Kansas City Crime Scene: Bus Crime, Gunfire & Local Testimony

Lots of things to consider in this local roundup as we share our reading on ALLEGED misdeeds, police action, court cases and, as always, community outreach.

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KC man accused of stealing RideKC bus pleads guilty to assaulting police officer

A Kansas City man accused of stealing a RideKC bus pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer. Click to see the prison sentence he was given.


Former union official pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $50,000 from Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen

The former recording secretary of the Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen Union pleaded guilty in federal court in Kansas City to embezzling more than $50,000 from union funds.


Family sues Independence nursing home, claims neglect killed father

A new lawsuit claims an Independence nursing home neglected a post-surgical patient, leading to his death.


Missouri man who embezzled school district money to buy Chiefs tickets sentenced

A Savannah, Missouri, man was sentenced Monday after he embezzled money from a Missouri school district to purchase KC Chiefs tickets.


Man with DWI history arrested after rear-ending Independence officer at stoplight

A Kansas City, Missouri, man with a history of driving under the influence is back behind bars after rear-ending an Independence police car sitting at a stoplight.


Man pronounced dead at scene of car crash in Kansas City, Kansas

The man veered off the road early Saturday, hitting two posts before coming to a stop, KCKPD said.


Mother finds out before Thanksgiving there's been an arrest in her son's murder

The news one mother received this week could make this year one of the happiest Thanksgiving's she had since she lost her son to gun violence.


Kansas City man charged with assault in connection to critical injury shooting

Davis is accused of shooting a man twice in the leg and once in the stomach in a parking lot behind an apartment complex on Nov. 2, 2025.


Porch Pirate: KC man admits theft of packages from multiple homes

Bennett photo Jackson County KANSAS CITY -A Kansas City man is facing


Lee's Summit man accused of setting fire to Independence home with 4 people inside

A Lee's Summit man has been accused of setting fire to an Independence home with four people inside.


High-speed chase ends in double crash, drug bust - NewsBreak

CASS COUNTY, Mo. (KCTV) - A convicted felon crashed twice during a high-speed chase before State Troopers seized 58 grams of cocaine and a gun he threw. Ca


From silence to strength: UMKC alumni publishes raw memoir of sexual assault

Skyler Boschen, a former University of Missouri-Kansas City student and clinical therapist, is releasing a memoir detailing her experiences as a sexual assault survivor and her path to advocacy. "I never wanted to write my story," Boschen said. "Nothing about that sounded appealing to me, but now it's blossomed into this book that is...


Clay County Sheriff's Department unveils new $8 million resource center

The Clay County Sheriff's Department opened its new law enforcement resource center on Tuesday.


South KCMO residents packed a police patrol station to find out about neighborhood watch training program

The Kansas City Missouri Police Department is reviving its neighborhood watch training program in south Kansas City neighborhoods just in time for the holiday season.


Artist deputy's drawings bring comfort to Jackson County Courthouse visitors

Jackson County Sheriff's Deputy Rodney Moyer uses his artwork and quotes to help reduce stress for visitors entering the busy courthouse in Kansas City.

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