As this town recovers & argues following a deadly weekend . . . There are lots of items to consider tonight so we share this worthwhile overview of local police action, ALLEGED misdeeds, court cases, talk of solutions and community outreach.
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Kansas City mother wants answers in son's death after KCPD closes homicide investigation
A grieving mother is demanding answers and justice after her son's death. Jonathan Rodgers was killed in October 2024 near East 6th Street Monroe Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.
Driver in custody after hit-and-run crash injures woman in Kansas City
KCPD Captain Jake Becchina told KCTV a woman was hospitalized and in stable condition as a result of the crash.
Wave of weekend violence leaves 4 dead, 6 injured; Kansas City eyes new solution
With four dead and six injured in weekend violence, Kansas City lawmakers tout a possible solution on the table.
Olathe man charged with allegedly drugging underage victim, committing several sex crimes
An Olathe man is in custody on a $400,000 bond after he was arrested and charged with allegedly drugging an underage victim and committing several sex crimes.
Park Hill teacher out on bond, accused of making sexual advances toward students
Isaiah Christopher Washington, 39, posted a $7,500 bond after he was charged with three misdemeanor counts of fourth-degree assault.
'Hostile and abusive': Independence family accused of years of torture, sexual abuse
An Independence family has been accused of years of torture and sexual abuse against children.
Leavenworth woman charged in child fentanyl death now sentenced in Walmart theft
Tara Ann Huerta, 40, received a 12-month jail sentence for theft at Walmart. She also faces a murder charge in the fentanyl death of a 3-year-old boy in Leavenworth.
18-year-old identifies himself as suspect in 9 Kansas City armed robberies
An 18-year-old has identified himself as the suspect in multiple armed robberies.
Mother receives $625K settlement in fatal police shooting lawsuit
The mother of Brandon Lynch, a man in mental crisis who was shot and killed by Olathe Police in late 2022, received $625,000 to settle a federal lawsuit.
Experts explain background checks, offer parents advice after man charged with child sex crimes in KCMO
Dennis Hernandez, 28, is set to go before a federal court judge Tuesday. Experts weighed in on the role background checks and parents play to spot potential problems.
Overland Park Police Department offers new online support tool for sexual assault survivors
The police department introduced SEEK THEN SPEAK, an online platform that shares resources and options for those who have experienced sexual assault.
Overdose deaths in KC metro down as Narcan becomes more widely available
Outside of First Call on Stateline Road in Kansas City, Missouri, there's a display of yard stakes - one for each life lost to an overdose.
186th Entrant Officer Class Begins
The first day entailed human resources tasks, plus meeting command staff and Chief Stacey Graves. This class will graduate in approximately seven months. It also continues to the trend of larger academy class sizes at KCPD.
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