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01/06/2026

A defiant Nicolás Maduro declared himself “the president of my country” as he protested his capture and pleaded not guilty Monday to federal drug trafficking charges that the Trump administration used to justify removing him from power in Venezuela.

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro declares himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he pleads not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges. Maduro told a judge in New York on Monday, “I’m innocent. I am not guilty.

01/06/2026

Stacy was a registered organ, eye and tissue donor. His contributions after he passed helped enhance the lives of over 150 people.

STORY >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/late-olathe-veteran-honored-rose-parade-organ-donations-enhancing-over-150-lives/

01/06/2026

The official announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services says the intention is to increase falling childhood vaccination rates by improving public trust in health care institutions.

MORE >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/kansas-city-doctor-says-vaccine-access-wont-change-despite-new-cdc-guidelines/

01/06/2026

Andy Reid said Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is "doing great" as he's three weeks into the rehab process for his torn ACL.

MORE >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/reid-mahomes-doing-great-with-rehab-recovery-acl-tear/

01/06/2026

Father shot and killed in Target parking lot during argument over spot, officials say

MORE >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/father-shot-killed-target-parking-lot-during-argument-over-spot-officials-say/

01/06/2026

Areas of patchy dense fog will be possible for those along and north of I-70 tonight and into early Tuesday morning. Temperatures will start mild in the 30s. We will be sunny with highs in the 40s to low 60s. The metro will be in the mid 50s Tuesday afternoon.

01/06/2026

Approaching the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, the official plaque honoring the police who defended democracy that day is nowhere to be found.

MORE >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/this-jan-6-plaque-was-made-honor-law-enforcement-its-nowhere-be-found-capitol/

01/06/2026

"We don't quite have the formula on how to do this."

Star Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson's continued health issues remain puzzling for the coaching staff.

MORE >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/kansas-freshman-darryn-petersons-health-issues-continue-puzzle-coaching-staff/

01/06/2026

The Lawrence Police Department has confirmed that a deadly altercation at City Hall involved a city employee and a suspect who is now deceased.

MORE >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/05/public-asked-avoid-lawrence-city-hall-after-altercation-draws-police-presence/

01/06/2026

A massive 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record 510 million yen ($3.2 million) at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo’s Toyosu fish market.

MORE >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/bluefin-tuna-sells-record-32-million-year-opening-auction-tokyo-fish-market/

01/06/2026

All eyes are on Travis Kelce and his upcoming decision: stay another year, or call it a career?

MORE >>> https://www.kctv5.com/2026/01/06/travis-kelces-contract-is-up-march-whats-next/

01/06/2026

WATCH: Kansas Citians in the Caribbean react to the impacts of the recent airstrike in Venezuela. Katie Byrd brings this story, along with your top local and national headlines.