Five people were rescued from an apartment fire in Kansas City’s historic 18th & Vine District Monday, which displaced 14 residents.

Four Kansas City, Kansas, firefighters were hospitalized early Monday morning while battling a fire at a vacant house.

Multiple firefighters remain in the hospital Monday after suffering varying injuries in two separate structure fires just hours apart in Kansas City, Kansas.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Fire Department is rescuing several people in a Monday evening apartment fire. The Kansas City Fire Department says the fire is in the 1700 block of Kansas Avenue.

On Monday, Dec. 29, just four days after the Kansas City Chiefs' Christmas Day loss to the Denver Broncos, head coach Andy Reid announced that he plans to return to the team in 2026.

A locally owned shop on the Country Club Plaza will close its doors on the last day of 2025. Nickel & Suede, a Liberty-based accessories business, announced its departure from the Plaza on social media Saturday. The retailer, located across the street from the Apple store, carried everyday leather earrings, handbags and belts, among other items.

Watson is the first Black woman to serve as the mayor of Kansas City, Kansas. She officially replaced outgoing Mayor Tyrone Garner on December 15, 2025. On November 5, the government shutdown reached 36 days, making it the longest in American history.

Go back in time as you look toward the future at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival New Year’s Eve Party. From 10 p.m. to 1 a.m., you will have access to appetizers, entertainment, door prizes, light displays and a glass of champagne.

The Chiefs-Raiders game will be on CBS. In Kansas City, it will be broadcast on KCTV (Channel 5). The game will also be broadcast on radio via KFNZ (96.5 FM) in the KC area and KNSS (98.7 FM) in the Wichita area. The Chiefs opened as a 6-point favorite against the Raiders.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Clay County residents will have another month to submit their tax bills.