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For late night & early morning bloggy denizens we share this quick survey of local news regarding police action, court cases, arrest reports, heroism and, as always, community outreach. 

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Kansas City has paid more than $10.7M in KCPD lawsuit settlements this year, more coming

More than $10.7 million dollars in Kansas City, Missouri, tax dollars have been paid in lawsuit settlements involving the police department in the current budget year.


Blue Springs votes to regulate kratom, looking to implement outright ban on all products

The Blue Springs, Missouri, City Council took steps on Wednesday night to regulate "intoxicating" hemp and kratom products within city limits.


Meth trafficking ring busted: Kansas City first to be sentenced after 102-lb. seizure

A Kansas City man is the latest to plead guilty in a major meth trafficking ring bust.


Kansas City launches probe into nightclub after shooting that killed two women

The city's Multidisciplinary Task Force and Regulated Industries Division are investigating Status Nightclub and Blvd Nights, a city spokesperson said.


Woman convicted in connection to fentanyl-related death of Leavenworth 3-year-old

Tara Ann Huerta pled guilty Wednesday to one count of involuntary manslaughter and one count of aggravated endangering a child.


Development in 2023 JoCo overdose death, one defendant takes plea

On Wednesday, the suspect in an overdose case, Izabel Reed, pled 'no contest' to two counts of distribution causing death in a Johnson County courtroom.


Independence man sentenced following rape accusation

An Independence man has been accused of rape after a recording of the incident revealed the past sexual assault to investigators.


66-year-old Independence man indicted on federal bank robbery charges

Bank robbery indictment: A federal grand jury has indicted a 66-year-old man from Independence


'It was scary': Neighbors describe scene of hourslong Overland Park standoff

An Overland Park neighborhood near 119th Street and Switzer Road was the scene of a four-hour police standoff Sunday.


Gov. Kelly taps Wyandotte prosecutor to replace longtime district court judge

An election to formally replace outgoing Judge Constance Alvey will come later this year, according to the district attorney's office.


Kansas City nursing home sued after resident dies in fight

A Kansas City nursing home is being sued after a resident died in a fight with another resident.


Federal judge rules Missouri's gas station slot machines are illegal gambling devices

The decision by U.S. District Judge John Ross lands as Missouri lawmakers debate whether to legalize the video slot machines. Meanwhile, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has vowed to shut them down.


Grandview honors first Black female police detective for 10 years of service

Detective Monica Acklin, who started as a patrol officer, recommends a career in the police force.


Officers save person from drowning in Kansas City, Missouri, lake

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department was called to a lake near Pittman Road and East 43rd Street on Sunday afternoon for a reported drowning.

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