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Kansas Jayhawks

KU’s Super breakthrough comes at Arkansas’ expense, regional final winners

Rain delays Game 2 of KU-OU Super Regional

Updated: 24 minutes ago
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By Marleah Campbell
Game 2 of the Lawrence Super Regional was originally slated to start at 5:00 p.m. CT Sunday.

News

Craft Put is closing both locations.

Craft Putt officially closes after “incredible few years”

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
Craft Putt has announced it has officially closed its Overland Park and Lees Summit locations after several years in business.

Community

Cyclists gather for the start of Head for the Cure's Tour de Bier on Sunday, June 7, 2026.

Tour de Bier rolls into Union Station, raising funds for brain cancer research

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Tour de Bier rolled into Union Station, raising funds for brain cancer research.

Sports

Fans inside Hoglund Park

KU fans pack Super Regional despite rain delay

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Neal Jones
Fans turned out despite the rain to be in the stands as Kansas made history by hosting its first super regional.

Crime

A juvenile is detained after violence erupted at Lee's Summit's Downtown Days on June 6, 2026.

Downtown Days Chaos: Lee’s Summit Police called to fights, weapons disturbances

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Lee's Summit Police responded to multiple disturbances at Downtown Days.

Community

The Banneker School Foundation celebrates Juneteenth on June 6, 2026.

A legacy built brick by brick: Banneker School Foundation marks Juneteenth in Parkville

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
The Banneker School Foundation marked Juneteenth in Parkville with a legacy built brick by brick.

Crime

FILE

Two dead after late-night shooting along Kansas City’s Westport Road

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One man is dead and another is in critical condition after a late-night shooting along Kansas City's Westport Road.

News

The World Cup is here, and Kansas City is showing up in a big way.

World Cup fever hits Kansas City: Fans gather from Current Landing to backyard barbecues

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Ale Espinosa
The World Cup is here, and Kansas City is showing up in a big way.

News

Even with hot and muggy conditions, plenty of people still made their way to the Vaile Mansion...

Vaile Mansion Strawberry Festival draws crowds despite heat

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
Even with hot and muggy conditions, plenty of people still made their way to the Vaile Mansion for the annual Strawberry Festival.

News

FILE - Police lights.

1 dead, 3 hurt in rollover crash on northbound I-435

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
A passenger was killed in a rollover crash on northbound I-435, according to police.
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News

Kansas City kicked off Spotlight: Charlie Parker 2026 on Saturday, a summer-long celebration...

Kansas City celebrates Charlie Parker’s 106th birthday with summer-long festival

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
Kansas City kicked off 'Spotlight: Charlie Parker 2026' on Saturday, a summer-long celebration honoring jazz icon Charlie “Bird” Parker on what would have been his 106th birthday.

News

Thousands of people flooded the streets Saturday to celebrate Pride Month in Kansas City.

KC PrideFest draws thousands for Pride Month celebration in Kansas City

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
Thousands of people flooded the streets Saturday to celebrate Pride Month in Kansas City.

News

Police lights background, Graphic Date: 05/19/2020

Nine adults shot in early morning shooting on Troost

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
Kansas City police are investigating after nine adults were shot early Saturday in the 7900 block of Troost.

News

Endangered Silver Alert issued for John Michael Culbertson.

Canceled: An Endangered Silver Alert issued for Raytown man has been canceled

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 4:31 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
An Endangered Silver Alert has been issued for a Raytown man with dementia.

Community

Dozens of volunteers vaccinate hundreds of pets at HSGKC's Dose of Love event on June 6, 2026.

1,000 pets, 1 day: KC humane society provides free care to keep pets and families together

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas City humane society is providing free care to 1,000 pets in 1 day to keep pets and families together.

Community

Kansas City community leaders and students rally against gun violence, launching National Gun...

‘The number one killer of kids’: Kansas Citians march to demand action on gun violence

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas Citians marched to demand action on gun violence - the number one killer of kids.

Crime

FILE

Smithville police investigating incident on school bus involving minors

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 11:51 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Smithville police are investigating an incident on a school bus involving minors.

Community

Thousands gather for Kansas City's Pride Parade on June 8, 2024.

KC Pride organizers address conversion therapy ban repeal, vow to fight for stronger protections

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 9:47 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas City Pride has barred city leaders from the 2026 festivities over the repeal of the city's conversion therapy ban.

Crime

A gavel sits on court documents (FILE Photo)

Teen found guilty of murder in death of Spring Hill High School student

Updated: Jun. 6, 2026 at 8:09 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A teenager has been found guilty of murder in the death of a Spring Hill High School student.

News

Cristina Worden and her husband own Piropos in Riverside, which serves Argentinian food, and...

“It’s going to be a month and a half of excitement,” Piropos owner talks World Cup

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Chandler Watkins
Piropos owner Cristina Worden says you can expect a fun, rowdy crowd of fútbol fans from her home country.

Kansas City Royals

Rendering for Royals stadium at Crown Center

Petition drive aims to force public vote on KC stadium incentives — but the clock may already be ticking against it

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
A citizens group says it has gathered enough signatures to force a citywide vote on $600 million in public incentives for a proposed downtown Kansas City Royals stadium and entertainment district.

News

Kearney man among former union leaders convicted of embezzlement

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 9:35 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
A federal jury in Washington convicted four former leaders of the Boilermakers union in a case prosecutors say involved stealing union members’ dues.

News

Tonganoxie man indicted for murder threat, possessing child porn

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
A Tonganoxie man has been indicted by a federal grand jury for threatening to rape and kill a victim and possessing child porn, officials said.

News

FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle ban again, allowing disposable bottles into matches

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
FIFA has reversed its decision to ban water bottles from World Cup stadiums in the U.S. and Canada.

News

Missouri delays Healthy SNAP launch until February 2027

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:09 PM CDT
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By Melaina Hesterlee
Missouri is delaying its Healthy SNAP launch to Feb. 15, 2027, while encouraging families to apply for SuN Bucks summer EBT benefits.

News

FILE - The northern lights are expected to be seen in the Midwest and West over the weekend.

How to check your chance of seeing the Northern Lights

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
A strong geomagnetic storm brings the possibility of catching the phenomenon as far south as Kansas and Missouri.

News

Local companies big and small help metro residents get ready for historic summer of soccer

Kansas City metro businesses helping communities prepare for World Cup watch parties

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM CDT
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By Jordan Fremstad
Kansas City-are businesses are gearing up for World Cup watch parties, offering party rentals and installing audio and video equipment for venues across the metro

Consumer News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Andre's Chocolate creates World Cup-inspired chocolate treats and soccer...

KC chocolatier rolls out World Cup-inspired treats — including giant soccer ball

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Andre’s Confiserie Suisse, near 51st and Main Streets, is creating limited-time treats inspired by the countries coming to Kansas City for matches.

News

FIFA volunteers, delegates and soccer fans touch down in Kansas City ahead of tournament matches

World Cup travelers arrive at KCI as airport prepares for busiest weeks

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By Morgan Riddell
FIFA volunteers, delegates and soccer fans touch down in Kansas City ahead of tournament matches

News

Actor Terrence Howard leaves his trailer on Friday during filming of "Broken Ones" in Kansas...

KCTV5 sits down with Terrence Howard filming legal thriller in Kansas City

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM CDT
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By Claire Decatur
Howard, known for his roles in “Iron Man” and “Empire,” is in town filming “Broken Ones,” a dramatic legal thriller.

Crime

The Platte County Prosecutor's Office provided a picture of Om Patel on June 5, 2026.

Parkville man charged after prosecutors say 100+ mph crash killed passenger

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Investigators allege the nab was driving a BMW at more than 100 miles an hour in a 45 mph zone when he lost control and the vehicle rolled.

News

Liam eats lettuce on Friday after being found in a construction zone near a housing development.

‘Talk about bringing people together’: Liam the tortoise found after 9 days

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 5:01 PM CDT
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By Claire Decatur
A tortoise missing for nine days has been found safe.

News

The bus mall for ConnectKC26 is taking shape near 27th and Grand in Kansas City, Mo.

What to know if you plan to travel with ConnectKC26 during the World Cup

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:52 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
ConnectKC26 features three main routes, with 247 motor coaches to transport visitors and locals during the World Cup. The buses arrive on Sunday.

News

Pedestrian killed after being run over by own car left in reverse, KCPD says

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
A person is dead after being run over by their own vehicle early Friday morning.

News

FILE — The Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department

Remains in KCK identified as missing man who disappeared in 2023

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The human remains were found in May near the Quindaro Cemetery in Kansas City, Kan.

News

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is trying to combat a funding shortfall after...

KCATA announces grace period for bus fares following rider confusion

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM CDT
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By Jackson Valenti
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority announced it will extend a grace period until June 14 for riders not paying fares.

Crime

Roberts is accused of exposing himself to a child, officials said.

Neighborhood tips help identify suspect in alleged exposure to child; may be pattern of behavior

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
A man has been charged with a felony after police say he exposed himself to a child in a Northland neighborhood.

Crime

Anyone with information is asked to contact the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).

Man found shot to death in Willow Creek neighborhood Friday afternoon

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey and Melaina Hesterlee
Law enforcement has announced a second homicide in as many hours on Friday.

Kansas City Countdown

Kansas City FBI sending warning to drone operators ahead of World Cup events

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
The FBI is sending a warning to anyone thinking about flying a drone over certain areas during the World Cup.

News

KCFD responded to a partial roof collapse in the 3800 block of Bellefontaine.

Roof partially collapses at Kansas City home, no injuries reported

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 2:54 PM CDT
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By Melaina Hesterlee
The roof of a Kansas City home partially collapsed on Friday morning, evacuating those inside the house.

Crime

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A Northland pastry shop is trying to recover after saying vandals damaged...

Melted profits: Vandalism at KC shop leads to melted chocolate, gelato and $10K loss

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 2:24 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt and Zach Fisher
The owner of Wally’s Pastry Shop on North Oak Trafficway said someone vandalized the shop’s H-VAC unit last month.

KCTV5 Special Reports

The FBI is warning that violent extremists are recruiting Kansas City children through online...

FBI: Violent extremists recruiting Kansas City children through online games

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 1:43 PM CDT
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By Sharon Chen and Sarah Motter
The FBI is warning that violent extremists are recruiting Kansas City children through online games.

Crime

FILE - FBI

Leawood man among 3 arrested on charges of funding ISIS, plotting attacks on U.S. troops

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 12:47 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Leawood man was among three arrested on charges of funding ISIS and plotting attacks on U.S. troops.

Crime

LONE JACK, Mo. -- Thieves are suspected of stealing hundreds of pounds of green tomatoes from...

Thieves steal hundreds of pounds of tomatoes from Kansas City-area garden

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 12:25 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The suspected theft wiped out more than $1,000 in expected profits from the community garden.

Stadium Development

Terrence Wise with Missouri Workers Power, the 501(c)4 affiliate of Missouri Workers Center...

Workers group opposing new Royals stadium plan to turn in signatures for forcing public vote

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
The plan to build the stadium downtown includes $600 million in public bonds and tax increment financing. It did not include a public vote.

News

The ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. will unveil the renovated downtown space.

Overland Park’s Clock Tower Landing to open with ribbon cutting, farmer’s market

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 12:16 PM CDT
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By Gabbi Lumma
Overland Park's Clock Tower Landing is set to open with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. and the first farmer's market of the season Saturday morning.

Crime

A man reported missing from Independence has been found dead in Kansas City, and his death has...

Missing man found dead in Kansas City home; homicide investigation underway

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:43 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter and Ale Espinosa
A missing man has been found dead in Kansas City as an investigation into his homicide is underway.

Crime

Anthony D. Allen

Kansas Supreme Court upholds rape, kidnapping convictions in Lenexa case

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 11:02 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The Kansas Supreme Court has upheld a rape and kidnapping conviction in a Lenexa case.

Consumer News

National Donut Day

Donut Day deals: Where to score free donuts in Kansas City on June 5

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
These deals are good on June 5, while supplies last in Kansas City.

News

Officer Morgan Reed with KCK police supports brothers' lemonade stand

Someone called 911 on a lemonade stand. Police, firefighters responded with support

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 8:32 AM CDT
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By Zach Fisher
Kansas City Kansas police and firefighters support Kansas City brothers' lemonade stand after a complaint call this week.
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