Kansas City Crime Scene: School Danger, Crack Crash & Spy Games

After a busy day on the local crime front we attempt to keep up with more than a few stories concerning court cases, ALLEGED misdeeds, public safety threats and, as always, community outreach. 

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Man pleads guilty in 2024 North Kansas City High School shooting

A 19-year-old Kansas City man has pleaded guilty for his role in a 2024 shooting that happened at North Kansas City High School.


Clay County Sheriff's Office warns of jury duty warrant scam

The Clay County Sheriff's Office is warning of a new jury duty warrant scam.


Man charged after slamming truck into former Independence mayor's home; 2 injured

The suspect later admitted that he had smoked seven to eight rocks of crack cocaine before giving himself Suboxone.


Albuquerque man sentenced to half-century in prison for murder inside Olathe hotel room

An Albuquerque man has been sentenced to more than a half-century in prison for the murder of a Gardner woman.


Loaded gun found in student's backpack outside Belton school; suspect charged

Student arrested and charged after bringing loaded handgun to Scott Educational Center in Belton, Missouri.


Former principal pleads guilty, sentenced for DUI with minor passenger

A former area principal pleaded guilty and was sentenced for driving while under the influence.


Kansas National Guard member indicted after agreeing to photograph Fort Riley, send equipment to Russia: DOJ

FORT RILEY (KSNT) - Federal officials have indicted a National Guardsman after he allegedly agreed to take photos of Fort Riley Army on behalf of a Russian intelligent agent and ship a helicopter radio overseas.


Missouri man pleads guilty after caught carrying deadly explosive

A Missouri man pleaded guilty after he was caught carrying a deadly explosive.


Man who died at Jackson County jail identified as Independence resident

Sheriff's deputies have identified an inmate that died at the Jackson County Detention Center last week as Billy Hercules, 44, of Independence.


Lenexa Police Chief Dawn Layman to retire in December after over 30 years with department

Lenexa Police Chief Dawn Layman announced Wednesday she will retire in December after 32 years with the department.


18 years later and still no arrests after bystander killed in drive-by shooting in KC

Nearly two decades after a bystander was shot and killed in Kansas City, his murderer still has not been arrested.


The never-ending cycle: KCMO domestic violence survivors face constant fear, need for systemic change

Opening the courtroom door and acknowledging you're a victim is only half the battle for domestic violence survivors navigating the court system.

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