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Ryan Hennessy

Ryan is happy to be back in Kansas City working with KCTV5 5 News. He grew up North of the River, went to North Kansas City High School and has been a lifelong fan of Kansas City sports. 5y2c1e

He has received two Mid-America Emmy Awards with English Landing Films for stories on evictions and gun violence in the greater Kansas City area.

Ryan's news career has included working as a morning anchor in Lafayette, Louisiana, reporting and anchoring in St. Joseph, Missouri and most notable under the leadership of Pulitzer Prize winner Mike McGraw, during the last year of his life.

Journalism is Ryan's second act. He played college soccer at Missouri State University, had a couple tryouts in , and even once suited up for the Kansas City Wizards (now Sporting Kansas City).

Ryan attended UMKC for journalism, wrote for the student newspaper, and was an intern at KCUR'S Up To Date.

Ryan dreams of combining a Z-Man from Joe's Barbeque, the Burnt End Burger from Q-39 and the Super Crispy from Smokehouse, while watching the Chiefs win their 9th Superbowl.

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

EPA approves millions of dollars to clean and build east of Prospect 63w2a

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Ryan Hennessy
Just over 20 years ago, the Berkley Riverfront was little more than a polluted, forgotten patch of land.

News
Mercedes Ontiveros hosted a block party Saturday in honor of her 12-year-old son, Giuliani...

Field Day for G: community honors Giuliani Calderon with love, laughter, and ladybugs 4g6t6k

Updated: May 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Mercedes Ontiveros hosted a block party Saturday in honor of her 12-year-old son, Giuliani Calderon—a boy taken too young in a night of senseless violence.

Crime
Photos courtesy of the Kansas City Police Department.

2nd weekend of street takeover crackdowns yields 17 arrests, 36 vehicles towed 355j37

Updated: May 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
For the second weekend in a row, Kansas City Police launched a large-scale crackdown on illegal street activity involving motorcycles, dirt bikes, and ATVs.

Community
A Raytown South High School student is alive today thanks to the swift action of two school...

Raytown South staff save student’s life with R, AED 702c1b

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
A Raytown South High School student is alive today thanks to the swift action of two school staff — ed School Nurse Joanne Rose and School Resource Officer Dalton Dupaul — who stepped in during a life-or-death emergency.

Mavericks
A puck at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Mo, home of the Kansas City Mavericks.

Playoff hockey at Cable Dahmer Arena scores big for Independence economy 3ox69

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
As the Kansas City Mavericks prepare for another playoff showdown, the City of Independence is already skating ahead with a major win — economically speaking.

Community
Every week, the non-profit Greater Impact reaches out to 15 to 20 victims of non-fatal...

Non-profit in limbo as Jackson County budget stalemate freezes vital funding 272r5y

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Every week, the non-profit Greater Impact reaches out to 15 to 20 victims of non-fatal shootings in Kansas City.

News
Drivers head toward Turn 1 at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in...

Race weekend brings speed, crowds and big buzz to Wyandotte County 5s1z6h

Updated: May 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The influx of visitors wasn’t just a win for NASCAR fans — it was a victory for local businesses, too.

News
BLUE SUMMIT, Mo. -- Illegal dumping is one of the problems people living in unincorporated...

Blue Summit residents tackle illegal dumping with laughter and light 1a3j2b

Updated: May 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Residents who live in Blue Summit held a benefit in hopes of raising money to buy new street lights.

News
A new traffic light has been installed at 51st and Troost, less than a year after the death of...

Death of UMKC student leads to new traffic signal near campus 1n5k1y

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The effort is part of Kansas City’s broader Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths by the year 2030.

Community
For the first time in its history, the Country Club Plaza is being patrolled by armed private...

Plaza deploys armed security as part of sweeping safety overhaul 142t4k

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
For the first time in more than three decades, the Country Club Plaza is being patrolled by armed private security guards.

News
Bishop James Johnston led the homily, focusing on the legacy Pope Francis leaves behind and...

Kansas City Catholics gather to mourn Pope Francis, pray for his successor 5h4u62

Updated: May 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Diocese of Kansas City–Saint Joseph held the service to honor the life of the late pontiff and to pray for the cardinals who will soon select the next pope.

News
A fire that started Sunday morning on the ninth floor of an eleven-floor apartment building at...

Kansas City high-rise residents displaced after fire, flooding 10h23

Updated: May 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
A fire that started Sunday morning on the ninth floor of an eleven-floor apartment building at Nowlin Hall has left nearly 150 residents, many of them seniors and people with disabilities, displaced after water from the sprinkler system caused widespread damage and knocked out power to the building.

Crime
Reynolds Automotive

Stolen Jeep returned by thief - Dealership left stunned 53yg

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
In a story that feels more like the plot of a sitcom than real life, a Jeep Wrangler was stolen from a Merriam car dealership and then returned 23 hours later.

News
The Kansas City Council finalized pay for interim City Manager Kimiko Gilmore and approved a...

City council approves interim city manager’s pay, advances baby box initiative q3o4j

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The vote on Gilmore’s salary comes just one day after the city officially closed applications for the permanent city manager role.

Crime
Crime continues to drop in Overland Park and local police say their partnerships with...

Overland Park crime down thanks to community partnerships 12271o

Updated: Apr. 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Crime continues to drop in Overland Park and local police say their partnerships with landlords and property managers is playing a major role.

Crime
The Kansas City Mayor has vowed against recklessness on the streets.

Mayor vows against street lawlessness as officer recovers from ATV hit-and-run 636o6d

Updated: Apr. 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter and Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City’s Mayor has made a vow that street lawlessness will not be tolerated after an officer was critically injured during a hit-and-run with an ATV.

Community
What began as heartbreak turned into hope this week as the community came together to wrap two...

Kansas City rallies around 2 brothers for a prom night to after tragic loss 6r3a4c

Updated: Apr. 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
What began as heartbreak turned into hope this week as the community came together to wrap two grieving brothers in love, light, and .

Health
Each baby box has a heating and cooling element to provide comfort to the infant when the baby...

Safe Haven Baby Box: An anonymous, comionate surrender of newborns in Kansas City 334i

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City is considering a life-saving addition to its fire stations: Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

Crime
A person of interest has been taken into custody in Lee’s Summit in connection to a case that...

‘Out of the norm’: Quiet community reacts after Lee’s Summit man, woman found dead in home 2as4b

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter and Ryan Hennessy
A juvenile is in custody in connection to a double homicide in Lee's Summit.

Community
On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, a new marker was placed on a family...

Revolutionary War heroine honored on POW Recognition Day 4l221x

Updated: Apr. 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, a new marker was placed on a family monument at Union Cemetery to honor Elizabeth (Dunkin) Porter – a woman whose sacrifice helped shape America’s birth.

Community
With the Royals back on local television, fans across the metro are celebrating – and at...

Royals watch party brings game day excitement to Madison Senior Living 1l524n

Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
With the Royals back on local television, fans across the metro are celebrating – and at Madison Senior Living, baseball fever was in full swing.

World Cup to KC
Jadie Arnett had the winning artwork "Woven Together" for the KC World Cup host city poster.

Kansas City unveils World Cup host city poster at Sporting KC Match s674b

Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The World Cup host city poster was revealed at a Sporting KC Match.

Community
Leaders of the Save KC (Stand Against Violence Kansas City) initiative provided an update on...

Save KC’s message: ‘Change your life, or we will change it for you’ 2t392i

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Leaders of the Save KC (Stand Against Violence Kansas City) initiative provided an update on their efforts to curb group-related violence in the city.

Consumer News
The city council voted late Thursday afternoon ensuring that all existing bus routes will...

Kansas City approves $46 million to keep public transportation running 656g1r

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy and Chandler Watkins
A $46 million funding approval for KCATA averted potential route cuts for at least the next six months.

Consumer News
Meredith and Todd Reynolds

Tariffs on foreign cars and parts drive prices up 5j4c2t

Updated: Apr. 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The cost of purchasing a car in the United States is expected to rise as the Trump istration’s new tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and auto parts take effect today.

World Cup to KC
Over the weekend, the Crossroads District played host to Copa de Calle, a soccer tennis...

Kansas City gears up for 2026 World Cup with Street Soccer Event 533755

Updated: Mar. 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City is set to take center stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting 6 games, including a high-stakes quarterfinal match at Arrowhead Stadium.

Sports
The Kansas City Glory, the city’s women’s football team, secured a hard-fought 20-14 victory...

Kansas City Glory inspiring young girls to chase football dreams 4s3y5p

Updated: Mar. 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City Glory, the city’s women’s football team, secured a hard-fought 20-14 victory over the Texas Elite Spartans.

News
Archie, Missouri, residents talked about Medicare recipients being scammed outside Mama's...

Scammers pose as health officials to steal Medicare info in Cass County g4t36

Updated: Mar. 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Scammers are acting like the health department to steal Medicare patients' information.

Education
A sign encouraging voters to vote in favor of the Kansas City Public Schools bond.

Kansas City Public Schools continues push for school bond to fix decades of decay 6bcn

Updated: Mar. 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The bond voters are considering in two weeks is $474 million.

Community
Players in the NAIA Fab Four teams taught their skills at a Special Olympics clinic.

NAIA Fab Four teams take a timeout to give back to KC community 5m6t28

Updated: Mar. 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The NAIA Fab Four teams took time to give back to the Kansas City community by teaching kids at a Special Olympics Clinic.

News
Demonstrators gathered near the Tesla dealership on State Line Road near 103rd Street to voice...

‘Nobody elected Musk’: Kansas City protesters voice frustrations outside Tesla dealership 25d6o

Updated: Mar. 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Tesla Takedown protests began five weeks ago and continue to grow across the country.

Community
Transit workers and bus riders led a protest that knocked on City Hall’s door before a Kansas...

Bus funding kicks the can down the road 47265p

Updated: Mar. 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Transit workers and bus riders led a protest that knocked on City Hall’s door before a Kansas City City Council meeting on Thursday.

Consumer News
The price of gold has broken a record with its valuation per ounce at above $3,000 for the...

Local jeweler says the next gold rush is in the jewelry box 6f3j3n

Updated: Mar. 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The price of gold has broken a record with its valuation per ounce at above $3,000 for the first time in history.

Community
St. Patrick’s Day is a big day for businesses in Westport and the surrounding area.

Preparing for St. Patrick’s Day in KC b1066

Updated: Mar. 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
St. Patrick’s Day is a big day for businesses in Westport and the surrounding area.

News
A baby remains in critical condition after being bitten by a pit bull Thursday evening.

Community hopes baby bitten by dog will recover 6u1b5v

Updated: Mar. 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
A baby remains in critical condition after being bitten by a pit bull Thursday evening.

Community
The greater KC area is gearing up for an action-packed Saturday, with a diverse range of...

Happy KC Current Big 12 Snake Saturday... Here’s your guide 584u1m

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The greater KC area is gearing up for an action-packed Saturday, with a diverse range of events catering to a variety of interests.

News
The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority is trying to combat a funding shortfall after...

Proposed KCATA bus route cuts would offset $30m budget shortfall 2n3r3v

Updated: Mar. 13, 2025 at 6:16 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
KCATA is trying to combat a funding shortfall after COVID funds have run out.

Education
Fears of a looming recession are causing anxiety on college campuses, as students looking...

College seniors fear entering job market amid looming recession 4u5y7

Updated: Mar. 13, 2025 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Fears of a looming recession are causing anxiety on college campuses, as students looking forward to graduating in May, may be met with a greater difficulty in finding a job.``

Sports
Big 12 basketball has taken over Kansas City, and for a longer period than in years past...

Big 12 Basketball fans take over downtown 5d73x

Updated: Mar. 9, 2025 at 8:50 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Big 12 basketball has taken over Kansas City and for a longer period than in years past because of the addition of women’s basketball.

Community
The painful reality of owning a small business in the Greater Kansas City Area is there seems...

Shoppers mom and pop shops that were targeted by robbers 4g2b6y

Updated: Mar. 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
The painful reality of owning a small business in the Greater Kansas City Area is that there seems to be a growing chance it will be targeted by criminals.

Community
The revitalization of Parade Park took more than a $20 million step forward this week after...

Parade Park -- the catalyst of east side economic development 411n16

Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
The revitalization of Parade Park took a more than $20 million step forward this week after Kansas City’s City Council ed an ordinance on Thursday funding part of the project’s first phase.

Community
FILE

KCMO to oversee its own animal control operations, transfer from KC Pet Project 5o6n3u

Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
The KC Pet Project has been in charge of animal control since December of 2020, but that will no longer be the case going forward.

Consumer News
The event also works to connect entrepreneurs with coaches and metro organizations that can...

Recipe for success: Help available for Kansas City food entrepreneurs, businesses 4j1i6y

Updated: Mar. 6, 2025 at 8:35 PM CST
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By Heidi Schmidt and Ryan Hennessy
The event also works to connect entrepreneurs with coaches and metro organizations that can help the business thrive and grow.

Sports
The Big 12 Men’s and Women’s Conference Basketball tournaments will be in town for two weeks...

Cold weather delays Big 12 fan fest but not downtown basketball 3hq2a

Updated: Mar. 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Big 12 Basketball Tournament began with four games on Wednesday, but some of the planned outdoor activities had to be postponed due to the area’s cold snap.

News
Two children were killed late Saturday night after a home exploded in rural Butler, Missouri,...

House explosion in rural Butler takes lives of 2 toddlers: ‘Our hearts go out’ 2n2y2t

Updated: Mar. 2, 2025 at 10:24 AM CST
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By Zoë Shriner and Ryan Hennessy
Two toddlers were killed late Saturday night after a home in rural Butler exploded and then caught fire.

Crime
Waldo Cafe knows all about breakfast – one of their specialties being cinnamon rolls, and...

Beloved Waldo breakfast spot break in 6l3e1n

Updated: Mar. 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
Waldo Cafe knows all about breakfast – one of their specialties being cinnamon rolls, and because they have to get up early to make them, that may be the reason they are recovering from vandalism instead of also a robbery.

Crime
George Manning

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM CST
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By Julia Scammahorn, Morgan Riddell, Gabe Swartz and Ryan Hennessy
Police: A 5-year-old child is safe - the suspect who took her is dead after a night of terror ending with a woman and boy killed.

News
Kansas State Capitol, Topeka, Kan.

Kansas looks at adding earnings tax to cut property tax burden 6l635c

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 10:48 AM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Senate Committee on Assessment and Taxation held a hearing for an earnings tax.

Community
Boston Daniels was the first black Kansas City, Kansas Police Chief.

Sprucing up KCK park that pays homage to first black police chief 4n6j6

Updated: Feb. 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
Boston Daniels was the first black Kansas City, Kansas Police Chief.

News
More than 100 people came out to the Unidos rally to show their for immigrants and...

Kansas City rallies behind immigrants, LGBTQ+ community x1p2a

Updated: Feb. 23, 2025 at 8:41 PM CST
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By Ryan Hennessy
More than 100 people came out to the Unidos rally to show their for immigrants and of the LGBTQIA+ community in Kansas City.

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