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Missouri’s effort to keep Chiefs, Royals in state awaits governor’s signature 1z1z18

The Missouri House of Representatives approved a bill that would incentivize the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals to stay put and not move across state lines.

FILE — Arrowhead Stadium and Kauffman Stadium.

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Ruslan Huseynov was been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of sports...

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World Cup to KC

A countdown clock was unveiled in Union Station in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 11, 2025, to...

Kansas City celebrates one year until World Cup comes to City of Fountains 1i1h64

World Cup to KC

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

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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 6n4m4k

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Heidi Schmidt

The new policy is in place for the 2025-26 school year.

News

Police search for a missing 12-year-old on June 11, 2025.

Police search for missing 12-year-old last seen driving pickup in Kansas City 61d2v

Updated: 55 minutes ago

By Sarah Motter

Police are looking for a 12-year-old who was reported missing after he was last seen driving a pickup truck near Chaumiere Lake.

Crime

Woman accused of attempting to run over children’s grandfather during custody dispute 5v62r

Updated: 1 hour ago

By Sarah Motter

Investigators are searching for a Missouri woman accused of attempting to run over the grandfather of two children during a recent custody dispute.

Sports

Before taking the field under the bright lights of the biggest sporting event in the world,...

KC’s Besler looks forward to second World Cup 1s6z37

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Marleah Campbell

Before taking the field under the bright lights of the biggest sporting event in the world, Matt Besler was a kid in Kansas City.

Community

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is returning to his roots in Kansas City, but this time,...

Baseball icon Reggie Jackson teams up on Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Hotel development project 3e4x6p

Updated: 2 hours ago

By Nydja Hood

Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson is returning to his roots in Kansas City, but this time, he’s playing a different position.

Education

Kansas City Kansas School Board considers new cell phone, smart watch policy 4b6r4a

Updated: 3 hours ago

By Heidi Schmidt

There are different requirements proposed depending on the age of the student.

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FIRST WARN FORECAST: Spots of downpours before a steamy Father’s Day Weekend 2j2x6j

Wednesday went down as the hottest day so far in 2025, though we fell short of the 90s with a high of 88.

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KC's Besler looks forward to second World Cup 366r5b

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FIRST WARN FORECAST: High humidity brings some chances for downpours 1e6b6y

News

Missouri lawmakers wrapped up their summer special session with the age of stadium...

Stadium incentives for Chiefs, Royals and tornado relief bills sent to Missouri governor’s desk 601x1y

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Community

Stadium incentives for Chiefs, Royals and tornado relief bills sent to Missouri governor’s desk 93j1g

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)

Missouri lawmakers wrapped up their summer special session with the age of stadium incentives and tornado relief. The bills are now on the governor’s desk, and he’s expected to sign them in the coming days.

Community

Museum of Kansas City set to honor Native identities with exhibitions 1l6a4j

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

The Museum of Kansas City is set to honor Native identities with exhibitions planned to highlight their experiences during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Crime

Kansas deputy arrested, accused of illegal sexual relations with inmate 351t2w

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

A Johnson County, Kansas, deputy is behind bars in Missouri after it was alleged that he had multiple illegal sexual encounters with an inmate.

Community

Registration opens for 23rd Annual Tour de Lakes in Lee’s Summit b3c5f

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

The 23rd Annual Tour de Lakes promises a ride for every skill level as registration opens for the beloved community event.

News

Lenexa Old Town Activity Center had a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand opening.

Lenexa Old Town Activity Center celebrates grand opening for newly renovated space 333kx

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Jonah Kahn

The building opened to the public on June 10, featuring new indoor and outdoor amenities.

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Hundreds hold protest against ICE raids in Kansas City

Kehoe says Missouri National Guard remains on standby for ICE protests 4i6h14

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

As protests against ICE raids continue across the country, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said the State’s National Guard is on standby.

Crime

Police search for man accused of using company funds to pay living expenses 272h4b

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a man accused of moving his family into a foreign student’s vacant apartment and using company funds to pay their living expenses.

Regional Politics

In an attempt to empower small businesses and connect entrepreneurs to state government,...

Kansas launches new small business office to link entrepreneurs and state government 4i563j

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

State officials said the new office is important, as more than 99% of all businesses in Kansas are designated as small businesses.

Community

International beauty brand scores with KC Current to Empower.Legendary.Females 1u102z

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

A well-known beauty brand that operates internationally has ed forces with the Kansas City Current to Empower.Legendary.Females.

Crime

Kidnapping leads to discovery of illegal grow operation in Independence home 1t3e51

Updated: 6 hours ago

By Sarah Motter

An Independence man has been accused of a kidnapping that led investigators to discover an illegal grow operation in the basement of a nearby home.

Kansas City Royals

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

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

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

Community

The baby bobcat was brought into a Lenexa house during severe storms.

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

Updated: 4 hours ago

By Sarah Motter and Ale Espinosa

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

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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: 7 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

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

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Lee's Summit bicyclist killed in crash 4n4v2y

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Gabe Swartz

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

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: 1 hour 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: 10 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: 10 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: 14 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: Jun. 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM CDT

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: 14 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.

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

Updated: 14 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.”