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KANSAS CITY—A Kansas City man is facing charges for a double murder in south Kansas City, Missouri last year. Kevion Westmoreland, 20, faces two counts of 2nd Degree Murder, three counts of Armed Criminal Action, and one count of 1st Degree Robbery, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In less than three weeks, four men from the Kansas City metro area have been charged in separate federal cases involving alleged plots targeting government facilities, U.S. service members and most recently, visitors attending some of the nation’s highest-profile events. The latest arrest came...

Muggier air is back in the Kansas City area, setting the stage for storms Thursday into Friday that could bring heavy rain. Then summer heat builds this weekend, starting a hotter, stickier stretch. A partly sunny day is expected in the metro on Wednesday, with temperatures climbing to around 82 degrees, a few degrees

A lesser-known trail system can get you from the Plaza out to the Truman Sports Complex, and the city wants fans to use it. The big picture: I biked its length to see firsthand what it's like — and if Brush Creek is as stinky as people say. Driving...

Homicide detectives continue their search for the killer David Beck III at a Juneteenth event in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City is a cowtown, alright. Long before chefs were dry-aging rib eyes and importing Japanese wagyu, stockyards, railroads, and cattle drives helped shape Kansas City’s identity—and its appetite for a good steak. Whether you prefer a white-tablecloth chophouse, an old-school institution, or a neighborhood spot th

Uniquely KC is a Star series exploring what makes Kansas City special. From our award-winning barbecue to rich Midwestern history, we’re exploring why KC is the “Paris of the Plains.” Another proposed development in the West Bottoms would rehabilitate a historic building and add more than 100 new apartments in a neighb

Delores LaBlance contacted KCTV5 Investigates after the story aired. She said she has owned the building since Townsend passed away in 2015.

The Missouri Division of Fire Safety is urging residents to be cautious when using fireworks this summer. With Independence Day marking the 250th anniversary of American independence and FIFA World Cup events in the Kansas City area, officials expect an increase in fireworks use, according to a community announcement.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) — It’s been nearly a month since flames and smoke destroyed most of the historic Green Duck in East Kansas City. It is now set for demolition due to the fire damage, according to the City of Kansas City, Missouri. “The name itself, Green...