KC Crime Scene: High Hopes, Ford Flashers & Taco Bell DUI

Lots of things to consider tonight for our most loyal late night & early morning readers as we take a quick peek at courthouse news, alleged creepers, police action and, as always, community outreach.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

KC homicides, shootings on track to drop in 2026: Jackson Co. prosecutor

On Wednesday, Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson shared Kansas City's latest update on shooting statistics in 2026.

Sentenced: Ford employee identified as suspect in Claycomo flashing incident

Police are looking for a man who flashed Dollar General employees.

Overland Park man found in possession of child pornography, sentenced to 15 years

Jason Shellenbergar, 50, has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of child pornography charges

Independence man sentenced to prison for role in Raytown kidnapping

Independence man charged for early-morning Raytown kidnapping.

Sinaloa man sentenced to 20 years in U.S. federal court for fentanyl conspiracy

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KQTV)- A man from Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday for his role in a fentanyl drug conspiracy.

Former Grain Valley police officer sentenced for child sex crimes

A former Grain Valley, Missouri police officer was sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty to several child sex crime charges.

Can't park there: Driver arrested for suspected DUI near Taco Bell drive-thru

Officers found the car with one rear wheel stuck in the air. No injuries were reported.

Traffic deaths have declined for third year in a row in Missouri

Traffic deaths in Missouri have declined for the third year in a row, MoDOT announced. There were 911 fatalities on Missouri roads in 2025.

From Lawrence to KC: 4 arrested in metro-wide retailer scam worth thousands

Four men have been arrested for a scam that targeted retailers from Lawrence to Kansas City.

Mother pleads for answers after 15-year-old son killed walking home from school in Kansas City

A grieving Kansas City mother is asking for answers and urging the public to come forward after her 15-year-old son was shot and killed while walking home from school earlier this month.

Developing . . .