Kansas City Crime Scene: Training Day, Grappler & Giving Chase

More than a few things to consider for constant cowtown newsreaders with a mind for public safety. In this post we consider police action, court cases, aftermath reporting and, as always, community outreach. 

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KC2026 to host World Cup safety exercises at WWI Museum Tuesday

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - In preparation of the World Cup this summer, KC2026 will be hosting an exercise Tuesday morning at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. To prepare for a safe and secure fa...


Man charged after leading 3 local police departments on car chase at speeds over 100 mph

A man who ran a red light, narrowly avoided a crash, and led law officers on a high-speed chase Monday could spend up to seven years in prison for his 13-minute failed escape attempt.


Caller thought man was coming 'to kill her' at Blue Springs school: court documents

The man accused of bringing a gun to a Blue Springs elementary school is charged with unlawful use of a weapon in Jackson County court.


'Never had to use an instinct like that:' 2 teens, 1 adult killed hours apart in separate KCMO homicides

Monday was not a normal day in the neighborhood in parts of South Kansas City as detectives investigated three separate homicides.


Murder charges dropped in plea deal for second Kansas City Chiefs parade shooting suspect

Another gunman from the horrific 2024 Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting has received a "wrist slap" sentence, resulting in widespread disappointment, including from the famil...


WATCH: Grappler device helps police in Prairie Village catch suspect with loaded illegal gun

Video shows the grappler device helping stop the suspect on Roe Avenue just north of Johnson Drive.


Grand jury indicts man for 2023 Kansas City robbery, killing

A Jackson County grand jury has indicted a 21-year-old Kansas City man in connection to a 2023 shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead during a drug deal-turned robbery.


Kansas Supreme Court upholds Exon's conviction in daughter's death

Girl, 2, found dead on Jan. 5, 2021, in west Topeka.


3 arrested in Thursday night shooting of 12-year-old girl in Atchison, Kansas

Three people have been arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the shooting of a 12-year-old girl last Thursday in Atchison, Kansas.


Man tried to hide 22-year-old woman's body in a box after suspected overdose

On the morning of May 26, 2022, Block and Carlo-Martinez were allegedly seen loading a "large black box-like object" into a U-Haul truck parked by the home.


Man charged with bringing handgun to Blue Springs elementary school

A man is charged with bringing a handgun loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition to a Blue Springs elementary school on April 16.


Missouri abuse survivors launch social media campaign to give stalled legislation a push

Some survivors are speaking out after legislation regarding sexual abuse and the statute of limitations has stalled in Missouri.


Kansas City police searching for missing 49-year-old woman

Kansas City police are searching for a 49-year-old woman last seen on Sunday afternoon.

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