Kansas City Crime Scene: Summer Struggle Against Violence Cont'd

Lots of local news to consider this morning as cold cases, legal action and community outreach take the forefront of this collection. 

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Son makes efforts to free father in decades-old Jackson County murder conviction

On Monday, Cliff Middleton, Ken's son, said they plan to file a writ of habeas corpus in the Missouri Western Court of Appeals.

Overland Park police chief takes feedback, shares progress as she approaches 1 year in her job

Overland Park's Police Chief Doreen Jokerst is nearing one year on the job. Jokerst was hired in October 2024 as the city's first female police chief.

One year in, Wichita violence interrupters see success. But how?

In the year since the Cure Violence ICT program has been in operation in Wichita, violent incidents have dropped 35%.

Independence, Mo., Police Embrace Body Cams After Year of Use

About a year after Independence police officers started wearing body cameras, the department says that the program has changed the way its staff interacts with residents and collects evidence.

Six former cult members sentenced in 12+ year KCK forced child labor scheme

Six former cult members have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a 12+ year forced labor conspiracy.

Kansas City anesthesiologist booked into Texas jail for alleged child sex crime

An anesthesiologist has been accused of a child sex crime.

Kansas City man sentenced to 40 years for fentanyl deaths of three people

A Kansas City, MO man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with the fentanyl overdose deaths of three people.

Arrest made after victim with traumatic brain injury shot during robbery

A 19-year-old is believed to be behind an armed robbery that may have left his victim paralyzed.

North Kansas City teen sentenced to prison in murder of high school student - NewsBreak

A Jackson County judge sentenced an 18-year-old North Kansas City man to 16 years in prison for the killing of a high school student last fall, according t

Kansas City man accused of shooting partner's family member during July argument

A Kansas City man has been blamed for a July shooting that stemmed from an argument.

Defense attorney faults Anderson County legal system for lack of prosecution of alleged killer of Wyandotte County Sheriff Deputy - The Sentinel

Attorney says the alleged killer should have been imprisoned for crimes committed in Anderson County.

Damaged businesses react to shooting involving KCKPD that left suspect dead

Late Friday night, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation shared details in a shooting involving Kansas City, Kansas, police officers that left one suspect dead and multiple businesses damaged.

Funeral, procession information released for fallen Wyandotte County Deputy Elijah Ming

The public will have an opportunity to pay their final respects Monday to fallen Wyandotte County Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming.

Teens in Transition program aims to limit teen violence in KC: 'You can be better'

Teens in Transition held their end-of-summer celebration on Friday, after an eight-week program aimed at helping Kansas City high schoolers who are at risk for exposure to violent behavior.

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