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kctv5.com > video > 02/19/2026 > rare-religious-alignment-brings-kansas-city-together-mayors-prayer-breakfast

Rare religious alignment brings Kansas City together at mayor’s prayer breakfast

1+ hour, 41+ min ago  (81+ words) The increase in online sex crimes involving children has the Clay County Sheriff's Office starting a new Special Victims Unit to handle and investigate the cases. The 165,000-square-foot facility ... Rare religious alignment brings Kansas City together at mayor's prayer breakfast…...

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kctv5.com > 02/19/2026 > kansas-bill-proposes-ice-officers-receive-same-protections-under-law-police

Kansas bill proposes ICE officers receive same protections under law as police

2+ hour, 4+ min ago  (257+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - Kansas lawmakers are backing a bill to officially count ICE, FBI, and DEA agents as law enforcement in Kansas. The bill would protect federal agents with the same legal defense coverage that state police receive if someone…...

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kctv5.com > 02/19/2026 > live-leaders-update-federal-funding-be-used-world-cup-security-readiness

LIVE: Leaders update federal funding to be used for World Cup security, readiness

3+ hour, 36+ min ago  (212+ words) Local leaders are highlighting federal funding secured to support World Cup security and readiness in Kansas City. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) and local leaders announced they would hold a press conference highlighting federal funding secured…...

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kctv5.com > video > 02/19/2026 > leaders-update-federal-funding-be-used-world-cup-security-readiness

Leaders update federal funding to be used for World Cup security, readiness

9+ hour, 38+ min ago  (88+ words) Local leaders are highlighting federal funding secured to support World Cup security and readiness in Kansas City. Leaders update federal funding to be used for World Cup security, readiness Kansas City secures nearly $80 million in federal funding for World Cup…...

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kctv5.com > video > 02/19/2026 > blue-springs-looking-into-prohibiting-sale-hemp-kratom-products

Blue Springs looking into prohibiting sale of hemp, kratom products

15+ hour, 57+ min ago  (88+ words) The Blue Springs City Council is looking into the possibility of prohibiting the sale of hemp and kratom products. Blue Springs looking into prohibiting sale of hemp, kratom products The clash of spring & winter Thursday with windy conditions Humane Society…...

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kctv5.com > video > 02/19/2026 > kansas-bill-would-make-immigration-enforcement-near-polls-crime

Kansas bill would make immigration enforcement near polls a crime

16+ hour, 35+ min ago  (89+ words) Kansas Senator Cindy Holscher (D-Overland Park) helped introduce legislation banning federal immigration enforcement within 400 feet of polling places. Kansas bill would make immigration enforcement near polls a crime The clash of spring & winter Thursday with windy conditions Humane Society of…...

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kctv5.com > 02/19/2026 > kansas-cell-phone-ban-sparks-fierce-debate-over-safety-local-control

Kansas cell phone ban sparks fierce debate over safety, local control

18+ hour, 14+ min ago  (755+ words) TOPEKA, Kan. (KCTV) - A Kansas bill banning cell phone sin schools has ignited debate over student safety and local control. Senate President Ty Masterson announced on Wednesday, Feb. 18, that he is fast-tracking a bill that would bar students from using…...

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kctv5.com > video > 02/19/2026 > missouri-marijuana-audit-finds-licensing-issues-customer-privacy-concerns-3

Missouri marijuana audit finds licensing issues, customer privacy concerns

19+ hour, 14+ min ago  (113+ words) Missouri's marijuana program generated more than $255 million in tax revenue last year, but a new state audit found significant problems with the licensing process that cost the state $12.5 million in legal fees. Missouri marijuana audit finds licensing issues, customer privacy…...

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kctv5.com > 02/17/2026 > purple-alert-system-aims-bring-vulnerable-missing-persons-home-faster

‘Purple Alert System’ aims to bring vulnerable missing persons home faster

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (163+ words) JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would create a statewide alert system designed specifically to locate missing persons with developmental disabilities. The House Children and Families Committee held a hearing on the legislation Feb....

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kctv5.com > 02/17/2026 > independence-council-hears-residents-about-proposed-data-center

Independence council hears from residents about proposed data center

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (438+ words) INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - It was standing room only at Monday's Independence City Council meeting as residents voiced their support or opposition for a proposed data center. Dozens signed up to speak and even more submitted written comments for a public…...