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Lee's Summit woman fights back against attacker, thanks officer who helped save her
A Lee's Summit woman says she refused to be a victim and decided fight back against a sexual assault suspect. That is exactly what she did, but for nearly 15 minutes, she lived her worst nightmare.
National Weather Service confirms 2 tornadoes happened in Platte County, Jackson County
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At least two confirmed tornadoes were in the Kansas City metro area late Monday night. The first tornado, rated EF0, occurred about 11 p.m. in northeastern Platte County. According to the National Weather Service, it had peak winds of 80 mph and a path length...
J&J’s Stocking Up for Grand Opening Later This Month
Excelsior Springs, MO—J&J’s, a new convenience store offering a wider selection of essential goods, is slated to open later this month in downtown Excelsior Springs. The store should bring much-needed access to food and household items to a previously underserved area. J&J’s will occupy the building formerly known...
KC police jump-started missing persons unit. Now they need to build trust with Black families
T’Montez Hurt went missing on Feb. 1 at a Greyhound bus station on Troost Avenue. The 19-year-old's disappearance has become a rallying cry for better police cooperation by family members of missing people (Mili Mansaray/ The Beacon).
WATCH: Massive lightning strikes shown via dashboard camera from I-70
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Severe thunderstorms including several tornado warnings rolled through southern Kansas and parts of Missouri Monday evening and into Tuesday morning. The storms brought heavy rain and large bolts of lightning that viewers could see from across the region. KCTV viewers Jason and Tammy Ledgerwood were...
Other Trails, Fizer’s, Morgan Honored with Historic Preservation Awards
Excelsior Springs, MO—The Excelsior Springs Historic Preservation Commission awarded its annual honors on Wednesday, May 8th, recognizing exceptional restoration projects and a tireless advocate for the city’s past. Jody and Linda Pasalich were presented with an award for Commercial Rehabilitation for their work on Other Trails, located at...
Hereford House, Ticket Scandal, KCPD Chief - May 10, 2024
Nick Haines, Mary Sanchez, Kris Ketz, Eric Wesson and Brian Ellison discuss the recent food tampering incident at Hereford House, questions surrounding a Jackson County legislator receiving free Royals suite tickets, the ransomware speculation as KCMO's website goes dark, calls for stronger leadership from KCPD's Chief, Waldo restaurant closing due to crime, addressing street racing and more.
Strong winds rip through eastern Jackson County
GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (KCTV) - High-intensity wind going through the metro greatly impacted neighborhoods and businesses in Grain Valley. KCTV5 crews stayed late in Grain Valley Monday night into Tuesday morning covering wind and storm damage across the metro including RV’s flipped over and a semi flipped over on the highway.
Fierce winds from storm cause damage in Blue Springs, leaving residents shaken up
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - As the metro area prepare for another round of severe storms, the clean-up and the surveys from Monday night’s weather are still fully under way. One of the hardest hit areas is in a Blue Springs neighborhood, just off 7-hwy. The storm hit the area just before midnight, causing damage to homes.
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