Virginia man sentenced to prison after caught with 2+ lbs. of cocaine at KC...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Virginia man has been sentenced to federal prison after he was caught with more than 2 lbs. of cocaine at a Kansas City bus station. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri says that on Thursday, Sept. 4, Kareem M. Strong, 34, of Ashburn, Virginia, was sentenced to...
Endangered Silver Advisory issued for missing 62-year-old KCMO man
An Endangered Silver Advisory has been issued for a missing 62-year-old man from Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas City Vs. Memphis: 7 Solid BBQ Joints & 7 Can’t-Miss Icons
The battle for BBQ supremacy between Kansas City and Memphis has been simmering for decades, fueled by pitmasters and fans who treat their regional traditions like sacred family heirlooms. Each city has carved out its own signature style: Kansas City is famous for its thick, sweet, tomato-based sauces slathered over...
Wounded But Unbroken- Police Dog Resumes Duty After Attack
In a gripping and emotional turn of events, Dagger, a loyal and highly trained K-9 police dog with the Shawnee Police Department, has returned to full duty after being stabbed during a high-risk call in Kansas City, Kansas. The courageous police dog was injured while assisting officers with an aggravated...
Too Much Violence: Victim and residents call for action following Midtown shooting
A violent 24 hours continue in the metro as a deadly stabbing was reported in Kansas City. FIRST WARN FORECAST: Gloomy & wet end to the week, First Warn in place Friday. A First Warn is in place for Friday as scattered off-and-on rain showers will be possible throughout most of the day.
Police investigation underway at Quik Trip at 40 HWY, Sterling in Independence
Several agencies launched an investigation Thursday afternoon in the parking lot of a Quik Trip off U.S. 40 Highway and Sterling Avenue in Independence.
Oracle layoffs hit Kansas City as employees report sudden job cuts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Oracle notified hundreds of employees of layoffs over the past month. Those layoffs are now hitting Kansas City according to several people KCTV5 spoke with Thursday. The technology company filed a required notice of intent that it planned to layoff more than 300 people in...
Homemade explosives, meth found during traffic stop lead to arrest of Kansas City man
ARCHIE, Mo. (KCTV) - Several homemade explosives and methamphetamine found during a Cass County traffic stop led to the arrest of a Kansas City man. The Cass County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office says that just after 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, law enforcement officials spotted a driver who made a lane violation on...
Midwest’s largest inclusive park breaks ground in Riverside
RIVERSIDE, Mo. (KCTV) - The City of Riverside is set to get a new addition to land just off Horizons Parkway. Variety KC and Riverside are partnering up to bring the Midwest’s largest inclusive park to Kansas City. It’s set to include two different playgrounds, one for children aged two through five, and another for...
Photos show how KCK honored police officer killed while stopping fleeing driver
For the second time in less than a month, a procession of law enforcement officers followed a hearse as it wound its way through Kansas City, Kansas. The first happened on Aug. 11 when the funeral procession for Wyandotte County Sheriff’s deputy Elijah Ming solemnly rolled through the city. Ming was shot and killed...
