Jiani Navarro

My mantra from this day on out: “Everything negative — pressure, challenges — is all an opportunity for me to rise” -Kobe Bryant❤️

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Today we sued Missouri for its unconstitutional gerrymandered congressional map and filed for an injunction. The map's got a lot of problems, its primary one being the Missouri Constitution. 1/n

The film office said Kansas City used to be used only for exterior shots, but now major productions are here to stay. MORE >>> kctv5.com/2025/09/08/fil…

HAPPENING NOW: The procession for fallen KCKPD Police Officer Hunter Simoncic is underway after a beautiful and touching funeral service honoring his life. We’ll have continued coverage on who he was and what he meant to the community, all day on @KCTV5

“Huh? How? Again?” KCK students are having to learn in their third different building since the start of the school year after a second fire forced the closure of the Arrowhead Middle School. @JianiKCTV5 talks with those parents and students impacted today on @KCTV5 at 5 and 6.

Procession has started — Here’s a glimpse of Deputy Ming taking his final ride through the community to his final resting spot.

Update: The funeral service for fallen Deputy Ming has ended. A procession should begin shortly. I am here along the route where you can spot this flag arch - a symbol of respect, bravery, and solidarity.

ICYMI: Rows of police vehicles could be seen parked outside Children’s Mercy Park as Wyandotte County honors Sherrifs Deputy Elijah Ming. Join us on air, online and on KCTV5+ for an inside look into the funeral and procession honoring Ming’s life and sacrifice. @kctv5

I had such a DIFFICULT assignment yesterday - trying delicious food from two restaurants that have deep roots to countries that qualified for the #WorldCup to highlight the different cultures that visitors will get to experience in Kansas City! kctv5.com/2025/06/16/dif…

HAPPENING NOW: Production is officially underway at @e2embroidery1 for the Graham Hoffman Memorial Shirt Fundraiser. What started as a simple idea to support a grieving family has now touched hearts across the globe! Tune into @KCTV5 at 4:30 & 6 p.m. for the full story.

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BREAKING NEWS🚨: A drug deal turned to robbery is what led to a double homicide in #KansasCity, KS over the weekend. In total, four people were shot in the College Park Townhome neighborhood. Two people were taken into custody at the scene. More to come on @KCTV5 with @JianiKCTV5

UPDATE: These two ladies were staying at the Nevada Oaks when the tornado ripped through. One of the them describes the experience of having the roof torn off over her & how she ducked for cover in the bathroom to dodge debris. They’re both ok. @JianiKCTV5 will be LIVE with more.

HAPPENING NOW: Community in Nevada, MO suffered extensive damage after a tornado passed through just before 8 a.m. this morning. This is just a small glimpse of the destruction left behind. Tune into @KCTV5 at 4 & 5 p.m. to hear from some brave people who rode out the storm.

Yes, we’ll definitely miss you @JaredKCTV5 and all of your interesting references! Haha. It was great working with you my friend! 🙂

With another winter storm coming, @JianiKCTV5 talks with @MoDOT and @KDOTHQ about road preparations at 5 and 6 on @KCTV5

This is going to be such a powerful and impactful story and I’m so honored to have a very small part in it ♥️

Just one day before the @NWSL Championship in Kansas City, Mayor @QuintonLucasKC says the city has been “vibing for this and feeling this for some time,” as he shares why he believes stadiums like CPKC will be “the model rather than the alternative” for women’s sports.

MEDIA GALORE as we wait for @LucasKunceMO to arrive with his supporters for his watchparty at the @IBEWLocal124. Kunce, the #Democratic candidate is hoping to unseat #Republican incumbent, Josh Hawley for the Missouri U.S Senate seat. For updates tune into @KCTV5

“I waited an hour and a half” Long lines did not stop people as today was the first day for early voting in Missouri. @JianiKCTV5 talks with voters on why they decided to brave the wait times to cast their ballot. Today on @KCTV5

“She’s going to be there for the world to see” ~ Michael Galvan Lisa Lopez-Galvan will forever be remembered with a mural inside @UnionStationKC as it will also light up for Hispanic Heritage Month. @JianiKCTV5 speaks with her family about the honor today on @KCTV5