Emily Rittman
Reporter
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Emily joined KCTV5 in July 2012. She is a Kansas City metro native who grew up in Lee's Summit and Parkville.
She’s covered breaking news and severe weather in Jefferson City, Springfield and Kansas City, Mo.
She's a die-hard Chiefs fan and a loyal Royals and Sporting KC fan who was thrilled to cover the Royals World Series win and the Chiefs Super Bowl championship.
In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, kayaking, bicycling, watching movies and documentaries as well as attending concerts. Her pups Punch and Piper keep her thoroughly entertained.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 6:29 PM CST
|By Emily Rittman
“To Jim and Champ, we love you. Thank you for your service,” Chief Graves said. “Rest easy. We will take it from here.”
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM CST
|By Shain Bergan and Emily Rittman
The parade will start at noon Wednesday at Sixth and Grand, ending at Union Station for a rally around 1:45 p.m.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 11:56 PM CST
|By Emily Rittman
The legalization of recreational marijuana in Missouri is causing many drug-sniffing police dogs to retire early or shift to other duties. It is now legal to possess 3 ounces or less of marijuana in Missouri.
Updated: Oct. 11, 2022 at 2:58 PM CDT
|By Shain Bergan and Emily Rittman
An Excelsior Springs man is facing multiple felony charges after a woman says she escaped his basement while bound with duct tape and wearing a metal collar.
Updated: Oct. 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM CDT
|By Emily Rittman
Timothy Haslett Jr. has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping, and second-degree assault.
Updated: Oct. 7, 2022 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Gabe Swartz, Greg Dailey, Emily Rittman and Betsy Webster
Timothy Haslett, Jr. has been charged with first-degree rape, first-degree kidnapping and second-degree assault in connection with today's Excelsior Springs investigation.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
|By Emily Rittman
“Did he see his information? Did that have some influence or some impact? Quite possibly. What we do know had a direct impact is, of course, people calling in regard to the vehicle," the police said.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Emily Rittman
She can’t help but think about what could have happened if her son’s father was not able to stop the woman who is accused of grabbing their child.
Updated: Jul. 11, 2022 at 9:35 PM CDT
|By Emily Rittman
Concerned loved ones called for help when the hiker reported that he was lost and they could not reach him on his cell phone. The exact cause of his death remains under investigation.
Updated: Jun. 28, 2022 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Emily Rittman
On Tuesday morning, a team of 16 National Transportation Safety Board investigators and specialists began their first full day of investigating a train derailment that killed four people and injured 150 others south of Mendon, Missouri.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Emily Rittman
“It took several minutes to get our bearings. As soon as we did, there were already people saying, ‘When you can get up, come this way. I can help you out.’”
Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
|By Emily Rittman and Andrew McMunn
Animal services workers rescued 16 dogs that they say were found chained and left to live in horrific conditions alone in the woods in Kansas.
Updated: May. 23, 2022 at 2:58 PM CDT
|By Greg Dailey and Emily Rittman
The couple says the use of the pickleball courts has “severely disrupted” the “tranquil and peaceful environment” of their home.
Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 3:50 PM CDT
|By Emily Rittman
Two lucky pigs have been granted clemency to kick off the Kansas City BBQ Fest at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium!
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 7:44 AM CST
|By Emily Rittman and Debra Worley
Billie said their three children worked tirelessly to make their dad proud during his journey to get well. She believes Roger’s strength inspired them to each accomplish important achievements in each of their lives.
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