Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfire & Scams Start 2026

Right now we notice that 2026 is already starting with gunfire, danger on local streets and even old school drug crime.

Accordingly, we share this collection of crime reporting, police action, ongoing court cases, alleged misdeeds and, of course, community outreach. 

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Celebratory gunfire may be to blame for Kansas City shooting that injured 1

Police said a person ended up at the hospital after being injured in a shooting near 31st and Kensington.

Independence man charged with deadly DWI crash that shut down MO-291 Highway

An Independence man is facing multiple criminal charges in connection with a deadly crash that left part of MO-291 Highway shut down over the weekend.

Kansas City towing law changes bring new protections for drivers

The maximum tow fee is now $265. Storage is capped at $30 a day.

Jackson County prosecutors charge Independence man in deadly DWI crash

Prosecutors have charged an Independence man in connection with a fatal drunken-driving crash that killed one person and injured two others last weekend.

Man who pulled gun in KC laundromat sentenced

A Kansas City man with a history of felony possession of a weapon faces new charges after he allegedly pulled a gun on a man at a local laundromat.

PETTIS COUNTY MAN ARRESTED AFTER DRUG INVESTIGATION

An area man has been arrested and charged after a drug investigation spanning multiple months. Detectives with the Crime Resolution Unit (CRU) initiated an investigation into an individual residing in Pettis County who was suspected of distributing

Two teens shot after disturbance between 'several armed juveniles' at Kansas City apartment complex

Law enforcement detained one person of interest.

Missouri Supreme Court rules to remove judge best known for his Elvis Presley costumes

The Missouri Supreme Court's unanimous decision cited a lack of decorum by the St. Charles county judge in his choice to dress like Elvis Presley and play Presley's music through his phone in court.

Crime drops across Kansas City, but families still grieve unsolved cases

City leaders announce decreases in homicides and shootings, while some cases remain open.

Were you scammed over the holidays? Now is the time to report it

The FBI says after the holidays, it receives an influx of scam reports from shoppers who didn't notice trickery until it was too late.

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