Lots to cover in this update but the overwhelming theme is that local crime is trending upward as we start election season and many other politicos asking for power.
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Mother files wrongful death suit against man who fatally shot 3 outside auto shop
The mother of a woman fatally shot outside an auto shop filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the man who pleaded guilty to her death.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle in East Side KC crash dies at hospital, police say
The driver of the vehicle was not injured in the crash and has cooperated with the investigation, police say.
Former Kansas City PTA treasurer facing up to 30 years in prison for bank and wire fraud
Former Kansas City PTA treasurer facing up to 30 years in prison for bank and wire fraud
Video shows crowd fleeing after shots fired at North Kansas City basketball game - AOL
Clay County prosecutors released footage of the March 2024 shootout outside of North Kansas City High School at the end of boy's basketball playoff game.
Grand jury charges man for 2024 deadly hit-and-run crash on 71 Highway
A Jackson County grand jury has charged a 26-year-old Kansas City man for a 2024 hit-and-run crash on 71 Highway that left one person dead.
Chicago-based law firm takes on case involving Lee's Summit teen's shooting death by deputy
A law firm based out of Chicago announced a civil investigation into the death of a Lee's Summit, Missouri, teenager who was shot and killed by a Lafayette County deputy earlier this month.
'Deeply painful': Leawood priest arrested after allegedly stealing $160K from his own parish
A Leawood priest has been arrested for allegedly stealing $160,000 from his own parish in a move the Archdiocese calls "deeply painful."
KC man caught with 102 pounds of crystal meth is convicted of funding Mexican cartel
According to court documents, the man admitted to providing money and other resources to Cárteles Unidos, or United Cartels, a transnational criminal and drug trafficking organization that controls la...
Kansas City woman charged with 7 felonies after assault incident with gun
Twenty-nine-year-old Taylor Anne Murrell is charged with seven felonies.
Grand jury indicts Kansas City man for April Independence shooting
A Jackson County grand jury indicted a Kansas City man for an Independence shooting that left a person in critical condition.
State Troopers: Passenger accused of striking driver, causing crash on I-435
A passenger has been accused of striking a driver and causing a crash on I-435.
Missouri man detained by ICE after traffic stop to be deported after 26 years in U.S.
A Florissant man born in Mexico will be deported after spending more than 26 years in the United States. Despite having no criminal history and just two traffic violations, Victor López Delara will be deported to a country he last lived in at age 4.
3 men charged under Missouri "Valentine's Law" in Clay County pursuits
Three men have been charged under Missouri's Valentine's Law in different incidents, the Clay County Prosecutor said.
Wanted for Murder: Kansas City man charged in 2024 shooting remains on the run
A Kansas City man charged in a 2024 murder remains on the run.
Former Summit Pointe Elementary PTA treasurer pleads guilty to embezzling more than $100K from school PTA
A former Summit Pointe Elementary School PTA official pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzlement.
Merriam police say recent crash serves as important safety reminder
Officers with the Merriam Police Department are sharing a video of a fiery crash that occurred Wednesday, to serve as a reminder to drivers to not drive intoxicated.
'Slowly gaining ground': Missouri bill strengthening penalties for DWI offenses awaits governor's signature
Missouri HB 1740, also known as Melanie's Law, includes tougher penalties for driving while intoxicated. The legislation is named after Melanie Wankum, who was killed by a drunk driver in 2022.
Kansas City non-profit addresses World Cup human trafficking concern
Kansas City non-profit addresses World Cup human trafficking concern
Sheriff appoints new director of Jackson County Detention Center
A new director has been appointed to oversee the Jackson County Detention Center, Sheriff Darryl Forté announced Thursday morning.
KCKPD memorial brings fallen officer's son home decades later
Kansas City, Kansas, honored its fallen officers Wednesday, making sure all families who lost someone in the line of duty were invited.
Fallen KCK police officers remembered for making 'the ultimate sacrifice' - AOL
Last year, a KCK police officer and a Wyandotte County Sheriff's deputy were killed in the line of duty.
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