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Stadium Development

Another meeting was held Monday to discuss the Royals' downtown stadium plans.

Downtown stadium debate continues at Jackson County meeting

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
The Jackson County Legislature’s meeting room was packed with people Monday for a hearing on the Royals’ hopes of building a new stadium in the Crossroads neighborhood.

News

The Liberty Square Historic District.

Liberty City Council’s decision to destroy historic building leaves business looking for answers

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Chandler Watkins
In historic downtown Liberty, you can find local shops like The Parlor. The shop has been open since 2021 and has garnered national attention and several awards; but in the last few months, there have been some problems.

News

Kansas City’s oldest black-owned housing cooperative, Parade Park Homes, is in for a big...

Parade Park Homes foreclosure sales proceed with mixed feelings from residents

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
Kansas City’s oldest black-owned housing cooperative, Parade Park Homes, is in for a big change after a successful foreclosure sale, Monday morning.

Stadium Development

On Monday, members of the Royals and Chiefs front offices met with the media.

Controversial stadium sales tax ballot question reaches homestretch

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Ryan Hennessy
Three weeks remain before the stadium sales tax extension vote goes before Jackson County Voters and both the Royals, Chiefs and opposition voiced their opinions Monday.

News

Some business owners at the Plaza hope for tighter security to revamp the area.

Plaza business owners hoping for tighter security to revamp area

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Some business owners at the Plaza hope for tighter security to revamp the area.

News

The community said its final goodbyes to civil process server Drexel Mack in a ceremony...

Remembering life & service of Civil Process Server Drexel Mack

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
The community said its final goodbyes to civil process server Drexel Mack in a ceremony remembering his life and service on Monday morning.

Regional Politics

A display at a Johnson County GOP fundraiser featuring a model of President Joe Biden being...

Kansas GOP deal with controversy after recent video goes viral

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Alex Love
A display at a Johnson County GOP fundraiser featuring a model of President Joe Biden being attacked by people has sparked outrage from both sides of the aisle, including former state of Kansas GOP Chairman.

Education

A bond issue coming before KCK voters in has some residents sounding off.

KCKPS extending school days because of excess inclement weather days

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
An excess amount of inclement weather days in the winter of 2024 has forced the Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools into altering its schedule.

Crime

Lyndell Mays appears in court for a bond review hearing on March 5, 2024.

Jackson County judge denies motion to alter bond for alleged Super Bowl rally shooter

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A Jackson County judge denied a motion to modify the bond for alleged Super Bowl rally shooter Lyndell Mays.

Crime

Gavel on sounding block

KC woman pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of 2 children

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A Kansas City, Mo., woman pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to charges relating to the sexual exploitation of multiple child victims.
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Twenty-two-year-old Riley Strain was last seen at a Nashville bar and has been reported as...

Search underway for missing University of Missouri student last seen at Nashville bar

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
Friends of 22-year-old Riley Strain said he was last seen at about 10 p.m. on March 8 when he was kicked out of Luke Bryan’s Bar on Broadway.

News

Visitors can meet the alpacas, chat with their owners, watch wool-spinning demonstrations and...

‘Hundreds’ of alpacas making their way to KC for MOPACA Invitational Alpaca Show

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The Midwest Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (MOPACA) is hosting its annual Invitational Alpaca Show later this month, featuring “hundreds” of the wooly animals.

Stadium Development

Opal & Orchid, Crossroads

‘It’s devastating’: Crossroads business voices concern over new Royals stadium

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Nathan Brennan
The business has been on 17th and Locust for eight years, but owner Kayla Albright said a new stadium would push them out.

Health

File: Legislation introduced to help rural hospitals continue serving Kansas

Legislation introduced to help rural hospitals continue serving Kansas

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
This legislation would allow previously closed rural hospitals to re-open.

News

Bulky item trash piling up as city plays catch-up

Wyandotte County ‘Dumpster Days’ invites residents to discard bulky items, electronics

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The Unified Government’s Public Works Department is offering its residents an opportunity to get rid of bulky items for free with its 2024 Dumpster Days event.

News

Police clear the area following a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs NFL football Super Bowl...

‘Our greatest drawback’: A conversation on gun violence in Kansas City

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Zac Summers
Of the record-breaking 182 homicides last year in Kansas City, nearly 40 percent happened over an argument.

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Drexel Mack, a Jackson County civil process server, died on Feb. 29, 2024.

WATCH: Jackson County Court honors fallen civil process server Drexel Mack

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
On Monday morning, the Jackson County Circuit Court plans to honor Drexel Mack with a ceremony open to the public.

Entertainment

REO Speedwagon performs at the Resch Center on October 6

REO Speedwagon + Night Ranger to perform in Kansas City

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Classic rock band Reo Speedwagon will take the stage at Starlight Theatre with special guest, Night Ranger.

Community

Missouri Lottery Scratchers. (Source: Missouri Lottery)

Two big winning scratchers tickets sold two miles apart

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Price Chopper and Snap & Go locations are home to winning tickets for lucky Kansas City players.

News

Spend the evening under the bright lights of the carnival while enjoying classic fair food.

Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band to perform at 2024 Kansas State Fair

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
If you love rock n’ roll, you’re going to love the 2024 Kansas State Fair.

Sports

FILE — T-Mobile Center once again hosts the Big 12 Men's Basketball Championship.

Here is the schedule for the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Championship

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
Kansas and Kansas State will play on the second day of the tournament.

News

MSHP posted the photos of the damaged patrol car on Facebook.

Missouri Highway Patrol trooper vehicle hit by suspected intoxicated driver

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Zoë Shriner
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said nobody was injured when a trooper’s car was hit over the weekend by a driver suspected to be under the influence.

Regional Politics

FILE — Kansas City Manager Brian Platt.

Brian Platt withdraws name from consideration for Austin city manager

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
A week ago, Platt was labeled as one of the three finalists for the job in Austin.

News

In honor of fallen civil process server Drexel Mack, the 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County...

The Young and the Restless, Bold and Beautiful to air at regular times on KSMO-TV

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
A slight programming change is in effect for Monday, March 11 in observance of a ceremony for one of the men killed in an Independence shooting two weeks ago.

Entertainment

Thousands of people gathered at Bartle Hall this weekend for Planet Comicon Kansas City. The...

Fun weekend wraps up at Planet Comicon Kansas City

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 10:22 PM CDT
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By Mark Poulose
Thousands of people gathered at Bartle Hall this weekend for Planet Comicon Kansas City. The event is one of the largest Comicons in the Midwest and brings people to KC from all over the country.

Community

Churches in Independence gathered Sunday morning for the first time since Officer Cody Allen’s...

Independence community heals after recent tragedy

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 10:08 PM CDT
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By Nathan Brennan
Churches in Independence gathered Sunday morning for the first time since Officer Cody Allen’s funeral.

News

Officers are working to notify next-of-kin for all three victims and determine what caused the...

Leawood Police Department reports 2 separate, fatal car crashes

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Three men died overnight in separate but fatal car crashes, the Leawood Police Department reported.

News

If anyone was in or around the area at this time and saw or heard anything, they are asked to...

KCPD identifies both victims in shooting homicide outside gas station

Updated: Mar. 10, 2024 at 7:13 AM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Two men are dead after a shooting that KCPD says may have stemmed from an argument, making it this weekend’s second conflict-based homicide.

News

A crash was reported.

Driver in critical condition after hitting a traffic light pole near 31st & Van Brunt

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 10:30 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
A driver is in critical condition after running off a road and hitting a traffic light pole on Saturday around 3 p.m., in the area of 31st Street and Van Brunt.

News

For the first time, the Big 12 is hosting it’s women’s basketball tournament at T-Mobile...

Women's Quarterfinal at Big 12 Tournament

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Thousands of fans from different basketball teams, comic books, and video games flock downtown for the weekend, leaving little to no parking downtown.

Regional Politics

On Saturday, Johnson County voters started hitting the polls for Advance Voting for the...

Advance voting for Kansas Presidential Preference Primary begins

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 9:14 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
On Saturday, Johnson County voters started hitting the polls for Advance Voting for the Presidential Preference Primary.

Community

Two local teens who are Cosentino’s Price Chopper sackers are competing in Las Vegas for a big...

Local teens to put grocery sacking skills to the test in Las Vegas

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 8:36 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
Two local teens who are Cosentino’s Price Chopper sackers are competing in Las Vegas for a big prize.

News

Anyone with information on the suspect and/or information on this incident is urged to contact...

Blue Springs PD: Reward offered for information leading to arrest in shooting homicide

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 1:20 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Last month, the Blue Springs Police Department issued an active warrant for the arrest of a man they believe was involved in a shooting homicide. Now, they are offering a reward for anonymously-submitted information that leads to his arrest.

News

Planet Comicon has grown exponentially in 25 years but remains independently owned

Planet Comicon celebrates 25 years: ‘There are a thousand fandoms. I want you to feel welcome with yours’

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 7:57 AM CST
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By Betsy Webster
Bartle Hall was bustling Friday night, and Saturday it’s expected to be wall-to-wall people.

News

The Kansas City Police Department is on the scene of a shooting homicide that witnesses say...

KCPD responds to shooting homicide witnesses say started as dispute, victim IDed

Updated: Mar. 9, 2024 at 6:51 AM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
The Kansas City Police Department is on the scene of a shooting homicide that witnesses say was caused by an argument between multiple people.

Entertainment

For the first time, the Big 12 is hosting it’s women’s basketball tournament at T-Mobile...

Fans grateful to see women's Big 12 Tournament at T-Mobile Center for the first time

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 10:26 PM CST
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By Mark Poulose
For the first time, the Big 12 is hosting it’s women’s basketball tournament at T-Mobile Center. It’s considered a big stop forward for the sport of women’s basketball, which is usually played in smaller arenas than men’s basketball.

Kansas City Chiefs

A fan holds up a sign before an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Kansas City...

Some fans at frigid Chiefs playoff game underwent amputations

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 6:40 PM CST
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By The Associated Press
Some of the people who attended the near-record cold Kansas City Chiefs playoff game in January had to undergo amputations, a Missouri hospital said Friday.

News

The funeral services for Independence Police Officer Cody Allen finished after the hearse...

Fallen Officer Cody Allen laid to rest in his hometown of Odessa

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
The funeral services for Independence Police Officer Cody Allen finished after the hearse arrived in his hometown, Odessa, Missouri.

News

The funeral procession for Ofc. Cody Allen travels past the Independence Police Department on...

Community honors fallen Ofc. Cody Allen outside Independence Police Department

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 5:18 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
“Everyone is grieving here today,” said retired Independence Police Sergeant, Don Fowler.

News

FILE

Nearly 40 Leavenworth Co. cases expunged for 15 individuals

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 5:03 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Nearly 40 criminal cases have been expunged in Leavenworth County after a partnership with the County Attorney and Kansas Legal Services aided 15 individuals.

News

Drexel Mack

Flags ordered to fly half-staff in KC as ceremony planned for Drexel Mack

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 4:41 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Flags in Kansas City have been ordered to fly at half-staff as area residents have been asked to avoid the courthouse as a ceremony is held for a civil process server who lost his life in the line of duty.

Crime

FILE

Kansas City victims of $35 million investment scheme asked to come forward

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 4:24 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
The Kansas City victims of a Texas-based fraudulent investment firm have been asked to come forward after the man behind a $35 million scheme was federally indicted.

News

Independence Police Ofc. Cody Allen was laid to rest on March 8, 2024.

HONORING A HERO: Coverage of the funeral for Independence PD Ofc. Cody Allen

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 4:03 PM CST
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By Greg Dailey
His funeral is set to be held Friday at 11 a.m., with doors opening at 9 a.m. The ceremony is open to the public.

News

Willie Etta Jennings and her friends and family celebrate her 105th birthday at the Providence...

Family, friends celebrate birthday of 105-year-old Kansas City fitness fan

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Family and friends gathered to celebrate the birthday of a woman who has been a fan of fitness for more than a century.

Crime

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Prosecutor’s office declines to file charges in shooting that killed John Bartrom

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 3:35 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
The Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office announced Friday that it will not pursue charges in the fatal shooting of John Bartrom, the owner of Jericho Home Improvement.

News

Sally is a 2 year old Pointer mix that is housetrained, mellow, and now needs a foster home...

Foster homes, donations sought after fire breaks out at KC area humane society

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 2:57 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Foster homes and donations have been sought after a fire broke out in the laundry room of a Kansas City-area humane society.

News

Christine sat down with KCTV5's Jillian Carroll to talk about how she came to be the founder...

Impactful Women of KC: Christine Kemper and the Kansas City Girls Preparatory Academy

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 2:45 PM CST
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By Zoë Shriner, Jillian Carroll and Beth Peak
Christine Kemper is the founder and chair of the Kansas City Girl’s Preparatory Academy, an all-girls charter school that opened in 2019.

News

Missouri teachers share concerns regarding safety, low pay & stress in new survey

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 2:36 PM CST
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By Chris Bryant
A new report details why Missouri teachers leave the profession.

News

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Darrell Luter Jr. (28) leaves the field after overtime of the...

Shatto Milk releases ‘Niners Tears’ followng latest Chiefs championship

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 1:43 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Shatto Milk has announced its latest Chiefs championship concoction.

Entertainment

Hip-Hop artist Tech N9ne performs at the Kelce Jam music festival Friday, April 28, 2023, in...

Tech N9ne to play with Kansas City Symphony

Updated: Mar. 8, 2024 at 12:47 PM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
The famed Kansas City-based hip-hop rapper Tech N9ne announced a new single in collaboration with the Kansas City Symphony.
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