Tonight we take a moment to catch up with local crime news that seems to be ramping up as the holidays approach and people become increasingly desperate. And so . . . We take a peek at court cases, local testimony, community outreach, suspected misdeeds, police action & more . . .
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At the corner of 43rd Street and State Line Road on Thursday, several anti-gun-violence groups gathered to remember victims of gun violence across the country.
Several Kansas City, Missouri, leaders believe meeting in a room with known gang members, or people known to be involved in crime, has led to positive change.
A Kansas teenager has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the death of a 15-year-old boy from Olathe, authorities said Thursday.
An apparent drive-by shooting in North Kansas City Friday afternoon is under investigation.
A man suspected of shooting and killing a Kansas City, Kansas, teen on Nov. 30 was taken into custody Wednesday after a standoff with police.
A federal judge sentenced a man Thursday to five years probation for lying to investigators about the ownership of a gun found after the deadly shooting at the Chiefs Super Bowl rally.
Cory Vincent Theel, 33, of Independence, allegedly sexually abused a child younger than 12 throughout October and November.
The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department released the name of a man found shot to death Tuesday morning outside a vehicle.
In about one month, Mike Kehoe will be sworn in as Missouri's governor.
Clay County Sheriff's Office deputies found and arrested a second suspect allegedly connected to a string of package thefts.
Julia Williams Editor-in-Chief A bitter wind chill didn't stop this Northeast community from joining Mattie Rhodes Center Thursday afternoon, Dec. 5 for the grand opening and ribbon cutting of its new Violence Prevention Center location (5108 Independence Ave).
"This is a game-changer for us and our community," said KCK Police Chief Karl Oakman.
Children of Homicide Victims, a Kansas City, Missouri, nonprofit, has been around for six years and has helped over 500 families. Developing . . .
