KCTV5 Cares: Literacy KC

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Jessy & Thomas from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church & School are two of the 130 LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs in the national LCC K-9 Ministry located in 27 states. Lutheran Church Charities’ K-9 Comfort Dogs serve every day in the communities in which they are placed. When invited, they participate in church events, school visits, chapel talks, school and library reading programs, nursing homes, hospitals, and community special events, just to name a few. LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry teams only go where we are invited and we never charge those we serve. We invite you to follow LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Jessy & Thomas on their Facebook pages: JessyComfortDog and ThomasComfortDog. KCTV5 Cares is sponsored by Optum Care - Kansas City.

The American Royal World Series of Barbecue kicks off Friday and runs through Saturday at The Kansas Speedway.

Get ready to pack the Plaza, this weekend more than 250,000 people will make their way downtown for the 92nd annual Plaza Art Fair.

Join ‘All For Moms’ in making a meaningful impact on struggling moms and families. Your support can help transform homes into havens of hope, fostering improved mental health and well-being. Together, we can create unique, functional spaces that empower moms and nurture stronger, happier families. Watch this to learn how you can take action today and be a part of this transformative journey. KCTV5 Cares is sponsored by Optum Care - Kansas City.

A local crossing guard at Ravenwood Elementary School makes sure families get to and from school safely every morning and afternoon, and the community gave him recognition for the work he does with birthday gifts.