Kansas City Crime Scene: Jail Time Debate, Missing Lady & Mass Shootings

Right now we take a moment to roundup a few local links concerning crime reporting, ongoing court cases and alleged misdeeds.

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Kansas City's jail commission hears thoughts on new jail, alternatives

Alternatives to Incarceration held a public meeting to get input from the community on improving Kansas City's jail system. The conversation instead became a debate on pro-jail versus anti-jail.

Highest Total Crime in Missouri Exists in a Town of 13,000 People

I could give you 5 guesses as to what Missouri town has the highest total crime rate and I'd bet there's a good chance you wouldn't come up with the right answer. I will confess that the same is true of me. I learned the highest total crime rate exists in a town of less than 13,000 residents.

KBI announces fentanyl task force

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is partnering with the other officials and agencies to create a joint task force to combat fentanyl in Kansas.

Olathe mom waits 7 months for benefits, questions how JoCo DCF operates

Casey Maschler is a single working mother. She contacted KCTV5 out of sheer frustration after a seven-month battle to get benefits for her son.

Haysville, Kansas, Marine veteran arrested, charged for alleged role in Jan. 6 attack

A Haysville, Kansas, man was arrested and charged earlier this week for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol.

Discount store closes leaving devastated customers without retail lifeline

CUSTOMERS have been left in the lurch after a major discount grocery chain closed a location. But another smaller company plans to take over the store, which was a vital source of fresh produce and...

Family of Kansas City, Kansas stabbing victim says she is out of the hospital

A Kansas City, Kansas woman stabbed earlier this week in the city's Argentine neighborhood is now out of the hospital

Are Handguns or Rifles Used More Often in Mass Shootings?

Concealable handguns have been involved in a majority of mass attacks for decades. But the use of rifles is becoming more common.

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