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kctv5.com > 01/15/2026 > federal-grant-cuts-threaten-mental-health-services-kansas-citians

Federal grant cuts threaten mental health services for Kansas Citians

Federal grant cuts threaten mental health services for Kansas Citians1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (161+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City residents could lose access to mental health and addiction treatment after federal officials terminated $14.3 million in grants. Centerstone, a nonprofit behavioral organization, says leaders learned Tuesday evening, Jan. 13, that the Substance Abuse and Mental…...

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kctv5.com > 01/13/2026 > kansas-city-health-providers-boost-gambling-addiction-resources-ahead-world-cup

Kansas City health providers boost gambling addiction resources ahead of World Cup

Kansas City health providers boost gambling addiction resources ahead of World Cup1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (354+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Health providers across the Kansas City metro have worked to expand resources to combat gambling addiction as the FIFA World Cup approaches. More than a month has passed since sports gambling went online in Missouri. Mental…...

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kctv5.com > video > 01/13/2026 > free-mental-health-services-now-available-jackson-county-children-teens

Free mental health services now available for Jackson County children, teens

Free mental health services now available for Jackson County children, teens1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (83+ words) Free mental health services now available for Jackson County children, teens'KCTV Free mental health services now available for Jackson County children, teens Rep. Cleaver shares concerns about reported immigration detention facility in Kansas City White vans block KCTV5 cameras from recording…...

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kctv5.com > 12/31/2025 > documentary-chronicle-sons-34-year-fight-free-father-prison

Documentary to chronicle son’s 34-year fight to free father from prison

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (315+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - For 34 years, Cliff Middleton has fought to free his father from prison, now a documentary is set to follow his journey. SilverCreek Entertainment says it has partnered with American Troubadours to produce a film about Cliff's…...

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kctv5.com > 12/10/2025 > its-your-health-preventing-holiday-burns

It’s Your Health: Preventing Holiday Burns

It’s Your Health: Preventing Holiday Burns1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (174+ words) Tis the season for gathering with loved ones. Your home is probably all decked out to ring in the holiday but these festivities also come with some hidden dangers. KCTV5s Katie Byrd sits down with a ... Tis the season for gathering…...

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kctv5.com > 12/01/2025 > sports-betting-launches-missouri-with-warnings-about-responsible-gambling

Sports betting launches in Missouri with warnings about responsible gambling

Sports betting launches in Missouri with warnings about responsible gambling1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (378+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Sports betting officially launched across Missouri Monday morning, allowing fans to place legal wagers at casinos and through mobile apps for the first time. The launch brings new convenience for sports fans but also raises concerns…...

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kctv5.com > 12/01/2025 > legal-sports-betting-arrives-missouri-college-athletes-warn-growing-abuse

As legal sports betting arrives in Missouri, college athletes warn of growing abuse

As legal sports betting arrives in Missouri, college athletes warn of growing abuse1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (995+ words) Editor's note: This story contains mentions of racist messages and suicide. KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Before he'd even reached his locker, threats were already pouring in to Zeke Mayo's phone. The senior guard for the Kansas Jayhawks and Lawrence native…...

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kctv5.com > 10/27/2025 > we-understand-metro-area-bank-offers-relief-government-workers-during-shutdown

‘We understand’: Metro area bank offers relief for government workers during shutdown

‘We understand’: Metro area bank offers relief for government workers during shutdown2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (137+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - As the government shutdown continues to impact families, a metro area bank has launched programs to help customers keep up with expenses. Arvest Bank announced on Monday, Oct. 27, that it will offer aid to customers who…...

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kctv5.com > video > 10/22/2025 > missouri-senator-prepares-introduce-bill-regulating-ai-chatbots-children

Missouri senator prepares to introduce bill regulating AI chatbots for children

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (80+ words) While the Northern Lights aren't as eye-popping as last night, the weather still charms as we head closer to the weekend. Fentanyl deaths are rising across the region, but a KCTV5 investigation found ... Missouri senator prepares to introduce bill regulating AI…...

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kctv5.com > 10/15/2025 > kansas-city-nonprofit-braces-impacts-government-shutdown

Kansas City nonprofit braces for impacts of government shutdown

3+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (312+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A metro food bank is doing everything it can to support the tens of thousands of federal workers and their families as the nation's government shutdown continues. Elizabeth Keever, Chief Resource Officer at Harvesters, sat down…...