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The KCTV5 team is dedicated to bringing long-form, impactful stories and documentaries to our viewers, readers, and listeners. The KCTV5+ podcast will include all of these specially produced stories for you to listen to whenever you want, wherever you are.
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Washington, Missouri, is a scenic Missouri River town where historic charm, local flavor, and small-town hospitality come together in an easy, welcoming getaway. Set in the heart of Missouri wine country, Washington offers a walkable downtown filled with brick storefronts, restaurants, boutiques, galleries, museums, and riverfront views that invite visitors to slow down and explore. Whether you come for a festival, a weekend of sho...
KCTV5's Sharon Chen shares information about a violent extremist network actively recruiting children in the Kansas City area through online games and apps.
Bentonville, Arkansas is the kind of place that surprises you — in the best possible way.
What was once known mainly as the hometown of Walmart has grown into one of the South’s most exciting small-city destinations, blending world-class art, award-winning trails, a lively downtown square with restaurants, local shopping, and a festival scene that keeps the calendar full.
It is polished without feeling pretentious, crea...
New records show Kansas City reversed thousands of earnings tax collection cases annually, even as officials dismissed concerns raised by a KCTV5 investigation last month.
KCTV5's Zac Summers visited with anchor Taylor Johnson to share some details behind his reporting.
Salina, Kansas, offers visitors a well-rounded mix of museums, public art, popular dining, shopping districts, and annual events that give the city a lively regional identity.
From downtown culture to family-friendly attractions and major community festivals, Salina has plenty for visitors to explore.
It was Missouri’s first state capital and is often associated with the Lewis and Clark expedition, which launched nearby in 1804. St. Charles, Missouri is a historic city on the Missouri River just northwest of St. Louis, known for its preserved 1800s architecture and walkable Main Street district.
St. Charles sits in St. Charles County, one of the fastest-growing areas in the state, with a mix of long-establishe...
From big-time tradition to ragtime roots and the roar of the Missouri State Fair, Sedalia is a town where the history music and community spirit come together in a way that feels uniquely Missouri.
Tucked away in Garden City, Missouri, YaYa’s Alpaca Farm offers visitors a chance to slow down and connect with one of the gentlest animals in agriculture.
The farm has grown into a popular destination, welcoming thousands of guests each year for tours, seasonal events, and special experiences.
Visitors can learn about alpacas, feed and photograph them, and even explore how their fleece is turned into fiber products. Wi...
A lease to a nearly 7,000 square foot building for a dollar a year for 50 years sounds like a great deal.
A deal that does exist in Jackson County, Missouri.
At 200 South Main, history sits on hold. Hiding behind the trees, a yellow brick building with white pillars. But look up close, and you can see it: cracked walls and sidewalks, boarded-up windows, and an entryway in disrepair.
Built in 1910, 200 S. Main was Independence&rsquo...
It is home to Fort Hays State University and has strong roots in frontier history and Volga German heritage. The city offers museums, local dining, shopping, seasonal events, and outdoor recreation, making it a popular stop for both visitors and residents.
In this episode of Destination Heartland, KCTV5 anchor Sharon Chen takes a virtual visit to Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
The “9D” refers to nine distinct layers of engineered audio — including binaural beats, solfeggio frequencies, isochronic tones, multi-directional sound, neuro-linguistic programming, and subliminal messaging — combined with sustained conscious breathing for 45 minutes to an hour.
KCTV5's Lauren Magarino explores the experience known as 9D Breathw...
It’s known as the “Czech Capital of Kansas” and a mecca of water sports in the state. Wilson, Kansas, sits just 3 hours west of the Kansas City Metro and it’s this week’s Destination Heartland.
KCTV's Sharon Chen shares more on her story of new research at the Stowers Institute regarding a chromosome variant that may contribute to pregnancy loss.
In this edition of Destination Heartland, we take a virtual visit to Hannibal, Missouri!
KCTV Investigative Reporter Samantha Boring discusses more about her story on Missouri's hands-free driving law.
A Brazilian asylum seeker shares his personal journey and experience navigating the U.S. immigration system in this extended interview. He says he fled Brazil to escape threats from organized crime and has been in the legal asylum process for nearly two and a half years while residing in the Kansas City area.
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