Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfire Aftermath & Punch The Puppy

Quick review of news that we're watching regarding police action, court cases, scary shooting deets and, as always, community outreach.

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Kansas City man sentenced for shooting zTrip driver

A Jackson County judge has sentenced a 20-year-old Kansas City man for shooting an a zTrip driver in 2024.

KC weighs two plans to fund KCPD's costly settlements. What to know before vote

One measure maintains current funding approach; another would add oversight and flexibility for large payouts.

Jealous woman accused of beating rival's car, shooting ex-boyfriend who came to her aid

A jealous woman has been accused of beating her romantic rival's car and shooting her ex-boyfriend, who came to her aid.

Kansas City police sergeant alleges racial discrimination, retaliation in lawsuit

Complaint says policies were enforced more strictly against him than white officers after he raised concerns.

Harrisonville school administrator enters guilty plea for incident at Lake of the Ozarks

Joseph Parkhurst entered a plea agreement Thursday with Camden County prosecutors for trespassing and property damage charges.

Independence police detain armed man at Blue Springs elementary school

Police responded to Sunnypointe Elementary School after a resident reported seeing a man with a handgun on campus Thursday morning.

Trial date set for suspects in Kansas City sports reporter's death

A trial date has been set for the three suspects in connection to a Kansas City sports reporter's death.

Kansas City woman on FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list arrested in north Florida

KaShawn Nicola Roper, a fugitive listed on the FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted list, has been arrested by the High Springs Police Department in north Florida.

Victim identified, charges filed in deadly KCK shooting

An 18-year-old has been charged in connection with a deadly shooting in Kansas City, Kansas, on Saturday.

Sexual abuse survivor resolution stalls in Missouri Senate

The joint resolution, which would allow Missouri survivors to retroactively file a civil suit against their abuser, has stalled.

What to know: KS nursing home operator stole millions and got a Trump pardon | Opinion

A nursing home operator tied to 15 Kansas facilities stole millions in payroll taxes, served months of a sentence and received a full pardon from Donald Trump.

Kobach warns of 'unregistered contractors' after storms

Areas of east-central Kansas hit by storms.

Meet Punch: Puppy rescued from stolen car now looking for a home

A puppy was rescued from a stolen car over the weekend and is now looking for his forever home.

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