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Entertainment

Lee's Summit Tree Lighting

Holiday lights, live music and Santa to downtown Lee’s Summit

Updated: 5 minutes ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Downtown Lee’s Summit tree lighting to welcome Santa, holiday season.

News

Watch KCTV5 News This Morning each weekday from 4:30 to 9 a.m. on KCTV5+.

🔴ON AIR: Watch KCTV5 News this Morning Live

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Start your day with Kansas City's most energetic morning team, delivering essential overnight breaking news, real-time traffic updates, and your First Warn 5 forecast.

News

The nonprofit helps veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and more.

‘Reclaim their lives’: Local nonprofit that helps veterans sees increased demand for therapy

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
The nonprofit helps veterans, active-duty military, first responders, and more.

News

The app features practical mental health tools, guided reflection, and journaling.

Struggling with self-worth? Kansas City clinicians create free app to help

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Katie Byrd
Two Kansas City licensed mental health professionals are breaking barriers to care access through the launch of a free self-worth app.

News

Half of Missouri veterans are not using benefits they earned

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
They served our country, but now many Missouri veterans may be missing out on benefits they earned.

Consumer News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mr. D's Donuts opened its second location in Kansas CIty's Crossroads...

Donut shop opens in Kansas City’s Crossroads, with another location on the way

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The shop will also serve as the company’s main baking site, producing most of its donuts, including its mochi varieties.

News

The Blue Valley School District is set to ban elementary and middle school students from...

Blue Valley to ban e-scooters, motorized bikes for younger students on district property

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Ale Espinosa
The Blue Valley School District is set to ban elementary and middle school students from having or riding e-scooters, motorized bikes and motos on district property.

News

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a shooting Tuesday night in...

Cass County deputies search for suspect after man shot Tuesday night

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect after a Tuesday night shooting in Garden City.

News

Legislators said the rising number of distracted driving fatalities shows the need for such...

Attorneys, truck driving instructor warn drivers about distracted driving after deadly crash in Kansas City

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Attorneys said, generally speaking, it is a problem they see overwhelmingly.

News

The Spirit of Independence Concert Band performs during a Veterans Day event Wednesday, Nov....

Veterans gather for free breakfast, concert in Independence on Veterans Day

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
Veterans gathered Wednesday for a free breakfast at Bass Pro Shops in Independence, and the Truman Library and Museum honored those who served with a concert.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

Mavericks

The Kansas City Mavericks hockey arena at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Missouri.

Kansas City Mavericks introduce ‘Sensory Sundays’ at seven home games

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
The Kansas City Mavericks are introducing “Sensory Sundays” at seven home games this season.

News

20 years of fundraising for the Parkville American Legion and VFW Post 7356, local veterans...

Parkville unveils veterans monuments, donor wall after years of fundraising

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Morgan Riddell
Parkville unveils veterans monuments, donor wall after years of fundraising.

Crime

39-year-old Eldar Skander is in custody after killing three people in a semi-truck crash on...

Man charged in deadly 71 Highway crash that killed 3 placed on ICE hold

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Skander is being held in Jackson County Detention Center with “an additional hold for ICE."

News

A man charged in an alleged golf club attack has been arrested, according to the Clay County...

Man charged in North Kansas City golf club attack arrested, prosecutor says

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
A man charged in an alleged golf club attack has been arrested, according to the Clay County Prosecutor’s Office.

News

Scooby-Doo escape room comes with clues, puzzles and Scooby snacks

Crack the code: Escapology escape room coming to the Legends in KCK

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Melaina Hesterlee
Escapology is bringing 60-minute, team-based escape room adventures to Tanger Outlets Kansas City at Legends in mid-December.

Community

Left: Army Sergeant Matthew Gonzales
Right: Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 William Dickinson

Foundation pays off mortgages for two Kansas City-area Gold Star families

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgages for the homes of two Kansas City-area Gold Star families.

Consumer News

Kansas City launches fund to support up to 5,000 affordable homes

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Kansas City launches regional housing fund to address shortage.

Community

The area around Lawrence City Hall was closed off on Jan. 5, 2026, after an "altercation."

Motorcade training to bring brief intersection closures in Lawrence

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Motorcade training is set to bring brief intersection closures to Lawrence drivers.

News

The National WWI Museum and Memorial opened a new exhibit Wednesday featuring one of the first...

National WWI Museum and Memorial marks 100 years with rare Constitution printing

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Miya Ingle
The National WWI Museum and Memorial opened a new exhibit Wednesday featuring one of the first printings of the U.S. Constitution.

Consumer News

Burgers' Smokehouse

Buy Missouri holiday guide highlights products made across the state

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Shop Missouri this holiday season with new Buy Missouri gift guide.

Community

Rocking chairs featuring artwork inspired by veterans and military families are on display at...

Veteran-inspired rocking chairs on display at Independence Cracker Barrel

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Veteran-inspired rocking chairs will be on display at an Independence Cracker Barrel.

Sports

Arrowhead Stadium is undergoing a major transformation as Kansas City prepares to host six...

Kansas City earns perfect FIFA accommodation score ahead of Women’s World Cup host city announcement

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz and Zach Fisher
Kansas City, which has submitted a bid to be a host city for the women’s event, received a positive review in FIFA’s newly released Bid Evaluation Report.

News You Can Use

Veterans Day in Kansas City: Ceremonies, parade and military deals

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Kansas City-area Veterans Day events include ceremony, parade and more.

News

FILE

Motorcyclist dies after early morning crash with Jeep in Kansas City

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A motorcyclist has died after an early-morning crash with a Jeep in Kansas City.

Crime

File - Raytown Police Department

Woman wounded as police investigate two Raytown shootings

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A woman is wounded as police investigate two shootings in Raytown.

Entertainment

Brookside Shopping District, Kanas City, Mo.

Brookside kicks off holiday season with 3 days of events

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Tree lighting, cocktail crawl, and crafts are coming to Brookside.

Health

Aspen Dental office in Lee’s Summit

Veterans receive free dental care ahead of Veterans Day

Updated: Nov. 11, 2026 at 5:29 AM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
Lee’s Summit dental office provides free care to veterans.

News

Ahead of the meeting, people expressed their concerns with the technology.

Kearney holds community meeting over Flock camera usage

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 10:38 PM CST
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By Chandler Watkins
Several residents expressed that they didn’t like the format of the meeting, saying it would have been better for everyone to participate in one conversation.

Health

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas mom says Children’s Mercy ACA marketplace deal is a win for families

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 9:26 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
Children’s Mercy announced Tuesday it will be in-network with UnitedHealthcare Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans in January; it’s huge news for families like Kasey Jackson’s.

News

Troopers responded to a deadly crash involving a motorcycle on S.C. 55 in York County Tuesday...

Motorcyclist critically injured in crash near Blue Ridge Cutoff

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 9:09 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
The motorcyclist was hospitalized and is currently in stable condition.

Crime

Courtesy: Missouri Highway Patrol

Baby reported abducted in Lebanon, Mo., found unharmed; 2 taken into custody

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 6:47 PM CST
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By KY3 Staff
A 6-week-old girl reported abducted in Lebanon was found unharmed Tuesday after a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle in Callaway County, according to the patrol.

News

A wreath rested on the steps of a monument honoring Mizzou Tigers who died in battle during a...

State, federal government investing in Missouri veterans’ mental health

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM CST
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
MU Veterans Center Director Nick Lanier said the best way to invest in veterans’ mental health is to invest in mental health resources for everyone.

Education

Families from Heritage and Scarborough elementary schools saw proposed boundary maps Monday...

Olathe families see first proposed boundary maps as 6 schools close

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM CST
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By Zach Fisher
Monday night was the first of Olathe Public Schools’ meetings on where students would go when their schools close.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes kisses his wife, Brittany Mahomes, prior to an...

Baby news: Patrick and Brittany Mahomes announce number 4!

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The couple already share three children: Sterling, Bronze and Golden.

Health

Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo.

Children’s Mercy reaches deal for 2027 ACA Marketplace coverage

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 5:35 PM CST
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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

Sorbalo Family

Chicago truck driver charged in U.S. 71 crash that killed mother, 2 sons

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz and Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Kansas City resident calls for traffic study after deadly U.S. 71 crash.

Community

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

World War II memorial planned for downtown Kansas City

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM CST
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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.

Crime

Sonny Gallardo is the owner of Sunnyside Jobs LLC.

Prairie Village teen’s lawn care equipment stolen overnight

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 4:03 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The two Kansas City independent craft brewers were two of 30 Missouri breweries that entered the competition.

Kansas City Countdown

The group is scheduled to return from Algeria on Saturday.

Lawrence group welcomed in Algeria

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 1:21 PM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 1:16 PM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 12:58 PM CST
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By Angela Smith
He served as governor from January 2018 to January 2019.

Kansas City Royals

Former Royals catcher and manager Bob Boone dies at 78

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 11:54 AM CST
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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

KC Current: Chawinga, Bethune

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

Updated: Nov. 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 11:38 AM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 11:17 AM CST
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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: Nov. 10, 2026 at 11:16 AM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
A company called OPmobility announced it plans to lease a facility in Riverside.
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