Kansas City Crime Scene: Cars Target Police, Gun Play & Porch Pirates

More than a few local items to review as the increasingly dangerous cowtown holiday season takes hold.

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Kansas City officer run over by suspect during 'armed car prowler' call

A juvenile male is in police custody after an "armed car prowler" call led to a Kansas City officer being run over by a car, and another officer being injured early Monday morning in th...

2 KCPD officers struck by vehicle early Monday morning

Two Kansas City, Missouri, police officers were injured while investigating a crime spree early Monday morning in the Northland.

Police respond to major sideshow near Kansas City riverfront

Dozens of cars gathered near CPKC Stadium as chaos erupted Friday night.

Charge dismissed against Kansas City woman accused of smuggling fentanyl into prison

A wanted convict was arrested in Missouri after she was accused of smuggling fentanyl into a Kansas prison in 2023.

Park Hill student found with loaded gun wanted to 'defend himself,' court docs say

An 18-year-old student in the Park Hill School District is facing charges after he brought a loaded gun to school last Friday, according to court records.

Kansas City porch pirate caught red-handed carrying stolen package

A Kansas City porch pirate was caught red-handed as he carried a stolen package.

Suspects charged following Friday night shooting incident in Basehor

Two people are now facing charges following a police shooting incident Friday night in Basehor, Kansas.

Missing money led Lawrence man to pistol-whip victim, strip-search others during hours-long hostage situation

A 31-year-old man could face several criminal charges after allegedly pistol-whipping one man, forcing others to endure strip searches and holding seven people hostage for hours Sunday in Lawrence.

Pair of Overland Park men indicted in investment fraud scheme

Ibrahim and Albadawi are accused of running the scheme from March 2024 to August 2024.

Independence building tagged 'dangerous' after vehicle crashes through front

An Independence building's structural integrity is in question after a vehicle crashed through its front over the weekend.

Missouri Congressman Alford urges Trump to keep World Cup games in KC; Mayor Lucas, 'We'll be fine' - Missourinet

President Trump has threatened to pull World Cup games out of U.S. cities with crime problems that are also led by Democratic mayors. U.S. Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo. 4th District, told Missourinet he is urging Trump to keep World Cup games in Kansas City. "It's going to mean $695 million in economic impact for hosting [...]

KCPD hosts coat drive and annual Cram-A-Cruiser event

Two opportunities to help less fortunate neighbors this holiday season

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