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Kansas City-area pools prepare to open for summer, but there are changes 2v4962

Kansas City-area pools open Memorial Day weekend, but not all pools will open as they have in the past.

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FILE - A common ingredient found in energy drinks fuels leukemia, according to a study.

Common ingredient in energy drinks fuels leukemia growth, study shows 4u6555

KCTV5 Special Reports

The Pasquatch studies the Italian language while waiting for Vinnie Pasquantino's next at-bat.

What does The Pasquatch do when Vinnie isn’t on base? We went into his lair to find out b1j2r

Consumer News

Storms led to a busy Tuesday for roofers, contractors, and insurance companies across the metro.

Experts: What steps to take, how to avoid roof scams after storms 3zm5h

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World Cup to KC

The Kansas City Sports Commission sent this rendering of Arrowhead Stadium in its proposal to...

Parkville loosens short-term rental rules for World Cup 2m5z2h

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 10:29 PM CDT

By Betsy Webster

The Parkville Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday night to loosen its relatively strict short-term rental rules for a three-month period to accommodate World Cup visitors.

Kansas City Royals

Perez powers Royals with 3 hits, including a homer, in 8-4 win over Giants 3k3o6g

Updated: 6 hours ago

By The Associated Press

The Royals had scored three runs or fewer in their previous seven games and were held to four runs or fewer in 42 of their first 50 games.

National

Family on Monday identified the victim as Conrad David Wade Ashcraft.

‘Horrific, callous, negligent’: 3-year-old nonverbal autistic boy dies at day care, family says 6117h

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM CDT

By Pat Pratt and Emily Van de Riet

A 3-year-old nonverbal autistic child died at a Missouri day care on Friday, according to officials.

Community

Carolyn Glenn Brewer's father's car was found a block away from where it was parked after the...

‘It really is with you your entire life’: Ruskin Heights tornado memorial rebuilt 6s1f1b

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 8:20 PM CDT

By Grace Smith and Katie Byrd

The tornado made a 71-mile path of destruction from Williamsburg, Kan, to Knobtown, Mo. At times, it was as massive as half a mile wide.

News

Longtime anchor Carolyn Long is retiring from KCTV5 after nearly 30 years.

Congratulate Carolyn Long on her retirement from KCTV5! 1l2h34

Updated: May 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM CDT

By Greg Dailey

In just a few days, our beloved longtime anchor Carolyn Long will step away from the desk after nearly 30 years at KCTV5.

Crime

A quiet neighborhood turned into chaos when gunfire erupted outside a short-term rental...

‘Close call’: Neighborhood rattled after gunfire erupts at short-term rental 592l70

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM CDT

By Jiani Navarro

A quiet neighborhood turned into chaos when gunfire erupted outside a short-term rental property in a Kansas City neighborhood overnight Friday.

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Rain chance percentages for each of the next four days.

FIRST WARN FORECAST: New First Warns added for weekend rain 51g12

New information has come in that points to enough rain Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to have an impact on plans outside.

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News

New information has come in that points to enough rain Friday, Saturday, and Sunday to have an...

FIRST WARN FORECAST: New First Warns added for weekend rain 184x2q

News

Those around Kansas City are expected to enjoy a few new amenities with several improvements...

Kansas City aquatic centers prepare to open for 2025 season 4g5v3v

News

The Liberty Police Department has credited its Flock Safety camera system with leading them to...

Stolen license plate caught by Flock camera leads police to hotel room with gun, drugs, 4-year-old child i563v

News

National WWI Museum unveils new exhibit days ahead of Memorial Day 2d2c20

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Crime

Critical stabbing leads to standoff in Kansas City 1pnp

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

An individual was critically injured in a stabbing in Kansas City Wednesday evening.

Kansas City Royals

Perez hits milestone home run in win over Giants 6i5c28

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

Kansas City Royals star Salvador Perez was well overdue to slug his third home run of the 2025 season.

News

A day after business owners complained about debris buildup, crews were on scene to help clean...

Kansas City crews clean up debris in Indian Creek after complaints from residents 1y5tq

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Ale Espinosa

Business owners like Jasper Mirable have been asking the city to address this issue for months, worried about flooding and overall people’s safety.

News

Thousands of Missourians could lose Medicaid coverage under proposed changes 2t2k5l

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)

Health clinics are concerned that patients will no longer receive care if Medicaid benefits are cut.

Crime

Court documents link Kansas City man to drugs, dog fighting 331q5w

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Heidi Schmidt

Vinol Wilson, 50, is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm.

News

An Independence, Mo., family is celebrating 19-year-old Dimitrice Houston's birthday in a...

Family of teen hit by car celebrates birthday in hospital h4o3

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Grace Smith (KCTV5)

While investigators are still looking into the cause of the crash, people who live nearby told KCTV5 that the intersection is a problem spot.

Community

It's a big problem for renters at a Kansas City apartment complex; their elevators are down,...

‘You feel trapped’: Gabriel Tower tenants plead for help after weeks without working elevator 5136a

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Jiani Navarro

It’s a big problem for renters at a Kansas City apartment complex; their elevators are down, again!

Community

FILE - Around 6,000 attendees enjoy Olathe's first Fourth Friday of the season on May 24, 2024.

Olathe Fourth Fridays lineup announced with thousands expected to attend 66232v

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

The Fourth Fridays lineup in Olathe has been announced as crowds of thousands are expected to flock to the monthly events.

Community

Just over 20 years ago, the Berkley Riverfront was little more than a polluted, forgotten...

Kansas City gets millions to clean up and build up Washington Wheatley neighborhood 6l4n26

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Ryan Hennessy

Just over 20 years ago, the Berkley Riverfront was little more than a polluted, forgotten patch of land.

Crime

Kansas City felon could face more prison time after firearm found in his home 6d5h6z

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

A Kansas City man who previously spent time in prison could be incarcerated again after he was found to be illegally in possession of a firearm.

Crime

A Garden City woman is behind bars following an investigation into a stolen vehicle.

Garden City woman charged following stolen vehicle investigation 6c4v1y

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

A Garden City woman is behind bars following an investigation into a stolen vehicle.

News

Crews investigate cause of afternoon house fire in the Northland 114m46

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Crews continue to investigate what caused a house in the Northland to go up in flames on Wednesday afternoon.

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Community

Kansas City aquatic centers prepare to open for 2025 season 4c3c4j

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Those around Kansas City are expected to enjoy a few new amenities with several improvements made to area aquatic centers ahead of the 2025 season.

Crime

Man sentenced for illegally reentering United States, possessing gun 502t46

Updated: 7 hours ago

By KCTV5 Staff

A Mexican national who was illegally living in Kansas City was sentenced in federal court Wednesday for a pair of crimes.

Kansas Jayhawks

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn during the first half of an NBA basketball game against...

Kansas hires former Jayhawks star Jacque Vaughn as assistant coach 613f33

Updated: 10 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

Former Kansas basketball star Jacque Vaughn is reing the program as an assistant coach.

Crime

FILE - A Kohl's store is pictured on Aug. 22, 2017.

Charges filed against women believed to be behind multiple KC thefts 3zi2m

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Charges have been filed against two women believed to be behind thefts that cost metro area stores thousands of dollars.

Crime

Inmate sentenced to over a decade in prison for attacking officer 442v1h

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

An inmate at the Leavenworth County Jail was sentenced to more than a decade in prison Wednesday for attacking an officer.

Crime

Columbia man indicted for illegal gun charge 2h4b4f

Updated: 8 hours ago

By KCTV5 Staff

A Columbia man was indicted by a federal grand jury on illegal gun possession charges, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.

Community

$6 million awarded to KC to transform abandoned properties into assets 2z4qg

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Around $6 million in grant funds is headed to Kansas City to help local leaders transform abandoned and contaminated properties into community assets.

News

KC Streetcar announces hours of operation for Memorial Day Weekend 494i6f

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

The Kansas City Streetcar is adding extra service this holiday weekend.

Crime

High-speed chase leads to arrest of 2 after stolen tools found in stolen car 20214f

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Two men face multiple charges after they allegedly led law enforcement officials on a chase with a stolen vehicle and hundreds of dollars of stolen tools inside.

News

Lenexa residents will get to experience a completely rebuilt public pool beginning next...

City of Lenexa approves final designs of Ad Astra Pool 64375z

Updated: 9 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

Lenexa residents will get to experience a completely rebuilt public pool beginning next summer.