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The City of Independence is claiming a victory after a Cass County judge denied Jackson County’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit regarding issues with Jackson County’s 2023 assessment process.

KCTV5 Investigates visited with one woman who expected to close on a home purchase this month, only to be priced out by an outrageous tax assessment.

Douglas County emergency crews recovered a body from the Kansas River in Lawrence Thursday afternoon.

A St. Louis man traveling by bus was sentenced in federal court Thursday after more than 31 pounds of meth were found in his luggage at a KC bus station.

Interstate 49 near Raymore is closed after a crash involving a pickup and other vehicles closed two southbound lanes.

Missouri's recreational marijuana sales are expected to reach $1.3 billion in 2023, the first year it is legal in the state.

The Chiefs will look to clinch an eighth consecutive AFC West division crown on Monday.

A Kansas man was convicted Thursday by a federal jury for his role in a retaliatory shooting that injured two people, including a federal task force officer.

Spire is expanding its natural gas service in Missouri.

The Manese sisters, who live in Brookside, opened up a hot cocoa and sweet treat stand Saturday night they dubbed “Cup of Christmas," featuring Taylor Swift-themed drinks.

Antoine Askari Richardson, a campus minister at the University of St. Mary’s in Leavenworth, Kansas, was indicted on child sexual exploitation and child pornography related charges.

Lathrop, Missouri Firefighters battle a massive grain elevator fire Thursday morning.

Santa Claus visited and took photos with babies in the NICU earlier this week.

The concerts, which were hosted at GEHA stadium on July 7 and 8, accounted for nearly 70% of the metro’s top five events in 2023.

Democratic colleagues have recently criticized Unsicker for her association with Charles Johnson, an alt-right political activist.

Over the next several days, you can help a pet find a furever home at a fraction of the regular cost.

Mizzou head coach Eli Drinkwitz posted to his Twitter account Thursday afternoon a tweet that contained only emojis and hashtags along with a graphic that told the public everything it needed to know.

Walmart is offering relocation help and sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 for pharmacists who will work in certain Kansas and Missouri locations.

"Star Wars" star Ian McDiarmid and "Rebel Moon" stars Sofia Boutella and Charlie Hunnam are coming to Kansas City for 2024's Planet ComiCon March 8-10.

Since its founding in 1957, the Kansas City Ballet has become a staple of KC’s storied art scene. For many families, its impact on the holiday season has been passed down through generations and for dancers, the company’s acclaim is reaching national levels.

The nearly 330-acre entertainment facility will hold a total of 31,057 people, with just over 15,000 designated for seated visitors.

The Kansas City International Airport is gearing up for another busy holiday season of travel at a level previously unseen before.

Posie and Pluto, the only pygmy hippo parents in Kansas, have lived at Tanganyika since 2014.

A First Warn has been issued today as heavy clouds and rain chances build throughout the morning into the afternoon.

The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 5500 block of St. John Ave.

Not so long ago, those wanting to celebrate without imbibing were limited to water, soft drinks, or N/A beer with little taste.

First responders from both sides of the state line had a very special mission Wednesday night: make spirits bright for kids staying at Children’s Mercy Hospital.

Late Tuesday night, a popular local restaurant had its delivery vehicle stolen for the third time.

Three separate bills now pre-filed by Missouri lawmakers are aimed at the county assessor.

Patience is running thin for patients at Liberty Hospital as they continue to look for answers to what the hospital is calling “IT issues.”