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Buc-ee’s could break ground on Kansas City location this year
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - The Unified Government of Wyandotte County is negotiating a development agreement with Buc-ee’s, the massive travel center known for its brisket, beef jerky, and plenty of gas pumps. On Friday, KCTV5 met with Wyandotte County Administrator David Johnston about the recent STAR Bonds legislation...
Missouri Legislative Sessions are over, what's in store for the future of Buchanan County
(ST. JOSEPH. Mo.) In May of 2024, the Missouri Senate finished the final days of their legislation sessions as major bills and changes were discussed for the future of Missouri. Throughout the year, a historically low number of bills pertaining to the future of Missouri made it to Governor Mike...
Video: Overland Park's Star Spangled Spectacular fireworks celebration
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A day after Independence Day, Overland Park's annual Star Spangled Spectacular was held at Corporate Woods Founders' Park. Muddy conditions and rain forced the postponement of the show for 24 hours. You can watch the full display above.
Star Spangled Spectacular wows after rain delay
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (KCTV) - Corporate Woods was plenty busy Friday night after a flooded creek postponed the city’s fireworks show and canceled the festival portion. The performers and vendors had other gigs, so it turned into more of a picnic and tailgate environment with a cool breeze as the sun set behind the tall office buildings and tree-lined grassy areas. American flag apparel was still apparent. After all, the real show isn’t on a stage, it’s in the sky once night falls.
New Independence fire chief shares plans for department, statistics from Fourth of July
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - James “Jimmy” Walker took the reigns of the Independence Fire Department in late June after working as the deputy fire chief in Kansas City. Walker spoke to KCTV5 the day after the Fourth of July and shared a fireworks incident report, which included a few dumpsters catching fire after fireworks that were still hot were thrown away.
Liberty residents still cleaning up debris after storms earlier in the week
LIBERTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Liberty, Missouri, resident said recent storms caused more damage to their home and trees than tornadoes that hit the town in 2003. Kate Barber was reading her book in bed earlier this week as the rain poured in Liberty. “I look across the hallway and...
57 DAYS TO 2024 KICKOFF: Beau Palmer
NOTE: Kansas State has elected to advance players’ classification even though the 2020 season did not affect eligibility. Those who wish to take advantage of this extra year will be listed as a (“super”) senior again after their original eligibility would have been exhausted. #57 Beau Palmer.
17-year-old sentenced to prison for shooting death of Lawrence teenager
OLATHE, Kan. (KCTV) - The 17-year-old who pleaded guilty to the shooting death of a 15-year-old girl from Lawrence has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison. Johnson County, Kansas, District Court records indicate that Davon D. Washington, 17, of Olathe, has been sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for the shooting death of 15-year-old Brianna Higgins, of Lawrence.
RUMOR: Chiefs WR Rashee Rice Is Expected To Be Suspended For A Mind-Blowing Number Of Games In 2024
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been having a positive offseason on the field, having impressed during the team’s activities ahead of training camp. However, things aren’t as great off it. The wideout has found himself in serious trouble with the law, which could cost him...
Dozens of patients across the KC metro treated for fireworks-related injuries
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The morning after the Fourth of July, Children’s Mercy Hospital reported an increased number of patients with fireworks-related injuries. Hospital staff stated Friday, July 5, that 19 children were treated for injuries, mostly to their hands and eyes. University Health/Truman Medical Center treated 10...
Brittany Mahomes poses alongside kids in adorable London vacation snaps as NFL star Patrick is relegated behind camera
BRITTANY Mahomes soaked up the latest leg of her family vacation by enjoying the sights of London. Mahomes, 28, posed with her kids Sterling and Bronze at some of Britain’s most famous landmarks. But her NFL-superstar husband didn’t appear in the highlight reel on Instagram. Patrick, 28, may have been relegated to family photographer for […]
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