Betsy Webster, KCTV5 - Kansas City

Betsy Webster

KCTV5 - Kansas City

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Past articles by Betsy:

Is travel to Mexico safe? It depends...

In two days, there’ve been multiple developments surrounding the kidnapping and shooting of four Americans a Mexican city. Meanwhile, many in Kansas City are planning spring break vacations, some in Mexico. → Read More

Missouri bill aims to cut down on expired temporary tags

A new bill that passed the house resoundingly would change where and when sales taxes are paid on vehicle purchases. → Read More

Missouri sports betting clears next hurdle

A bill to legalize sports betting in Missouri is now on the calendar for debate on the senate floor, indicating senate leadership wants to see it move forward. → Read More

New terminal brings double celebration for one Kansas City family

Tuesday was a day of firsts at KCI’s new single terminal. → Read More

Group gathers in KC to mark Ukraine’s 365 days of resistance

It’s been exactly a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. Tonight, a group called Stand with Ukraine KC gathered at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. KCTV5’s Betsy Webster talked to organizers about their message. → Read More

Kansas City Public Schools selects Dr. Jennifer Collier as new superintendent

The national search for someone to take the helm at Kansas City Public Schools is over. → Read More

Local campaign advisor reflects on former President Jimmy Carter

The Carter Center has not specified what terminal illness prompted his decision to enter hospice care. His is currently 98 years old and the longest living former United States president. → Read More

Shooting near E. 31st Street and Van Brunt kills 1

Police are investigating a shooting on the east side of KCMO that left one person dead Monday. → Read More

City of Raymore takes next step in fight against landfill

The fight against a landfill in south Kansas City hit a new level Thursday night... → Read More

Park and ride for Chiefs parade gets 5-star reviews

The best way to see the crowd at Wednesday’s Super Bowl parade was probably atop one of the team’s double decker buses. But the best way to get to and from, for most people, was on school buses. → Read More

Street closures already underway for Chiefs victory parade

Street closures along Grand began at noon on Tuesday. For commuters, there will be four cross streets open until 9 a.m. Wednesday. All crossings will then be closed to vehicular traffic until 7 p.m. Wednesday. → Read More

Chiefs fans opine on best play in Super Bowl LVII

Chiefs fans shared their thoughts on favorite plays from Super Bowl LVII. → Read More

KC native instrumental to Phoenix Open celebrates seeing ‘the stars align’

For most Chiefs fans, the big event in Phoenix this weekend is the Super Bowl. But, Sunday will also be the final day of the Waste Management Phoenix Open, the best attended golf tournament in the world. → Read More

Lawsuit accuses 5 Kansas City officers of excessive force

Five Kansas City, Missouri, police officers have been named in a lawsuit accusing them of excessive force and more. → Read More

Super Bowl ads showcase collaborations and sportsbooks

It’s not just the Chiefs people will be watching on Sunday. They’ll also be watching some high-dollar ads. → Read More

Sports betting on Super Bowl expected to break record

A leading casino trade group estimates more than 50 million people plan to put money on the game to the tune of $16 billion. → Read More

Man dies following officer-involved shooting in KCK

An investigation is underway and a man is dead following an officer-involved shooting in Kansas City, Kansas. → Read More

Adult use cannabis sales in Missouri will start sooner than expected

Missouri dispensaries were scrambling Thursday when they found out they could start selling for non-medical use as early as Friday. → Read More

You can now buy recreational marijuana legally in Missouri

Sales went live Friday morning, a few days earlier than expected. → Read More

Royals narrow down possible locations for new ballpark district

At their second “listening session” they revealed that they evaluated 14 possible locations and narrowed it down to five. They did not specify which of the 14 initial areas remain in the running. → Read More