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News 3a22w
As of Monday, June 9, Melissa Kozakiewicz no longer works for the city. She was hired by Brian...

Melissa Kozakiewicz out as assistant city manager 2j3a2g

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Kozakiewicz worked closely with former City Manager Brian Platt and was mentioned frequently in a whistleblower lawsuit against the city earlier this year.

Education
Camp Fury is a week-long camp designed to give young women a taste of what a career in...

Camp Fury gives young women a taste of what it’s like to be a first responder 1j451y

Updated: Jun. 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Camp Fury is a week-long camp designed to give young women a taste of what a career in emergency services might look like.

Regional Politics
Kansas City Manager Mario Vasquez previously served as assistant city manager and planning and...

Almost a month into new job, City Manager Mario Vasquez talks about what’s ahead 5g6o3c

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM CDT
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By Zac Summers and Cyndi Fahrlander
As Kansas City’s newly appointed city manager, Mario Vasquez has had to hit the ground running.

Education
Repurposed clothing with a purpose.

New Plaza pop-up provides education, experience and more to young women 22258

Updated: Jun. 4, 2025 at 9:32 AM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Some middle and high school students are getting a chance to get some real job experience, and maybe a chance to learn what they’re ionate about.

News
FILE — The Kansas City Royals announced that their Opening Day game has been sold out.

Getting ‘The K’ ready for gameday: Inside the Royals’ grounds crew’s operation 6h5s5u

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM CDT
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By Warren Sears and Cyndi Fahrlander
This week, the Royals grounds crew is tasked with taking up the old field, and putting in a new field.

News
FILE — Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca speaks at a Jackson County Legislature meeting.

Manny Abarca served protection order before being reported missing with son, court date scheduled 2236m

Updated: Jun. 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey and Cyndi Fahrlander
KCTV5 has ed Abarca for comment on these developments, but has not yet heard back.

Regional Politics
The city of Overland Park is taking steps toward a greener future.

Next Overland Park mayoral race: Skoog vs Farassati 4uh5t

Updated: Jun. 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Curt Skoog and Fari Farassati will face off in the Overland Park mayoral election.

Tax Assessment Trouble
FILE

Judge rules Jackson County must pay Lee’s Summit in lawsuit over 2023 property tax assessment 2q5r6y

Updated: May 29, 2025 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Jackson County is ordered to pay the city of Lee’s Summit $259,137.08 plus interest for breach of contract in the troubled 2023 property tax assessment.

Community
The goats are back to work for the third straight year to help clear brush from about a...

They’re baaaack: Goats return to work at Berkley Riverfront Park 3j202x

Updated: May 20, 2025 at 12:19 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
They are back to work for the third straight year to help clear brush from about a two-acre section of the park.

Regional Politics
Chris Hernandez claims in the suit that he was demoted and transferred to another department...

City council approves $1.4M settlement in whistleblower lawsuit 6z525m

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The whistleblower case brought by former city communications director Chris Hernandez is wrapped up.

News
A photo of the exterior to the KD headquarters in downtown Kansas City, taken on Oct, 23, 2024.

Loitering ordinance moves to full City Council 564511

Updated: May 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A loitering ordinance is moving to the full Kansas City City Council on Thursday.

Fact Check
Although it’s unclear when the street was named “Troost,” it was likely before 1850.

FACT CHECK: Who Troost Avenue is named after as debates swirl about changing street name 2wy2j

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Although it’s unclear when the street was named “Troost,” it was likely before 1850.

Regional Politics
City manager finalists were interviewed public on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

Finalists for City Manager participate in public interview for the job 1v2u2

Updated: May 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Three finalists for City Manager had a chance to make their cases before the mayor, city council and the public Thursday.

Fact Check

Fact Check: Surprising numbers surrounding measles cases in the U.S. 5n672h

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, but large outbreaks with 50 or more cases have become more frequent since then.

Fact Check
Many people are rushing to get their REAL IDs ahead of the May 7 deadline.

FACT CHECK: REAL ID deadline looms for air travelers 4h4d5e

Updated: Apr. 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The REAL ID Act was ed by Congress 20 years ago to “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification.”

Tax Assessment Trouble
Jackson County Executive Frank White said Thursday, April 17, 2025, that the county would cap...

State Tax Commission issues another order for Jackson County, this time for 2025 assessments 465x

Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The State Tax Commission is saying that’s not good enough to Frank White's latest ruling on property tax assessments.

News
A memorial for Chris Culbertson, who was killed in a dog mauling in November 2024.

Woman who witnessed fatal dog attack files lawsuit against KC Pet Project 1z621h

Updated: Apr. 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A neighbor who witnessed a fatal dog attack, and was attacked herself, has filed a lawsuit against KC Pet Project.

Tax Assessment Trouble
Jackson County Executive Frank White said assessments in 2025 will be capped at 15 percent...

Jackson County to limit 2025 residential property tax assessment increases to 15% 1m2u2m

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
Property tax assessment increases for residential properties in Jackson County will be limited to 15 percent for 2025.

Fact Check

Fact Check: What laws protect drivers from predatory towing 6t1ct

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A KD spokesperson said that last month the department received 168 calls from towing companies making the report.

Tax Assessment Trouble
Thousands of Jackson County residents are frustrated as county leaders say there will be no...

Another trial starts over troubled Jackson County property tax assessment 4t6f1j

Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Another trial is underway over the Jackson County property tax assessments.

National
Maternity deserts grow as more Labor and Delivery units close nationwide

Maternity deserts grow as more Labor and Delivery units close nationwide 28z58

Updated: Mar. 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono, Cyndi Fahrlander and InvestigateTV Staff
Our investigators take an in-depth look at how a roadside miracle birth highlights a need for reliable maternity care across the country

Fact Check
Elon Musk leaves after meeting with Senate Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington,...

FACT CHECK: Tesla sales fall globally with Elon Musk’s political actions 5d3871

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
While Tesla dealerships are getting some attention from protestors and investigators, it appears interest from car buyers is waning.

KCTV5 Investigates
File- Gardner Edgerton School District

Gardner mom suing school district after being banned from property is temporarily back in 3y1d2a

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
A woman with children in the Gardner Edgerton School District is suing after she was banned from being on district property.

Fact Check
A few people were in favor of the higher tax because of the conditions of many KS schools.

FACT CHECK: How much the KS school bond would cost you 2845z

Updated: Mar. 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
KCTV5 fact-checks how much the Kansas City Public Schools bond will cost you if it es on April 8.

Fact Check
FILE — Kansas City Manager Brian Platt.

FACT CHECK: Why is the City Manager still being paid through suspension 1n3ze

Updated: Mar. 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM CDT
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By Zac Summers and Cyndi Fahrlander
KCTV5 fact checks to see why City Manager Brian Platt, who has been suspended indefinitely, is still being paid.

Consumer
Elon Musk flashes his t-shirt that reads "DOGE" to the media as he walks on South Lawn of the...

How to know the personal information DOGE collected about you 563342

Updated: Mar. 17, 2025 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
DOGE has been given sweeping access to databases that contain personal information on millions of Americans.

Fact Check
Jayhawk Boulevard at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

FACT CHECK: University of Kansas on list for DEI investigation, but some changes have already been made 642053

Updated: Mar. 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The Department of Education announced investigations into more than 50 universities that are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination.

Fact Check
As we head into Easter and over, when eggs are in high demand, the USDA reports that egg...

FACT CHECK: Are egg prices really going down? Here’s what we found 1t6c4

Updated: Mar. 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
As we head into Easter and over, when eggs are in high demand, the USDA reports that egg shortages are easing a bit, and that could help with prices.

KCTV5 Investigates
City manager Brian Platt is alleged to have asked in a meeting "Why can’t we just lie to the...

What’s next for City Manager Brian Platt after suspension by Kansas City Mayor, Council 2o4n39

Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring and Cyndi Fahrlander
Questions remain about Brian Platt's future in Kansas City.

KCTV5 Investigates
Chris Hernandez claims in the suit that he was demoted and transferred to another department...

Whistleblower awarded $700K after forced out by City Manager 5g2l

Updated: Mar. 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter and Cyndi Fahrlander
After an hour deliberation, Kansas City jury awards former communications director and whistleblower hefty settlement for being forced out.

KCTV5 Investigates
The Jackson County Courthouse pictured on Oct. 21, 2024.

Testimony in whistleblower suit against city wraps up 1h5u5m

Updated: Mar. 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Six witnesses for the defense took the stand today, including Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

News
Chris Hernandez claims in the suit that he was demoted and transferred to another department...

‘It was humiliating’: Plaintiff in whistleblower testifies about demotion 84c1e

Updated: Mar. 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Chris Hernandez spent much of the day on the stand in the trial centering around City Manager Brian Platt.

KCTV5 Investigates
Maggie Green testifies on Feb. 28, 2025.

Former city employee testifies in whistleblower lawsuit: ‘I was terrified that I was going to lose my job’ 1v465r

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
On Friday, the trial continued in the case alleging that Kansas City City Manager Brian Platt suggested staff lie to the media in 2022.

KCTV5 Investigates
FILE — Kansas City Manager Brian Platt.

City manager testifies, denying he told Kansas City staff to lie to media in 2022 a3y3b

Updated: Feb. 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
The trial is planned to go into next week.

News
Local government workers expressed worry about their finances and how they'll be impacted by a...

Job experts offer tips to laid off workers after IRS firings 3y1y6r

Updated: Feb. 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Job experts offer tips for federal workers looking for new jobs.

News
If you get calls or texts from someone claiming to work for law enforcement, think twice....

KTA says a popular scam is making the rounds again in Kansas j1jw

Updated: Feb. 14, 2025 at 4:40 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The KTA says the scam isn’t limited to Kansas. People have reported getting the texts from states they hadn’t even traveled in.

Education

UMKC earns prestigious research designation 2e2o1i

Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 5:30 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
UMKC is named a Carnegie R1 Institution

Aftermath
Aftermath: A KCTV5 documentary on healing from the tragic shooting at Union Station after the...

Aftermath: Kansas City continues to heal from mass shooting one year ago 2a1o66

Updated: Feb. 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander, Greg Dailey and Photojournalist Beth Peak
On Feb. 14, 2024, a Kansas City woman was killed and several others were wounded in a shooting outside Union Station at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally. Now a year later, the healing continues.

News
Super Bowl LIX

CASA chair honored by NFL as 2024 Inspire Change Changemaker 144521

Updated: Jan. 29, 2025 at 4:52 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Kisa Caruthers will be representing Kansas City at the Super Bowl in New Orleans next week

News
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen, left, and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes...

Chiefs Kingdom shows for Children’s Hospital in Buffalo 2u2i3k

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 5:43 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Following last night’s AFC Championship game, some Chiefs fans sent donations to the Patricial Allen Fund at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

News
FILE - Unified Goverment is changing how residential trash and and recycling customer service...

Unified Government ‘will simplify’ trash and recycling customer service 43356a

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, are changing how customer service calls concerning trash and recycling are handled.

News
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is free thoughout February, thanks to Kansas City Royals 4f2wg

Updated: Jan. 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
In honor of Black History Month, ission to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will be free throughout February.

News
In honor of the AFC Playoff game between the Chiefs and the Bills, Jasper's creates a special...

Sweet! Jasper’s releases limited edition Red Kingdom Chiefs Cannoli 4k2i2x

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 2:25 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Jasper’s releases a special edition Red Kingdom Chiefs Cannoli.

Tax Assessment Trouble
The assessment on her home went from $341,000 in 2021, to over $900,000 in 2023.

Testimony in trial over 2023 Jackson County Assessment wraps k4r2q

Updated: Jan. 23, 2025 at 5:33 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
After three days, testimony in the bench trial over the 2023 Jackson County tax assessment has ended.

Tax Assessment Trouble
FILE

Jackson County’s second property tax trial continues into second day 5169p

Updated: Jan. 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The trial over the 2023 tax assessment is on its second day.

Tax Assessment Trouble
A new group of Jackson County tax assessment appeals will be heard, adding to the number which...

Jackson County’s second property tax assessment trial begins 5f126k

Updated: Jan. 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The state argued that the assessment was flawed and that the county didn’t follow the law.

News
US Navy veteran Generald Wilson sings National Anthem at Chiefs parade in 2024

Familiar voice returns to sing national anthem at AFC Championship Game 5w6w3k

Updated: Jan. 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Retired United States Navy Petty Officer First Class Generald Wilson will be back at Arrowhead on Sunday to sing the national anthem.

News
Man pleads guilting in shooting incident that injured a juvenile.

Kansas City man sentenced for 2022 shooting of juvenile 3y4i32

Updated: Jan. 17, 2025 at 9:27 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A Kansas City man is sentenced to 10 years in prison for a shooting two years ago that caused serious injury to a juvenile.

News
Scam alert

Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office sends out a scam alert after calls from residents 16615z

Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
he Wyandotte County Sheriff’s Office is alerting area residents of a scam being reported that uses the office in the bait.

News
mayor bets barbeque in houston game

Kansas City v. Texas barbeque: Mayors make traditional bet for playoff game 231n2y

Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 11:49 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Mayor Quinton Lucas makes the traditional bet with Houston mayor over playoff game

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Leaders call for investigation into Army, FAA’s adherence to federal guidelines 2j6k2o