First Warn 5 Chief Meteorologist Luke Dorris to join KCTV5 News This Morning starting...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - KCTV5 is excited to announce that First Warn 5 chief meteorologist Luke Dorris will transition from his nightside role to become the lead meteorologist for KCTV5 News This Morning, effective Monday, Dec. 1. “I’m excited to take on this new role with such a wonderful...
Kansas City man sentenced to life in prison for fatal midtown shooting
A Jackson County judge sentenced Tyron Lee Sims, 62, of Kansas City, to life in prison without the possibility of parole for a fatal shooting in the city’s midtown area in the spring of 2024, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. During a hearing last Friday, Judge Patrick C. Edwards also handed Sims a...
Residents displaced after fire in 3-story KC apartment building
KANSAS CITY —Authorities are investigating the cause of a fire at an apartment fire in Kansas City. Just before 6p.m. Sunday, crews responded to a reported apartment fire in the 10604 E. 98th Terrace, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. Crews reported smoke showing from a three-story apartment building....
2 KCPD officers struck by vehicle early Monday morning
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two Kansas City, Missouri, police officers were injured while investigating a crime spree early Monday morning in the Northland. Shortly after 2 a.m., officers were dispatched to the 6300 block of N. London Avenue on a disturbance involving armed car prowlers. Officers discovered the suspects...
9 Hole-In-The-Wall Fish Shacks In Kansas That Locals Secretly Love
Kansas might be landlocked, but locals know where to find plates of crispy, perfectly seasoned seafood that rival coastal favorites. Scattered across Kansas City, Kansas, Topeka, Manhattan, and beyond, these humble, low-key spots prioritize fresh product, careful frying, and generous hospitality. This guide...
Kansas City man at center of Silver Alert missing since 2023
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KWCH) - Nearly two years have passed since a Kansas City man was reported missing. Wilfred Powell, then 67, was last seen on Dec. 13, 2023, in the 1200 block of N. 7th St at the Frank Williams Center in Kansas City. There is concern for him...
Kansas City porch pirate caught red-handed carrying stolen package
A Kansas City porch pirate has been charged after he was caught red-handed carrying a stolen package.
Kansas City Realtor Has Lofty Goal Of Getting 1,000 Black People Into Homeownership
The realtor expects to hit this milestone of 1,000 Black homeowners by next year. A Kansas City Realtor has goals of getting Black people into homeownership. Tenesia Brown, CEO of Keys Realty Group, is inching closer and closer to her 1,000-person marker. She wants to educate first-time buyers about how they can...
Facing My Fear: The Need to Fill a Cavity
In a recent social media post, a user expressed their fear and anxiety about needing a cavity filled. The user, who identifies as autistic, shared their concerns about not being able to get an appointment until Monday due to dental offices being closed. They also expressed worry about having potentially ruined their...
Seeking a Black Friday Thanksgiving Feast: A Travel Nurse’s Dilemma
In a recent social media post, a couple of travel nurses from out of state shared their unique predicament. The couple, who are both working on Thanksgiving Day, expressed their desire to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal on the following day, Black Friday. They noted that while the hospital where they work might...

















