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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

By Cyndi Fahrlander

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

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FILE - In this photo taken April 6, 2016, a sign at the federal courthouse in Tacoma, Wash.,...

FACT CHECK: What you do and don’t need REAL ID for 29j1b

Updated: May 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM CDT

By Betsy Webster

KCTV5 gathered the facts to help you sort out the process.

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

Updated: Apr. 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM CDT

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.

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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

By Cyndi Fahrlander

The REAL ID Act was ed by Congress 20 years ago to “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification.”

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

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM CDT

By Cyndi Fahrlander

A KD spokesperson said that last month the department received 168 calls from towing companies making the report.

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Video from March 22, 2025, shows the person on the Tesla lot gesturing toward protestors as...

FACT CHECK: History of antisemitic gesture protestors reported at ‘Tesla takedown’ 4f2h32

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 4:28 PM CDT

By Molly Kelleher and Zoë Shriner

Over the weekend, protestors gathered at what they called a “Tesla takedown," but videos later circulated of what appeared to be an antisemitic gesture made toward the protestors.

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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

By Cyndi Fahrlander

While Tesla dealerships are getting some attention from protestors and investigators, it appears interest from car buyers is waning.

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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

By Cyndi Fahrlander

KCTV5 fact-checks how much the Kansas City Public Schools bond will cost you if it es on April 8.

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

Updated: Mar. 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM CDT

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.

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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

By Cyndi Fahrlander

The Department of Education announced investigations into more than 50 universities that are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination.

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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

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.