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Kansas City-area pastor receives second chance at life after kidney transplant
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (357+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A five-year journey that included a COVID-19 diagnosis, a kidney transplant, nearly dying and a recovery has marked Robert Johnston's life as an organ donor recipient. For 30 years, Johnston, known as Bob by his family and…...
Kansas City Mavericks take 2-0 series lead with overtime win over Tahoe
3+ day, 42+ min ago (235+ words) INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Lucas Sowder scored twice, including an overtime winner, to lift Kansas City past Tahoe 2-1 on Saturday night. The Kansas City Mavericks say Sowder netted the game-winner at 13: 49 of overtime, with an assist from Bobo Carpenter, to send…...
Kansas City Mavericks take Game 1 of Kelly Cup Playoffs with win over Tahoe
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (204+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Mavericks defeated the Tahoe Knight Monsters 4-1 to open the Kelly Cup Playoffs. After a scoreless first period, the Mavericks say Kansas City erupted for three goals in the second to seize control. Team…...
Missouri defensive tackle Chris Mc Clellan drafted by the Packers in third round of NFL Draft
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (144+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A year after not having any defensive linemen taken in the NFL Draft, the Missouri Tigers" tradition of D-Line Zou is alive and well. After star defensive end Zion Young was selected by the Baltimore Ravens…...
Kansas City Irish Fest hopes to remain part of reimagined Crown Center "for years to come
1+ week, 8+ hour ago (265+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - With the announcement of the Kansas City Royals moving to Crown Center comes a state of limbo for annual events that have long called that area home. Among those is Kansas City Irish Fest, which has…...
Kansas bars can extend hours during World Cup if cities approve
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (427+ words) MERRIAM, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas bars can now stay open 23 hours a day during the World Cup under a new state law, but cities still must vote to allow the extended hours. Bar owners across the Kansas City area are divided…...
Missouri AI regulation bills stall amid federal pressure
1+ week, 2+ day ago (429+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As Missouri lawmakers debate how to regulate AI content, directions from the federal government are looming over their heads. Missouri lawmakers are considering 16 bills that would put regulations on AI content, but with less than a…...
National Weather Service confirms EF-1 tornado in Belton, Missouri
1+ week, 3+ day ago (129+ words) BELTON, Mo. (KCTV) - An EF-1 tornado hit Belton on Friday evening, the National Weather Service confirmed. The tornado touched down at 5: 19 p. m. on the south side of Belton and moved northeast. The tornado varied in intensity, but the National Weather Service…...
Missouri Gov. Kehoe declares State of Emergency ahead of Friday's severe weather threat
1+ week, 5+ day ago (164+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe declares a State of Emergency ahead of potentially dangerous severe weather Friday, April 17. The order forces the activation of the state's emergency operations plan. It allows state agencies to coordinate directly with…...
Fountain season begins in Kansas City; more than 200 to run through mid-October
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (197+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City is celebrating "Fountain Day" - a spring tradition marking the start of fountain season across the metro as the city prepares to welcome visitors for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The city"s fountains will be…...