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Crime

File- Kansas City Police Department patrol car

Man faces additional felonies for burglarizing five businesses in one night, court records say

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced that her office had 10 more felony charges against Javaune Tucker of Kansas City, Missouri.

World Cup to KC

The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Tech N9ne’s World Cup Sonic ID drops with nod to KC Current, Red Kingdom

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
“The message I’d like for people to take away from this Sonic ID is that togetherness is power, and with that, we can work our way to victory.”

News

Captain of the deadly Ride the Duck boat tragedy in Branson, Mo., asks judge to dismiss case

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
The Branson Ride the Ducks boat sank in Table Rock Lake, killing 17 on board.

Kansas City Chiefs

Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Kristian Fulton during the second half of an NFL football game...

Report: Chiefs address defensive secondary, sign Chargers CB Kristian Fulton

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The Chiefs office has brought in a significant addition to help with the looming attrition in the secondary.

News

File- Eastbound Interstate 70.

I-70 high-speed chase tops 100 mph, ends in crash, trooper reports

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
A man with prior felony convictions is now in custody and accused of leading police on a dangerous, high-speed chase down I-70.

Regional Politics

FILE — The Missouri Senate gave near unanimous approval to a bill that would close a loophole...

Bill to eliminate child marriage in Missouri nears governor’s desk

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
The Missouri Senate gave approval to a bill that would close a loophole allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to get married with a parent’s permission.

Regional Politics

FILE - Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey stands in the governor's office after being...

Missouri plans to seize assets to make China pay $24.5 billion judgment, but can it collect?

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said this week that it does not recognize a U.S. federal judge’s recent ruling.

Education

File: School make-up plan revealed

Lawrence releases make-up plan for remainder of school year

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn and Jonah Kahn
After an exorbitant amount of school days lost to poor weather, Lawrence Schools announced make-up plans for students and educators the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.

Consumer News

FILE:

Evergy says equipment failure resulted in brief flickering of lights

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Customers across the metro reported a brief flicker of power on Monday night.

News

March 10, 2025- Photos courtesy of the Shawnee Fire Department

‘Serious injuries suspected’ after car flips, catches fire on Kansas highway

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The man was taken to an area hospital while firefighters worked to extinguish his car and a grass fire that was sparked.
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Education

The Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee will be hearing testimony Tuesday morning on a bill that...

Sex offender’s attendance at school dance sparks Kansas bill to outlaw possible recurrences

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
The Kansas Senate Judiciary Committee hears testimony March 11 on a bill prohibiting some registered sex offenders from schools or school activities.

Community

Monday night, Friends of Englewood held a community meeting to provide updates on acquiring...

Friends of Englewood want community input on theater’s future

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
Ahead of the meeting, residents stood outside the theater, reminiscing.

Crime

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Hit-and-Run death investigation near I-70 and The Paseo

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A death investigation that began Monday afternoon in Kansas City is now being investigated as a hit-and-run.

News

The City of Salina has spent over $538,000 fighting Cozy Inn Hamburgers over this mural which...

Salina residents frustrated after city spends $538K fighting Cozy Inn mural

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Gabriela Hernandez
The city calls is a sign, but the Cozy Inn calls is a mural.

Crime

A KCK grocery store owner is trying to bounce back from $32,000 worth of fraudulent checks.

KCK grocery store bouncing back from $32,000 check scam

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
A Kansas City, Kansas, grocery store owner is trying to bounce back from $32,000 worth of fraudulent checks.

Crime

Melesa Johnson, Jackson County Prosecutor

Businesses hopeful after Jackson County Prosecutor launches Crime Strategies Unit

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan and Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Property crimes continue to plague businesses across Kansas City, and Jackson County’s newest Prosecutor has created a task force she hopes will be part of the solution.

News

Cpt. Vernon Collett

In the line of duty: Community mourns loss of Missouri fire captain

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
A community in Warrensburg remembers the fire captain who died while on duty.

Entertainment

Adventure Oasis Water Park in Independence will be closed Sunday.

Independence water park to close citing financial loss, mounting repairs

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A popular water park in Independence won’t reopen this year.

Crime

Jones charged with 2nd Degree murder

Kansas City man sentenced for fatal 2023 shooting

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A Kansas City man has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison for a fatal shooting that occurred two years ago.

World Cup to KC

The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Safety, security front and center as Kansas City prepares for World Cup 2026

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Sharon Chen and Heidi Schmidt
Organizers describe World Cup 2026 as the equivalent of hosting three Super Bowls every day for a month.

Consumer News

Buc-ee's.

Move means Buc-ees is step closer to building travel center near Kansas Speedway

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Buc-ees said it will take about 24 months to build once crews break ground on the project.

News

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Police arrest man accused of misusing 911 to get free ride to hospital

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
A man police say has a “long history” of misusing 911 to get access to prescription drugs has been arrested, according to a report by the Richmond Police Department.

Education

File: School Kids

Blue Valley School District reevaluates sex offender policy

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 2:22 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Currently, there is no law in Kansas or Missouri prohibiting registered sex offenders from being near schools. .

News

According to TxDOT in 2023, an average of three Texans a day were killed on the roadways in...

Report: Man with 3 DWI convictions falls asleep while driving with Twisted Tea in console

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
An Oak Grove man was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he allegedly fell asleep on a rural Missouri highway with the car running and his foot on the brake.

Entertainment

Wilson Center to host Wynonna Judd

Country artist announced as Missouri State Fair Grandstand opening night performer

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn
The Missouri State Fair announced five-time Grammy award winner Wynonna Judd will take the Grandstand stage.

Education

The University of Missouri-Kansas City is looking to add a satellite campus for the School of...

UMKC proposes School of Dentistry satellite campus in St. Joseph

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn
A satellite campus has been proposed in St. Joseph for UMKC School of Dentistry.

News

Police search for Jordan Yust who was last seen on March 3, 2025.

Search expands for missing Olathe man Jordan Yust

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 12:43 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The search area for a man who has been missing from Olathe for nearly a week expands south of Spring Hill.

News

Thomas Allen Carson was arrested on March 8, 2025, on a 24-hour investigative hold. He has...

Victim hospitalized with 3 brain bleeds, currently in coma after alleged assault

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
Platte County deputies arrested a man over the weekend after he allegedly assaulted a victim who is now on a ventilator with three brain bleeds.

Kansas City Chiefs

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) rushes against the Kansas City Chiefs in...

Chiefs to sign former 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell, per report

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Kansas City is signing running back Elijah Mitchell on a contract worth up to $3.5M, according to a report.

Crime

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Police are investigating after a break in at Foot Locker on the Country...

Police investigate break-in at Country Club Plaza store

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 12:26 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Police arrived and determined someone smashed their way through a glass door.

Kansas City Chiefs

San Francisco 49ers guard Jaylon Moore (76) readies himself during a NFL football game,...

REPORT: Chiefs sign former 49ers left tackle Jaylon Moore to 2-year deal

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 11:42 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Moore, 27, played in 15 games for the 49ers a season ago and was thought to be among the top offensive tackles on the free agent market.

Regional Politics

LENEXA, Kan. -- Ad Astra Pool in Lenexa will be closed during the 2025 season so crews can...

Lenexa voters to decide future of 3-8th cent sales tax to fund city projects

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The sales tax is expected to raise about $10 million for city projects in 2024, according to the city.

Entertainment

Family Gras 2018: See the full concert schedule

1980s pop star comes to Azura Amphitheater this summer on farewell tour

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn
Pop icon Cyndi Lauper will be heading to Azura Amphitheater this summer.

Sports

Kansas guard Zeke Mayo (5) drives around Kansas State guard C.J. Jones, left, during the first...

Here is when K-State, Kansas play at the Big 12 Championships this week

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 11:11 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
Kansas State and Kansas will play their first games on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

News

(From left to right): The three men who died at a Northland home in January 2024: Clayton...

Northland overdose victim’s father files wrongful death lawsuit

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
An overdose victim's father is filing a wrongful death lawsuit against the men accused of supplying his son with the drugs that ultimately led to his death.

Sports

The women’s Big 12 Basketball tournament was held at T-Mobile Center for the second year in a...

Women’s Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center draws rave reviews

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 8:43 AM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
The women’s Big 12 Basketball tournament was held at T-Mobile Center for the second year in a row.

News

Cpt. Vernon Collett

New information released into death of Missouri Fire Captain

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
New information about the death of a Missouri Fire Captain as his funeral arrangements continue to come together.

Education

File: Prom Boutique

‘Free of charge’: Prom Boutique open for metro kids in need

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 7:58 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
With prom season just weeks away, thousands of high school students are in the market for the big event. But for some, the time-honored tradition can be cost-prohibitive. That’s where Prom Boutique comes in.

News

Justin J. Arbee was arrested on March 8, 2025, in connection to a shooting in early February...

Second man arrested in connection to deadly shooting outside Kansas City liquor store

Updated: Mar. 10, 2025 at 7:08 AM CDT
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By Zoë Shriner
A man accused of committing a homicide in Kansas City, Missouri, was arrested across the state line in Kansas, law enforcement reported Saturday.

Sports

Big 12 basketball has taken over Kansas City, and for a longer period than in years past...

Big 12 Basketball fans take over downtown

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Big 12 basketball has taken over Kansas City and for a longer period than in years past because of the addition of women’s basketball.

News

Runners that finished the 4x4x48 challenge and their pacer.

Wichita runners raise funds to fight human trafficking

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM CDT
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By Kara Nixon
This is the fifth year of the 4x4x48 run, which translates to runners hitting the pavement for 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours. The challenge helps raise awareness and money for ICT SOS.

News

FILE

Olathe man taken to hospital after motorcycle collides with cement wall

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
An Olathe man was taken to a nearby hospital after he lost control of his motorcycle on a Kansas City interstate and crashed into a cement wall.

News

Crews extinguish a fire south of Warrensburg on March 9, 2025.

Firefighters, residents injured during weekend house fire south of Warrensburg

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Two firefighters and two residents were injured as a house south of Warrensburg was reduced to rubble during a weekend blaze.

News

A Kansas Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a 17-year-old driver going 110 mph on Saturday night.

KHP catches teen driver going 110 mph because they were ‘late for curfew’

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Kara Nixon
KHP caught multiple drivers cruising in the triple digits this weekend, including a 17-year-old who was late for curfew.

Community

FILE

Bill introduced to allow 529 accounts to go toward skills training, certifications

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A bill has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to allow 529 savings accounts to be used for skills training and certification programs.

Crime

FILE

Arrest warrant issued for man convicted of manslaughter after shooting ex’s car

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
An arrest warrant has been issued for an Independence man previously convicted of manslaughter who is accused of shooting his ex’s vehicle.

Community

The 2025 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic held in Kansas City is pictured on March 9, 2025.

Thousands gather in Kansas City for National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 5:38 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Conservationists and hunters converged in Kansas City over the weekend as thousands attended the third National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic held in the Show-Me State.

Regional Politics

Kansas City Community Gardens has been serving the metro since 1979, officially 501c3 in 1985.

Kansas City Community Gardens the latest nonprofit to feel impact of federal funding cuts

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
Kansas City Community Gardens has been serving the metro since 1979, officially 501c3 in 1985.

Crime

FILE-- Grandview Police Department

Arrest warrant issued for man at center of Grandview grocery store dispute

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Kansas City man after charges were filed in connection to a grocery store dispute in Grandview.

News

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department investigates a crime on June 5, 2024.

Investigators locate child previously reported missing

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Investigators have located a 9-year-old who was previously reported missing.
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