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News

Kansas City bus riders will have to pay to ride starting Monday, ending six years of free...

Kansas City bus fares return Monday, leaving nonprofits scrambling

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Zach Fisher
Kansas City bus fares are returning Monday, leaving nonprofits scrambling.

Kansas City Countdown

Kansas City prepares for World Cup as Argentina arrives this weekend

Kansas City prepares for World Cup as Argentina arrives this weekend

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Ale Espinosa
Argentina will begin their World Cup title defense in Kansas City in two weeks. Local business owners, including an Argentine restaurant owner, prepare to welcome the world to the city.

News

A Grain Valley police officer is fine after a patrol vehicle was hit in an unusual crash on...

Grain Valley police officer okay after semi backs into patrol car

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
A Grain Valley Police officer is fine after a patrol vehicle was hit in an unusual crash on Friday.

Tax Assessment Trouble

Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota

Jackson County executive announces tax payment program, department consolidation

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jazlyn Summers
Jackson County Executive Phil LaVota announces new property tax payment options starting July 1, tax credit protections and plans to consolidate assessment and collections departments.

News

K-32 Kaw Bridge reopens to traffic after four years of construction

K-32 Kaw Bridge reopens to traffic after four years of construction

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jazlyn Summers
The $22.7 million bridge reconstruction project started in October 2022. The project was scheduled to finish in June 2026.

Kansas City Countdown

KAZAN, RUSSIA - JUNE 30:  Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates after teammate Gabriel Mercado...

Report: Argentina traveling to Kansas City this weekend in preparation for World Cup

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The World Cup is just a matter of weeks away, and the first team is set to arrive in Kansas City soon.

News

FILE - The Savannah Bananas do a kick line before their game against the Firefighters during...

Savannah Bananas return to Kauffman Stadium this weekend: What to know before you go

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Melaina Hesterlee
The Savannah Bananas are making their return to Kansas City this weekend at Kauffman Stadium. Read everything you need to know before you arrive.

News

The new Giraffe Crossing plaza at the Kansas City Zoo modernizes the zoo's 30-year-old Africa...

Kansas City Zoo unveils new giraffe habitat after $22 million renovation

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Claire Decatur
For the first time in Kansas City Zoo history, the herd has indoor and outdoor space they can use year-round.

Kansas City Countdown

KC2026 officials unveiled plans for the 2026 FIFA Fan Festival, which will take over the lawn...

Guide to FREE Kansas City World Cup practices, watch parties and events

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt and Jazlyn Summers
World Cup fans will have free fun available across the Kansas City metro starting this weekend. Here's what you need to know about where you need to go to get in on the celebrations.

Entertainment

Big Slick celebrity guests (from left): David Koechner, Eric Stonestreet, Paul Rudd, Rob...

Big Slick celebrities embrace support of Kansas City in return for fundraiser weekend

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Greg Dailey
The celebrities behind Big Slick said Kansas City is more than just where they grew up. It’s family.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

Kansas City Countdown

Overland Park finalizes World Cup consular center for international visitors

Overland Park finalizes World Cup consular center for international visitors

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Gabbi Lumma
The center will provide passport services, support for illnesses, international documents and more.

Kansas City Countdown

FILE - The United States' Brenden Aaronson goes for the ball during an international friendly...

Altar-ed plans: US midfielder gets 1-day leave from World Cup training for his own wedding

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
American midfielder Brenden Aaronson had a good excuse to miss the U.S. World Cup team’s training session Friday — he was getting married.

News

Rainn Wilson/Missouri State University

Actor Rainn Wilson headlines fall 2026 Public Affairs Conference at Missouri State University

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By KY3 Staff
Award-winning actor, comedian, and The New York Times bestselling author Rainn Wilson is coming to Missouri State University this fall.

News

Kansas Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Schwab announced Rep. Ken Rahjes will be his...

Scott Schwab announces running mate in bid for Kansas governor

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jeffrey Lutz
Rahjes was raised on a family farm and ranch outside of Agra in north central Kansas.

Community

FILE

Osawatomie moves forward with 500-megawatt data center campus

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Osawatomie is moving forward with a proposed 500-megawatt data center campus.

News

The Calo Programs Residential Treatment Center is seen on Feb. 25, 2026, in Lake Ozark, Mo....

Takeaways from inside a teen treatment center for adoptees, funded by taxpayers: runaways, assaults

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
The investigation looks deeply at a facility in rural Missouri called Calo Programs, or Change Academy at Lake of the Ozarks.

Regional Politics

File- Kansas City City Hall

Kansas City repeals conversion therapy ban after Supreme Court ruling

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas City is repealing its conversion therapy ban after a Supreme Court ruling.

Crime

Billy G. Burney III, 53

Missouri man sentenced to 110 years in prison for child sexual assault

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Missouri man has been sentenced to 110 years in prison for child sexual assault.

News

Nearly 22,000 Kansans lose SNAP benefits after new law, report says

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Natalie Dattilio
Nearly 22,000 Kansans have lost SNAP benefits after the One Big Beautiful Bill.

News

Evergy warns customers about scam ads with fake phone numbers

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
Evergy is warning customers about scam ads with fake phone numbers.

News

The Jackson County prosecutor’s office is preparing for World Cup crowds.

Jackson County prosecutor’s office prepares for World Cup crowds with passport holds, extra attorneys

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By Zach Fisher
Jackson County prosecutor’s office is preparing for World Cup crowds.

Sports

FILE - Argentina's Lionel Messi hoists the winning team replica of the FIFA World Cup trophy...

Argentina’s Lionel Messi to begin record 6th World Cup in Kansas City

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Messi and the Argentinian team will kick off their World Cup title defense in Kansas City on June 16.

News

The Midtown Costco at 241 Linwood is planning to convert into a business center.

Zoning documents show Midtown Costco warehouse will eliminate pharmacy, food court and more

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
The Midtown Costco at 241 Linwood is planning to convert into a business center.

News

The Kansas Highway Patrol says NB I-635 at I-70 closed due to debris in the road.

Northbound I-635 at I-70 reopens after semi crash

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
Northbound I-635 closed at I-70 due to debris in the road

Entertainment

Media Tech Museum Kansas City

New Kansas City media tech museum is a blast from the past

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Claire Decatur
The Media Tech Museum features more than 900 artifact.

News

KCTV5 won four 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.

KCTV5 honored with 4 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
KCTV5 celebrated a major honor Thursday, as the station won four prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards.

News

Kansas raising offender registry fees starting this summer

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 3:32 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
Kansas is raising its statewide offender registration fees starting this summer.

Kansas City Countdown

FIFA Fan fest KC

Kansas City to provide park and ride service for FIFA Fan Fest

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Officials said the park and ride service will be available on the 18 days that the FIFA Fan Festival will be active.

Crime

[FILE] US Marshals.

U.S. Marshals locate 2 abducted children from Missouri in New Mexico

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 1:16 PM CDT
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By Jazlyn Summers
The U.S. Marshals Service Western District of Missouri sent a lead to the District of New Mexico to help locate the two children and apprehend the abductor.

KCTV5 Special Reports

FILE — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas sits down with KCTV5 for an interview about the city...

Kansas City said earnings tax system had ‘no issue.’ Data shows thousands of cases were reversed

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Zac Summers
City data shows 15-33% of collection referrals later changed status, marked reversed or amended after referral

Crime

FILE — A fight between two groups of people at the Bally’s Casino parking garage led to a...

Overnight shooting at Bally’s Casino parking garage leaves 1 dead

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 12:32 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey
A fight between two groups of people at the Bally’s Casino parking garage led to a fatal shooting late Tuesday night, police reported.

News

A rare black bear sighting at the Lake of the Ozarks has officials providing reminders about...

Black bear spotted swimming at Lake of the Ozarks, residents asked to secure food sources

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 11:59 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A rare black bear sighting at the Lake of the Ozarks has officials providing reminders about bear safety for Missourians.

Kansas City Countdown

[FILE] Semi Truck

MoDOT encourages truck drivers to avoid routes through Kansas City during World Cup to ease congestion

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 11:50 AM CDT
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By Jazlyn Summers
MoDOT asks truckers to reroute around Kansas City during the World Cup and urges drivers statewide to plan ahead as heavy traffic is expected throughout Missouri.

Community

FILE - North Kansas City

North Kansas City approves deal to bring full-service grocery store to Northtown area

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 11:39 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
North Kansas City has approved a deal to bring a full-service grocery store to the Northtown area.

News

Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick addresses scathing review of Jackson County property assessment process

Missouri auditor finds evidence of improper activity in Nodaway County town

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 11:16 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A performance audit of the city is now underway.

News

It’s the dawn of a day for the Overland Park Police Department.

Overland Park Police searching for loose dog that bit pedestrian

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 10:31 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Overland Park Police are searching for a loose dog that bit a pedestrian.

Crime

Gavel on sounding block

Leavenworth woman convicted of assault on a police officer

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 10:11 AM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
A sentencing is scheduled for June 29.

News

Harp Barbecue provided a picture of customer favorites as the restaurant plans to relocate...

After moving across state lines, popular BBQ restaurant to close Overland Park location

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 8:08 AM CDT
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By Greg Dailey and Jordan Fremstad
An Instagram post stated that Harp Barbecue’s last day of business will be Saturday, May 30.

Kansas City Countdown

Arrowhead Stadium is undergoing a major transformation as Kansas City prepares to host six...

World Cup traffic plan targets Arrowhead neighborhoods: What residents need to do before June 16

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 7:59 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
World Cup traffic plans are targeting Arrowhead neighborhoods.

Community

KCTV5 found at least 246 bridges in the Kansas City area rated poor or structurally deficient.

Northbound U.S. 169 reopens near KC Downtown Airport - but with major changes drivers need to know

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 6:22 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Northbound U.S. 169 has reopened near Kansas City's Downtown Airport - but with major changes drivers need to know.

News

Boil Water Advisory

Boil Advisory: Contractor strikes water main with utility pole in Sedalia

Updated: May 28, 2026 at 5:20 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A boil advisory has been issued after a contractor struck a water main with a utility pole in Sedalia.

News

Over the weekend, portions of the fencing at Visionary Kids Childcare were ripped off and taken.

Kansas City childcare owner calls on community after fence theft

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By Chandler Watkins
a Kansas City childcare center owner calls on help from the community after parts of her fence were stolen.

News

A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for Dale Leach, a missing McPherson man.

Statewide Silver Alert issued for missing McPherson man with dementia

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 9:38 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
A statewide Silver Alert has been issued for a missing McPherson man with dementia.

Community

Todd Elmquist needs a stranger to step up and save his life through a living kidney donation.

Single dad in Kansas City searches for kidney donor to save his life

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 9:08 PM CDT
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By Katie Byrd
One single dad in Kansas City is looking for a kidney donor to step up and save his life.

News

Missouri Supreme Court says governor does have power to order lawmakers to redraw...

Missouri Supreme Court says governor does have power to order lawmakers to redraw congressional districts

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 8:11 PM CDT
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
The Missouri Supreme Court says the governor does have power to order lawmakers to redraw congressional districts.

News

The victim chased down suspect and held him until he found her belongings.

Lawrence woman tackles car burglar, forces him to look for stolen items

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
A Lawrence woman tackled a car burglar and forced him to look for her stolen items.

News

Investigators searching for driver who fled scene after striking Logan Epperson early Sunday...

Blue Springs family seeks answers after 20-year-old killed in hit-and-run on U.S. 40

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 6:11 PM CDT
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By Zach Fisher
A Blue Springs family is demanding answers after a 20-year-old was struck and killed in a hit-and-run on U.S. 40.

News

File - Police lights in Kansas City, Missouri.

Driver critically injured in rollover crash on southbound 71 Highway

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 5:26 PM CDT
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By Jazlyn Summers
A driver was critically injured after a truck ran off the roadway and struck a guardrail several times.

Kansas City Countdown

FIFA Fan fest KC

FIFA Fan Festival preview: Security tips, premium spaces, and what’s free for all

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Claire Decatur
Construction crews are working to complete the FIFA Fan Festival ahead of its opening for the World Cup.

Crime

Clay County Prosecutors launch Top 10 Most Wanted initiative

Clay County launches Top Ten Most Wanted initiative; tips eligible for $3,000 reward

Updated: May 27, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By Natalie Dattilio
Clay County Prosecutor starting ‘Top 10 Most Wanted’ initiative
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