Kansas City Crime Scene: Springtime Surge

Warmer weather approaches and Kansas City confronts the prospect of worsening violence. And so we check this quick review of court cases, metro crime reporting and more . . .

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Kansas City 2023 homicide total reaches 32 following recent stretch of violence

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Wednesday marked the fifth day in a row that a homicide claimed a life in Kansas City. Kansas City police were called Tuesday to investigate two homicides just hours apart. From Jan. 1 through March 15, 32 people have died as the result of a homicide in Kansas City.

2 more defendants sentenced to years in prison in child's fentanyl overdose death

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two more defendants were sentenced this month to more than nine years in prison for their roles in a 2-year-old Johnson County, Kansas, child's death from a fentanyl overdose. On Tuesday, March 14, a Johnson County judge sentenced Jared Barraza to just more than nine years in prison in connection with the deadly overdose.

Kansas City Police Department expanding internship program to help recruit potential future employees

The Kansas City, Missouri Police department is looking for a few good interns this summer.The department is expanding its intern class to 20 after a successful inaugural year.The ranks at KCPD have fallen over the past couple of years with retirements, resignations, and a lack of recruiting classes, so the departmentThere are fresh police recruiting classes in April and July.The interns will get to see the training academy recruits go through.

Home some call halfway house sparks debate in Hickman Mills neighborhood

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A home in the Hickman Mills United Neighborhoods is starting a debate. Nine people in a substance abuse program live inside, but neighbors and the Hickman Mills C-1 School District said they don't want them there.

Excelsior Springs shooting leaves victim with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A shooting in Excelsior Springs left a victim with serious but non-life-threatening injuries Wednesday morning. A suspect was taken into custody. Officers and EMS were dispatched to the shooting in the 100 block of South Titus Avenue just before 6:00 a.m.

'Bigger than shoes': Student-run shoe store not letting thieves steal their purpose

Hide Transcript Show Transcript THAT'S SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE RISE IN THE MONTH OF JANUARY. THE PEOPLE AT A LOCAL SHOE STORE ARE CLEANING UP AND ASSESSING THE DAMAGE AFTER AN ATTEMPTED BREAK IN. ONE PAIR, CASEY AT 55TH INTEREST IS RUN BY STUDENTS WITH THE GOAL OF GIVING HOPE AND CHANGING LIVES.

Former Church Secretary Now Helping Save Lives Over The Phone

For 18 years, Casey has picked up the phone when people in crisis have needed help, often times dire. Last year, Casey stayed on the phone with a young lady who was thinking of killing herself. The 16-minute conversation was long enough for help to arrive.

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