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Ale Espinosa

Ale Espinosa s KCTV5 from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where she was awarded her first Emmy as a Multimedia Journalist. 262d2h

During her time in the Grand Strand, Ale uncovered issues at the Marion County 911 Dispatch Center. Her investigation revealed tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars were left unused to train dispatchers, resulting in delayed response times that led to several deaths.

Born in Puerto Rico, but raised in Orlando, Florida, Ale graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in Criminal Justice.

Ale is ionate about digging behind the headlines, getting answers, and holding the powerful able.

Beyond the newsroom, Ale loves spending time with her family (ideally on a beach). She loves going to concerts and watching Dateline with her cat named Toast.

Have an issue you want Ale to bring awareness to? Email her at [email protected].

News
People at Downtown Days in Lee’s Summit ran for their lives Saturday night before police...

Lee’s Summit Downtown Days hoax creates panic for second year in a row 3k422x

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Ale Espinosa
People at Downtown Days in Lee’s Summit ran for their lives Saturday night before police confirmed a group of teenagers caused the false sense of fear.

Crime
Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca denied he ever put his hands on his soon-to-be ex-wife...

Abarca pleads not guilty to domestic battery charge 2g315a

Updated: Jun. 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca denied he ever put his hands on his soon-to-be ex-wife during a Thursday court appearance.

Crime
File- Missouri State Highway Patrol car

MSHP assisting KD in weekend street crime busts 562315

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 7:18 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
The Missouri Highway Patrol is hitting the metro to help in street crime busts.

News
In the heat of what other county legislators claim is a “personal matter,” Jackson County...

‘Missing’ Jackson County legislator attends meeting virtually 4u424s

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
In the heat of what other county legislators claim is a “personal matter,” Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca attended a Monday meeting virtually.

Community
A basic but essential item that fire departments need is squeezing their budgets and schedules.

KCKFD struggling with pricey trucks, delayed shipments 4x5hn

Updated: May 30, 2025 at 7:14 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
A basic but essential item that fire departments need is squeezing their budgets and schedules.

Crime
As break ins continue to occur across the metro, business owners are relying on the city's...

Business breaks-ins continue, owners leaning on city efforts 2f6016

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
As break-ins continue to occur across the metro, business owners are relying on the city’s Back to Business fund more than ever.

News
Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation held a protest Tuesday afternoon across from...

Those seeking legal status lured to hearings for ICE arrest, attorneys say 6h2s4t

Updated: May 27, 2025 at 6:27 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation held a protest Tuesday afternoon across from the city’s immigration courtroom.

Community
People are pivoting to different festivities for this Memorial Day due unusual weather keeping...

Chilly weather brings pool closures across metro 82u26

Updated: May 26, 2025 at 6:16 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
People are pivoting to different festivities for this Memorial Day due to unusual weather keeping pools closed.

Community
Kansas City curfew ordinance.

Memorial Day marks beginning of summer curfew for KC teens f3h4e

Updated: May 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Jonah Kahn and Ale Espinosa
Those under 18 found in specified areas without a guardian can receive a fine up to $500.

Crime
Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a series of road rage incidents that happened in...

‘Wrong place, wrong time’, MSHP investigating several road rage shooting calls on I-29 2j4527

Updated: May 22, 2025 at 7:47 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
The Missouri Highway Patrol is investigating a series of road rage incidents that happened in North Kansas City that could be linked to the same pair.

News
A day after business owners complained about debris buildup, crews were on scene to help clean...

Kansas City crews clean up debris in Indian Creek after complaints from residents 4p4m1b

Updated: May 21, 2025 at 6:51 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Business owners like Jasper Mirable have been asking the city to address this issue for months, worried about flooding and overall people’s safety.

News
Business owners in the area said a pile of debris that’s only gotten worse is creating more...

‘Here we go again’: Watts Mill business owners demand Indian Creek debris cleared following storms 1n2k1s

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Business owners in the area said a pile of debris that’s only gotten worse is creating more problems for them.

Community
A recent surge in self-deportation flyers have now hit Kansas City, targeting immigrants and...

Deportation flyers ‘issue of due process’ affecting immigrants and US citizens 693n1x

Updated: May 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
A recent surge in self-deportation flyers has now hit Kansas City, targeting immigrants and potentially affecting US citizens, according to attorneys.

News
Kansas City has one of the largest railways in all of America and railroad officials are...

KCKFD trains for railroad incidents 172e5n

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Railroad officials said a lot of materials are constantly coming into the city, which could lead to dangerous situations if not properly handled.

Consumer News
FILE

‘Taxed to extinction’: State bill aimed to protect short-term rentals delayed, fears rise 4s2766

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Unease is growing for short-term rental owners in Kansas City as a bill aimed to protect them might not be brought to the Senate floor, which also limits where tourists can stay ahead of the World Cup.

News
FILE: A house exploded in Lexington, Missouri, on April 9.

Lexington businesses trying to stay afloat after explosion 5x1vy

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
The tragedy in Lexington has had a trickle down effect on area businesses.

Stadium Development
In Missouri, it’s Clay County that’s the latest county to re-pitch for the Royals.

Stadium fatigue felt as State House begins voting on Royals new home field 374i22

Updated: May 12, 2025 at 6:53 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Decision time is approaching to decide if the Kansas City Royals will call Clay County home. Missouri lawmakers have until the end of the week to consider a last-minute proposal for a $300-million incentive package to move the Royals to Clay County.

News
Families placed roses with heavy hearts, representing their officer, who can no longer stand...

‘It’s a calling’: Independence honors fallen officers with new drum and pipe corps 2l447

Updated: May 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Families placed roses with heavy hearts, representing their officer, who can no longer stand by their side.

Community
Catholics worldwide are celebrating the announcement of the new Pope, even at Holy Spirit...

Excitement sparks at Overland Park Catholic school as the new Pope is announced h5444

Updated: May 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa
Catholics worldwide are celebrating the announcement of the new Pope, even at Holy Spirit Catholic Church here in the metro.

National
Raymond Moody confessed to law enforcement that he had kidnapped, raped and killed Brittanee...

Jury awards $700M to Brittanee Drexel’s mother in lawsuit against daughter’s killer 545711

Updated: Feb. 26, 2025 at 9:41 PM CST
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By Ale Espinosa, WMBF News Staff and Gray News staff
Brittanee Drexel, who was originally from New York, vanished on April 25, 2009, while vacationing in Myrtle Beach.

National
The Horry County Coroner's Office announced that 13-year-old Isaiah Gaymes died from blunt...

Final goodbye: Community rallies to fund funeral for teen beaten to death 16293x

Updated: May 17, 2024 at 8:43 PM CDT
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By Kristin Nelson, Ale Espinosa and Jordan Gartner
Authorities in South Carolina say a 13-year-old boy died after he was severely beaten.

National
Renaissance Towers, a high-rise condominium building, has been deemed unsafe by Horry County...

Beachfront condo building in South Carolina deemed unsafe, evacuated 3p4j5p

Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 11:04 AM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa and Gray News staff
Authorities said Renaissance Tower has structural damage, but have not elaborated on how severe the damages are, and when or if residents will be able to return.

National
A family vacation takes a scary turn after a fiery crash destroyed their cars and rental home.

‘Our vacation is ruined’: Fiery crash destroys family’s rental property, several cars 694o4t

Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 4:24 PM CDT
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By Ale Espinosa and Jordan Gartner
A car crash involving a beach rental property has created a nightmare situation for a family vacationing in South Carolina.

National
Authorities say a paramedic and a motorcyclist were killed after a car drove through a crash...

‘We are heartbroken’: Paramedic, motorcyclist killed after car drives through crash scene 61353q

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:20 PM CDT
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By Ian Klein, Ale Espinosa, Eric Richards and Jordan Gartner
A crash remains under investigation after two people were killed, including a paramedic, in South Carolina.

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