Dozens evicted after Kansas City motel shut over ‘unsafe, unsanitary’ conditions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Dozens of people are looking for places to stay after they were told to check out of a south Kansas City motel Tuesday. Two of the residents said they’ve lived at America’s Best Value Inn near Interstate 49 and Blue Ridge Boulevard for years. Tuesday they were told to leave the property...
Child dies in go-kart crash at adventure park
The facility remains closed as investigators probe the fatal go-kart crash. (WPTV, STEPHON JENNINGS, CNN)
Kansas City Proposes Ban on “Gas Station Drugs” Amid Rising Health Concerns
Kansas City leaders are moving to crack down on a range of unregulated psychoactive products found in gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and smoke shops throughout the city. On Thursday, Dec. 4, Mayor Quinton Lucas introduced Ordinance 251028, which would prohibit the sale of substances commonly marketed...
Wayside Waifs kicks off $25 adoption special
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wayside Waifs kicked off its adoption special Tuesday to help animals find their forever homes. All animals – dogs, puppies, cats and kittens – have adoption fees of only $25 this week. The special runs from Tuesday through Sunday, Dec. 14. Wayside said...
Kansas City will launch $2M violence prevention initiative in 5 high-crime neighborhoods
Kansas City will deploy neighborhood outreach teams to five communities with the highest violence rates as part of a new $2 million violence prevention initiative.
$59 Winter Special from Kansas City Laser-Like Lipo®
When Stephani first heard about Kansas City Laser-Like Lipo® and MedWave™ on KCTV5, she wasn’t sure what to expect. She took a leap of faith and scheduled the $59 session. That single decision set her on a remarkable path. Ultimately, Stephani went on to lose 41 pounds,...
Man found dead in Kansas City; Sheriff calls death suspicious
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Investigators have deemed a man’s death suspicious after his body was found in the Washington-Wheatley neighborhood. Jackson County Sheriff Darryl Forté says his agency opened the investigation after first responders discovered the man near 24th and College Ave. on Monday morning, Dec. 8.
People living in KC motel told to leave
People living in a south Kansas City motel have 2 days to find new places to stay after the city pulled the motel's permit due to unsafe conditions.
Decked-out Christmas cars break laws in Kansas, Missouri ex-trooper warns
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A fun holiday tradition people see while driving around the Kansas City metro is actually illegal on both sides of the state line. Hundreds of people decide to branch out and add Christmas and holiday lights to their cars and trucks. They likely believe the decorations are adding to the...
Local civil rights leaders demand action in Westport racial discrimination lawsuit
Local civil rights organizations are joining forces to file an amicus brief in support of the lawsuit filed against the Westport CID.

















