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Three bodies found, E. 12th Terrace, KCMO

KCFD: Three found dead in Kansas City home

Updated: 52 minutes ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Just before 7:30 Monday morning Kansas City Fire responded to carbon monoxide calls at a residence on East 12th Terrace near Ewing Avenue.

Weather Forecast

Time to chill out

FIRST FORECAST: Mild Monday, temperatures rising into the 70s

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Greg Bennett
We are whipping out the T-shirts and the sundresses today and for the next few days as high temperatures are 10° to 15° above average. But good things must come to an end and a colder spell takes over just before the weekend.

News

Good Samaritan among those killed in overnight crash on I-70

Good Samaritan among those killed in overnight crash on I-70

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Just before 2 a.m. Monday Independence Police responded to calls of a deadly two-car crash.

Sporting KC

The Chiefs weren’t the only Kansas City “football” team in a big-time match up on Sunday....

Sporting KC fans excited to see team advance in Western Conference playoffs

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
The Chiefs weren’t the only Kansas City “football” team in a big-time match up on Sunday. Sporting KC beat St. Louis City SC 2-1 in Game 2 of their best-of-three first round playoff series.

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1 person injured after being ejected from vehicle near I-470, police suspect impairment

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
One person was left in critical injured after a crash on I-470. A maroon Nissan Maxima traveled westbound on I-470 and Raytown Road, at a high rate of speed before rolling over.

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Man dies in KCK on U.S. 69 Highway

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
A man, 21, died in a single vehicle crash, late Saturday afternoon in Wyandotte County.

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Shooting near 44th & South Benton leaves 1 in critical condition & 4 injured

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Kansas City Police are investigating a shooting in the area of 44th & South Benton.

Community

Dozens stood in silence on the steps of City Hall holding flyers of the hostages kidnapped by...

Candlelight vigil held in Leawood for kidnapped Hamas hostages

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith
Dozens stood in silence on the steps of City Hall holding flyers of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas.

Community

The Urban League of Greater Kansas City hosted its 16th Annual Urban Summit Conference on...

Urban League of Greater Kansas City releases 2023 “State of Black Kansas City”

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
The Urban League of Greater Kansas City hosted its 16th Annual Urban Summit Conference on Saturday.

Community

Members of the community gathered in KCK to celebrate “Dia De Los Muertos” on Saturday. The...

Community gathers in KCK for Dia De Los Muertos celebration

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Members of the community gathered in KCK to celebrate “Dia De Los Muertos” on Saturday. The Mexican holiday is also knowns as “Day of the Dead.”
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News

Sights from Germany: Chiefs fans explore ChampionShip, city of Frankfurt

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 1:38 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff and Jared Koller
With less than 24 hours to go until the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins face off in Germany, the fans’ high spirits are filling the streets of Frankfurt.

Crime

Jackson County Prosecutor: Independence man charged in double homicide

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 8:17 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A shooting in an Independence home left two men dead last Sunday night. Now, the defendant is facing charges.

Entertainment

Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliott and Chaka Khan make the crowd go wild at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 12:33 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press and MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer
The 90-year-old Nelson was simply described as “an American institution.”

News

The food of Frankfurt: Bichelmeyer Meats gives Kansas City a peek into German cuisine

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 11:14 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Bichelmeyer Meats has been a Kansas City staple since 1946. It’s still a family run operation that uses family recipes that go back more than 70 years.

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A look back on the 75th anniversary of the 1948 Truman election upset

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 10:53 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The erroneous Chicago Daily Tribune headline “Dewey Defeats Truman” that made it into history books is evidence of how sure so-called experts were that Truman would lose.

Crime

UPDATE: KCPD releases new information on teen shot, 15-year-old killed in KCMO

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 10:15 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Police are investigating a homicide in the 6000 block of E. 13th Street.

Crime

KC Police safely locate man taken in armed kidnapping Friday morning

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 9:53 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
KCPD reported Saturday afternoon that Williams was located safely.

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Kia hosts ‘software upgrade clinic’ in Overland Park to combat car theft

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
Kansas City is ranked among the highest in the nation for car thefts.

Kansas City Chiefs

The inside scoop on the NFL from a German TV network

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
When the Chiefs are playing at Arrowhead, fans are watching in Germany, with announcers, play-by-play and color commentators describing the game in German.

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Black women file federal lawsuit against former KCK Police and Unified Government accusing rapes, humiliation and intimidation

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
Five women filed a federal lawsuit seeking damages for alleged rapes and humiliation at the hands of police officers--including retired detective Roger Golubski.

News

Getting up early for the Chiefs this Sunday? How to be ready no matter where you watch

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Early kick-off could change fans' plans this week.

News

Clay County Sheriff employee uninjured following raccoon attack

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
A Clay County Sheriff's Department custodian is OK after he was attacked by a raccoon while taking out the trash Friday morning.

Crime

KC man faces felony charges for fatal February shooting

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 4:51 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A Kansas City man is facing felony charges after a fatal shooting in February 2023.

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New Kansas City initiative turns to YouTube to solve crimes

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
Kansas City is on pace to set a record no one wants to see. There have been 157 homicides as of noon on Feb. 2.

Crime

Lawrence man sentenced to decades in prison for sex crimes

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 3:54 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
A Douglas County judge sentenced Jason E. Dallinga to nearly 30 years in prison for sex crimes against two children under the age of 16.

News

KC Zoo announces death of Nala the lion

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 3:53 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium is mourning the death of a 22-year-old lion.

Crime

Former Johnson County day care employee sentenced for abuse

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 3:34 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
A former Johnson County day care employee is sentenced to 120 months in prison for abusing four babies in her care.

Crime

Lawrence man sentenced for assaulting woman sleeping in her home

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 3:21 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A Lawrence man was sentenced Friday to more than 13 years in prison for assaulting a sleeping woman in her home.

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Court documents provide new details on arrest of Chiefs WR Justyn Ross

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 2:06 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Johnson County court documents provide newly released information about the arrest of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross.

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Kansas City investigators ID man killed in apartment fire

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 12:45 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City Fire Department identified the man killed in a fire at Temple Heights Manor Wednesday, but couldn't find the cause of the fire.

Crime

Kansas City police search for gunman after argument ends with homicide

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 12:22 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City, Missouri, police are searching for a gunman accused of shooting someone at a convenience store near Van Brunt and Independence Avenue Friday morning.

Consumer News

Fortune cookie helps Missouri man win $1,000 a week for life

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 12:01 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
A man won $1 million in the Missouri lottery by playing numbers he found in a fortune cookie.

Entertainment

Pastor who previously appeared on ‘American Idol,’ ‘The Voice’ arrested, charged with ID theft

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 11:42 AM CDT
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By Hannah Wallsmith and Gray News staff
The victim said he recently received a notification that his credit score dropped significantly and eventually found an open credit card through PayPal that had a nearly $6,500 unpaid bill.

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Kansas felon awaits sentencing after lying about COVID to delay case

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
A Kansas man provided false COVID information to delay court hearings after he failed to register properly as a convicted sex offender.

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Kansas City announces new Aviation Director

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 10:47 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City, Missouri names Melissa Cooper as its first Female Aviation Director in charge of KC International Airport and the downtown airport ahead of the upcoming holiday travel season.

Community

Project Warmth kicks off at KCTV and Sam’s Club. How you can help.

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 7:06 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Salvation Army is asking for new or gently used coats, blankets, hats, gloves, or any other cold weather item.

Weather Forecast

FIRST FORECAST: Breezy Friday with a few isolated showers with temperatures soaring to T-shirt levels by Sunday

Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 6:19 AM CDT
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By Greg Bennett
A bit of a breeze today with a few isolated showers expected to start the weekend, but temperatures will soar to T-shirt-wearing levels by Sunday and are expected to last into the beginning of next week.

News

Local members of Jewish, Islamic faith experience hate as war continues in Middle East

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 10:16 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Members of the local Jewish and Islamic communities are feeling hate as war continues in Gaza

Crime

Lawrence Police: Armed robbery suspect search continues

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
An armed robbery suspect from a Dillon’s in Lawrence is on the loose.

Education

Park Hill South hosts HBCU college fair

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 7:40 PM CDT
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By Nydja Hood
Park Hill South High School hosted an HBCU college fair to showcase 16 historically black colleges and universities from across the country.

Consumer News

Business owner expresses concern for employee safety in the Crossroads

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Gregory Tree has been vocal in recent days regarding the safety of his employees.

National

UAW members at the first Ford plant to go on strike vote overwhelmingly to approve new contract

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press and TOM KRISHER
Members of Local 900 at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, west of Detroit voted 81% in favor of the four year-and-eight month deal, according to Facebook postings by local members on Thursday.

Crime

FBI reports bank robbery in KCK

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
The FBI reported a bank robbery in Kansas City, Kansas, Thursday.

Regional Politics

Members of Shawnee City Council explain decision to place city manager on administrative leave

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Alex Love
Leaders in the City of Shawnee are standing behind their decision to place city manager Doug Gerber on paid administrative leave.

News

Director, deputy director of Missouri’s prison system to step down

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Joe McLean (KCTV5)
The top two officials at the Missouri Department of Corrections will be stepping down at the beginning of December.

Crime

Man found guilty of burglary, rape in Johnson County

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A jury found William Louis Elliott guilty Thursday of various crimes from early 2019.

News

Missouri man pleads guilty in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 4:06 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A Missouri man pled guilty Thursday to three felony charges during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

Crime

Arrest made following stolen vehicle pursuit in Cass County

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 3:31 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A man is in custody following a stolen vehicle pursuit in Cass County Wednesday night.

News

DCF reports lowest numbers for foster care in nearly two decades

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced Thursday that the Kansas Department for Children and Families has reached its fewest number of children in foster care in nearly two decades.

Community

Spanish mass remembers loved ones during All Souls Day and Dia de los Muertos service

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 2:35 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
November 2 is known as All Souls’ Day or Day of the Dead, a time to remember and pray for lost loved ones.
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