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Community

KC Pet Project

“It’s happening everywhere”: KC Pet Project holds annual adoption event as number of pets continue to exceed capacity

Updated: 26 minutes ago
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By Nathan Brennan
Over the next several days, you can help a pet find a furever home at a fraction of the regular cost.

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Walmart

Kansas, Missouri Walmart stores offer $50k bonuses for pharmacists

Updated: 58 minutes ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Walmart is offering relocation help and sign-on bonuses up to $50,000 for pharmacists who will work in certain Kansas and Missouri locations.

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Ian McDiarmid, who played Emperor Palpatine in the "Star Wars" franchise, joined the celebrity...

Ian McDiarmid, other sci-fi stars to appear at KC’s own Planet ComiCon

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Jenna Barackman
"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.

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Kansas City Ballet Dancer Aiden Duffy in Devon Carney's The Nutcracker. Photo by Brett Pruitt...

‘Better every year’: KC Ballet’s The Nutcracker brings national acclaim, families together

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Zoë Shriner
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.

News

The final development plan of the LiveNation Amphitheater in Riverside, Missouri, was approved...

City approves final development plan of LiveNation Amphitheater in Riverside

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
The nearly 330-acre entertainment facility will hold a total of 31,057 people, with just over 15,000 designated for seated visitors.

News

Firefighters worked to extinguish a blaze at a grain elevator in Lathrop, Missouri, on Dec....

Dangerous grain elevator fire erupts in Lathrop, school district cancels classes

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn and Joe Hennessy
Lathrop, Missouri Firefighters battle a massive grain elevator fire Thursday morning.

News

KCI is expecting a 24 percent increase in holiday travel this season.

KCI expecting 24 percent increase in holiday travel compared to last year

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City International Airport is gearing up for another busy holiday season of travel at a level previously unseen before.

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Hippo born at Tanganyika.

A hippopotamus for Christmas: Hippo born at Tanganyika

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Posie and Pluto, the only pygmy hippo parents in Kansas, have lived at Tanganyika since 2014.

Weather Forecast

Ride or Drive?

FIRST WARN FORECAST: Cloudy, highs in the upper 50s with rain moving in tonight

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Greg Bennett
A First Warn has been issued today as heavy clouds and rain chances build throughout the morning into the afternoon.

Crime

KCPD identify shooting victim on St. John Ave.

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department is investigating a homicide in the 5500 block of St. John Ave.
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The holidays are filled with festive celebrations of food and drink, and often that drink...

Boozeless beverages becoming big business this holiday season

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Sharon Chen
Not so long ago, those wanting to celebrate without imbibing were limited to water, soft drinks, or N/A beer with little taste.

News

First responders from both sides of the state line had a very special mission: to make spirits...

First responders brighten kids’ nights with Parade of Lights

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Grace Smith
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.

Crime

Late Tuesday night, Jasper's "Cannoli Mobile" was stolen for the third time.

Despite steering wheel lock, Jasper’s ‘Cannoli Mobile’ stolen for third time

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Mark Poulose
Late Tuesday night, a popular local restaurant had its delivery vehicle stolen for the third time.

News

The line outside the Jackson County Courthouse shortly before it opened at 8 a.m. on Dec. 20....

Missouri reps react to tax assessment trouble

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Jiani Navarro
Three separate bills now pre-filed by Missouri lawmakers are aimed at the county assessor.

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Patience is running thin for patients at Liberty Hospital as they continue to look for answers...

Delayed Liberty Hospital surgery could cost patient thousands if IT issues continue

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Alex Love
Patience is running thin for patients at Liberty Hospital as they continue to look for answers to what the hospital is calling “IT issues.”

News

Ride KC’s Free Fare policy could be coming to an end. On Wednesday, bus riders took to the...

‘Something like zero fare on buses could be a lifeline’; Riders demand KCATA keep zero fare policy

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
Ride KC’s Free Fare policy could be coming to an end. On Wednesday, bus riders took to the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority headquarters to demand free fares to stay in place.

News

Two KCK residents seriously hurt, another killed in Atlanta-area crash

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Two Kansas City, Kansas, residents were seriously hurt and another was killed in a crash in the Atlanta area Monday night.

News

On July 4, 2023, charging documents allege Tokin approached J.M.R “armed with a knife and...

Florida man facing federal indictment for racially-motivated murder in KCMO

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
A man has been charged with a federal hate crime after he stabbed a Black man in KCMO over the summer.

Crime

Deputies in Highlands County, Florida, shot and killed a man and arrested a woman after they...

Missing Wichita child rescued in Florida, mother thought he was demon-possessed

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By KWCH Staff and Angela Smith
Sheriff’s deputies in Highlands County, Florida, rescued a nine-year-old Wichita boy after they said his mother and another man tried to burn him.

Crime

Woman sentenced to prison after beating elderly woman celebrating birthday

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A 53-year-old Leavenworth woman who brutally assaulted an 84-year-old woman on her birthday was sentenced to more than six years in prison.

News

FILE: The Country Club Plaza District Council is looking for different ideas from the public...

Potential owners hope to bring new life to the Country Club Plaza

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
The Dallas-based firm told Mayor Quinton Lucas and other city officials that they plan to restore the plaza to its glory days.

News

Included in Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly's Taylor Swift playlist is hits like "Shake It Off" and "I...

Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly is a confirmed Swiftie. Here’s what’s on her playlist.

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Jenna Barackman
Check out the Taylor Swift songs Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has been jamming to.

News

LENEXA, Kan. -- Police use a device that attaches to a bumper to stop a stolen van.

WATCH: Lenexa police show move used to stop stolen van

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Lenexa police use a device that attaches to a bumper to stop a van that had been reported stolen.

Crime

Authorities are looking for tips to find an unknown man who committed an armed robbery at a...

Authorities looking for suspect following armed robbery at Clay County bank

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The FBI is investigating an armed robbery that happened Wednesday at a bank in Pleasant Valley.

Community

“It means everything”: Cars 4 Heroes gives away vehicles to families in need

“It means everything”: Cars 4 Heroes gives away vehicles to families in need

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 1:38 PM CST
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By Nathan Brennan
For 28 years, Cars 4 Heroes has given away cars to veterans, active duty military, and first responders. During the holidays, the mission is extended even further.

Sporting KC

Sporting Kansas City head coach Peter Vermes acknowledges fans as he takes the pitch to lead...

Sporting KC to host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami in 2024

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 1:31 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
Sporting will also play St. Louis City SC four times, two at Children’s Mercy Park and two at CityPark in St. Louis.

News

Donna Kelce's famous chocolate chip cookies will be sold at both the Kansas City Chiefs and...

KC Chiefs hosting ‘Mama Kelce’s Cookies’ fundraiser during Christmas Day game

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 1:21 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will each host a 'Mama Kelce's Cookies' bake sale fundraiser on Christmas Day, with proceeds from cookie sales inside the stadiums benefiting charity.

Community

Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka, Senior Pastor, Village Church

Village Church names first non-white senior pastor in 74-year history

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 1:10 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
In the days leading up to Christmas few are busier than clergy, and one reverend is preparing for Christmas with a new job title.

News

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jackson County's Board of Equalization postponed all phone hearings...

Jackson County Board of Equalization suspends homeowner appeal hearings

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 12:49 PM CST
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By Angie Ricono
Jackson County's Board of Equalization notifies homeowners it is postponing all hearings beginning Dec. 20, 2023, after an audit of the county's assessment process.

Community

“A lot of people come from homes where maybe aren’t great or maybe they have not had contact...

Shelter KC celebrates Christmas at the Crossroads

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 12:34 PM CST
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By Joe Hennessy
"We’re hoping to serve about 700-800 homeless adult men and women this year.”

News

On Wednesday, nearly a year after the original crime, KCPD announced that the murder was...

KCPD releases update on man found dead in SUV after it was towed to police station

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 12:31 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
KCPD’s classification of a January 2023 murder has been changed after new information was released.

News

This image provided by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2023, shows...

Five Missouri poisoning cases linked to recalled applesauce

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 11:19 AM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt
Missouri Health Department warns of 5 cases of lead poisoning linked to recalled WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches and applesauce.

News

Every year, the Shawnee Secret Santa teams up with police officers to surprise community...

‘Shawnee Secret Santa,’ police team up surprising residents with $100

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 11:13 AM CST
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By Jenna Barackman
Shawnee’s Secret Santa has asked police officers to find people in the community who “need some cheer” during Christmastime. The officers then surprise strangers living, working or visiting Shawnee with $100 bills.

News

ER operations were disrupted at Liberty Hospital due to an IT issue on Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2023.

ER operations at Liberty Hospital remain disrupted as IT issue reaches second day

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 11:04 AM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
On Tuesday morning, emergency room staff said that they were transporting patients to other hospitals and their ambulances were shutting down.

News

Ben Tegtmeier announces the viral plate design would be produced as front vanity plates on...

Creator of viral license plate announces production of front vanity plates

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 8:18 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
While it may not meet legal requirements for the back of Kansas vehicles, the company behind a viral license plate design is set to produce its own plates for the front.

News

File: Driver loses control, hits tree in fatal crash on Cleaver II Blvd.

Driver loses control, hits tree in fatal crash on Cleaver II Blvd.

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 8:11 AM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
Just before 9 p.m. Monday Kansas City Police responded to calls of a serious car crash on Cleaver II Boulevard and Elmwood Avenue.

News

The collision caused the car to catch fire, with KCPD reporting that it was “consumed.”

‘The vehicle was consumed by fire’: KCPD reports fatal wrong-way crash on 71 Highway

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 8:04 AM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff
One person was killed in an early morning wrong-way car crash in Kansas City, Missouri.

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Hayden Lynch (left) and Taylor Sperry (right).

Police search for teen girls who may have been picked up by third party in JC

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 7:59 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Police in Junction City are searching for two teenage girls reported as missing runaways they believe may have been picked up by a third party.

News

House Fire, E. 27th Terrace

KCFD fights an apartment and house fire overnight

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 6:45 AM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
Kansas City Firefighters responded to an apartment and house fire less than an hour apart early Wednesday morning.

News

FILE - Cody Ceniceros

Search leads to discovery of teen’s body in crashed vehicle in western Kansas

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 6:27 AM CST
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By Sarah Motter
A nearly month-long search led first responders to discover the body of a teen in his vehicle that crashed in rural western Kansas.

News

File: 2 hospitalized after serious Home Depot parking lot crash

2 hospitalized after serious crash at Home Depot

Updated: Dec. 20, 2023 at 5:51 AM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn
Just before 7:30 Tuesday night, Kansas City Police responded to calls of a serious car crash in the Home Depot parking lot on east Linwood.

Crime

KC man faces multiple felony charges after shooting outside man's home

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 10:49 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
A fatal shooting of a man outside a Kansas City residence on Monday night has led to multiple felony charges against a man.

News

Suspect in custody following shooting that left 1 with life-threatening injuries

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
One person is in custody Tuesday night after a shooting that left a person with life-threatening injuries.

News

Sherry DeJanes is a local lawyer who is providing templates for the letters and will handle...

Local lawyer explains how to pay property taxes ‘under protest’

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 10:16 PM CST
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By Betsy Webster
When Missouri’s attorney general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against several parties involved in this year’s Jackson County property tax assessments, he suggested property owners make their payments ‘under protest.’

News

FILE – Emergency room staff said that they are transporting patients to other hospitals and...

Liberty Hospital ER diverting patients to other facilities due to IT issue

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 9:53 PM CST
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By KCTV5 Staff, Alex Love and Grace Smith
Emergency room staff said that they are transporting patients to other hospitals and their ambulances shutting down.

News

The Lawrence Police Department said Jerry Dean Adams was reported missing on Dec. 19 and last...

Lawrence police report body of missing 73-year-old man may have been found

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 9:32 PM CST
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By Jenna Barackman and Zoë Shriner
The Lawrence Police Department announced that a man missing for about a week may have been found dead in his car.

News

A longer wait is in store for a Kansas City, Missouri, shelter for mothers and children in...

Vandalism causes delayed opening of KCMO shelter helping families in need

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 7:10 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
A longer wait is in store for a Kansas City shelter for mothers and children in need after vandalism caused at least $30,000 in damage in August.

News

The future of the Country Club Plaza, a century old shopping and entertainment district, is...

Empty store fronts reflect current state of The Plaza. Will potential new owners change that?

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 6:55 PM CST
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By Jiani Navarro
The future of the Country Club Plaza, a century-old shopping and entertainment district, is looking bright.

News

“I would say that what we saw the past couple years really helped to show the value of online...

Amazon workers at KCK warehouse taking on holiday rush

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 6:44 PM CST
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By Nydja Hood
More than 1,690,000 orders are expected to be processed at the Amazon fulfillment center in KCK by the end of the holiday season.

News

Police stated a dump truck plowed into nine cars stopped at a red light going southbound on...

Charges filed in 9-car pileup that killed 17-year-old Shawnee Mission Northwest student

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023 at 5:16 PM CST
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By Zoë Shriner
Charges have been filed against the man accused of a 17-year-old’s death in late July.
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