Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfights, Revolving Doors & Soccer Scams

Right now we're catching up on local stories from this week that deserve attention and shed more light into court cases, ALLEGED misdeeds, police action and community outreach. 

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Missouri lawmaker pre-files bill that would penalize minors with firearms

The Missouri General Assembly is about a month away from the start of the 2026 legislative session. Lawmakers have pre-filed 631 bills and more are expected.


Strong High Weak Laws: Advocates speak out on new attempts to regulate kratom and synthetic 7OH

The city of Kansas City, Missouri, is considering an ordinance to ban the sale of what Mayor Quinton Lucas has called 'gas station drugs.'


Mother speaks out after child's sexual abuse case dismissed in Wyandotte County

The mother of a child who said she was repeatedly sexually abused is confused and disappointed by the dismissal of the case.


Man sentenced to prison after stealing Kansas City public transit bus, assaulting officer

Pratt is accused of forcing his way into the KCATA bus's driver's seat through the window, and then driving away with the bus.


Department of Homeland Security now investigating Coldwater Mayor Ceballos for election fraud, perjury - The Sentinel

Homeland Security is investigating whether Ceballos committed election fraud.


Kansas City man sentenced to 4 years in prison for assisting attempted suicide

A Kansas City man has been sentenced after he knowingly tried to help someone die by suicide.


Man accused of killing Kansas priest headed to state hospital

The man accused of killing a Kansas priest outside a northeast Kansas church is headed to the state's largest psychiatric facility


Man shot by Kansas City police after hitting patrol car pleads guilty

A man who was shot by an officer after hitting a Kansas City police car has pleaded guilty and was sentenced in Jackson County Court.


Missouri's top cop warns soccer fans about World Cup ticket scams

Soccer fans got a better picture Friday of which teams might play where in next summer's FIFA World Cup 2026.


Families honor crime victims at annual remembrance reception

Dozens gather at Memorial Hall to share stories and add ornaments to the angel tree.

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