KC Crime Scene: Nonprofit Murder Charges & Mom Stabbed To Death

Quick rundown of some news we're watching along with court cases, police action and community outreach. 

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Former Kansas City nonprofit CEO now faces 1st-degree murder charges

The former CEO of a Kansas City-based nonprofit now faces first-degree murder charges in connection with the 2023 death of Todd Tillman.

22-year-old charged with murder in the stabbing death of her mother

A 22-year-old is in custody after she allegedly stabbed her mother to death, officials said.

Woman charged in Northland stabbing death of her mother

A 22-year-old woman is charged in the death of her mother outside a Northland home early Thursday morning.

Kansas City man sentenced to 20 years in prison for 2024 homicide

A Kansas City man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for a 2024 homicide.

KCPD to receive $17M for World Cup overtime with federal grant

The Board of Police Commissioners also signed off on drone detection software and mobile command vehicle ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Deadly mystery: Smithville police ask for help solving 2022 case

The Smithville, Mo., Police Department found skeletal remains in 2025. Experts identified the remains as Ryan Weeks late last month.

Clay County ballot measure would give commissioners benefits, raise sheriff and prosecutor pay

The Clay County Commission approved a measure that will ask voters to decide whether county commissioners should receive all benefits available to other employees of the county.

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