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Election day is less than a week away. In Missouri, Amendment 7 will ask voters to create the "Show-Me Prosperity Fund. It's a savings account to eliminate future state taxes. Some say that will help future generations. Others argue it could pull money away from other resources.
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The Sweet Springs Missouri community lost Mt. Zion Christian Church to a fire Wednesday. It’s has been around since the 1800s. While Members mourn the loss of this beloved gathering place, Leaders say they will rebuild and their faith with guide them forward. @KCTV5
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Buck O'Neil changed baseball -- and Kansas City -- forever. twenty years after his death, the impact he made on this community is still being felt. Today, his legacy stands the test of time. @NLBMuseumKC @Royals @KCTV5
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The @TheWWImuseum blends remarkable technology and art to bring the Kansas City community together. If you missed the launch of Liberty’s Beacon on Friday, no worries. You have the chance to catch the show over the next six weekends. @KCTV5
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Jackson County Missouri voters will get the final word on whether to renew COMBAT funding for public safety through a quarter cent sales tax. We look into where the money goes and how some issues with the money in the past have been addressed. @KCTV5
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Sarah Steffens at Elm Grove Elementary in Independence struggled to read when she was a child. She helps students overcome the same challenges she faced as a student. Reading is hard but she believes everyone can learn when we do it together. @kctv5
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A @LeesSummitFire firefighter got quite the surprise at the @Chiefs game on Monday night.
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Interviewing homeowners in Enid’s Gray Ridge Estates neighborhood.
Don and Pat Von Hagel were rocked by an EF-4.
As you can tell, they are some very fine people — with pretty good spirits.
Johnny Waller Jr. founded Clear Tomorrow KC in the fall of 2024 to address cycles of incarceration.
Waller launched the Jordyn L. Waller Second Chance Scholarship Fund in honor of his son Jordyn, who died March 4, 2008, after a battle with cancer.
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Mark Kasaei moved to the United States in 1990, but his thoughts remain with the country he left behind — and with the sisters he has not been able to reach in recent days. He shares his perspective and hope for the future of the country that raised him. @KCTV5
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About 4,000 people sit waiting for a heart transplant.
Last year alone, @KUHospital performed 45 heart transplants.
We met one man who says a heart transplant restored his rhythm and his life. #HeartMonth @KCTV5
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This week, we met several individuals who faced challenges getting in and out of their apartment in downtown KCK. The apartment staff says they are working on the problem, but these residents say these problems have gone on for years. Learn more ⬇️
kctv5.com/2026/02/10/kck-apa…
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Overland Park Firefighters have been busy over the past couple of days. They've responded to two significant fires at apartment complexes. They say they deal with older building that have been renovated and that creates obstacles. Learn more below ⬇️
kctv5.com/2026/02/09/overlan…
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Firefighters in Independence can't afford the rising costs of living according to Professional Firefighters of Independence President Michael Veit. He says they could lose 20 firefighters if wages don't increase. He shared his concerns with us ⬇️
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Nearly five months after @KCKPolice Officer Hunter Simoncic lost his life in the line of duty. Simoncic, 26, died Aug. 26, 2025, after being struck by a fleeing suspect while serving his community. The school where he volunteered as a reader presented a plaque in his honor.
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KCI will welcome direct flights from Buenos Aires on June 15 and 16 as the city prepares to host Argentina fans for World Cup matches. As airport leaders work to bring in fans one KC flag company is working on its own way to ensure every visitor feels welcome.
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The small business community knows the time is NOW to prepare for the world cup. Commerce Bank built some online resources to help protect local businesses.
One westside KC business owner says he can't wait to welcome the world to his hometown. @KCTV5
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Kansas City reading experts estimates 290,000 people in the metro struggle to read. They say illiteracy leads to higher crime rates and creates a burden on taxpayers. One KC middle school English teacher is working to shift the narrative on this issue. @KCTV5
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KCPD continues a long afternoon investigating deadly shooting on Hwy 71 is under investigation in Kansas City, Missouri. Investigators believe this is related to road rage and encourage drivers to remain calm during busy traffic. Learn more below ⬇️
kctv5.com/2026/01/07/police-…
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