Dog in Overland Park dies after starting fire reaching for treats on stovetop
The Overland Park Fire Department says a dog died Thursday morning after it set a fire while reaching for dog treats.
Family says goodbye to Larry Banks, killed in Family Dollar building collapse
Larry Banks was born and raised in Kansas City, where most of his family still lives. He served in the Army for four years, which is why he was honored and buried at the Leavenworth National Cemetery.
Man charged with felonies, accused of stabbing Shawnee police dog during standoff
Prosecutors have charged a man with three felonies, after he was accused of stabbing a Shawnee police dog over the weekend. Edwin Perez was charged with counts of aggravated robbery, interference with law enforcement and harming a police dog in Wyandotte County District Court Thursday. Officer T.J. Tomasic, a...
Motorcycle driver seriously injured after colliding with vehicle in southwest KC
A motorcycle driver was seriously injured after a wreck in southwest Kansas City, police said. Officers responded to reports of a collision at West Gregory Boulevard and Wornall Road around 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. A preliminary investigation showed that an Infinity drove west on Gregory as a Harley Davidson motorcycle...
Hundreds of tires illegally dumped along Blue River Trail
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A portion of Kansas City’s Blue River Trail has turned into a dumping ground. City officials estimate approximately 500 tires have been tossed down a hillside next to the trail, with more scattered along the path itself. KCTV5 learned of the mess from a viewer and contacted the city.
Kansas City tenants lose apartments after fire destroys building
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - More than a half-dozen tenants in a Kansas City apartment complex will have to find a new place to live as a fire destroyed their building. The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department says that around 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 6, emergency crews were called to an apartment building in the...
Grocery store planned for 99th & Holmes
A hard-discount grocery store named MERE will open in September at 534 E. 99th St, the largest and western-most lot within the Holmeswood Shopping Center off Holmes Rd. The chain is similar in concept to Aldi, though more heavily discounted, with a warehouse-like ambiance and staffing only a few employees for low...
6 cult members sentenced in 12+ year KCK forced child labor scheme
Six former cult members have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a 12+ year forced labor conspiracy.
Man charged with seven felonies after armed robbery, assault near Plaza
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City man has been arrested for his role in a robbery, assault and grand theft auto near the Plaza. Thirty-year-old Jordan D. Rodgers is charged with seven felonies for an alleged incident on June 28, 2025, at West 46th Terrace and Mill Creek Parkway, just off the eastern end of the...
Center School District paid former superintendent $470K after claim of discrimination
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Six months after the Center School District Superintendent resigned, new documents show how much the district paid her and the accusations involved in her quietly leaving. This involves Dr. Yolanda Cargile, who worked as the district’s superintendent for five years. On Thursday, KCTV5...