Behind the Story: FBI warns of violent extremists targeting children in Kansas City
KCTV5's Sharon Chen shares information about a violent extremist network actively recruiting children in the Kansas City area through online games and apps.
Person struck, killed by car left in reverse at residence in east Kansas City
One person is dead Friday after they were run over by a car left in reverse at an east Kansas City residence. Officers with the Kansas City Police Department were called to the 2300 block of Cleveland Avenue just before 1 a.m. Friday on reports of a fatality crash in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, Officer
Prosecutor dismisses case against Kansas City tow operator
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The case against one of Kansas City’s well-known towing operators has been dismissed in Jackson County Court. Police records show Allen “Jay” Bloodworth was arrested last year and was facing eight felony charges, including four counts of car theft and another four for forgery.
Mexican-style restaurant opening soon in Johnson County. Take a look inside
It’s a completely different concept than local hotspot Billie’s Grocery, but Robin Krause’s new restaurant has similarities. The modern, laidback atmosphere of Billie’s translates to its sister spot, Casa Ama . Large cacti and ceramics sit around the new white-walled space. The old wood floors of former Mexican bar Sal
Man told officials he ‘drove and killed’ Park Hill senior after party: Court documents
Over two months after a fiery car crash killed a Park Hill High School senior , the Platte County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against an 18-year-old Riverside man accused of driving a BMW while intoxicated. Om Patel, 18, of Riverside, faces second-degree involuntary manslaughter for his role in a fiery car cr
KC man jailed in Richmond knife assault
RICHMOND, Mo. — A Kansas City man remains jailed without bond ahead of a Monday Morning arraignment for allegedly cutting his girlfriend with a knife during an argument. Jacob Christopher Templeton, 31, faces felony charges of domestic assault and unlawful use of a weapon in Ray County Circuit Court. His hearing is set
Missing man found dead in Kansas City home; homicide investigation underway
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man reported missing from Independence has been found dead in Kansas City, and his death has been ruled a homicide, police say. The Kansas City Police Department says investigators were notified on May 23 by the Independence Police Department about a missing persons case dating back to May 1
Human remains found identified as missing 67-year-old man, last seen in 2023
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) confirmed on Friday that partial human remains found earlier this year are the remains of a 67-year-old man reported missing in late 2023. On April 25, KCKPD detectives responded to the area of North 32nd Street and Sloan...
Crews to demolish KCMO Broadway Family Dollar store after deadly 2025 collapse
The Family Dollar store on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, that was the scene of a deadly building collapse last year, will be demolished.
KCATA announces grace period for bus fares following rider confusion
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority announced it will extend a grace period until June 14 for riders not paying fares. The agency is collecting bus fares for the first time since 2019. KCATA began collecting fares June 1, but groups or individuals distributed fliers...

















