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Workers strike on Labor Day in KC to ask for $15 per hour, union

Hundreds of people gathered at the corner of Southwest Trafficway and 33rd Street on Labor Day to send a message about raising the minimum wage and creating a union.

Community mourns after motorcyclist dies in crash

A motorcyclist has died after losing control and crashing in Kansas City.

One dead following shooting at Indiana, Garner

Kansas City police are investigating a life-threatening shooting at Garner and Indiana. No information is available about a suspect or suspects. The shooting was reported at 8:35 p.m. on Sunday night.

Shooting victim found dead in wrecked vehicle on Meyer, seventy one Highway

Police are investigating after a man was found dead inwards a vehicle that had wrecked in the area of Meyer and seventy one Highway southbound.

Family escapes house fire as neighbors report explosion

A woman and three kids fled their house early Monday morning after being awoken by a noisy noise and eyeing their home engulfed in flames.

A woman and three kids fled their house early Monday morning after being awoken by a noisy noise and watching their home engulfed in flames.

Serious injuries reported following shooting in Olathe

Wichita police find 3-year-old boy’s remains in concrete structure

Volunteer deputy dies after being hit by semi, two vehicles on I-70 in Blue Springs

A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-70 east of Forest Chapel Road in Blue Springs.

Authorities suggest safety tips after three pedestrians are struck by vehicles over the weekend

At least three pedestrians were struck in Kansas City this weekend. Two of them were hit while walking on interstates. Now, the authorities are cautioning pedestrians to be careful.

one dead, two injured in shooting at Motel six in Lawrence

Police are investigating after one man died and two other people were injured following a shooting at a Motel six in Lawrence, Kansas.

Bender leads Jayhawks over Southeast Missouri State, 38-16

Peyton Bender threw for three hundred sixty four yards and four touchdowns in his very first career commence for Kansas Saturday, leading the way to a 38-16 season-opening victory over Southeast Missouri State.

Peyton Bender threw for three hundred sixty four yards and four touchdowns in his very first career begin for Kansas Saturday, leading the way to a 38-16 season-opening victory over Southeast Missouri State.

Ertz shines as No. Twenty K-State routs Central Arkansas 55-19

Jesse Ertz threw for three hundred thirty three yards and four touchdowns in only three quarters of work, sending No. Twenty Kansas State to a 55-19 rout of overmatched Central Arkansas on Saturday night.

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Suspect charged after officer-involved shooting in north St. Louis

A police officer was shot in north St. Louis early Friday afternoon.

Pedestrian gravely injured after being struck by SUV at 51st, Wornall

A pedestrian has been earnestly injured after being struck by an SUV on Sunday afternoon.

A pedestrian has been gravely injured after being struck by an SUV on Sunday afternoon.

Steely Dan co-founder, guitarist, Walter Becker dies at sixty seven

Walter Becker, the guitarist, bassist and co-founder of the rock group Steely Dan, has died.

KCK man struck, killed on Interstate four hundred thirty five in Claycomo

A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-435 near US-69 Highway in Claycomo.

Family stuck on roof in flood waters for hours now working to rebuild

The family who were stuck on the roof of their Overland Park home while flood waters rose around them Aug. Twenty two are attempting hard to come back to normal life with some help.

Fans weigh in on fresh metal detectors at KU’s Memorial Stadium

On Saturday, the gates opened to the public at Memorial Stadium and, for the very first time, fans were passing through metal detectors to get into the game.

North Korea says it has loaded H-bomb onto ICBM

North Korea’s regime has “succeeded in making a more developed nuke,” according to state news agency KCNA.

Airlines endorse Burns & McDonnell design for single-terminal KCI

According to a release from Burns & McDonnell, the airlines have endorsed the company’s design for the single-terminal KCI airport.

Chiefs reduce roster down to NFL’s mandated fifty three

The Kansas City Chiefs announced several roster moves on Saturday, putting the club at the NFL mandated 53-player limit.

Sewage, fecal bacteria in Hurricane Harvey floodwaters

Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath have dumped trillions of gallons of rain across Texas and Louisiana over six days. Scientists are voicing concern about what this water might contain.

five cats, one dog killed in Lee’s Summit kitchen fire

Six pets have died after a kitchen caught fire at a house in Lee`s Summit on Saturday.

Citizen helps officer take man into custody in Moberly

A citizen helped an officer take a man into custody who had «explosive devices» in Moberly.

Fight completes Park Hill High School football game early

Fight finishes Park Hill High School football game early

A fight caused officials to end a high school football game early Friday night in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas Citians make donations to help former KCPD officer’s hometown in Texas

For a local woman and former KCPD officer, it was heartbreaking to see Harvey hit her hometown. However, her desire to help the victims has spread swift.

27-year-old charged in fatal drive-by shooting near 33rd, Prospect

A Kansas City man has been charged in the fatal drive-by shooting that happened on August twenty near 33rd and Prospect Avenue.

four vehicles violated into at Arrowhead during game

Kansas City police say four vehicles were violated into on Thursday night during the Chiefs game.

Immigration attorney in Overland Park talks about influence of DACA

Immigration experts believe switches to DACA could influence thousands of individuals and families in Missouri and Kansas.

JCCC offers student EMS training through Paramedic Program

Students practiced real life scripts Friday to prepare them for what they’ll see as a paramedic when out in the field. The event is part of the Paramedic Program at Johnson County Community College.

Child Manhandle Prevention Association in Independence to receive fresh playground

The backyard of the Child Manhandle Prevention Association in Independence will soon be transformed. On Sept. 9, the playhouse at CAPA will receive an entire playground behind it, thanks to volunteers and grant money from the Victims of Crime Act.

Intruder attempting to climb into ceiling causes school lockdown

An intruder attempting to climb into a drop ceiling put a local school on lockdown on Thursday.

Owls strike again, attack runners in Brookside

It’s happening again. Last September, KCTV5 told people about an owl flying at people in a Kansas City neighborhood. And now, warning signs are back up, telling runners to beware and keep an eye on the sky.

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Millennials turn to Instagram when looking at places to travel

The American Society of Travel Agents says millennials are hitting the roads and the skies more often than older generations. But rather than doing cruises or working through specific agencies, they`re planning the trips on their own.

Kansas City reacts to President Trump’s decision on DACA

President Donald Trump on Tuesday began dismantling the government program protecting hundreds of thousands of youthfull immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children.

Fresh Missouri Innovation Campus aims at delivering college degrees for half the cost, time

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens is in Lee’s Summit to get a closer look at a state-of-the-art building where high school and college students will get a hands-on practice in fields like computer science, engineering and health care.

Bill Self to be officially inducted into Naismith Hall of Fame on Friday

Bill Self will officially be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame this week, and he says he’s been working on his speech since the day he got the phone call.

Median sculptures to be substituted in Roeland Park

Some sculptures in Roeland Park are kicking off to look a little bit worn, and the city is looking for something fresh.

One median sculpture in Roeland Park is embarking to look a little bit worn, and the city is looking for something fresh.

Burned home in Kansas City, KS was on demolition list

Investigators are continuing to look into a fire in Kansas City, KS that has compelled several people out of their home.

Investigators are continuing to look into a fire in Kansas City, KS that has coerced several people out of their home.

Kansas City police search for missing 65-year-old

Goopy notes left on doors asking to sell have Raytown homeowners worried

Gooey notes asking homeowners if they want to sell their house prompt have been popping up across Raytown. And that has some worried.

Goopy notes asking homeowners if they want to sell their house prompt have been popping up across Raytown. And that has some worried.

Kansas City area very first responders arrive home after search, rescue operations in Houston

Members of the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District were one of several rescue teams out of the Kansas City metro area to be deployed to flood-worn Texas.

Park Hill superintendent says no weapon involved after fights force football game to end early

A fight caused officials to end a high school football game early Friday night in Kansas City, Missouri.

Overland Park man admits to drunken driving in deadly crash

An Overland Park man has admitted to driving under the influence in a crash that killed a woman who worked with special needs children.

Tyson Foods to build $320 million poultry elaborate in Leavenworth County

Tyson Foods to build $320 million poultry complicated in Leavenworth County

Tyson Foods, Inc. has announced plans to build a $320 million poultry sophisticated in Leavenworth County.

Man suspected of violating into Raytown fire station while crews raise money for charity

Authorities are looking for a man who they think stole from Raytown firefighters.

Olathe firefighters union: Fresh makeshift fire station leaves many unprotected

A group of firefighters will plead with Olathe city leaders to switch a plan they say will leave many people unprotected. In four weeks, the city plans to open makeshift Fire Station 8, serving the growing community of western Olathe.

A group of firefighters will plead with Olathe city leaders to switch a plan they say will leave many people unprotected. In four weeks, the city plans to open improvised Fire Station 8, serving the growing community of western Olathe.

How Chiefs running back production can improve in 2017, despite losing Spencer Ware

Losing a running back who almost reached 1,000 yards rushing is a raunchy pill to guzzle for any team, but the Chiefs and Andy Reid`s spread out offense are perhaps built to treat it better than most other NFL teams.

Losing a running back who almost reached 1,000 yards rushing is a harsh pill to gulp for any team, but the Chiefs and Andy Reid`s spread out offense are perhaps built to treat it better than most other NFL teams.

Missouri Lottery: Someone is holding $1 million ticket

The Missouri Lottery says someone purchased a Mega Millions ticket in suburban St. Louis that is worth $1 million.

More Missourians becoming allergic to meat after tick bite

It sounds bizarre. A tick bite one day. And then you can’t eat meat for the rest of your life. But a Missouri man says that’s exactly what happened to him and his doctor explained, it’s becoming more common.

Suspect arrested in deadly shooting at Lawrence motel

Police have arrested a man they believe is responsible for killing a man injuring two others during a shooting at a Motel 6.

WalletHub ranks Overland Park best place to raise a family

Individual Finance website WalletHub.com recently released their two thousand seventeen Best & Worst Places to raise a family report and Overland Park residents have yet another thing to smile about.

Private Finance website WalletHub.com recently released their two thousand seventeen Best & Worst Places to raise a family report and Overland Park residents have yet another thing to smile about.

Flames spread inbetween homes in Kansas City, KS

Fire investigators are working to determine what began a fire that burned a home and caught two more on fire. Gratefully, no one was hurt.

Fire investigators are working to determine what commenced a fire that burned a home and caught two more on fire. Gratefully, no one was hurt.

Police search for suspect after man shot, killed near 89th, Virginia

Police are searching for a suspect after a man was found dead Monday evening.

Protesters in Kansas City seek more pay for low-wage workers

Hundreds of protesters in Kansas City, Missouri, call for higher pay and better treatment during a Labor Day rally.

Hundreds of protesters in both of Missouri’s big cities call for higher pay and better treatment during Labor Day rallies.

Homers and defense lead Royals past Tigers, 7-6

The Kansas City Royals hit three homers and got two spectacular defensive plays in a 7-6 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday afternoon.

Olathe motorcycle accident claims life of driver

KCI Hometown Team seeks removal of city’s outside counsel for the KCI project

The KCI Hometown Team led by Burns & McDonnell have asked the city to liquidate their outside counsel because of a potential conflict of interest. KCI Hometown claims that Charles Renner, the outside counsel utilized by the city has a relationship with one of the challenging firms that is in the selection process for the single terminal at KCI. In a written statement, KCI Hometown urges the City to eliminate Renner’s team from the selection process instantly and for them t.

The KCI Hometown Team led by Burns & McDonnell have asked the city to eliminate their outside counsel because of a potential conflict of interest. KCI Hometown claims that Charles Renner, the outside counsel utilized by the city has a relationship with one of the contesting firms that is in the selection process for the single terminal at KCI. In a written statement, KCI Hometown urges the City to eliminate Renner’s team from the selection process instantaneously and for them t.

Workers strike on Labor Day in KC to ask for $15 per hour, union

Hundreds of people gathered in KC on Labor Day to send a message about raising the minimum wage and creating a union.

Police investigate shooting at 24th, Cypress

Kansas City police are investigating after two people were shot at 24th and Cypress.

Smithville residents annoyed by tap water’s dirty smell, taste

For the past few weeks, Eric Stumpenhaus’ coffee has seemed a little off. He didn’t know why until today, however.

Local man avoids falling for virtual kidnapping scam

The FBI calls them «virtual kidnapping scams.» They`ve received reports across the nation over the past few years, now it`s happened in the KC metro.

Jeanne Lillig-Patterson, co-founder of Very first Palm Foundation, dies

Jeanne Lillig-Patterson, co-founder of the Very first Palm Foundation, has died at the age of 59.

Jeanne Lillig-Patterson, co-founder of the Very first Forearm Foundation, has died at the age of 59.

Community mourns after motorcyclist dies in crash

A motorcyclist has died after losing control and crashing in Kansas City.

One dead following shooting at Indiana, Garner

Shooting victim found dead in wrecked vehicle on Meyer, seventy one Highway

Police are investigating after a man was found dead inwards a vehicle that had wrecked in the area of Meyer and seventy one Highway southbound.

Family escapes house fire as neighbors report explosion

A woman and three kids fled their house early Monday morning after being awoken by a noisy noise and watching their home engulfed in flames.

Serious injuries reported following shooting in Olathe

Wichita police find 3-year-old boy’s remains in concrete structure

Volunteer deputy dies after being hit by semi, two vehicles on I-70 in Blue Springs

A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-70 east of Forest Chapel Road in Blue Springs.

Missouri mom donates hundreds of bottles of breast milk to Texas flood victims

A St. Louis area mom is being applauded on social media for her donation to flood victims in Texas.

Authorities suggest safety tips after three pedestrians are struck by vehicles over the weekend

At least three pedestrians were struck in Kansas City this weekend. Two of them were hit while walking on interstates. Now, the authorities are cautioning pedestrians to be careful.

Bender leads Jayhawks over Southeast Missouri State, 38-16

Ertz shines as No. Twenty K-State routs Central Arkansas 55-19

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Suspect charged after officer-involved shooting in north St. Louis

A police officer was shot in north St. Louis early Friday afternoon.

Pedestrian gravely injured after being struck by SUV at 51st, Wornall

A pedestrian has been earnestly injured after being struck by an SUV on Sunday afternoon.

Steely Dan co-founder, guitarist, Walter Becker dies at sixty seven

Walter Becker, the guitarist, bassist and co-founder of the rock group Steely Dan, has died.

KCK man struck, killed on Interstate four hundred thirty five in Claycomo

A pedestrian was struck and killed on I-435 near US-69 Highway in Claycomo.

Family stuck on roof in flood waters for hours now working to rebuild

The family who were stuck on the roof of their Overland Park home while flood waters rose around them Aug. Twenty two are attempting hard to comeback to normal life with some help.

The family who were stuck on the roof of their Overland Park home while flood waters rose around them Aug. Twenty two are attempting hard to come back to normal life with some help.

Fans weigh in on fresh metal detectors at KU’s Memorial Stadium

On Saturday, the gates opened to the public at Memorial Stadium and, for the very first time, fans were passing through metal detectors to get into the game.

North Korea says it has loaded H-bomb onto ICBM

North Korea’s regime has “succeeded in making a more developed nuke,” according to state news agency KCNA.

Airlines endorse Burns & McDonnell design for single-terminal KCI

According to a release from Burns & McDonnell, the airlines have endorsed the company’s design for the single-terminal KCI airport.

Chiefs reduce roster down to NFL’s mandated fifty three

The Kansas City Chiefs announced several roster moves on Saturday, putting the club at the NFL mandated 53-player limit.

Sewage, fecal bacteria in Hurricane Harvey floodwaters

Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath have dumped trillions of gallons of rain across Texas and Louisiana over six days. Scientists are voicing concern about what this water might contain.

five cats, one dog killed in Lee’s Summit kitchen fire

Six pets have died after a kitchen caught fire at a house in Lee`s Summit on Saturday.