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KCK police, DA to give update on 3 officers injured in shooting

KCK police, DA to give update on 3 officers injured in shooting

Kansas City, Kansas, police and the Wyandotte County District Attorney will hold a news conference after 3 police officers were shot Wednesday.


Weekend Possibilities | Worlds of Fun, Future and Easter

Weekend Possibilities | Worlds of Fun, Future and Easter

Warmer weather will be welcomed by weekenders looking to get out and about this Easter weekend. Egg hunts, live music, arts, crafts and roller coasters are on the agenda.


Photos: John Mellencamp at the Midland

Photos: John Mellencamp at the Midland

John Mellencamp. // photo by Chris Ortiz John Mellencamp The Midland Monday, April 3 On Monday, April 3, and Tuesday, April 4, the Midland Theater hosted John Mellencamp and his “Live and In Person” tour. This two-night event was filled with the music legend’s hits and… something else. Mellencamp started the night with a half-hour-long video of conversation between Mellencamp...


Olathe Public Schools to discuss 'potential interventions' at Thursday meeting

Olathe Public Schools to discuss 'potential interventions' at Thursday meeting

Olathe Public Schools will discuss possible interventions for the upcoming school year but will not recommend a final bell schedule at Thursday's meeting.


Olathe drops proposal to change school start times amid bus driver shortage

Olathe drops proposal to change school start times amid bus driver shortage

OLATHE, Kan. —The Olathe School District is no longer considering a plan to change school start times for the 2023-24 school year.  Originally, the school board had intended to vote Thursday on a p…


Missouri Poet Laureate Maryfrances Wagner performs at Prospero’s April 16 with Frank Higgins

Missouri Poet Laureate Maryfrances Wagner performs at Prospero’s April 16 with Frank Higgins

Missouri Poet Laureate and KC native Maryfrances Wagner will read with Frank Higgins April 16 at Prospero's Books.


FORECAST: Plenty of sunshine Thursday in KC

FORECAST: Plenty of sunshine Thursday in KC

FORECAST: Plenty of sunshine Thursday in KC


KC companies make Financial Times' list of fastest-growing companies

KC companies make Financial Times' list of fastest-growing companies

The Financial Times analyzed revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. Two Kansas City-area companies made the cut among 500 across the Americas.


See Easter bunnies, artwork and more at April’s First Friday events across Kansas City

See Easter bunnies, artwork and more at April’s First Friday events across Kansas City

Here’s your guide to what you can see, buy and eat in the Crossroads and the West Bottoms.


Three people seriously hurt in multi-vehicle crash at Linwood and Prospect

Three people seriously hurt in multi-vehicle crash at Linwood and Prospect

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Emergency crews responded to multi-vehicle crash that sent three people to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday.  Kansas City police say around 2 p.m. a gray Chevrolet Im…


KC Author of Banned Children’s Books Marches On

KC Author of Banned Children’s Books Marches On

A Kansas City-based author of children's books recently learned his work was on a list of the most banned picture books. Here's how he responded.


'Just Between Friends' pop-up resale event comes to Overland Park

'Just Between Friends' pop-up resale event comes to Overland Park

More than 700 local families are consigning their gently used items at a Just Between Friends pop-up resale event in Overland Park, Kansas, this week.


Education isn’t manly enough for Josh Hawley? He should tell his Rockhurst High teachers

Education isn’t manly enough for Josh Hawley? He should tell his Rockhurst High teachers

Boys need positive role models wherever they can get them — like at the all-boys Kansas City high school the senator attended.


Sunny and cool Thursday, warmer for Easter Weekend

Sunny and cool Thursday, warmer for Easter Weekend

Temperatures will slightly increase on Thursday, with a high coming in at 58.


Wednesday’s Child

Wednesday’s Child

If you can give a child a family of their own, call Adopt Kansas Kids at 855-236-7857 or go to adoptkskids.org.


Independence ranks among best tasting water in world

Independence ranks among best tasting water in world

Some of the best tasting water in the world comes from Independence, Missouri.


Three seriously injured in Kansas City crash Wednesday afternoon: Police

Three seriously injured in Kansas City crash Wednesday afternoon: Police

Police said one of the vehicles overturned and caught fire. The driver remained in critical condition Wednesday night.


Driver critically injured in crash after speeding through red light in Kansas City

Driver critically injured in crash after speeding through red light in Kansas City

The driver of a Chevrolet Impala is in critical condition after his car ran a red light Wednesday afternoon in KCMO and crashed at high speed into a second vehicle.


Human remains identified as woman not seen since May 2022: KCPD

Human remains identified as woman not seen since May 2022: KCPD

Human remains found have been identified as Abbi Schaeffer who was last seen in Kansas City on May 25, 2022.


ARTcap back to offer microloans to Kansas City-area artists

ARTcap back to offer microloans to Kansas City-area artists

A Kansas City organization that helps small businesses is re-launching a microloan program designed to help artists.


KC-area man given 4 life sentences for child sex crimes

KC-area man given 4 life sentences for child sex crimes

Phelps-photo Jackson Co. KANSAS CITY —A judge  sentenced Kansas C


Second-annual DiversAbility College and Career Fair back in KCMO

Second-annual DiversAbility College and Career Fair back in KCMO

The Transition Academy alongside Down Syndrome Innovations, and Sherwood Autism Center are back for its second annual DiversAbility College and Career Fair.


Raymore city leaders push Missouri lawmakers to pass measure to stop south Kansas City landfill

Raymore city leaders push Missouri lawmakers to pass measure to stop south Kansas City landfill

Developer releases a list of frequently asked questions but still has not agreed to interview with KMBC 9 Investigates


KC Tenants Power has solid first foray into politics with the April primary elections

KC Tenants Power has solid first foray into politics with the April primary elections

For the past four years, KC Tenants Power has made a name for itself by protecting renters’ rights throughout the metro area


Patriot Ride in the Kansas City area hopes to raise $50,000 for the Missouri Veterans Home

Patriot Ride in the Kansas City area hopes to raise $50,000 for the Missouri Veterans Home

Last year, the ride raised more than 34,000


3 Kansas City, Kansas officers injured in shooting

3 Kansas City, Kansas officers injured in shooting

Scene of the shooting investigation -photo courtesy KCTV KANSAS CITY—L


Kansas City-area students walk out, demanding stricter gun laws

Kansas City-area students walk out, demanding stricter gun laws

Hundreds of Kansas City-area students walked out of school Wednesday, a week after a deadly mass school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.


KCU’s Global Health Outreach in Guatemala

KCU’s Global Health Outreach in Guatemala

Kansas City University strives to better the wellbeing of communities whether that is locally or even globally. Dr. Ken Stewart, KCU Assistant Professor of Primary Care, stopped by to share a littl…


Three officers seriously injured in Kansas City, Kansas, police involved shooting

Three officers seriously injured in Kansas City, Kansas, police involved shooting

Kansas City police are investigating the shooting.


CenterWell opening new location

CenterWell opening new location

(Paid advertiser) CenterWell Senior Primary Care is excited to announce their Grand Opening event on Wednesday, April 12th.


Three KCK police officers injured in shooting near 18th, Wood Avenue

Three KCK police officers injured in shooting near 18th, Wood Avenue

The shooting was reported in the area of North 18th Street and Wood Avenue, just north of State Avenue where there is a heavy police presence.


Route to Mr. K Award runs through Union Station: See which small businesses may have a ticket for Chamber’s top honor

Route to Mr. K Award runs through Union Station: See which small businesses may have a ticket for Chamber’s top honor

Nearly 1,000 business leaders, nonprofits and community members gathered at Union Station on Tuesday for the KC Chamber's annual small business showcase. “Making connections and creating relationships are critical for these small business owners as they grow their business and seek access to capital,” said Vicky Kulikov.


Can bad sleep lead to more asthma in Kansas City? Doctor Explains.

Can bad sleep lead to more asthma in Kansas City? Doctor Explains.

Lung Health


Local Bakery Nominated For James Beard Foundation Award

Local Bakery Nominated For James Beard Foundation Award

KANSAS CITY, Mo — Yoli Tortilleria is up for Outstanding Bakery presented by Guinness. The 2023 Restaurant and Chef awards will be unveiled on June 5th


Kansas City, Kansas, police respond to shooting Wednesday afternoon

Kansas City, Kansas, police respond to shooting Wednesday afternoon

Police in Kansas City, Kansas, responded to a shooting on Wednesday afternoon. The shooting happened in the area near n 18th Street and Parallel Parkway.


A theater is the center of a bold revitalization of quaint Pleasant Hill.

A theater is the center of a bold revitalization of quaint Pleasant Hill.

The Peoples Theater is the center of a bold revitalization of the quaint town of Pleasant Hill, Missouri.


Students at Southeast High School in Kansas City learn importance of budgeting in real world

Students at Southeast High School in Kansas City learn importance of budgeting in real world

On Wednesday, students at Southeast High School district jumped about 10 years into the future with a simulation to educate them about finances.


Inside the movement that wants to remake KC’s outdoor spaces with native plants

Inside the movement that wants to remake KC’s outdoor spaces with native plants

Local Kansas City homeowners are increasingly turning to landscape projects that use native plants.


A KCK native is KC’s first female police chief.

A KCK native is KC’s first female police chief.

A Kansas City, Kansas native is KC’s first female police chief.


Kansas City ma reported missing for 32 years found dead in burning car in Lebanon, Mo.

Kansas City ma reported missing for 32 years found dead in burning car in Lebanon, Mo.

Stephen E. Winn was identified as the man found inside a burnt 1979 Chrysler New Yorker, which was discovered in the 1100 block of Millcreek Road.


Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, April 6-9

Twelve Things To Do In KC This Weekend, April 6-9

Here are twelve great things to do this weekend in KC, April 6-9, including: YouTuber Noel Miller at Uptown Theater, Floyd Nation at the Kauffman Theatre, and a comedy tour at T-Mobile Center.


68-year-old man who is blind and uses walker missing for over 24 hours according to KC police

68-year-old man who is blind and uses walker missing for over 24 hours according to KC police

Have you seen Norman Perea?


City, VanTrust talk turkey on terms for potential Royals stadium site

City, VanTrust talk turkey on terms for potential Royals stadium site

A Kansas City committee on Wednesday started reviewing a measure that would authorize the city's sale of 5.7 acres in the East Village to VanTrust Real Estate. The eight-block area is widely seen as one of — if not the — leading contenders for a downtown baseball stadium.


Young Missouri hunter harvests all-white turkey

Young Missouri hunter harvests all-white turkey

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A young Missouri hunter recently harvested his first wild turkey, but this gobbler was all white!


KC bank wants to avoid entanglement in HUD, co-op fight over accounts

KC bank wants to avoid entanglement in HUD, co-op fight over accounts

Country Club Bank is asking a federal court to determine who gets access to the Parade Park Homes bank accounts after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development took over the housing cooperative in November.


KCTV5 Cares: helping KC teachers pull off class field trips

KCTV5 Cares: helping KC teachers pull off class field trips

More field trips for local kids!


Southwest adds another a new nonstop flight from KCI starting this summer

Southwest adds another a new nonstop flight from KCI starting this summer

Kansas City will now have nonstop flights to the City of Oaks starting in June. Here’s what to know.


Kansas City juvenile killed in accidental shooting

Kansas City juvenile killed in accidental shooting

Kansas City police are investigating an accidental shooting at E. 45th and Agnes that killed a juvenile between the ages of 10 and 15.


Kansas City 7-day weather forecast

Kansas City 7-day weather forecast

Stacker compiled the weather forecast in Kansas City, Missouri using data from OpenWeather.


KCBJ celebrates the 2023 NextGen Leaders nominees [PHOTOS]

KCBJ celebrates the 2023 NextGen Leaders nominees [PHOTOS]

Nominees for KCBJ's NextGen Leaders Awards got to meet and network with each other on Tuesday night at CrossFirst Bank in Kansas City.