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How Kansas City is gearing up for the World Cup one year ahead of arrival 5v353v

According to Visit KC, international visitors will stay in the area for an average of nine days during the month-long tournament.

Arrowhead Stadium, shown as construction crews work on modifications to help with the World...

Crime 562cy

Extradited: Man charged in Lee’s Summit police shooting appears before Jackson County judge 5v6p6n

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General Motors announced plans to shift some production from Mexico to the U.S. manufacturing...

General Motors to move production of Chevrolet Equinox to Fairfax plant 162j5e

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Hundreds hold protest against ICE raids in Kansas City

Hundreds in Kansas City hold protest against ICE raids 6o4f3c

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News

With the threat of mass deportations across the country, local Hispanic-owned businesses say...

Hispanic-owned businesses in Kansas City impacted by fear of deportation 2j4nw

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Nydja Hood

With the threat of mass deportations across the country, local Hispanic-owned businesses say the fear has driven some customers away.

KC Development

Construction on a public market is about to begin in the historic northeast neighborhood.

‘An eyesore for years’: Public market to breathe new life in historic Northeast 383v5d

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Grace Smith (KCTV5)

Construction on a public market is about to begin in the historic northeast neighborhood.

Kansas City Royals

Ragans heads back to IL, Erceg returns following rehab assignment in Omaha 26373t

Updated: moments ago

By Gabe Swartz

Kansas City Royals pitcher Cole Ragans is headed to the injured list for the second time this season.

Community

A bobcat kitten that was found in a Lenexa home following a recent severe storm has been...

Bobcat kitten found in Lenexa home after severe storm reunited with mother 6w5116

Updated: 6 minutes ago

By Sarah Motter

A bobcat kitten that was found in a Lenexa home following a recent severe storm has been reunited with its mother.

Missouri Tigers

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz yells to an official in the first half of an NCAA college...

Mizzou football sets game times, announces TV windows for 2025 season 4g3l6p

Updated: 28 minutes ago

By Gabe Swartz

As football season approaches, Mizzou fans can set some of their plans for this fall.

News

Lee's Summit bicyclist killed in crash 4n4v2y

Updated: 39 minutes ago

By Gabe Swartz

A bicyclist in Lee’s Summit has died following a car crash Wednesday morning.

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Hottest day since last October 3o2q6q

Summer heat and humidity have finally arrived, bringing us the hottest day of the year so far with a high today of 90°.

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Bobcat kitten found in Lenexa home after severe storm reunited with mother 713a3z

World Cup to KC

Kansas City celebrates one year until World Cup comes to City of Fountains 23y3r

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KCTV5 Afternoon Headlines: June 11, 2025 2d2r6t

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National

FILE - Musician Brian Wilson poses for a portrait in Los Angeles on June 2, 2015. Wilson's...

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys visionary leader, dies at 82 4a4t4b

Updated: 44 minutes ago

By Gray News staff

Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson has died.

Health

Top view of diverse people sitting in a close circle and talking to a therapist. Cropped image...

Free summer mental health services offered to Jackson County youth 2i83w

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Jonah Kahn

Lutheran Family and Children’s Services is providing free mental health services for youth in Jackson County.

Kansas City Royals

Caglianone soaks in Kauffman debut with Kansas City’s biggest star in attendance 13g1e

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

Royals fans rose to their feet and provided the 2024 first-round pick with a standing ovation ahead of his first at-bat at home.

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A Kansas City Fire Department ambulance drives an injured KD officer to a plane for a flight...

Pedestrian walking on Missouri highway hit by car, critically injured 70463u

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Zoë Shriner

The pedestrian was walking west in the same lane as the car that hit them, police reported.

First Warn 5 Weather Show

A map of tornadoes confirmed by the National Weather Service so far in 2025 shows most of the...

‘Tornado alley’ is shifting east, weather experts say 4z331s

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Erin Ashley and Emily Van de Riet

Some meteorologists and tornado researchers believe the region dubbed “tornado alley” is beginning to shift east.

News

Motorcycle mechanical issues may be to blame for driver ejected while driving 4c4d37

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Zoë Shriner

Police are investigating what caused the motorcycle to drive off the side of the highway on a curve and hit a guardrail.

News

Motorcyclist dies after hitting parked car, engulfing both vehicles in flames v3121

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Zoë Shriner

Police have not released the identity of the motorcyclist killed in a fiery, wrong-way crash.

Entertainment

The Hallmark Christmas Experience will run from November 29 to December 23

Hallmark Christmas Experience drops details about tickets, stars returning to Crown Center u6q3k

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM CDT

By Heidi Schmidt

Fans can also catch a special sneak peek behind the scenes of the Hallmark movie “Countdown to Christmas.”

Consumer News

Local florists increasing prices due to tariffs

As peak wedding season arrives with tariffs, metro florists forced to increase prices 1c4a6q

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Ale Espinosa

Floral shops across the metro are starting to feel the pressure of tariffs.

World Cup to KC

Kansas City is counting down to next year’s World Cup, and tomorrow will be the one-year mark...

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Jiani Navarro

Kansas City is counting down to next year’s World Cup, and tomorrow will be the one-year mark till the first match.

Community

WWI Memorial celebrates reopening of Liberty Tower after 5-month closure 5k1v62

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM CDT

By Sarah Motter

The Liberty Tower observation deck is once again open to the public after a 5-month closure for renovations.

KC Development

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company has opened its newest facility in Olathe, Kansas.

Coca-Cola bottling facility opens in Olathe, Kansas t4m3h

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 12:24 PM CDT

By Nathan Brennan

Coca-Cola Bottling opens its newest, 700,000 s/f facility in Olathe, Kansas.

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Health

A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is thankful to be alive after surviving a serious crash.

‘All we could do was brake and brace’: Pregnant mom shares message after crash 3b533w

Updated: Jun. 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM CDT

By Grace Smith (KCTV5)

A woman who is 32 weeks pregnant is thankful to be alive after surviving a serious crash.

News

KCFD said the driver was taken to a nearby hospital as a precaution.

Car drives through side of Kansas City O’Reilly Auto Parts store 4v5e64

Updated: 24 hours ago

By Zoë Shriner

The driver was taken to the hospital, and no other injuries were reported, KCFD said Tuesday.

News

Kansas City Airport could add new cell phone parking lot with amenities 1x2z3o

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 11:53 AM CDT

By Heidi Schmidt

The idea would be to add the lot and use it to seperate rideshare drivers from people waiting to pick up family and friends at the airport.

KC Development

A RideKC bus stop in the Kansas City metro.

Affordable KCK housing community proposed next to RideKC bus stops 6hc36

Updated: Jun. 10, 2025 at 1:06 PM CDT

By Julia Scammahorn

Public transportation and where people live and work go hand-in-hand.

Education

Camp Fury is a week-long camp designed to give young women a taste of what a career in...

Camp Fury gives young women a taste of what it’s like to be a first responder 5q2y1r

Updated: Jun. 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM CDT

By Cyndi Fahrlander

Camp Fury is a week-long camp designed to give young women a taste of what a career in emergency services might look like.

Kansas City Royals

Yankees rout Royals, 10-2 in series opener 1y3215

Updated: 15 hours ago

By The Associated Press

Austin Wells hit a three-run homer and finished with five RBIs, Aaron Judge hit the third-longest homer in the majors this season, and the New York Yankees routed the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Tuesday night.

Kansas City Royals

Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone spoke with the media ahead of his first home game at...

‘It’s home’: How Jac Caglianone spent his first off day in Kansas City ahead of home debut 446h71

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

Caglianone said his first MLB off day was spent finding a place to live and pursuing his hobby.

News

Visa provided a picture of one of its Street Soccer Parks. Kansas City is one of six...

Kansas City to receive new Street Soccer Park ahead of World Cup 2026 4s5sp

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Heidi Schmidt

Each park will include two pro-grade soccer fields, a financial education center, and youth-focused sports programming.

Kansas Jayhawks

KU held an introductory press conference for new baseball Head Coach Dan Fitzgerald and his...

KU inks Dan Fitzgerald to 6-year extension following NCAA Tournament appearance 6u4o4i

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

Following the program’s first NCAA Tournament appearance in more than a decade, the University of Kansas is investing in an extension with head baseball coach Dan Fitzgerald.

Community

Leaders call for investigation into Army, FAA’s adherence to federal guidelines 3ju43

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

Transportation leaders have called for an investigation into the Army and FAA’s adherence to federal guidelines following a fatal mid-air collision.