Kansas City Crime Scene: Ripoffs, Mugshots & Police Tribute

Lots of local stories to catch up on in this report as we share info regarding local threats, court cases and community outreach . . .

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Suspects plead not guilty in overdose deaths of 3 men at found frozen at Northland home

Jordan Willis and Ivory Carson were charged with three counts of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of delivery of a controlled substance

He opened a store to serve his community in the KC area. Now he's been ripped off for $32K

Ever Hernandez opened the small grocery store El Nopal 2 in honor of his mother, to serve the Hispanic community in Kansas City, Kansas. Now he warns others of a sophisticated check-cashing scam involving up to 40 people.

20-year-old man convicted in 2023 I-70 road rage killing near Oak Grove

A Cape Girardeau, Missouri has been convicted for a 2023 road rage shooting on I-70 near Oak Grove that left 53-year-old Gary Denham dead.

2 men charged after violent crime spree ends near Kansas City park

A pair of men have been arrested and charged after a violent crime spree ended with a Kansas City building surrounded by law enforcement officials.

Man, woman found shot to death Tuesday afternoon in Northland; no suspects sought

A man and woman were found shot to death Tuesday afternoon in a Northland house near U.S. 169 Highway and Northwest 68th Street.

20-year-old from Lee's Summit charged with multiple child sex crimes

A 20-year-old from Lee's Summit could see 60 years behind bars after he was allegedly found in possession of child pornography.

Clay County puts money from opioid lawsuits toward efforts to prevent future overdoses

The Missouri county is spending money from lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies on treatment to prevent future fentanyl overdose deaths.

19 minors cited for possession, fake IDs at January concert in Independence

An effort to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors led to 19 citations for possession and fake identification cards at a concert earlier this year in Independence.

Cold Case: A 40 year mystery solved leads to another

A man found dead in Iowa 40 years ago is identified as a Kansas City native.

Troopers search for driver who shot vehicle along I-29 in Kansas City

State Troopers are looking for the driver who shot a vehicle along I-29 in Kansas City during a possible road rage incident.

Community holds vigil for Kansas City woman killed in multi-state crime spree last week

Dozens gathered Thursday night to honor the life of Katie Bjorklund, a 33-year-old Kansas City woman who was shot and killed last week.

Former sheriff reflects on murder, aftermath of two Wyandotte County deputies

Deputies Patrick Rohrer and Theresa "TK" King were shot and killed by Antoine Fielder on June 15, 2028.

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