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Entertainment

(Left) Post Malone performs during halftime of an NFL football game between the Kansas City...

Know before you go: Post Malone, Jelly Roll set for Kauffman Stadium concert

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Doors for the concert open at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.

Kansas City Countdown

Aixois Bistro, a French-owned restaurant in Kansas City, drew France fans Tuesday for a...

Kansas City French bistro marks Bastille Day amid World Cup loss

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
France’s run in the World Cup ended Tuesday, but at a French-owned Kansas City restaurant, the Bastille Day celebration continued.

Crime

Gavel on sounding block

Leavenworth man convicted after authorities found more than 3 ounces of meth at home

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By KCTV5 Staff
A Leavenworth man was convicted Tuesday on charges related to the possession of methamphetamine inside his home.

Education

UMKC

UMKC-led project could bring thousands of jobs to Kansas City

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The initiative focuses on developing and refining critical materials used in products like batteries, semiconductors, aircraft parts and medical devices.

News

Twenty-eight middle and high school girls worked on welding and electrical work at the camp,...

Only 5% of trade workers are women. This camp is trying to change that in Kansas City

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Gabbi Lumma
Organizers said the goal is to give young women the confidence and real-world skills to imagine a future in the trades.

News

This picture shows a Route 7 Highway sign in Blue Springs on an unknown date.

Road work to close busy Blue Springs highway for months

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Ramps to and from I-70 will remain open during the project.

News

Charges are expected Tuesday against two teenage suspects in a mass shooting Sunday that...

Teen charged as adult in East St. Louis shooting that killed 5, injured 2, prosecutors say

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Cole Quinn and David Amelotti
The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office has identified one of the teenagers it believes is involved in the East St. Louis shooting that killed five and injured two on Sunday.

Kansas City Countdown

Officials with the England team said if the squad wins on Wednesday, they will return to...

England departs Kansas City ahead of World Cup semifinal vs. Argentina

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Morgan Riddell
Officials with the England team said if the squad wins on Wednesday, they will return to Kansas City — and hold one final practice at Swope Park before the championship match.

Crime

Kansas City, Kansas, police investigate an early-morning homicide on July 11, 2026.

Kansas City teenager identified as victim in deadly shooting across state line

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Police said the victim suffered multiple gunshot injuries before officers found him.

News

Lake (generic)

Safety concern closes popular Jackson County swimming spot

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The beach will not reopen until the water quality returns to normal levels, according to the parks and rec department.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

Kansas City Countdown

As Kansas City’s World Cup moment winds down, police officials said the security operation...

Kansas City World Cup security effort required more than 80 agencies

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jordan Fremstad
More than 80 law enforcement agencies worked together to keep the community safe during the tournament.

Consumer News

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. -- Mugs Up in Independence celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026.

Nostalgic Missouri drive-in celebrates 70 years of serving up root beer and burgers

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
There used to be dozens of locations across the Midwest, now just two remain.

Kansas City Countdown

KC crime dropped during World Cup, officials say

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Miya Ingle
Police, prosecutors call 45-day FIFA operation a law enforcement success.

Crime

A gavel sits on court documents (FILE Photo)

Kansas man accused of traveling to meet teenager who turned out to be undercover officer

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Court documents allege federal prosecutors found messages on the suspect's phone.

News

I-70 Crawling Tuesday Morning

Medical emergency blocks 2 lanes on I-70 westbound for nearly 3 hours

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Two outside lanes blocked on I-70 westbound after medical emergency

Kansas City Countdown

Helzberg is showing off a diamond-covered soccer ball in Kansas City through July 19.

Diamond-encrusted soccer ball on display in Kansas City

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
Helzberg Diamonds is displaying a diamond-encrusted soccer ball at its Town Center Plaza location this week.

Consumer News

Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines adds new nonstop flight from Kansas City to this warm weather fave

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The new route will begin operating November 20, just in time for warm-weather getaways and holiday breaks.

News

Sick, Ill Cat

Tick-borne parasite killing cats in KC metro, veterinarians warn

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Kansas City vets warn of deadly tick-borne ‘bobcat fever’ after local cat dies.

News

New KCI cell phone lot opens with EV chargers — old lot now rideshare-only

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
The city said the new lot adds 167 parking spots for drivers to park while waiting on flights to arrive.

News

Kyle Atkins is one of eight Americans selected to work the tournament. He will serve as an...

Kansas City referee picked for England-Argentina semifinal

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Melaina Hesterlee
Olathe native Kyle Atkins will officiate the England vs. Argentina semi-final at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta

News

Traffic is busy on  I-70 just months before a major closure.

MoDOT: 4-mile section of I-70 to close in early January for 11 months; plan ahead now

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey and Samantha Boring
Specifically, the stretch of interstate from Prospect Avenue to Van Brunt Boulevard will be closed for mainline bridge and roadway work.

Crime

Weeks after a bank robber entered the Country Club Bank in Kansas City, Kansas, and pointed a...

Feds charge KCK man in Country Club Bank robbery

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Julia Scammahorn
Investigators say Young initially denied involvement but later admitted to the robbery, telling agents he was ‘broke and desperate’.

Community

A shot of the Kansas City skyline taken on July 4, 2024.

Newly released song depicts world visiting Kansas City for historic summer

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Katie Byrd
One creator has written an anthem for Kansas City to reflect the metro’s historic summer for years to come.

News

After weeks of pushback over the idea of selling city-owned historic properties, Independence...

Independence weighs historic-sites-only bond to tackle $18M in repairs

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Betsy Webster
After weeks of pushback over the idea of selling city-owned historic properties, Independence leaders are now weighing a different approach.

News

Troopers responded to a deadly crash involving a motorcycle on S.C. 55 in York County Tuesday...

Independence 5-year-old critically injured in pedestrian crash

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A child in Independence was critically injured Monday evening in a pedestrian crash.

News

Missouri lawmakers unanimously approved a bill to allow pregnant women the ability to finalize...

Missouri governor signs laws expanding coverage for pregnant women

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
A new state law hopes to reduce pregnancy-related deaths as about 70 women die each year during or after pregnancy.

Kansas City Countdown

Harry Kane (9) celebra tras anotar el primer gol de Inglaterra en el partido contra Congo en...

England gears up for semifinal meeting with Argentina

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Marleah Campbell
Kansas City’s run as a World Cup host city is over, but two of its base camp teams are still alive in the tournament.

Tax Assessment Trouble

A bright yellow notice sits outside a Lee's Summit home, initially telling the homeowner that...

Jackson County cancels delinquent tax sale, saving 1,000+ homes from auction

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
More than 1,000 homes were set for the Jackson County delinquent tax sale in August, but now the County Executive has canceled it.

Crime

File - Raytown Police Department

Raytown police: Possible road rage shooting sends man to hospital

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The shooting happened near 55th Street and Blue Ridge Cutoff around 4:15 p.m. on July 13.

News

BikeWalkKC said the confusion is compounded by how some devices are marketed.

Kansas City the latest in metro to address e-bike rules, requirements

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The proposal aims to align Kansas City's rules with state laws.

Kansas City Countdown

Argentina's Lionel Messi takes a free kick during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match...

Messi says goodbye to Kansas City as Argentina departs for semifinals in Atlanta

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 4:42 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Lionel Messi has had a successful stay in Kansas City.

Kansas City Countdown

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

Heart structure may stay in Kansas City after Fan Festival ends

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By Jordan Fremstad
Lucas said one option to fund the structure is the city’s requirement that one percent of funding for city projects go toward art.

Sports

Mayor Quinton Lucas said the city’s performance as a host has positioned it well for a future...

Kansas City eyes 2031 Women’s World Cup bid after hosting FIFA tournament

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM CDT
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By Morgan Riddell
Lucas said Kansas City’s ambitions do not stop with the Women’s World Cup. He expressed confidence that the city could compete with other major U.S. markets for future events.

News

The Olathe Fire Department announced Fire Station No. 9 has now opened.

Olathe Fire Department opens newest station

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 3:36 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
The department said at least three firefighters, who are also EMTS or paramedics, will provide 24/7 emergency service from the new location.

News

Seventy-five years ago, Kansas City experienced its single greatest day of flood destruction...

WATCH: Home video shows catastrophic flooding of 1951 in Kansas City

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
July 13, 1951, stands as the single greatest day of flood destruction in the region’s history.

News

KCK mayor identifies BPU lineworker who died while serving community

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 3:12 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
The Kansas City Board of Utilities announced that a lineworker has died while serving the community.

Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid speaks during a news conference following an NFL...

Andy Reid voted NFL’s top head coach by AP writers for fourth straight season

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Andy Reid was voted the NFL’s No. 1 coach by The Associated Press in a preseason survey for the fourth straight year.

Entertainment

Gordon Ramsey arrives at night one of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater...

Gordon Ramsay show casting ‘struggling restaurants’ in Kansas City

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Kansas City is one of three cities where the show is casting, according to an online announcement.

Kansas City Countdown

Fan Fest crews begin week-long ‘load out’ as heart arch fate remains unclear

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 12:53 PM CDT
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By Miya Ingle
Fan Fest teardown underway at WWI Museum grounds.

Crime

Lee's Summit Downtown Days

Lee’s Summit Downtown Days disorder leads to 7 juvenile court cases

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 12:31 PM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Seven juvenile cases sent to Jackson County Family Court after Lee’s Summit Downtown Days disorder.

News

Hope Village groundbreaking marks nearly a decade of land acquisition on KC’s East Side

Hope Village groundbreaking marks nearly a decade of land acquisition on KC’s East Side

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 12:19 PM CDT
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By Gabbi Lumma
The Hope Project held a groundbreaking for Hope Village, a residential development nearly nine years in the making on Kansas City’s East Side.

Consumer News

Seats on an airplane are seen in this file photo

Long lines, last-minute changes — and a little-known rule that protects Americans flying to Europe

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The law protects passengers on flights and awards cash compensation for certain travel delays and cancellations.

News

KCFD contains morning fire at vacant building; no injuries reported

KCFD: Crews contain fire at commercial building on Truman Road

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 11:36 AM CDT
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By Melaina Hesterlee
Fire broke out at a vacant building on Truman Road at 10:14 Monday morning.

Crime

Scott K. Adkins, 59

Independence man jailed after I-435 chase, accused of trying to stab deputy

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Charges filed after I-435 pursuit, attempted stabbing of Clay County deputy.

KC Current

Kansas City Current midfielder Debinha (99) during an NWSL soccer match in Kansas City, Mo.,...

Debinha to stay with KC Current after signing new contract extension

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 11:00 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Debinha signs extension with Kansas City Current through 2027.

Kansas City Countdown

The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has warned that without new funding, seven...

Kansas City metro bus riders brace for route cuts after World Cup service ends

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 9:26 AM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa and Julia Scammahorn
Without new funding, seven additional bus routes could be suspended entirely in KC while Johnson County announces its cutbacks.

News

This Day in History: Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup

This Day in History: Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 9:08 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
This Day in History: Uruguay hosted the first FIFA World Cup.

Crime

Man fatally shot after argument inside Blue Springs apartment

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 8:59 AM CDT
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By Julia Scammahorn
Man fatally shot after argument inside Blue Springs apartment.

Crime

Former KU basketball star Lagerald Vick basketball player has been charged with attempted...

Former Kansas basketball player charged with attempted first-degree murder in Memphis

Updated: Jul. 13, 2026 at 8:09 AM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
Court records allege that Lagerald Vick, 29, shot a man following an argument at a Fourth of July party.

News

FILE

3-year-old from Kansas City, Kansas, dies after drowning in Elk River

Updated: Jul. 12, 2026 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
A 3-year-old from Kansas City, Kansas, died after drowning in the Elk River on Saturday.
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