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Ryan Hennessy

Ryan is happy to be back in Kansas City working with KCTV5 5 News. He grew up North of the River, went to North Kansas City High School and has been a lifelong fan of Kansas City sports. 6q334g

He has received two Mid-America Emmy Awards with English Landing Films for stories on evictions and gun violence in the greater Kansas City area.

Ryan's news career has included working as a morning anchor in Lafayette, Louisiana, reporting and anchoring in St. Joseph, Missouri and most notable under the leadership of Pulitzer Prize winner Mike McGraw, during the last year of his life.

Journalism is Ryan's second act. He played college soccer at Missouri State University, had a couple tryouts in , and even once suited up for the Kansas City Wizards (now Sporting Kansas City).

Ryan attended UMKC for journalism, wrote for the student newspaper, and was an intern at KCUR'S Up To Date.

Ryan dreams of combining a Z-Man from Joe's Barbeque, the Burnt End Burger from Q-39 and the Super Crispy from Smokehouse, while watching the Chiefs win their 9th Superbowl.

Community
Desert Storm Reunion, Odessa, Mo.

‘We Became Family’: Desert Storm Veterans reunite 2w2i4t

Updated: Jun. 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
More than three decades after serving together in Operation Desert Storm, of the US Army’s 47th Battalion gathered for a reunion.

Crime
Kansas City leaders are ramping up their efforts to curb illegal ATV and dirt bike activity on...

Kansas City cracks down on illegal street vehicles with new ordinances 1e3c1j

Updated: Jun. 6, 2025 at 5:29 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City leaders are ramping up their efforts to curb illegal ATV and dirt bike activity on city streets – and residents in the Crossroads District have already felt the impact.

Stadium Development

Chiefs, Royals face deadline as Missouri Senate approves stadium incentive package 5w96r

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Missouri Senate has ed a new stadium funding bill that could play a pivotal role in keeping the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals in the Show-Me State – just weeks before the teams are expected to make a final decision on their future stadium homes.

News
A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Kansas City Thursday morning.

Pedestrian killed in crash at 31st and Prospect 12u6z

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 11:29 AM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz and Ryan Hennessy
A pedestrian was killed in a crash in Kansas City Thursday morning.

First Warn 5 Weather Show
A tornado in Independence that knocked trees into homes and uprooted several others was...

Confirmed: Pair of tornadoes, including EF1 in Independence 3x5t3i

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz and Ryan Hennessy
A day after storms struck the Kansas City metro with significant rainfall, severe thunderstorm warnings and tornado warnings, a storm survey confirmed at least one tornado in the area.

News
Learn's Geek for kids gave away custom-built electric cars.

Learn’s Geeks for Kids gives away electric cars to children with mobility challenges 4618q

Updated: Jun. 1, 2025 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Learn's Geek for Kids gave away 100 electric cars that were custom-built for children with mobility challenges.

News
A Northland neighborhood was rocked Saturday by a powerful home explosion that killed one...

‘Thought it was a bomb’: Deadly home explosion rocks Gladstone neighborhood 4x383c

Updated: May 31, 2025 at 9:04 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Authorities are still investigating what caused the blast, which neighbors described as nothing short of terrifying.

Entertainment
(From left) Rob Riggle, Heidi Gardner and Paul Ruff spoke at the Big Slick 2025 opening press...

Big Slick Returns for 16th Year, raising millions for life-saving pediatric cancer research 6b1f5a

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Since its start in 2010, Big Slick has raised a significant amount of funds for treatment and diagnosis efforts at Children's Mercy Hospital.

Sports
A new chapter in St. Joseph sports is brewing – literally.

Kelce-owned beer brand invests in St. Joseph arena football team 6p511s

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
A new chapter in St. Joseph sports is brewing – literally.

News
Kansas City Police Dept generic photo

KD facing financial strain after $18M in lawsuit settlements s5j14

Updated: May 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The size and timing of the settlements have sparked frustration at City Hall.

News
Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim

Israeli ambassador honors Overland Park native killed in D.C. shooting 2fa3

Updated: May 25, 2025 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Israeli Ambassador to the United States traveled to Overland Park to honor Sarah Milgrim, a young Israeli Embassy staffer who was killed last week in Washington D.C.

News
Voters in Wyandotte County meet with elected officials to discuss changes

Wyandotte residents meet with elected officials to discuss local changes 504bn

Updated: May 24, 2025 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Voters in Wyandotte County got a rare opportunity to speak directly with elected officials during a public meeting hosted by the Voter Rights Network of Wyandotte County at the South Branch Library in KCK.

Entertainment
Fans of the Savannah Bananas sold out Kauffman Stadium on Friday, May 23, 2025.

‘Banana Ball’ brings big crowds to Kauffman Stadium 1z651e

Updated: May 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy and Chandler Watkins
More than 80,000 fans are expected to pack Kauffman Stadium this weekend as the Savannah Bananas bring their viral version of baseball to Kansas City for the first time .

News
Kansas City’s largest food bank is sounding the alarm over a sweeping tax and spending bill...

Kansas City food bank warns of deep impact of proposed SNAP counts 2q492v

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City’s largest food bank is sounding the alarm over a sweeping tax and spending bill ed by the U.S. House of Representatives.

Community
Just over 20 years ago, the Berkley Riverfront was little more than a polluted, forgotten...

EPA approves millions of dollars to clean and build east of Prospect 2f4o6g

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Just over 20 years ago, the Berkley Riverfront was little more than a polluted, forgotten patch of land.

News
Mercedes Ontiveros hosted a block party Saturday in honor of her 12-year-old son, Giuliani...

Field Day for G: community honors Giuliani Calderon with love, laughter, and ladybugs 30241o

Updated: May 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Mercedes Ontiveros hosted a block party Saturday in honor of her 12-year-old son, Giuliani Calderon—a boy taken too young in a night of senseless violence.

Crime
Photos courtesy of the Kansas City Police Department.

2nd weekend of street takeover crackdowns yields 17 arrests, 36 vehicles towed 5r582i

Updated: May 17, 2025 at 8:46 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
For the second weekend in a row, Kansas City Police launched a large-scale crackdown on illegal street activity involving motorcycles, dirt bikes, and ATVs.

Community
A Raytown South High School student is alive today thanks to the swift action of two school...

Raytown South staff save student’s life with R, AED 182y

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
A Raytown South High School student is alive today thanks to the swift action of two school staff — ed School Nurse Joanne Rose and School Resource Officer Dalton Dupaul — who stepped in during a life-or-death emergency.

Mavericks
A puck at Cable Dahmer Arena in Independence, Mo, home of the Kansas City Mavericks.

Playoff hockey at Cable Dahmer Arena scores big for Independence economy 1if45

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
As the Kansas City Mavericks prepare for another playoff showdown, the City of Independence is already skating ahead with a major win — economically speaking.

Community
Every week, the non-profit Greater Impact reaches out to 15 to 20 victims of non-fatal...

Non-profit in limbo as Jackson County budget stalemate freezes vital funding 5v4z2b

Updated: May 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Every week, the non-profit Greater Impact reaches out to 15 to 20 victims of non-fatal shootings in Kansas City.

News
Drivers head toward Turn 1 at the start of a NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kansas Speedway in...

Race weekend brings speed, crowds and big buzz to Wyandotte County 6617f

Updated: May 11, 2025 at 10:33 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The influx of visitors wasn’t just a win for NASCAR fans — it was a victory for local businesses, too.

News
BLUE SUMMIT, Mo. -- Illegal dumping is one of the problems people living in unincorporated...

Blue Summit residents tackle illegal dumping with laughter and light 5c2k1y

Updated: May 10, 2025 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Residents who live in Blue Summit held a benefit in hopes of raising money to buy new street lights.

News
A new traffic light has been installed at 51st and Troost, less than a year after the death of...

Death of UMKC student leads to new traffic signal near campus 12t1q

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The effort is part of Kansas City’s broader Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate traffic deaths by the year 2030.

Community
For the first time in its history, the Country Club Plaza is being patrolled by armed private...

Plaza deploys armed security as part of sweeping safety overhaul 6o5x3t

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 9:14 AM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
For the first time in more than three decades, the Country Club Plaza is being patrolled by armed private security guards.

News
Bishop James Johnston led the homily, focusing on the legacy Pope Francis leaves behind and...

Kansas City Catholics gather to mourn Pope Francis, pray for his successor 3x4p49

Updated: May 7, 2025 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Diocese of Kansas City–Saint Joseph held the service to honor the life of the late pontiff and to pray for the cardinals who will soon select the next pope.

News
A fire that started Sunday morning on the ninth floor of an eleven-floor apartment building at...

Kansas City high-rise residents displaced after fire, flooding 1e1931

Updated: May 4, 2025 at 9:29 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
A fire that started Sunday morning on the ninth floor of an eleven-floor apartment building at Nowlin Hall has left nearly 150 residents, many of them seniors and people with disabilities, displaced after water from the sprinkler system caused widespread damage and knocked out power to the building.

Crime
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Stolen Jeep returned by thief - Dealership left stunned 6g5s6k

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
In a story that feels more like the plot of a sitcom than real life, a Jeep Wrangler was stolen from a Merriam car dealership and then returned 23 hours later.

News
The Kansas City Council finalized pay for interim City Manager Kimiko Gilmore and approved a...

City council approves interim city manager’s pay, advances baby box initiative 2lv4e

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The vote on Gilmore’s salary comes just one day after the city officially closed applications for the permanent city manager role.

Crime
Crime continues to drop in Overland Park and local police say their partnerships with...

Overland Park crime down thanks to community partnerships u504s

Updated: Apr. 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Crime continues to drop in Overland Park and local police say their partnerships with landlords and property managers is playing a major role.

Crime
The Kansas City Mayor has vowed against recklessness on the streets.

Mayor vows against street lawlessness as officer recovers from ATV hit-and-run 6m2k4j

Updated: Apr. 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM CDT
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By Sarah Motter and Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City’s Mayor has made a vow that street lawlessness will not be tolerated after an officer was critically injured during a hit-and-run with an ATV.

Community
What began as heartbreak turned into hope this week as the community came together to wrap two...

Kansas City rallies around 2 brothers for a prom night to after tragic loss 2ja21

Updated: Apr. 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
What began as heartbreak turned into hope this week as the community came together to wrap two grieving brothers in love, light, and .

Health
Each baby box has a heating and cooling element to provide comfort to the infant when the baby...

Safe Haven Baby Box: An anonymous, comionate surrender of newborns in Kansas City w3459

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City is considering a life-saving addition to its fire stations: Safe Haven Baby Boxes.

Crime
A person of interest has been taken into custody in Lee’s Summit in connection to a case that...

‘Out of the norm’: Quiet community reacts after Lee’s Summit man, woman found dead in home 2v2h2

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM CDT
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By Sarah Motter and Ryan Hennessy
A juvenile is in custody in connection to a double homicide in Lee's Summit.

Community
On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, a new marker was placed on a family...

Revolutionary War heroine honored on POW Recognition Day 2wf2j

Updated: Apr. 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
On National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day, a new marker was placed on a family monument at Union Cemetery to honor Elizabeth (Dunkin) Porter – a woman whose sacrifice helped shape America’s birth.

Community
With the Royals back on local television, fans across the metro are celebrating – and at...

Royals watch party brings game day excitement to Madison Senior Living 9735s

Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
With the Royals back on local television, fans across the metro are celebrating – and at Madison Senior Living, baseball fever was in full swing.

World Cup to KC
Jadie Arnett had the winning artwork "Woven Together" for the KC World Cup host city poster.

Kansas City unveils World Cup host city poster at Sporting KC Match 3n36z

Updated: Apr. 6, 2025 at 7:52 AM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The World Cup host city poster was revealed at a Sporting KC Match.

Community
Leaders of the Save KC (Stand Against Violence Kansas City) initiative provided an update on...

Save KC’s message: ‘Change your life, or we will change it for you’ 1x2g5z

Updated: Apr. 4, 2025 at 5:12 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Leaders of the Save KC (Stand Against Violence Kansas City) initiative provided an update on their efforts to curb group-related violence in the city.

Consumer News
The city council voted late Thursday afternoon ensuring that all existing bus routes will...

Kansas City approves $46 million to keep public transportation running 444d30

Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy and Chandler Watkins
A $46 million funding approval for KCATA averted potential route cuts for at least the next six months.

Consumer News
Meredith and Todd Reynolds

Tariffs on foreign cars and parts drive prices up 6w2763

Updated: Apr. 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The cost of purchasing a car in the United States is expected to rise as the Trump istration’s new tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and auto parts take effect today.

World Cup to KC
Over the weekend, the Crossroads District played host to Copa de Calle, a soccer tennis...

Kansas City gears up for 2026 World Cup with Street Soccer Event 7291k

Updated: Mar. 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City is set to take center stage in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosting 6 games, including a high-stakes quarterfinal match at Arrowhead Stadium.

Sports
The Kansas City Glory, the city’s women’s football team, secured a hard-fought 20-14 victory...

Kansas City Glory inspiring young girls to chase football dreams 10360

Updated: Mar. 29, 2025 at 10:25 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Kansas City Glory, the city’s women’s football team, secured a hard-fought 20-14 victory over the Texas Elite Spartans.

News
Archie, Missouri, residents talked about Medicare recipients being scammed outside Mama's...

Scammers pose as health officials to steal Medicare info in Cass County 852a

Updated: Mar. 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Scammers are acting like the health department to steal Medicare patients' information.

Education
A sign encouraging voters to vote in favor of the Kansas City Public Schools bond.

Kansas City Public Schools continues push for school bond to fix decades of decay 5q566s

Updated: Mar. 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The bond voters are considering in two weeks is $474 million.

Community
Players in the NAIA Fab Four teams taught their skills at a Special Olympics clinic.

NAIA Fab Four teams take a timeout to give back to KC community 5y514o

Updated: Mar. 23, 2025 at 11:13 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The NAIA Fab Four teams took time to give back to the Kansas City community by teaching kids at a Special Olympics Clinic.

News
Demonstrators gathered near the Tesla dealership on State Line Road near 103rd Street to voice...

‘Nobody elected Musk’: Kansas City protesters voice frustrations outside Tesla dealership 4c2171

Updated: Mar. 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The Tesla Takedown protests began five weeks ago and continue to grow across the country.

Community
Transit workers and bus riders led a protest that knocked on City Hall’s door before a Kansas...

Bus funding kicks the can down the road 6h17n

Updated: Mar. 20, 2025 at 5:54 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
Transit workers and bus riders led a protest that knocked on City Hall’s door before a Kansas City City Council meeting on Thursday.

Consumer News
The price of gold has broken a record with its valuation per ounce at above $3,000 for the...

Local jeweler says the next gold rush is in the jewelry box 4l5qm

Updated: Mar. 19, 2025 at 5:04 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The price of gold has broken a record with its valuation per ounce at above $3,000 for the first time in history.

Community
St. Patrick’s Day is a big day for businesses in Westport and the surrounding area.

Preparing for St. Patrick’s Day in KC l6g4x

Updated: Mar. 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
St. Patrick’s Day is a big day for businesses in Westport and the surrounding area.

News
A baby remains in critical condition after being bitten by a pit bull Thursday evening.

Community hopes baby bitten by dog will recover 5g103d

Updated: Mar. 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
A baby remains in critical condition after being bitten by a pit bull Thursday evening.

Community
The greater KC area is gearing up for an action-packed Saturday, with a diverse range of...

Happy KC Current Big 12 Snake Saturday... Here’s your guide 4g5n2e

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 6:22 PM CDT
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By Ryan Hennessy
The greater KC area is gearing up for an action-packed Saturday, with a diverse range of events catering to a variety of interests.

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