KCK pushes forward $250M battery storage facility plans, expects to reduce bills
Wyandotte County commissioners on Thursday granted a Texas-based developer’s request for a special use permit and preliminary plan review for a $250 million battery storage facility in Kansas City, Kansas. Their 8-2 vote, with members Philip Lopez and Chuck Stites dissenting, indicated that most commissioners are on board with the company’s promises to help reduce local energy bills and strengthen the electric...
West Bottoms blooms with plants, jazz and Mother’s Day treasures
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The West Bottoms kicked off “Blooms in the Bottoms” on Friday. The historic district hosted a spring pop-up with plants, vintage finds and local vendors. Shoppers can explore dozens of warehouses and boutiques filled with spring décor, antiques and one-of-a-kind treasures. Organizers...
Man sentenced to life in prison nearly 30 years after KCK stabbing death
Nearly 30 years after investigators found a woman dead in a Kansas City, Kansas, home, a man has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in her death. A Wyandotte County jury found Gary Dion Davis Sr., 54, guilty of second-degree murder in January in the 1996 stabbing of Pearl Barnes. On Friday, a judge sentenced Davis to life in prison...
KCK Police investigating shooting that left one dead
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) -The Kansas City, Kansas Police department is investigating a Friday evening shooting that left one man dead. KCKPD say they were called to a home in the 2800 block of Parallel Parkway around 6:06 p.m. on Friday. Officers say they found a man dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside the home.
Kansas City goes red for women’s heart health
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City is raising money and awareness for women’s health. The American Heart Association held their ‘Go Red for Women Luncheon’ and KCTV5’s own Samantha Boring was one of this year’s featured speakers. KCTV5 is proud of all the work...
Truck driver sentenced to life in prison for 1996 murder of KCK woman
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) -A long-haul trucker turned killer was sentenced to life in prison for the death of a woman nearly 30 years ago. The Wyandotte County District Attorney’s office on Friday said Gary Dion Davis, Sr. was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole in 10 years for the November 1996 death of Pearl Davis, also known as Sameemah Mussawir...
Kansas police officer shot while helping apprehend homicide suspect
FRANKLIN COUNTY – The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred Friday evening in Ottawa, according to a media release from the agency. At approximately 5:30 p.m., law enforcement officers from the Ottawa Police Department Special Tactics and Rescue Team, a combined unit of...
Toddler ‘Precious Doe’ found 25 years ago near Kansas City park
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This week marks 25 years since the discovery of “Precious Doe.” A little girl who was brutally murdered. Her decapitated body was found near a Kansas City Park April 28, 2001. She was later identified as 3-year-old Erica Green. Teresa Perry was at...
Overnight camping in Kansas City parks prohibited for World Cup attendees
KANSAS CITY — Camping is very popular among Argentineans. With 100,000 of them expected to come to Kansas City this summer for the World Cup, can we expect to see them making our parks a place to stay while they call the ‘Show-Me’ state home?. Kansas City...
One dead following shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, Friday night
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person is dead following a shooting Friday evening in Kansas City, Kansas. Police tell FOX4 the shooting was reported just after 6 p.m. in the area of North 29th Street and Parallel Parkway. When officers arrived on scene they found a male victim dead...

















