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The English national soccer team landed at Downtown Airport around 1 p.m. Saturday,

England World Cup team arrives in Kansas City for training camp

Updated: 13 minutes ago
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By Neal Jones
The English national soccer team landed at Downtown Airport around 1 p.m. Saturday.

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Two charged after England World Cup team gear stolen on trip to Kansas City, prosecutor says

Updated: 33 minutes ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
Two people are facing felony charges after property connected to England’s national team was stolen while the team traveled to Kansas City.

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The American Legion in Parkville is turning bright orange in support of the Netherlands.

Parkville American Legion turns orange for Netherlands fans, raises money for veterans

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
The American Legion in Parkville is turning bright orange in support of the Netherlands.

Kansas City Countdown

Lionel Messi and defending champions prepare for Tuesday's match against Algeria at Kansas...

World’s top-ranked Argentina trains in Kansas City as their first game nears

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Marleah Campbell
Lionel Messi and the defending champions are preparing for Tuesday’s match against Algeria at Kansas City Stadium.

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Morton Amphitheater opens in Riverside, bringing more than 40 concerts to Kansas City this...

Morton Amphitheater postpones Dierks Bentley show until Sunday

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
The Morton Amphitheater has postponed Saturday’s Dierks Bentley concert until Sunday due to the threat of inclement weather.

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The putter of a Model T engine and an old-school horn turned heads at the Truman Library...

Model T car show at Truman Library celebrates Flag Day weekend

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
The putter of a Model T engine and an old-school horn turned heads at the Truman Library Saturday morning.

Kansas City Countdown

Team England arrived at the Inn at Meadowbrook just before 1:30 p.m. on Saturday to a warm...

Team England arrives at Prairie Village hotel to warm welcome from fans

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Jordan Fremstad
Team England has arrived in Prairie Village and received a warm welcome from fans.

Crime

A woman has been charged with a DWI after prosecutors said she lead troopers on a police chase...

Woman charged with DWI after 114-mph chase in Clay County, prosecutors say

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
A woman has been charged with a DWI after prosecutors said she lead troopers on a police chase that reached speeds of 114 mph.

Kansas City Countdown

England’s national soccer team landed in Kansas City over the weekend after a cross-country...

England’s World Cup squad arrives in Kansas City amid gear theft investigation

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
England's World Cup squad has arrived in Kansas City amid a gear theft investigation.

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The FIFA Fan Festival is expected to draw 25,000 people Saturday, and with a severe weather...

Live Blog: FIFA Fan Fest closing due potential severe storms

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter and Natalie Dattilio
The Chainsmokers' performance at FIFA Fan Fest has been rescheduled due to a severe weather threat.
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Missouri Capitol

Missouri Governor signs sweeping public safety bill into law - effective immediately

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed a sweeping public safety bill into law - effective immediately.

Kansas City Countdown

Walk down Mass Street in Lawrence, and it was hard to miss something: a city that has fully...

USA World Cup watch party in Lawrence brings cultures together

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
Walk down Mass Street in Lawrence, and it was hard to miss something: a city that has fully embraced Algeria’s national soccer team.

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Dozens gathered in downtown Blue Springs for the city's World Cup watch party Friday evening.

Blue Springs holds World Cup watch party, sees increased interest in youth soccer

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
Dozens gathered in downtown Blue Springs for the city's World Cup watch party Friday evening.

Kansas City Countdown

KC Can Compost is managing a waste reduction effort at Fan Fest, providing orange bins...

Fan Fest composting program aims to reduce waste

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Jordan Fremstad
KC Can Compost is managing a waste reduction effort at Fan Fest.

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The FIFA Fan Festival is expected to draw 25,000 people Saturday, and with a severe weather...

FIFA Fan Festival prepares severe weather plan for 25,000 expected attendees

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:56 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Safety is a top priority at FIFA Fan Fest as a severe weather threat lingers on Saturday.

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Kansas City moves to take control of long-vacant Federal Reserve building

Kansas City moves to take control of long-vacant Federal Reserve building

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter and Zach Fisher
Kansas City is moving to take control of the long-vacant Federal Reserve building.

Kansas City Countdown

[FILE] 2026 FIFA World Cup in Kansas City.

Official FIFA hospitality provider offers premium World Cup fan opportunities

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:28 PM CDT
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By Jazlyn Summers
On Location president Paul Caine discusses World Cup hospitality packages for Kansas City matches, including premium seating, athlete meet-and-greets and official ticket options.

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Health experts believe Missouri may have one the highest populations of people with a...

Potential new Missouri law would track tick-borne meat allergy affecting thousands

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM CDT
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
Health experts believe Missouri may have one the highest populations of people with a tick-borne meat allergy in the country.

Crime

Olathe man sentenced for role in years-long conspiracy related to illegal Russian exports

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
An Olathe man has been sentenced for his role in a years-long conspiracy to avoid U.S. export laws by filing false export forms.

Kansas City Countdown

Souarit saw DeWitt on KCTV5 the day Algeria’s home base was announced.

Lawrence welcomes Algeria World Cup fans with block party

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Morgan Riddell
A block party Friday night welcomed them to the neighborhood.

Crime

Twenty-nine-year-old Dimitri Elder has been charged with second-degree murder and armed...

Kansas City man charged with murder in fatal 2025 stabbing at downtown apartment

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Twenty-nine-year-old Dimitri Elder has been charged with second-degree murder.

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Lawrence police say a former high school teacher has been arrested in an alleged sex crime...

Former Lawrence teacher arrested in alleged sex crime case dating back 25+ years

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
Lawrence police say a former high school teacher has been arrested in an alleged sex crime case that dates back more than 25 years.

Kansas City Countdown

A FIFA World Cup shirt sold at Rally House in Kansas City's Power and Light District features...

FIFA World Cup merchandise in KC features what appears to be St. Louis landmark

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 4:25 PM CDT
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By Claire Decatur
The shirt is being sold at Rally House in the Power and Light District for $45

Kansas City Countdown

FILE- Prairie Village Police Department

Ahead of England’s arrival, Prairie Village police provide World Cup security update

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
England, which will stay at The Inn at Meadowbrook Hotel and practice at Swope Soccer Village, arrives Saturday.

Crime

Court documents filed in Jackson County on Thursday, June 11, allege that 38-year-old Richard...

Independence man arrested after attempts to solicit sex from minors

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 3:40 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
An Independence man has been arrested and charged after making an attempt to solicit a minor for sex.

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Andrea May, 50, was last seen near Menorah Medical Center around 7 p.m. Thursday.

Overland Park Police searching for missing, endangered woman

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 3:27 PM CDT
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By Melaina Hesterlee
Andrea May, 50, was last seen near Menorah Medical Center around 7 p.m. Thursday.

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MSHP investigating fatal crash on MO-52 overpass in Bates County

MSHP investigating fatal crash on MO-52 overpass in Bates County

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 1:54 PM CDT
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By Melaina Hesterlee
Troopers say a motorcycle and a van pulling a trailer were involved and MO-52 over I-49 in Butler is closed.

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Pets available for adoption from KC Pet Project are pictured on June 12, 2026, as the shelter...

300 pets in 1 week: KC Pet Project hits crisis point as shelter reaches capacity

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas City Pet Project has hit a crisis point after taking in 300 pets in one week, pushing it to capacity.

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FILE

DoorDash, Uber warn of delivery and rideshare changes during World Cup in Kansas City

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 12:56 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
DoorDash and Uber are warning of delivery and rideshare changes during the World Cup in Kansas City.

Kansas City Countdown

Lenexa watch party

Lenexa watch party offers bounce houses, big screens for USA-Paraguay match

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 12:48 PM CDT
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By Gabbi Lumma
Pitch Lenexa partners with local businesses to host free event with food trucks, live DJ, and a beer garden

Crime

A Kansas City man has been charged with murder in connection with a deadly convenience store...

Kansas City man charged with murder after convenience store shooting on Paseo

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 12:46 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced Friday that 36-year-old Timothy McClenton has been charged with second-degree murder.

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FILE

Kansas City driver run over by own U-Haul, hospitalized in critical condition

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 12:29 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas City driver who was run over by their own U-Haul has been hospitalized in critical condition.

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People in the community continue to show their support as they try to heal from a deadly house...

Lexington asks residents to be diligent about digging projects following issues with gas lines

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 12:26 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
After another scare with a gas line strike earlier this week, the City of Lexington has made a request to property owners.

Entertainment

Morton Amphitheater opens in Riverside, bringing more than 40 concerts to Kansas City this...

Morton Amphitheater parking changes ahead of weekend concerts

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 12:06 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Some fans who attended Kesha at Morton Amphitheater in Riverside last week described parking as chaotic.

Education

FILE — The U.S. Department of Education says it is moving closer to enforcement action against...

Dept. of Education: Four Kansas school districts could lose federal funding in Title IX dispute

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM CDT
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By Melaina Hesterlee
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights says four Kansas districts remain out of compliance with Title IX and could face escalation.

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Emergency crews treated nearly two dozen people after a carbon monoxide scare Friday morning....

Scare at underground storage caves sends 4 to hospital, prompts evacuation

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 11:30 AM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department responded to NE Underground Drive near Missouri 210 Highway around 8:30 a.m.

Kansas City Countdown

Algeria at Rock Chalk Park

Algeria hosts World Cup practices at Rock Chalk Park ahead of Argentina opener

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 10:12 AM CDT
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By Neal Jones
One fan said they drove 26 hours to see the team practice.

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File- Jackson County Missouri Sheriff's Office

Jackson County prepares for additional sex offenders, expands registration hours during World Cup

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 10:04 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is preparing for additional sex offenders by expanding registration hours during the World Cup.

Education

Madam C.J. Walker School, Merriam, Kan.

Kansas school that helped end segregation earns national historic designation

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 9:49 AM CDT
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By Janae' Hancock
National Park Service adds Madam C.J. Walker School to National Register of Historic Places, unlocking restoration funding

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FILE - Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle on February 17, 2026

Lawrence man airlifted after 3-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 north of Smithton

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 9:14 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Lawrence man was airlifted with serious injuries after a 3-vehicle crash on U.S. 50 north of Smithton.

3 Degree Guarantee

WeCodeKC has been working to make sure Kansas City youth are sent into the world prepared and...

WeCodeKC program inspires Kansas City students to pursue tech careers

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 8:37 AM CDT
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By Morgan Riddell
A Kansas City nonprofit is opening doors to technology careers for students who might not otherwise see themselves in the field.

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FILE- Independence, Missouri, Police Department

Independence woman sues City, officer after patrol vehicle collision in construction zone

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 7:43 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
An Independence woman is suing the City and an officer after a collision involving a patrol vehicle in a construction zone.

Kansas City Countdown

FILE: A watch party at KC Live! in the Power & Light District.

KC World Cup Events: Where to watch and celebrate this summer

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 7:30 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter and Melaina Hesterlee
Kansas City is celebrating the World Cup with watch parties and community events.

Health

Kansas City area hospitals respond to warnings from D.C. to post clearer prices or face fines

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 7:17 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Feds tell hundreds of hospitals to post clearer prices or face fines.

Kansas City Countdown

Kansas City's FIFA FanFest opened Thursday at the National WWI Museum and Memorial, with...

World Cup watch parties across Kansas City offer alternatives to Fan Fest

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 7:04 AM CDT
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By Miya Ingle
World Cup watch parties are offering alternatives to Fan Fest across Kansas City.

Kansas City Countdown

FIFA Fan Festival in Kansas City is hosted on the front lawn of the National World War I...

Kansas City FIFA Fan Fest is on! Everything you need to know

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 6:27 AM CDT
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By Betsy Webster and KCTV5 Staff
Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or just curious about the buzz, here’s what you need to know before you go.

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KCPD is searching for Alexis Olivieri, 19, and her 3-year-old daughter.

KCPD FOUND: 19-year-old woman and her 3-year-old daughter previously missing

Updated: Jun. 12, 2026 at 5:42 AM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
The Kansas City Police Department is looking for a missing woman and her 3-year-old daughter.

Kansas City Countdown

England's national soccer team hasn't arrived yet, but Prairie Village is already ready.

Prairie Village rolls out the welcome mat for England’s national soccer team

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 10:28 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
England’s national soccer team hasn’t arrived yet, but Prairie Village is already ready.

Kansas City Countdown

With the kick off of the World Cup and the first official day of Fan Fest in Kansas City,...

Transportation to and from Fan Fest packed, but fun according to soccer fans

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 10:12 PM CDT
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By Chandler Watkins
Fan Fest in Kansas City drew big crowds, but fans said getting there was easy, because many used the streetcar and buses.

Weather Forecast

Friday High Temperatures

Picture perfect Friday on tap

Updated: Jun. 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM CDT
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By Melissa Meeder
The final day of the work week will be a great one with low humidity, sunshine and highs in the 80s.
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