Celebratory gunfire will be prosecuted this 4th of July
Both law enforcement and public safety officials are warning persons not to engage in celebratory gunfire within or into any Missouri city limits this July 4 due to its sometimes deadly consequences and enhanced criminal penalties for offenders. Blair’s Law named for 11-year-old Blair Shanahan Lane who died here as...
Cell phone data led to arrest in deadly KC drive-by shooting
KANSAS CITY — Two SAVE Kansas City clients face charges in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred near Swope Parkway in 2023. SirMichael Harbin, 19, and Montell Essex-Benjamin, 21, each face one count of 2nd Degree Murder and one count of Armed Criminal Action, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa...
Missing Kansas City FEMA worker located safe, police say
A missing Kansas City FEMA worker has been located safe after he was last seen a week ago.
After shooting near 18th & Vine, local athletes bring positivity back to the community
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Just one week after gunfire erupted near 18th and Vine – leaving one person dead and five others injured – professional athletes with local roots returned to the area to help lift the community’s spirit and invest in its future. The shooting...
Flood watch in effect until Monday afternoon for Kansas City area
A flood watch is in effect until Monday afternoon for the Kansas City area. The watch includes counties in Kansas and Missouri.
Independence man’s truck hit by train while trying to make illegal crossing, troopers say
Think your tap water tastes a bit different? Experts confirm you’re right. KC Water says the change is "normal" and "completely harmless." KCTV5's Nathan Brennan has the top stories happening in Kansas City this Sunday.
KCK police search for suspects after man shot, killed Sunday night
Police in Kansas City, Kansas, say a man was shot and killed Sunday night in a residential neighborhood south of Interstate 35.
Kansas City plans new life for 18th & Vine through dynamic retail and dining...
Kansas City, Missouri — Kansas City officials are working even harder to bring new life to the historic 18th & Vine District, which has long been a symbol of Black culture, music, and history. The City of Kansas City has pushed out the deadline for its Request for Proposals (RFP) to July 25, 2025, in order to get new...
Strong storms impact operations across KC metro, including Monarchs, Royals games
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Several rounds of heavy rainfall throughout the day Sunday caused tree damage, rain delays and other headaches for metro residents. Share your storm damage photos and videos here and stay on top of when more rain is expected in your area with the First Warn 5 Weather Team.
Japanese-style bar, eatery opening soon in KC. ‘Going to be delicious’
Nick and Leslie Goellner have spent a decent chunk of time in izakayas. They honeymooned in Japan in 2014, then returned for their fifth anniversary. And, in preparation for the opening of their new restaurant, they took their business partner Drew Little to Japan to visit several izakayas — probably 12 a day, Little...
