Kansas City Crime Scene: Northeast Gunfire & Activist Cash Prizes

Tonight we share a reporting roundup of local threats, police action, court cases and community outreach.

We might talk about a couple of these links in the morning but right now we wanted to share our reading with the mostly late night & early morning denizens. Stay safe out there!!! 

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Kansas City will launch $2M violence prevention initiative in 5 high-crime neighborhoods

Kansas City is set to launch a $2 million violence prevention initiative in 5 high-crime neighborhoods.

1 person suffered life-threatening wounds in a Tuesday night shooting in Kansas City, Missouri

One person suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds about 8:30 Tuesday night in Kansas City, Missouri.

Tips to keep your presents safe from porch pirates this holiday season

The Overland Park and Lee's Summit police departments shared some tips to prevent your packages from being stolen this holiday season.

Overland Park police looking for driver of pickup caught on video slamming into streetlight

Police in Overland Park are asking for the public's help in locating the driver of a pickup truck caught on video slamming into a streetlight.

Kansas City police investigating after pedestrian suffers critical injuries in hit-and-run

Preliminary investigation indicates that the driver of an unknown vehicle struck the pedestrian, who was standing or walking on Vivion Road.

Crime Stoppers offer $25k reward for tips in Independence homicide case

You could now get a $25,000 reward if you have information that leads to the arrest of a man wanted in the death of an 18-year-old girl.

Affidavit: Bystanders step in to protect 85-year-old woman during hammer attack

Bystanders stepped in to protect an 85-year-old woman during an Olathe hammer attack.

Man charged in connection to 2024 deadly shooting in Midtown

A 19-year-old Kansas City man has been charged in connection to a deadly shooting last year in Midtown.

Former teacher 'pleads up,' not down, after originally being charged with illicitly filming people in the nude

In an unusual turn of events, a defendant has pleaded up, not down, in a criminal case, and on Tuesday he was given a year of probation and ordered to have no contact with his victims. It's not clear why the 36-year-old defendant, Brian Hutton, a former high school English teacher, pleaded guilty to a [...]

Court Documents: Woman used AI to escape from alleged sex trafficker who threatened her child

Court documents indicate that a woman used AI to escape from an alleged sex trafficker who threatened her child.

Missouri man wanted on child sex crime charges captured after two years on the run

A Missouri man wanted for alleged child sex crimes has been captured after more than two years on the run.

Kansas City-area law enforcement continue training for World Cup safety

Members of Kansas City-area law enforcement continued training Tuesday as part of preparations for next summer's World Cup.

67-year-old KCK man killed after pursuit with deputy: MSHP

A Kansas City, Kansas man was killed in a crash early Sunday morning, the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP).

Strong High Weak Laws: An in-depth look at kratom, 7-OH-related overdoses in the area

Advocates and city leaders are speaking out against kratom and its synthetic derivative, 7-OH. Mayor Quinton Lucas proposed a blanket ban in KCMO on selling the unregulated products.

Man acquitted in deadly Kansas City, Kansas, shooting from April

A Wyandotte County jury found a man not guilty of murder and other charges filed after a deadly Kansas City, Kansas, shooting from April 19.

WATCH: Prairie Village police show grappler apprehending stolen truck

The Prairie Village Police Department shared video Monday of the incident, which happened Thursday night just before 10 p.m.

Overland Park police officer rescues injured hawk

An Overland Park police officer rescued an injured hawk earlier this week.

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