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Waylon Skaggs

Local 6-year-old in need of lifesaving kidney donor 1d4x55

Updated: 6 minutes ago
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By Katie Byrd
The search is on for a life-saving kidney for 6-year-old Waylon Skaggs.

Community

This week, business and property owners across Jackson County were shocked when they received...

“It’s gutting”, Jackson County businesses hit with high property tax assessments 2r652l

Updated: 26 minutes ago
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By Chandler Watkins
This week, business and property owners across Jackson County were shocked when they received their 2025 commercial property tax assessments.

Crime

Chase C. Atkins

Court Documents: Man drove 95 mph before head-on crash near Warrensburg r3x61

Updated: 46 minutes ago
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By Sarah Motter
Charges have been filed against a man accused of driving head-on into a pickup truck at 95 mph along a rural Missouri highway in April.

News

Missouri lawmakers are trying to address rising property tax rates with a new bill, but some...

Constitutional lawyer says recently ed Missouri property tax bill violates state law s666q

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
Missouri lawmakers are trying to address rising property tax rates with a new bill, but some are worried its methods are unconstitutional.

Community

Law enforcement agencies across the metro are aware of protests heading into the weekend.

‘Keep it peaceful, that’s all,’ Law enforcement agencies address planned protests 325772

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Law enforcement agencies across the metro are aware of protests heading into the weekend.

Fact Check

A viral TikTok video claiming a man named Andre Tillman was arrested in Swope Park does not...

FACT CHECK: Viral post claiming arrest for Kansas City community service found to be false 1v2940

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Kansas City leaders have urged community to be wary of information found on social media after a viral AI-generated post caused widespread concern.

Community

Protests against the Trump istration are happening in Kansas City Saturday as part of...

‘Don’t tear up the city,’ Community hoping for peace, unity ahead of ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump’s policies 4c6m3z

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
Protests against the Trump istration are happening in Kansas City Saturday as part of nationwide ‘No Kings’ demonstrations.

News

FILE

Driver taken to hospital after pickup truck crashes into her car in Eagleville 3p4s1b

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One driver was taken to an area hospital after a pickup truck pulled out of the parking lot of an Eagleville business and crashed into her car.

Crime

Olvin Rodriguez-Ramos

Search ends after man accused of December armed robbery arrested 322o1b

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A months-long search has come to a close after the arrest of a man accused of robbing a Kansas City car dealership employee at gunpoint.

News

FILE

Pedestrian hospitalized after he ‘ran into’ ing pickup truck in Belton 1q3f5v

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Kansas City man was taken to a nearby hospital after he “ran into” a ing pickup truck on a Belton highway.
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7 Day Forecast

Crime

FILE

Charges filed against woman who stole pickup from sleeping owner 3p3s5h

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A Missouri woman could be sentenced to decades behind bars after she allegedly stole the pickup truck of a man who let her stay in his home.

News

Roman Smith to compete at NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Kansas City native chases his dreams at NCAA championship 206x6c

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
Roman Smith is set to compete in the NCAA Outdoor Championships Friday.

Regional Politics

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe will head to Europe next week for his first international trade...

Kehoe announces his first international trade mission 53u3h

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe will head to Europe next week for his first international trade mission since taking over the position.

News

A collision causes a significant traffic backup along I-70 near Stadium Dr. on June 13, 2025.

Man dies during attempt to jump onto moving semi during rushour traffic 53r4e

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
One man is dead after he fell during an attempt to jump onto the trailer of a moving semi-truck during rush hour traffic on I-70 near the stadiums.

News

NASA astronaut and Space Force Col. Nick Hague is helped out of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft...

‘Changes the way you view life’: Kansas native reflects on six-month space mission 654n10

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Janae' Hancock
NASA astronaut and Kansas native, Nick Hague, reflects on six-month stay in space.

Entertainment

Vendors have the chance to interact with new customers through the pop-up market.

Black Dollar Days Expo returns for second year ing local-owned businesses r5z5f

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Jonah Kahn
The event spotlights and s Black entrepreneurs, creatives and professionals.

News

Firefighters continue to investigate what caused a blaze to spark in a vacant commercial...

Investigation continues into cause of commercial building fire near Berkley Riverfront m6x3c

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Firefighters continue to investigate what caused a blaze to spark in a vacant commercial building near Kansas City’s Berkley Riverfront.

World Cup to KC

We are 26 Kansas City -- FIFA World Cup logo

Overland Park hotel won’t be part of FIFA’s plans for World Cup 2026 264p1d

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt
Soccer officials from multiple countries scouted hotels and training sites across the Kansas City area.

Crime

Jerome Riscovallez

As ex-Leavenworth teacher faces new charges, 3 district employees charged with not reporting child abuse 2j2j2i

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Jonah Kahn, Greg Dailey and Ryan Hennessy
Additional charges have been filed in a case involving a former elementary school teacher in Leavenworth.

Crime

Olathe Police search for two suspects in an ATM robbery on June 13, 2025.

Police search for suspects who injured ATM service technician during robbery 6o4p21

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
Police are searching for two men who injured an ATM service technician during a strong-armed robbery outside an Olathe bank.

Crime

File - Independence Police Department

Triple shooting in Independence under investigation with 1 dead, 2 injured 1i6871

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A triple shooting in Independence is under investigation as a homicide, according to police.

Crime

Hugh L. Riley

Unprovoked attack at Kansas City homeless camp leads to man’s arrest zu3z

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Sarah Motter
A 51-year-old man could spend the rest of his life behind bars after an unprovoked attack at a Kansas City homeless camp.

Community

Kids  in on stations to learn about healthy eating, injury prevention, and strength and...

Kids hit the field at Kauffman to learn importance of leading healthy, active lives 4r3x3n

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
Kids of all ages and from all across the metro made their way to Kauffman to learn from Royals athletic trainers and Royals players, James McArthur and Cole Ragans.

News

KDHE issues public health advisories for blue-green algae in Atchison, Douglas counties 1nw37

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks issued public health advisories Friday for blue-green algae in several counties.

Hy-Vee Team of the Week

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski reacts after striking out St. Louis Cardinals'...

Blue Springs native takes no-hitter into 6th in MLB debut 2v3q2i

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
Blue Springs native Jacob Misiorowski took a no-hitter into the sixth inning in his first Major League start.

Kansas City Chiefs

Nothing New: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce attend Stanley Cup Final game 451b1h

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Ever since Swift and Kelce began their high-profile romance in 2023, the 14-time Grammy Award-winning singer has been known to pop in on big sporting events

News

A small crowd of veterans, families of vets, and St. Michael’s officials gathered to kick off...

Local veterans center breaks ground on Patriot Park 283vq

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Gabbi Lumma
A small crowd of veterans, families of vets, and St. Michael’s officials gathered to kick off construction of the park.

Entertainment

Donna Kelce greets her sons, Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, left, and Kansas City...

Donna Kelce to appear in Season 4 of ‘The Traitors’ 4m2l64

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
America’s favorite football mom is coming soon to a reality TV game show.

Crime

Arrest graphic

Woman charged after high-speed chase ends in crash near Blue Ridge Cutoff 605u1m

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A Kansas City woman has been charged with multiple felonies after leading police on a pursuit and causing a high-speed crash that resulted in life-threatening injuries.

Community

The ninth annual Juneteenth celebration kicked off Thursday at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of...

Art, jazz, history intersect at Nelson-Atkins Juneteenth celebration 4a1q1b

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Nydja Hood
The ninth annual Juneteenth celebration kicked off Thursday at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, where organizers say art tells a story.

Crime

Generic Car Crash Graphic

Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash in West Bottoms 6fb2j

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A motorcycle crash in the West Bottoms has resulted in critical injuries for a motorcyclist.

News

Five accessibility bikes were given to Variety KC families Thursday morning, and one of those...

Variety KC gives accessibility bikes to kids living with disabilities 6y2j5g

Updated: 12 hours ago
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By Gabbi Lumma
Five accessibility bikes were given to Variety KC families Thursday morning, and one of those recipients was 3-year-old Ellis Wilson.

News

Fatal crash

Lee’s Summit 14-year-old bicyclist identified in fatal crash x1o45

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Gabe Swartz
A bicyclist in Lee’s Summit has died following a car crash Wednesday morning.

News You Can Use

File: People take part in the "No Kings Day" protest on Presidents Day in Washington, in...

‘No Kings’ Protest: What to know ahead of Kansas City demonstrations 4311g

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By Samantha Boring
On Saturday, June 14, thousands of protesters are expected to the ‘No Kings’ protests in cities on both sides of the state line.

Kansas City Royals

Kansas City Royals' Nick Loftin, right, slides into third with a triple past New York Yankees...

Costly Erceg error in 8th inning enough for Yankees in 1-0 win over Royals 3e3b29

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
New York completed a three-game sweep to finish 6-0 against the Royals this season.

Education

The Blue Springs School Board enacted a new policy banning ed sex offenders from...

Blue Springs School District bans sex offenders from all schools, activities 182k2p

Updated: 16 hours ago
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By Heidi Schmidt and Grace Smith (KCTV5)
The new policy is in place for the 2025-26 school year.

Crime

Miles Baldwin

Missouri man arrested after accusations of years of child sexual abuse made 4o4h5

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A Missouri man could spend the rest of his life behind bars after accusations of years of child sexual abuse were made against him.

Community

A popular liquor brand has teamed up with the Kansas City Community Gardens to gather...

Popular liquor brand teams up with local leaders to revamp community garden 3t2c

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 9:08 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A popular liquor brand has teamed up with the Kansas City Community Gardens to gather volunteers to make renovations at a local hub of nourishment.

Community

From swim lessons to learning to cook, the Kansas City has a slew of programs to keep kids of...

Kansas City YMCA offers programs to keep kids busy this summer 1u5v2i

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM CDT
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By Chandler Watkins
From swim lessons to learning to cook, Kansas City has a slew of programs to keep kids of all ages busy this summer.

News

Jeff Grunwald,  of the New Madrid Historical Museum, speaks with an author about...

Missouri earthquake insurance rates skyrocket - why? 1a4v5l

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 7:43 PM CDT
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By Avery Martinez, Harshawn Ratanpal and Ezra Bitterman
Once, earthquake insurance was so common and cheap, agents just added it on to policies in southern Missouri, re Missouri Farm Bureau Agency Sales Manager Jason Ginder. But, because the prices have gone up so much -- that’s no longer the case.

Crime

Lee A. Hines

Convicted drug dealer arrested again after 75 grams of meth found in pickup 2yr4e

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
A man convicted of selling narcotics less than 5 months ago has been charged again with drug trafficking after 75 grams meth and dozens of baggies were found during a traffic stop.

Stadium Development

Missouri lawmakers have done their part. Now, the future of the Royals and Chiefs rests with...

Missouri finalizes stadium bill, local leaders now take center stage 6d3f18

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Missouri lawmakers have done their part. Now, the future of the Royals and Chiefs rests with local leaders.

Regional Politics

FILE - (AP Photo/David A. Lieb)

Missouri’s special legislative session cost more than average yearly household income 5v6i3f

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM CDT
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By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
After sending three bills to the governor’s desk, Missouri lawmakers wrapped up their special legislative session Wednesday.

Entertainment

Kansas City prepares for the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival expected to be held on June 21, 2025.

Beloved Dragon Boat Festival set to return to Plaza’s Brush Creek in June s4f2g

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
Dragon Boats are set to race along the waters of Kansas City’s Brush Creek as a beloved festival that celebrates Asian culture is set to return to the Plaza.

Community

Kansas Statewide Juneteenth Celebration runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 19 on the State...

Statewide Juneteenth Celebration includes luncheon, free family events 1h1a5d

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Melissa Brunner
Kansas Statewide Juneteenth Celebration runs 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 19 on the State Capitol Grounds.

Crime

Aleksandr Meshkov

Accused child sex offender found more than a decade later, half a country away 5s276h

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
An arrest has been made more than a decade after a man found in Sedalia was accused of multiple child sex crimes halfway across the country.

World Cup to KC

Potential team base camps from top left to right include Rock Chalk Park, Com Minerals...

Kansas City area soccer facilities scouted for 2026 World Cup practice sites 3d125

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Neal Jones and Jonah Kahn
The teams that qualify for the World Cup choose their basecamp, and Kansas City has three highly scouted locations.

News

Missing remains behind decision to revoke Kansas City funeral home’s license 5f4n21

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
The Missouri Attorney General's Office is also investigating Savory and Sons Funeral Home in Kansas City.

News

FILE

Odessa woman rushed to hospital after rollover ATV crash near Appleton City 69694f

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter
An Odessa woman was rushed to a metro area hospital after she was injured during a rollover ATV collision east of Appleton City.

Entertainment

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany arrive on the red carpet...

Patrick, Brittany Mahomes share family photos, including newest child Golden Raye 1b5j3g

Updated: Jun. 12, 2025 at 3:38 PM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn
The Mahomes' posted photos on Instagram of the family of five.
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