For close readers of the blog we're putting up this post late night but the info remains CRITICAL to understanding local life for those of us at street level and hoping to stay safe.
Accordingly, we're checking news of more domestic drama, police investigations, court fighting and, of course, community outreach.
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KCPD unveils new state-of-the-art Bomb and Arson command vehicle
The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department unveiled a new state-of-the-art Bomb and Arson Unit command vehicle on Wednesday, replacing a nearly 30-year-old predecessor.
West Bottoms businesses hit in break-ins believed to be connected
Surveillance video shared with KCTV5 shows just one break-in West Bottoms businesses believe are connected.
Man accused of firing shots after he became upset during family game
A Kansas City man is behind bars after he allegedly fired a gun when he became upset during a playful family game.
Homicide suspect arrested with 'plainly visible' blood on shoes, linked to two other violent assaults
The Jackson County, Missouri, prosecutor's office has announced charges against a Kansas City man after a violent homicide near a Metropolitan Community College Penn Valley facility last week.
Police arrest man accused of foster child's sexual abuse
Charges have been filed against a Kansas City man accused of the sexual abuse of a foster child.
Man facing murder charge in connection with deadly triple shooting in Independence
Jackson County prosecutors announced on Tuesday that a man has been charged in connection with a triple shooting that left one man dead and two others injured on Thursday, June 12, in Independence.
Crypto crimes cost Kansas Citians $2.3 million over last 2 years
Clay Co. Prosecutor Zachary Thompson found KC residents lost $2.3 million to cryptocurrency scams in the last 2 years, with similar incidents occurring in Gladstone, North Kansas City and Smithville.
Platte City police warn of increase in Bitcoin scams
Police want people to know that law enforcement officers will never demand payment via Bitcoin or any type of gift card.
Wyandotte County jury finds man guilty in February 2022 double murder
A man convicted of a double murder in February 2022 in Wyandotte County will spend over 27 years in prison.
Archdiocese of KCK restricts Biship Miege Pres. Baniewicz, DA not investigating
Republican District Attorney Steve Howe says he's not investigating suspended Bishop Miege High School President Phil Baniewicz despite allegations against him.
Affidavit reveals connection between fentanyl dealer, woman who died with unborn child
On Tuesday, Johnson County District Court Judge Thomas Sutherland released an affidavit detailing first-degree murder charges against a drug dealer in the death of a woman and her unborn child.
Woman was 35+ weeks pregnant with boy when she died on Christmas Eve 2023, affidavit reveals
A recently obtained affidavit is revealing new details about the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child - and the woman charged with their deaths.
Man found illegally present in Kansas City pleads guilty to unlawful possession of firearms
A man from Mexico who was found to be illegally present in Kansas City in possession of two firearms has pleaded guilty before a federal judge.
19-year-old dies weeks after Quindaro Park shooting in Kansas City, Kansas
A teenage girl has died weeks after being shot at Quindaro Park in Kansas City, Kansas, the Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office said.
Motorcycle gang member pleads guilty to 2023 bar attack
A member of the infamous Pagan's Motorcycle Club has pleaded guilty to the attack of a North Kansas City bar owner.
Pedestrian killed as car runs off Winner Road onto sidewalk: KCPD
The Kansas City Police Department says that one person is dead after they were hit by a car on Winner Road near Ewing Avenue.
Missouri opioid settlement funds helping KC recovery nonprofit expand family services
Healing House in Kansas City receives $300,000 from Missouri's opioid settlement to expand services for families of people in recovery.
Cocktails for CASA promotion heats up at Meat Mitch
Meat Mitch is donating $1 of every "Smash and Burn" cocktail to CASA of Johnson & Wyandotte Counties until Aug. 31.
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