Kansas City Crime Scene: Holding Tank & Small Biz Hopeless

We'll get to the crime links but here's something we wrote earlier . . . 

We notice that rising local crime during August and into the Autumn months is taking a backseat to culture war issues and the ongoing slap fight on the road to the November vote. 

High profile and heartbreaking killings serve to remind us that worsening local violence can hit home quickly  . . . But for the most part, it's hard to argue that serious conversations about public safety have taken place in this cowtown.

And so we ask . . .

IS KANSAS CITY CRIME SOLVED IN BETWEEN PUBLIC OUTCRY OVER TRAGIC MURDERS OF LOCAL CELEBS?!?

Again . . . Victims of worsening property crime would likely dispute the framing of that question. 

Either way . . . It's something to consider as we check the latest crime reporting that has garnered our attention . . .

Jury trial set for Chiefs rally shooting suspect

According to court records, the jury trial for 18-year-old Dominic Miller will start on Jan. 12, 2026 and is slated for a two week trial.

KCMO Mayor Quinton Lucas wants city to build booking, holding facility at KCPD HQ

Mayor Quinton Lucas plans to introduce an ordinance this week that would pay for a booking and holding facility at Kansas City, Missouri, police headquarters.

Increased police presence at KC-area middle school after online bomb threat

School district officials called the increased presence a precautionary measure

Lenexa police ask for help in identifying person in theft investigation near Oak Park Mall

The Lenexa Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying an individual involved in a theft investigation. On Monday, Lenexa PD posted to their Facebook page that woman was seen leaving a retail store with items in her hands, unpaid for.

California driver charged with 2nd degree murder in Lenexa crash that killed 71-year-old woman

A 31-year-old man is behind bars and charged following a deadly crash in Lenexa. Police say this could have been prevented because they suspect he was driving under the influence.

Crimes against postal workers on the rise in Kansas City

Recent reports indicate that incidents involving damaged mailboxes and attacks on postal employees have surged in the Kansas City area this summer.

'I feel hopeless': Café gets broken into twice in less than a week

Two break-ins in one week for a local café favorite has the co-owner pleading for change.

Developing . . .