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Fans in Lawrence are stocking up on ranch dressing and optimism as the Jayhawks prepare to tip off their tournament run against a first-round challenger. What they're saying >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/20/roc…

Kansas alum Kevin Harlan is back on the call for the Jayhawks' tournament opener, and he’s sharing the keys to a Friday night win. What to know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/20/kev…

A local nonprofit is turning to the community for help as it marks an increase in demand. What to know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/20/loc…

Wyandotte County has lifted its residency requirements for most county employees. What to know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/20/wya…

Pentagon leaders are asking for a massive funding boost to continue the war in Iran as costs for the conflict continue to climb. What they're saying >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/pen…

Senator Markwayne Mullin is one step closer to leading Homeland Security following a tense committee session. See how the vote went down and who opposed the nomination >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/com…

A new gold coin featuring President Trump has been cleared for production in Washington as the country prepares for a significant anniversary. What they're saying >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/us-…  📷: U.S. Commission of Fine Arts

An Ohio company must pay a multimillion-dollar sum to a former employee whose infant died after the mother was denied accommodations for a high-risk pregnancy. What we know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/emp…

A new federal report shows how a recent change in funding has led to clinic closures and a drop in medical screenings for thousands of patients. What to know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/gri…

President Trump is asking Japan to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as the military campaign against Iran continues. What to know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/pre…

Federal officials are investigating how an Alaska Airlines flight and a FedEx plane ended up on the same runway at Newark Liberty International Airport. What we know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/off…

A Georgia woman is facing a murder charge after police say she used medication to induce an abortion. Here is what the warrant reveals about the case >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/20/wom…  📷: Camden County, Georgia, Sheriff's Office

Less than two weeks after the Leavenworth Commission approved CoreCivic's special use permit, the new ICE detention facility is already housing detainees. What we know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/20/lea…

Residents in Independence now have a little more time to gather signatures opposing a proposed data center. What they're saying >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/20/res…

A man who was already registered as a sex offender has been federally charged for his attempt to produce child pornography. What we know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/reg…

County leaders have not decided what will become of the Downtown Jail after the grand opening of the new detention center. What they're saying >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/jac…

DP @ NCAAs 👋 Jayhawks finishing up the final practice of the day here in San Diego. #KUMBB @KCTV5

Olathe parkgoers describe a shocking scene at Two Trails Park after a woman was hospitalized with serious injuries Thursday afternoon. Here is what we know about the investigation >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/wom…

A metro area man will spend the next 30 years behind bars for the distribution of child sexual abuse material. What we know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/bel…

The Israeli football association is required to pay a fine and fly an anti-discrimination banner at upcoming games following sanctions by FIFA. What we know >>> kctv5.com/2026/03/19/fif…