Lots of news to consider for the midday as we share more than a bit of info by way of police action, court reporting and, of course, community outreach . . .
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Officer released from hospital after KCPD vehicle gets rear-ended
An officer was released from a local hospital Saturday morning after their parked patrol vehicle was rear-ended in the Northland overnight, the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department said.
Bribery, endangerment claims against UG commissioner won't be resolved by election
Bribery and child endangerment claims against a District 6 commissioner in Wyandotte County likely won't be resolved before the Nov. 4 election per hearing.
Overland Park police launch new program for neurodivergent individuals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Overland Park Police Department announced Friday the launch of a new community-focused program. The police department said the goal of the program is to improve interactions between first responders and community members with developmental disabilities, mental health needs or other similar concerns.
'He didn't deserve to die': Additional lawsuits intended to be filed by family of man killed by Lenexa officer
The family of Jose Enrique Cartagena-Chacon intends to file multiple lawsuits after it was revealed that no charges would be filed against a Lenexa police officer who killed Cartagena-Chacon in June.
Independence DWI enforcement nets dozens of citations, 7 arrests
In addition to the stops, Independence officers were involved in several chases.
'We need to make a change': Mother applauds move to shut down Independence motel where her daughter died
The City of Independence shut down four motels since the beginning of the year, citing excessive police calls. A mother says it's about time, after her daughter was found dead in one of those motels.
Hit-and-run driver strikes man, kills dog in Kansas City
A routine morning dog walk turned into tragedy when a hit-and-run driver struck a man and his dog.
KCK man convicted in 2022 killing of estranged wife, pointing gun at officers
A Kansas City, Kansas man has been convicted for killing his wife and pointing a gun at police officers before surrendering in 2022.
Shots fired into room of sleeping children led to arrest of Kansas City man
An arrest has been made after a dozen shots were fired into the room of two sleeping children.
Man pleads guilty in QuikTrip, Scooter's robberies in Overland Park
A man has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies connected to two robberies in May.
Mother honors son killed in gun violence with plans for inclusive memorial park
Three years after losing her 18-year-old son, Dakota Rogers, to gun violence, Stacy Rogers is channeling her grief into creating something meaningful in his memory.
'It automatically opens that dialogue,' Overland Park Police look to implement, expand new training
The department has made two items available: a sticker decal and a blue envelope with a form.
'We carry the most precious cargo': Cameras help Platte County school catch drivers ignoring bus stop signs
Platte County R-3 School District is helping law enforcement crackdown on cars illegally passing stopped school buses through new technology.
KCK police and faith leaders unite for Faith and Blue Weekend
Friday kicked off Faith and Blue Weekend in Kansas City, Kansas, where law enforcement officers and faith leaders meet to strengthen their community.
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