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Tax Assessment Trouble

Jackson County Executive Frank White said Thursday, April 17, 2025, that the county would cap...

State Tax Commission issues another order for Jackson County, this time for 2025 assessments

Updated: Apr. 22, 2025 at 4:55 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The State Tax Commission is saying that’s not good enough to Frank White's latest ruling on property tax assessments.

Tax Assessment Trouble

A property tax assessment announcement Thursday from the office Jackson County Executive Frank...

Jackson County’s 2025 tax assessments to cap at 15%, but is that enough?

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The order comes on the heels of a troubled assessment, which KCTV5 Investigates covered doggedly.

Crime

Jackson County Sheriff's Office provided a picture of James Basham.

Kansas City tow truck driver charged with harassing KCTV5 journalists

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By Heidi Schmidt
Jackson County Prosecutors charged James Basham with two felony counts of first-degree harassment.

Tax Assessment Trouble

Jackson County Executive Frank White said assessments in 2025 will be capped at 15 percent...

Jackson County to limit 2025 residential property tax assessment increases to 15%

Updated: Apr. 17, 2025 at 4:17 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
Property tax assessment increases for residential properties in Jackson County will be limited to 15 percent for 2025.

KCTV5 Investigates

People in the community continue to show their support as they try to heal from a deadly house...

New timeline emerges in Lexington gas explosion investigation

Updated: Apr. 15, 2025 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
The NTSB shared Tuesday that a preliminary report of the investigation should be available within 30 days.

KCTV5 Investigates

A house exploded in Lexington, Missouri, on April 9.

Experts share how gas explosions occur, how often, and safety after deadly Lexington blast

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
After a tragedy in Lexington, Missouri, experts talk about gas explosions.

KCTV5 Investigates

As of 6 p.m. Thursday, gas was still not back on for Lexington. Liberty Utilities said it will...

KCTV5 Investigates: What led up to the deadly Lexington house explosion

Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 6:06 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
Two hours after a gas line was hit in Lexington, Missouri, a house exploded Wednesday night.

Tax Assessment Trouble

Jackson County is in the westernmost part of Missouri, bordering Kansas. As of the 2020...

Judge rules against Jackson County over troubled property tax assessments

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By Greg Dailey and Samantha Boring
The ongoing tax debacle in Jackson County took a significant turn on Tuesday.

Tax Assessment Trouble

Thousands of Jackson County residents are frustrated as county leaders say there will be no...

Another trial starts over troubled Jackson County property tax assessment

Updated: Mar. 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Another trial is underway over the Jackson County property tax assessments.

KCTV5 Investigates

Brian Platt

Kansas City Mayor, City Council to meet about suspended City Manager on Thursday

Updated: Mar. 26, 2025 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
- On Thursday morning, the Kansas City, Missouri Mayor and City Council are meeting virtually to discuss ‘personnel matters’, and KCTV5 Investigates is told this is regarding City Manager Brian Platt and his indefinite paid suspension.
7 Day Forecast
7 Day Forecast

KCTV5 Investigates

File- Gardner Edgerton School District

Gardner mom suing school district after being banned from property is temporarily back in

Updated: Mar. 25, 2025 at 11:31 AM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
A woman with children in the Gardner Edgerton School District is suing after she was banned from being on district property.

KCTV5 Investigates

Hickman Mills School District is not fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary...

Whistleblower leads to State investigation into Hickman Mills School District spending

Updated: Mar. 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM CDT
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By Samantha Boring
Hickman Mills School District is not fully accredited by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and has been working to do so since 2012.

KCTV5 Investigates

City manager Brian Platt is alleged to have asked in a meeting "Why can’t we just lie to the...

What’s next for City Manager Brian Platt after suspension by Kansas City Mayor, Council

Updated: Mar. 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring and Cyndi Fahrlander
Questions remain about Brian Platt's future in Kansas City.

KCTV5 Investigates

Chris Hernandez claims in the suit that he was demoted and transferred to another department...

Whistleblower awarded $700K after forced out by City Manager

Updated: Mar. 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter and Cyndi Fahrlander
After an hour deliberation, Kansas City jury awards former communications director and whistleblower hefty settlement for being forced out.

KCTV5 Investigates

The Jackson County Courthouse pictured on Oct. 21, 2024.

Testimony in whistleblower suit against city wraps up

Updated: Mar. 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Six witnesses for the defense took the stand today, including Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas.

KCTV5 Investigates

A water leak has cost Northland Clothing Center hundreds of dollars thanks to some...

Miscommunication with KC Water has nonprofit struggling with extremely high bills

Updated: Mar. 4, 2025 at 9:45 AM CST
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By Sharon Chen
“If I were paying what I should be paying, we would be able to buy coats or shoes for 40 Kansas City children,” said Margie. “That’s the real tragedy here.”

News

Chris Hernandez claims in the suit that he was demoted and transferred to another department...

‘It was humiliating’: Plaintiff in whistleblower testifies about demotion

Updated: Mar. 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Chris Hernandez spent much of the day on the stand in the trial centering around City Manager Brian Platt.

KCTV5 Investigates

As President Donald Trump continues to cut the federal workforce in an effort to downsize the...

Kansas City federal employee swept up in Trump layoffs: ‘Use a scalpel instead of a chainsaw’

Updated: Mar. 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
As President Donald Trump continues to cut the federal workforce in an effort to downsize the government, a Kansas City man is one of many federal workers who was laid off.

KCTV5 Investigates

Maggie Green testifies on Feb. 28, 2025.

Former city employee testifies in whistleblower lawsuit: ‘I was terrified that I was going to lose my job’

Updated: Feb. 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
On Friday, the trial continued in the case alleging that Kansas City City Manager Brian Platt suggested staff lie to the media in 2022.

KCTV5 Investigates

FILE — Kansas City Manager Brian Platt.

City manager testifies, denying he told Kansas City staff to lie to media in 2022

Updated: Feb. 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Samantha Boring
The trial is planned to go into next week.

Roger Golubski

Alleged victims of disgraced detective Roger Golubski, including Ophelia Williams (left) want...

Accusers of Roger Golubski want more answers after closure of death investigation

Updated: Jan. 29, 2025 at 6:38 PM CST
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By Grace Smith (KCTV5)
Alleged victims of disgraced detective Roger Golubski want more answers after his death investigation closed.

Roger Golubski

Police set up a crime scene outside the home of former KCKPD detective Roger Golubski.

KBI: Stolen handgun used in death of disgraced detective Roger Golubski

Updated: Jan. 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM CST
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By Gabe Swartz
Investigators say a stolen handgun was used in the death of disgraced Kansas City, Kansas, detective Roger Golubski.

Tax Assessment Trouble

FILE

Jackson County’s second property tax trial continues into second day

Updated: Jan. 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The trial over the 2023 tax assessment is on its second day.

Tax Assessment Trouble

A new group of Jackson County tax assessment appeals will be heard, adding to the number which...

Jackson County’s second property tax assessment trial begins

Updated: Jan. 21, 2025 at 3:31 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The state argued that the assessment was flawed and that the county didn’t follow the law.

KCTV5 Investigates

KCTV5's Samantha Boring discusses property tax assessments with Missouri State Auditor Scott...

‘We need cooperation’: Missouri State Auditor pushes for data on Jackson County assessments

Updated: Jan. 2, 2025 at 6:26 PM CST
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By Samantha Boring
The Missouri State Auditor has not received data for the Jackson County property tax assessments.

Tax Assessment Trouble

A new group of Jackson County tax assessment appeals will be heard, adding to the number which...

A new fight is brewing over accountability in latest Jackson County tax assessment

Updated: Dec. 23, 2024 at 3:43 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
The court battle over the 2023 property tax assessment has yet to be resolved, and already, there’s fighting over the 2025 property tax assessment plan.

News

Patty Prewitt was the longest-serving female prisoner in Missouri.

Longest-serving female inmate in Missouri has sentence commuted

Updated: Dec. 20, 2024 at 5:27 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Patty Prewitt, the longest-serving female prison is Missouri will be freed.

Roger Golubski

Roger Golubski may be dead, but his accusers say the impact of his actions continues to live...

‘What am I supposed to do now?’: Golubski accusers speak on KCK detective’s death before trial

Updated: Dec. 11, 2024 at 9:39 PM CST
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By Mark Poulose
Roger Golubski may be dead, but his accusers say the impact of his actions continues to live on. Now that he won’t stand trial, many people in Kansas City, Kansas, have a thirst for justice and answers that will never be fulfilled.

Roger Golubski

Ophelia Williams accused former KCKPD Detective Roger Golubski of sexually assaulting her.

‘It was either he died, or I died’: Sexual assault accuser reacts to Golubski’s death

Updated: Dec. 3, 2024 at 9:49 AM CST
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By Nydja Hood
“He knew I was telling the truth and he couldn’t handle the truth so he’s dead,” said Williams.

Roger Golubski

Demonstrators gathered outside the federal courthouse in Topeka for Roger Golubski's trial.

Jay Z’s Team ROC vows to continue fight despite death of Roger Golubski

Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 10:51 PM CST
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By Betsy Webster
A disgraced former detective accused of horrific crimes and abuse of power was found dead, with a single fatal gunshot wound, just as the first of two federal trials was set to begin Monday morning.

Roger Golubski

Former KCK detective found dead in home, accusers are now demanding answers

Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 7:13 PM CST
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By Jiani Navarro
A high-profile case takes a shocking turn after disgraced KCK detective, Roger Golubski was found dead. Now, his alleged accusers are left with questions and are demanding answers.

Crime

FILE — Former KCK detective Roger Golubski failed to appear at his trial on Dec. 2, 2024.

Roger Golubski found dead in home on day federal trial was set to begin

Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 4:34 PM CST
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By Greg Dailey
The Department of Justice alleges Golubski assaulted two teenage victims over several years in the late 1990s into the 2000s.

News

Ken Middleton has spent more than three decades in prison after he was sentenced to life...

Jackson County man, convicted in wife’s murder more than 30 years ago, denied a new trial

Updated: Nov. 27, 2024 at 9:45 AM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
Ken Middleton has long claimed he was innocent. He claimed he was not the one who filed the fatal shot, and said Kathy dropped a gun and it misfired.

Tax Assessment Trouble

FILE- Jackson County property tax

‘Last option’: Date set for Jackson County property tax trial

Updated: Nov. 25, 2024 at 5:59 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A judge has set a January 13 trial date to hear arguments in the 2023 Jackson County property tax assessment.

Tax Assessment Trouble

FILE

County’s property tax reforms to continue as AG’s lawsuit permanently closed

Updated: Nov. 20, 2024 at 5:16 PM CST
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By Sarah Motter
Jackson County leaders will continue property tax assessment reforms as a lawsuit filed by the Missouri Attorney General has been permanently closed.

Tax Assessment Trouble

Thousands of Jackson County residents are frustrated as county leaders say there will be no...

Class action lawsuit claims thousands of Jackson Countians await answers in tax assessment case

Updated: Nov. 15, 2024 at 5:35 PM CST
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By Cyndi Fahrlander
A Jackson County attorney has filed a class action countersuit claiming thousands of Jackson County property taxpayers are still waiting to be heard in court.

KCTV5 Investigates

Kansas City Missouri Police Department's dispatch center for 911 calls.

Kansas City hold times for emergency calls hit record wait for 2024

Updated: Oct. 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
In September, one day had an average wait time of 1:31. Nine days in total topped a full minute wait.

KCTV5 Investigates

911 hold and police response times have left parts of the Kansas City community frustrated...

‘This is enraging’: City emails reveal tensions regarding police staffing and sideshows

Updated: Oct. 1, 2024 at 4:44 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
Emails also reveal tensions regarding current policy that allows police officers to moonlight while the city struggles with staffing.

News

Mascots for the Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Blues and St. Louis Cardinals haul boxes of...

Will sports betting money really go to Missouri education? Here’s what the amendment says

Updated: Sep. 27, 2024 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By Joe McLean (KCTV5)
Some critics of the sports wagering effort are skeptical about how the state’s General Assembly will react to an influx of education funding.

KCTV5 Investigates

Fredrick Scott (KCTV5)

Despite court order, accused serial killer Fredrick Scott remains on wait list for state mental hospital

Updated: Sep. 26, 2024 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
Accused serial killer Fredrick Scott remains in jail despite a judge’s order to commit him to a state mental hospital in Fulton almost two months ago.

KCTV5 Investigates

FILE — Kansas City Police Department cruiser and motorcycle

Drones, partnerships and mandatory overtime: How some Kansas City leaders want to change policing

Updated: Sep. 25, 2024 at 10:46 AM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
A city email contains 20 major ideas to change how the police department operates, plus eight concepts the city is ready to commit to.

Roger Golubski

Lawsuit claims KCK police, including disgraced detective Roger Golubski, covered up crimes

Updated: Sep. 17, 2024 at 9:00 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
A new 75-page lawsuit filed in Kansas alleges police in Kansas City, Kansas, operated a “protection racket” for decades.

KCTV5 Investigates

A Rivian electric pickup crashes against a lane barrier often used to protect road crews...

Testing shows guardrails can’t stand up to electric vehicles

Updated: Sep. 17, 2024 at 2:50 PM CDT
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By Cyndi Fahrlander and Angie Ricono
Crash tests have shown that the jolt for riders inside the car was out of the normal safety range.

KCTV5 Investigates

911 hold and police response times have left parts of the Kansas City community frustrated...

Kansas City’s sideshow problem: What happens when you call police for help?

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 3:05 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
911 wait times and police response have left parts of the Kansas City community frustrated when sideshows are reported.

KCTV5 Investigates

FILE — The 911 call center at the Kansas City Police Department.

Mayor blasts 911 hold times, shares traumatic story of newborn in ICU after parents sit on hold

Updated: Sep. 9, 2024 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Angie Ricono
911 hold times has been a continued problem in Kansas City. The mayor’s own family sat on hold in a medical crisis on May 24, 2023.

Tax Assessment Trouble

Jackson County files legal challenge against State Tax Commission’s order

Updated: Sep. 4, 2024 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Gabe Swartz
Jackson County filed a legal challenge against the Missouri State Tax Commission’s order on Wednesday, arguing the move was highly politicized and unprecedented.

KCTV5 Investigates

Season 2 of Investigate TV+ premieres Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. on KCTV5.

Gray’s Investigate TV+ launches second season on Sept. 9

Updated: Aug. 23, 2024 at 2:40 PM CDT
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By KCTV5 Staff
Gray Television's second season of Investigate TV+ premiers September 9.

Regional Politics

A new group of Jackson County tax assessment appeals will be heard, adding to the number which...

Elected assessor fight not over yet in Jackson County

Updated: Aug. 20, 2024 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
The fight over Jackson County property taxes isn’t going away.

Tax Assessment Trouble

Jackson County voters could get a chance to decide whether the position of assessor should be...

Jackson County Executive to decide fate of elected assessor ballot measure

Updated: Aug. 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM CDT
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By Betsy Webster
Jackson County voters could get a chance to decide whether the position of assessor should be elected instead of appointed, but it will only happen if Jackson County Executive Frank White allows it.

News

Cathryn McClelland was 41 years old when she collapsed one morning inside her Prairie Village...

Lawsuit settlement calls for change to Kansas City’s 911 communication center

Updated: Aug. 15, 2024 at 11:04 AM CDT
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By Angie Ricono and Cyndi Fahrlander
A lawsuit over a mishandled 911 call has led to a $4.124 million settlement for a Prairie Village man, He hopes it will lead to change.
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