansas City hospital with life-threatening injuries after a roll-over collision on a rural Missouri highway.

News

The Grand Boulevard Bridge will close from Sept. 9 until early November for work on the KC...

Grand Boulevard Bridge reopens ahead of schedule

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 2:15 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Grand Boulevard bridge is reopening ahead of schedule after crews closed it to for work on the KC Streetcar extension project.

News

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey speaks to reporters, Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, at the...

Bailey pens letter to California officials over amendment he claims would 'decimate' Missouri farms

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 2:02 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey penned a letter Friday to California officials regarding a proposed amendment he claims would “irreversibly harm Missouri’s farmers and biofuels industry.”

News

The City of Kansas City is matching a $4.25 million federal grant to upgrade Swope Park...

Swope Park set to receive multi-million dollar upgrades as city matches federal grant

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 1:07 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
“We hope that these improvements encourage Kansas Citians of all ages to come to not just Kansas City’s park but the region park," Lucas said.

News

Multiple Kansas City fire stations continue to be remodeled as the City continues its efforts...

Remodeling ongoing at several Kansas City fire stations in efforts to follow city regulation

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 12:50 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Multiple Kansas City fire stations continue to be remodeled as the City continues its efforts to provide gender-neutral fire stations.

Kansas City Chiefs

Voice of the Chiefs, Mitch Holthus

Chiefs nominate Mitch Holtus for 2024 Salute to Service Award

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:39 AM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn
Kansas City Chiefs nominate Mitch Holthus for the 2024 Salute to Service Award.

News

Kansas communities secure nearly $2 million in airport infrastructure investment

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 10:13 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Four Kansas communities have secured nearly $2 million in infrastructure funding to improve local airports.

Campaign 2024

St. Charles County judge dismisses case to stop early voting

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 9:37 AM CDT
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By First Alert 4 Staff
A St. Charles County judge dismissed a case that sought to stop early voting.

Project Warmth

KCTV5 is proud to host the Project Warmth coat drive once again in 2024.

PROJECT WARMTH UNDERWAY: How to help KCTV5 keep Kansas Citians warm this winter

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 9:03 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Friday, Nov. 1 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m., or Saturday, Nov. 2 at our KCTV5 Studio (4500 Shawnee Mission Parkway) from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. KCTV5 will also collect items on Saturday, Nov. 2 at all area Sam’s Club locations.

Entertainment

HOLIDAY POP-UP

‘Happy Holidays’: Here’s your 2024 guide to Holiday Pop-ups

Updated: Nov. 1, 2024 at 8:34 AM CDT
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By Melonne McBride
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Celebrate the Christmas season by enjoying the many holiday-themed pop-up bars listed here.
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