Kansas City Crime Scene: Police Tout Higher Starting Salaries

For a change, let's start with a bit of good news . . . 

KCPD now offers a new starting salary for recruits and a new top salary.

From there we check some of the very best local crime reporting we're reading that PROVES why the KC metro area desperately needs more good cops . . . Check-it:

KCPD officer released from hospital, recovering from home after Monday shooting

A Kansas City, Missouri, police officer was released from an area hospital after the officer was shot in the elbow during a traffic stop Monday night.

Overland Park police searching for woman in connection to several thefts

The Overland Park police department is looking for a woman in connection to several thefts that happened between February and earlier this month

'False confession' and evidence led to Clay County woman's murder acquittal this week, attorney says

A Clay County jury, on Monday, acquitted Lori Ackerman of murdering her fiancé Shannon L. Tate, 48, in December of 2020.

'We about cried': Vandalism sets back Roeland Park community garden feeding families in need

The Seeds that Feed the Need community garden in Roeland Park is typically the sight of vivacious new sprouts, but over the weekend, the garden was left with nothing to see.

Jackson County judge gives man 4 life sentences for child rape convictions

A 23-year-old man from Kansas City was sentenced Thursday to four life sentences for sexual assaults of a girl under the age of 12 years old.

KCPD identifies young girl killed in shooting

A young girl was found with gunshot wounds in a home near 33rd Street and Flora on Wednesday night, according to Kansas City police.

Leavenworth prison union says staffing shortages are the real cause of ongoing 'lockdown'

Families have been blocked from visiting inmates since March 1. A union president for prison staff believes an investigation justifying the tightened rules is dragging on as a way to circumvent the union's contract.

Spiritual advisor's last words during MO execution: 'We love you Brian and God loves you'

"It's a strange thing," he said. "It feels like the world should stop if we're going to do these kinds of things - and pause and reflect - but I don't think that's how it works."

New Starting Pay For KCPD Recruits

The department also offers incredible benefits and amazing opportunities. Those wanting to serve Kansas City are encouraged to apply.

Gun violence in Kansas City kills 'neighborhood mom', community demands shootings stop

A Kansas City, Mo. neighborhood is devastated by the death of a 58-year-old woman in her own home on the night of April 10.

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