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Community 36p24
The goats are back to work for the third straight year to help clear brush from about a...

They’re baaaack: Goats return to work at Berkley Riverfront Park 3m5f3w

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
They are back to work for the third straight year to help clear brush from about a two-acre section of the park.

Regional Politics
Chris Hernandez claims in the suit that he was demoted and transferred to another department...

City council approves $1.4M settlement in whistleblower lawsuit 5o1528

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The whistleblower case brought by former city communications director Chris Hernandez is wrapped up.

News
A photo of the exterior to the KD headquarters in downtown Kansas City, taken on Oct, 23, 2024.

Loitering ordinance moves to full City Council 383d51

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A loitering ordinance is moving to the full Kansas City City Council on Thursday.

Fact Check
Although it’s unclear when the street was named “Troost,” it was likely before 1850.

FACT CHECK: Who Troost Avenue is named after as debates swirl about changing street name 241r37

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Although it’s unclear when the street was named “Troost,” it was likely before 1850.

Regional Politics
City manager finalists were interviewed public on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Finalists for City Manager participate in public interview for the job 5e296s

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Three finalists for City Manager had a chance to make their cases before the mayor, city council and the public Thursday.

Fact Check

Fact Check: Surprising numbers surrounding measles cases in the U.S. 5f3k3a

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but large outbreaks with 50 or more cases have become more frequent since then.

Fact Check
Many people are rushing to get their REAL IDs ahead of the May 7 deadline.

FACT CHECK: REAL ID deadline looms for air travelers y3x14

Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The REAL ID Act was ed by Congress 20 years ago to “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification.”

Tax Assessment Trouble
Jackson County Executive Frank White said Thursday, April 17, 2025, that the county would cap...

State Tax Commission issues another order for Jackson County, this time for 2025 assessments 4z4332

Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The State Tax Commission is saying that’s not good enough to Frank White's latest ruling on property tax assessments.

News
A memorial for Chris Culbertson, who was killed in a dog mauling in November 2024.

Woman who witnessed fatal dog attack files lawsuit against KC Pet Project 255o6w

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A neighbor who witnessed a fatal dog attack, and was attacked herself, has filed a lawsuit against KC Pet Project.

Tax Assessment Trouble
Jackson County Executive Frank White said assessments in 2025 will be capped at 15 percent...

Jackson County to limit 2025 residential property tax assessment increases to 15% 2s46h

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
Property tax assessment increases for residential properties in Jackson County will be limited to 15 percent for 2025.

Fact Check

Fact Check: What laws protect drivers from predatory towing m305w

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A KD spokesperson said that last month the department received 168 calls from towing companies making the report.

Tax Assessment Trouble
Thousands of Jackson County residents are frustrated as county leaders say there will be no...

Another trial starts over troubled Jackson County property tax assessment 6m4l

Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Another trial is underway over the Jackson County property tax assessments.

National
Maternity deserts grow as more Labor and Delivery units close nationwide

Maternity deserts grow as more Labor and Delivery units close nationwide 9701m

Updated: Mar. 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono, Cyndi Fahrlander and InvestigateTV Staff
Our investigators take an in-depth look at how a roadside miracle birth highlights a need for reliable maternity care across the country

Fact Check
Elon Musk leaves after meeting with Senate Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington,...

FACT CHECK: Tesla sales fall globally with Elon Musk’s political actions 6o4e1j

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
While Tesla dealerships are getting some attention from protestors and investigators, it appears interest from car buyers is waning.

KCTV5 Investigates
File- Gardner Edgerton School District

Gardner mom suing school district after being banned from property is temporarily back in 1s6a42

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
A woman with children in the Gardner Edgerton School District is suing after she was banned from being on district property.

Fact Check
A few people were in favor of the higher tax because of the conditions of many KS schools.

FACT CHECK: How much the KS school bond would cost you m6i55

Updated: Mar. 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
KCTV5 fact-checks how much the Kansas City Public Schools bond will cost you if it es on April 8.

Fact Check
FILE — Kansas City Manager Brian Platt.

FACT CHECK: Why is the City Manager still being paid through suspension 5h2o3p

Updated: Mar. 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Zac Summers and Cyndi Fahrlander
KCTV5 fact checks to see why City Manager Brian Platt, who has been suspended indefinitely, is still being paid.

Consumer
Elon Musk flashes his t-shirt that reads "DOGE" to the media as he walks on South Lawn of the...

How to know the personal information DOGE collected about you 4q1r4k

Updated: Mar. 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
DOGE has been given sweeping access to databases that contain personal information on millions of Americans.

Fact Check
Jayhawk Boulevard at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

FACT CHECK: University of Kansas on list for DEI investigation, but some changes have already been made e692g

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The Department of Education announced investigations into more than 50 universities that are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination.

Fact Check
As we head into Easter and over, when eggs are in high demand, the USDA reports that egg...

FACT CHECK: Are egg prices really going down? Here’s what we found 5n1o5u

Updated: Mar. 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
As we head into Easter and over, when eggs are in high demand, the USDA reports that egg shortages are easing a bit, and that could help with prices.

KCTV5 Investigates
City manager Brian Platt is alleged to have asked in a meeting "Why can’t we just lie to the...

What’s next for City Manager Brian Platt after suspension by Kansas City Mayor, Council 6g2n22

Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring and Cyndi Fahrlander
Questions remain about Brian Platt's future in Kansas City.

KCTV5 Investigates
Chris Hernandez claims in the suit that he was demoted and transferred to another department...

Whistleblower awarded $700K after forced out by City Manager 222i1n

Updated: Mar. 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter and Cyndi Fahrlander
After an hour deliberation, Kansas City jury awards former communications director and whistleblower hefty settlement for being forced out.

KCTV5 Investigates
The Jackson County Courthouse pictured on Oct. 21, 2024.

Testimony in whistleblower suit against city wraps up 5z3i2t

Updated: Mar. 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Six witnesses for the defense took the stand today, including Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

News
Chris Hernandez claims in the suit that he was demoted and transferred to another department...

‘It was humiliating’: Plaintiff in whistleblower testifies about demotion 6b2c2f

Updated: Mar. 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Chris Hernandez spent much of the day on the stand in the trial centering around City Manager Brian Platt.

KCTV5 Investigates
Maggie Green testifies on Feb. 28, 2025.

Former city employee testifies in whistleblower lawsuit: ‘I was terrified that I was going to lose my job’ 2srq

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
On Friday, the trial continued in the case alleging that Kansas City City Manager Brian Platt suggested staff lie to the media in 2022.

KCTV5 Investigates
FILE — Kansas City Manager Brian Platt.

City manager testifies, denying he told Kansas City staff to lie to media in 2022 5z323f

Updated: Feb. 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
The trial is planned to go into next week.

News
Local government workers expressed worry about their finances and how they'll be impacted by a...

Job experts offer tips to laid off workers after IRS firings 6t3b5f

Updated: Feb. 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Job experts offer tips for federal workers looking for new jobs.

News
If you get calls or texts from someone claiming to work for law enforcement, think twice....

KTA says a popular scam is making the rounds again in Kansas g283

Updated: Feb. 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The KTA says the scam isn’t limited to Kansas. People have reported getting the texts from states they hadn’t even traveled in.

Education

UMKC earns prestigious research designation jt1i

Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
UMKC is named a Carnegie R1 Institution

Aftermath
Aftermath: A KCTV5 documentary on healing from the tragic shooting at Union Station after the...

Aftermath: Kansas City continues to heal from mass shooting one year ago 2i413j

Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander, Greg Dailey and Photojournalist Beth Peak
On Feb. 14, 2024, a Kansas City woman was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting outside Union Station at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally. Now a year later, the healing continues.

News
Super Bowl LIX

CASA chair honored by NFL as 2024 Inspire Change Changemaker 5t5j23

Updated: Jan. 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Kisa Caruthers will be representing Kansas City at the Super Bowl in New Orleans next week

News
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes...

Chiefs Kingdom shows for Children’s Hospital in Buffalo 5v393e

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Following last night’s AFC Championship game, some Chiefs fans sent donations to the Patricial Allen Fund at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

News
FILE - Unified Goverment is changing how residential trash and and recycling customer service...

Unified Government ‘will simplify’ trash and recycling customer service 2g28l

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, are changing how customer service calls concerning trash and recycling are handled.

News
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is free thoughout February, thanks to Kansas City Royals 1m2mq

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
In honor of Black History Month, ission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will be free throughout February.

News
In honor of the AFC Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Bills, Jasper's creates a special...

Sweet! Jasper’s releases limited edition Red Kingdom Chiefs Cannoli r1872

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Jasper’s releases a special edition Red Kingdom Chiefs Cannoli.

Tax Assessment Trouble
The assessment on her home went from $341,000 in 2021, to over $900,000 in 2023.

Testimony in trial over 2023 Jackson County Assessment wraps 422n6u

Updated: Jan. 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
After three days, testimony in the bench trial over the 2023 Jackson County tax assessment has ended.

Tax Assessment Trouble
FILE

Jackson County’s second property tax trial continues into second day 1v206i

Updated: Jan. 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The trial over the 2023 tax assessment is on its second day.

Tax Assessment Trouble
A new group of Jackson County tax assessment appeals will be heard, adding to the number which...

Jackson County’s second property tax assessment trial begins 603d2f

Updated: Jan. 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The state argued that the assessment was flawed and that the county didn’t follow the law.

News
US Navy veteran Generald Wilson sings National Anthem at Chiefs parade in 2024

Familiar voice returns to sing national anthem at AFC Championship Game 152z33

Updated: Jan. 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Retired United States Navy Petty Officer First Class Generald Wilson will be back at Arrowhead on Sunday to sing the national anthem.

News
Man pleads guilting in shooting incident that injured a juvenile.

Kansas City man sentenced for 2022 shooting of juvenile 22f2m

Updated: Jan. 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A Kansas City man is sentenced to 10 years in prison for a shooting two years ago that caused serious injury to a juvenile.

News
Scam alert

Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office sends out a scam alert after calls from residents 34l5q

Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
he Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office is alerting area residents of a scam being reported that uses the office in the bait.

News
mayor bets barbeque in houston game

Kansas City v. Texas barbeque: Mayors make traditional bet for playoff game 3q123t

Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Mayor Quinton Lucas makes the traditional bet with Houston mayor over playoff game

Tax Assessment Trouble
A bench trial over the 2023 Jackson County property tax assessment is scheduled

‘Every hearing something new comes up’: Judge expresses frustration in 2023 Jackson County property tax case 5jl5b

Updated: Jan. 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Bench trial on 2023 Jackson County property tax assessment moves foreward

News
SPIN! Pizza closing Plaza location.

‘This is not a goodbye, but a new chapter,’ SPIN! Pizza closes one metro location 3d2n3o

Updated: Jan. 14, 2025 at 2:39 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
SPIN! Pizza's location on the Country Club Plaza closes.

News
Iowa Street in lawrence is getting a makeover

Iowa Street in Lawrence is getting a facelift; completion expected by the end of the year 6a2w6o

Updated: Jan. 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Iowa Street in Lawrence is getting a facelift

Regional Politics
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signs executive orders to reduce crime

Minutes after being sworn in, Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe signs six executive orders 2k3vn

Updated: Jan. 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Hannah Falcon (KCTV5)
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe wasted no time on his first day on the job. As his first official act in office, Kehoe signed six executive orders aimed at reducing crime.

News
Tax forms

Tax Form 1099-G available online for those who collected unemployment benefits from Missouri 303p3v

Updated: Jan. 10, 2025 at 11:32 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Those who recieved unemployment benefits in Missoouri last year and assess for 1099-G on line

News
Trash collection in Wyandotte County on hold.

Unified Goverment puts trash collection on hold until January 13 537251

Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Unified Government Waste Management cancels all trash collection until Monday, January 13.

Sports
Kansas City Monarchs logo

Monarchs Star Travis Swaggerty signs with New York Mets Organization 4u341g

Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 11:46 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Kansas City Monarchs Star Travis Swaggerty signs with New York Mets organizaiton.

News
Frieght train cars derail in Johnson County

Multiple freight train cars derail in Johnson County 4g3f6t

Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 11:45 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Some Fed Ex and Amazon Prime cars of a freight train derailed in Johnson County Thursday morning.

Latest News 185z3m

The image of a happy couple projected on a screen at the Jewish Community Campus Thursday...
Kansas City’s Jewish community gathers to mourn killing of Sarah Milgrim, Yaron Lischinsky n5k10
FILE - Oceans of Fun
Oceans of Fun delays opening due to cold weather 6o5c6t
When pools across Olathe open this Memorial Day weekend, the city says water wheelchairs will...
Water wheelchairs will be available at Olathe pools this summer 2n29z
Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a series of road rage incidents that happened in...
‘Wrong place, wrong time’, MSHP investigating several road rage shooting calls on I-29 1n6th
FILE
Man accused of flashing convenience store clerk, Sedalia police officer 676v2z

Latest News 185z3m

Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim.
‘It hits you like a ton of bricks’: Kansas City’s Jewish community mourns loss of local woman killed in D.C. shooting 3z2y3b
Friday is National Lucky Penny Day, but the future for the penny is not looking so lucky.
Penny collectors out of luck: One cent coin unlikely to go up in value after U.S. Mint stops production 6h4d5j
Warrensburg Resident Mr. Robinson Survived 15 Broken Bones Heart Failure and Collapsed Lung...
First responders, medical professionals honored for life-saving actions in KC 5m6x3h
FILE
KC woman sentenced to prison for scheme to defraud $62K from COVID funds 2w462r
Kansas City’s largest food bank is sounding the alarm over a sweeping tax and spending bill...
Kansas City food bank warns of deep impact of proposed SNAP counts cw15
FILE
Johnson County residents urged to weigh in on commission district boundaries 283u4s