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FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY TUESDAY: Increasing confidence of widespread strong to severe storms

Tuesday is a First Warn Weather Day due to the increasing confidence of widespread strong to severe storms.

Tuesday is a First Warn Weather Day due to an increased confidence in widespread strong to...

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Hundreds gather in Kansas City on May 18, 2024, in an attempt to gain pro-Palestinian support...

Hundreds march on KC’s Plaza in effort to gain support of city leaders

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Kansas City Police investigate a homicide in the 3400 block of Wyoming St. on May 18, 2024.

Shooting near Kansas City apartment complex leaves 1 dead, 3 in custody

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Clay County man sues Hereford House over contaminated food

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FILE — Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas posted to social media that city staff have been...

Mayor says KCPD, FBI contacted after city staff harassed, bullied over Butker tweet

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 2:22 PM CDT

By Greg Dailey

Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas posted to social media that city staff have been subjected to online harassment and bullying, even intimidation.

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Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) watches his field goal against the...

Harrison Butker jersey sales increase in aftermath of Benedictine College address

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 3:44 PM CDT

By Greg Dailey and Ryan Hennessy

Only Travis Kelce rated higher than Butker, with Mahomes coming in right behind the star from Georgia Tech.

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Royals reunite for 2014 AL pennant reunion

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 11:48 AM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

As the Kansas City Royals get set to celebrate a weekend of memories at Kauffman Stadium celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the 2014 AL pennant run, they do so with many of the familiar faces back in town.

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Phyllis Henderson says she’s paying a big price for an error made decades ago. She was labeled...

Wrongly branded as a felon for decades, Kansas City great-grandmother secures court victory

Updated: May. 14, 2024 at 11:33 AM CDT

By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander

Phyllis Henderson says she’s paying a big price for an error made decades ago. She was labeled a felon, but it’s not true.

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Kansas City officials are making strides towards reconnecting communities along the Highway 71...

KCPD: Speeding driver involved in rollover crash on 71 Highway

Updated: 1 hour ago

By KCTV5 Staff

KCPD is investigating whether impairment was a factor in a rollover crash on 71 Highway.

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The Bonner Springs Police Department used the drones to provide an extra layer of security...

Kelce Jam 2024: Bonner Springs, K-State, KDOT team up to enhance security

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Mark Poulose

New technology helped the Bonner Springs Police Department keep the crowd at Saturday night’s Kelce Jam safer than ever.

First Warn 5 Weather

First Warn Forecast: Hot and humid day, First Warn in place for overnight storms

Happy Sunday! More summer-like conditions are in store once again today with highs in the mid to upper 80s and humidity.

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'Weld Wheel' building demolished to make room for redevelopment in the West Bottoms

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KCTV5's Janae' Hancock brings you the latest headlines for your Sunday morning

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FIRST WARN WEATHER DAY TUESDAY: Increasing confidence of widespread strong to severe storms

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A steam engine routed along CPKC’s railway made its final stop in Kansas City over the weekend.

CPKC steam engine makes one last stop in Kansas City

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Clockwise from right: Jenny Jo Hrabe, Untitled, 2021; Josh Rios, Lightning Snatched from the...

Upcoming exhibition features local artists’ comics designs

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Katie Byrd

The Charlotte Street Gallery’s new exhibit Read the Room features comics through art expression.

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Driver dies after Kansas City collision following Independence Police chase

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Katie Byrd and Sarah Motter

One person has died following a three-vehicle collision near the Sun Fresh Market in Kansas City as the result of a chase that started in Independence.

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Lee’s Summit’s Rotary Youth Camp celebrates 100 years

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

The Rotary Youth Camp in Lee’s Summit celebrated its 100th birthday with an open house over the weekend.

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Overland Park Explosives unit clears scene of possible threat over the weekend

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Overland Park Police have cleared the scene of a possible threat after explosives technicians were called over the weekend.

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Police investigate after gun fired during Kansas City graduation ceremony

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Police continue to investigate after a gun was fired during a graduation ceremony at a Kansas City high school over the weekend.

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Wanya Morris and Chu Godrick were arrested Thursday night in Johnson County for marijuana...

Chiefs’ Morris, Godrick arrested for marijuana possession in Johnson County

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

A pair of Kansas City Chiefs offensive linemen were arrested Thursday in Johnson County on drug possession.

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World No. 1 golfer Scottie Scheffler says there was a ‘big misunderstanding’ in situation leading to his arrest

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 2:24 PM CDT

By WAVE Staff, Michael Caldwell and Julia Huffman

This started Friday morning when Scheffler was in a vehicle right outside Valhalla Golf Club for the 2024 PGA Championship.

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Athletes make their way to KC Triathlon starting line over the weekend

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Athletes from around the KC metro are preparing to take part in a 3-part event over the weekend that will test their mettle at the KC Triathlon.

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A man was seriously injured in a hit-and-run at the intersection of I-35 and 18th Street.

Man seriously injured after being struck in hit-and-run in KCK

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 9:13 AM CDT

By KCTV5 Staff

The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department reported that a man was struck at the intersection of I-35 and 18th Street. T

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Fans gather for KC Folk Fest in Washington Square Park over the weekend

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Folk music lovers gathered in Kansas City’s Washington Square Park over the weekend to enjoy culture, arts and dance at KC Folk Fest.

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Child critically injured in Kansas City, MO shooting

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 12:13 PM CDT

By Heidi Schmidt

Kansas City, Missouri police investigate after a child under the age of six was critically injured in an overnight shooting near E. 90th Ter. and Raytown Road.

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CPKC steam engine makes one last stop in Kansas City

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

A steam engine routed along CPKC’s railway made its final stop in Kansas City over the weekend.

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FILE - Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones smiles during during the second half of...

Chris Jones, Gracie Hunt share support for Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 12:45 PM CDT

By Greg Dailey

In response to a tweet regarding a petition to release Butker, Kansas City’s All-Pro defensive lineman stated: “I love you @buttkicker7! My brotha”

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Tavia Hunt shares thoughts on motherhood, married life following Chiefs kicker’s commencement speech

Updated: May. 16, 2024 at 8:07 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

Tavia Hunt, took to social media Thursday night with a post sharing her thoughts on motherhood and married life following a controversial commencement speech from Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.

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Dozens of bikers celebrate 100 years of City Union Mission

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Samantha Boring

On Saturday, dozens of bikers hit the road for the Bikers with a Mission Benefit Ride for City Union Mission’s 100th Anniversary.

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FILE - Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly speaks during a rally for teachers and education funding, April...

Kan. Governor’s special session could introduce STAR bonds to bring Chiefs, Royals to state

Updated: May. 18, 2024 at 10:55 AM CDT

By Samantha Boring

Gov. Kelly plans to announce a special session this upcoming week where one legislator plans to introduce STAR bonds to attract a professional sports team to the state.

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KIA involved in hit-and-run crash with motorcycle later found abandoned

Updated: May. 18, 2024 at 7:50 AM CDT

By KCTV5 Staff

A Saturday night hit-and-run left two people injured after a car pulled out in front of their motorcycle and then sped off.

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While we know that the armed forces protect us, it’s The Defenders who protect them.

Introducing the Defenders, the armed forces protecting the armed forces

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 10:43 PM CDT

By Ken Price

While we know that the armed forces protect us, it’s the Defenders who protect them.

Weather Forecast

A steamy weekend is ahead for Kansas City before First Warns are put in place to start the week.

First Warn Forecast: Steamy weekend before stormy start to the week

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 9:25 PM CDT

By Luke Dorris

The main headline is the summer-like weekend heat, but we do have storms in the not-too-distant forecast.

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KCFD responds to overturned truck with hazmat crews

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 9:18 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

Firefighters with the Kansas City Fire Department responded to a reported hazmat incident Friday night in the area of 108th and Skyview.

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Evergy critics say new environmentally friendly plan still not enough

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 8:40 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

As energy officials in Kansas City celebrate a new plan they believe to be more environmentally friendly, climate advocates still say it is not enough.

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Harry Higgs plays a stroke from the No. 4 tee during the third round of the Masters at Augusta...

Local pro golfer shares thoughts on Scottie Scheffler’s arrest

Updated: May. 17, 2024 at 8:32 PM CDT

By Gabe Swartz

With the Korn Ferry Tour in Kansas City this week for the AdventHealth Championship, Harry Higgs provided his insight into Scheffler.