Lots of local news to consider in this report as we chronicle the NEXTGEN struggle against crime, recent court cases, policy perspectives and, as always, we note community outreach.
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The 185th Entrant Officer Class Graduates
Before their family and friends, 32 new Kansas City police officers graduated from the police academy on Nov. 20.
Police searching for 8-year-old girl missing since Saturday
A search is underway for a missing 8-year-old girl who disappeared from a southeast Kansas City neighborhood late Saturday night.
Mother warns about driving history of woman convicted of multiple DWIs, DUIs
One local mother says the woman who crashed into her daughter years ago has received punishments that are too lenient despite multiple DUI/DWI convictions.
Man charged in I-35 hit-and-run crash in Johnson County that led to teen's death
A man is charged in connection with a 2024 hit-and-run on I-35 in Johnson County, ending in the death of a teen who had stopped to help.
Police: Suspect breaks into Circle K, steals only beef sticks
A person broke into a St. Charles gas station and stole beef sticks, police say.
Man facing felony charges after allegedly threatening driver with knife in road rage incident
A man is facing felony charges after he allegedly threatened a driver with a knife during a road rage incident in Smithville on Wednesday.
Kansas City man charged with involuntary manslaughter in deadly 2024 hit-and-run
A 36-year-old Kansas City man is facing multiple felony charges in connection to a fatal crash from August 2024.
Here's why property crime and violent crime have different solutions
Knowable Magazine reports property crime is driven by economic desperation, while violent crime has deeper, more complex causes requiring different solutions.
Repeat sex offender sentenced to 45 years in prison
A Parkville man, previously convicted of child sex trafficking, was found guilty of sodomy and domestic assault in the first degree.
Donations being accepted for four Kansas officers shot during domestic violence call
After four enforcement officers were shot Saturday morning while responding to a domestic violence call, the Osage County Sheriff's Office says all four officers have a long road to recovery.
KBI takes over investigation into deputy-involved shooting in Basehor, Kansas
A Friday night shooting near Basehor-Linwood High School is under investigation.
'It worries me': Platte County prosecutor calls for tougher penalties when drivers ignore school bus stop arms
Platte County Prosecutor Eric Zahnd said his office takes stop arm violations seriously, but believes the current fines aren't strong enough to deter dangerous behavior.
Police encourage KCK residents to register security cameras to fight holiday crime
Detective Cameron Morgan with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department said registering security cameras can help catch criminals faster.
Wyandotte County leaders vote to rename baseball field after fallen deputy
Wyandotte County leaders voted Thursday to rename an area baseball field after fallen Sheriff's Deputy Elijah Ming.
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