KC Crime Scene: Vigil, Merch Crackdown & Therapy Dog

Lots of topics to consider tonight as Summer violence ramps up, locals mourn lost loved ones and we check court cases, ALLEGED misdeeds, police action and, as always, community outreach.

Check TKC news gathering . . .

'We'll fight till our last day': Family wants justice as they remember victim of 18th & Vine mass shooting

Homicide detectives continue their search for the killer David Beck III at a Juneteenth event in Kansas City, Missouri.

'He was a gentle giant:' Vigil held for man killed in shooting near 18th and Vine District

Family and friends of David Beck III, the victim of a shooting in the 18th and Vine District, held a vigil for Beck on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, to honor his life.

Following weeks of gun violence, KC police board meets. Here's what they said

Commissioners received updates on multiple active investigations and praised officers but did not publicly ask questions about the cases.

4 KC area men charged for separate planned attacks on government

In less than three weeks, four men from the Kansas City metro area have been charged in separate federal cases involving alleged plots targeting government facilities, U.S. service members and most recently, visitors attending some of the nation's highest-profile events.

Kansas City agents seize thousands worth of fake FIFA World Cup merch

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement posted pictures of some of the fake merch on social media.

Woman charged after 93-year-old found dead inside Northland home

The Clay County Prosecutor's Office announced charges against Kelisha Reeves, who is accused of a killing 93-year-old Diana Barco inside of a Northland home.

Joplin man sentenced to prison for armed jewelry store robbery in Kansas City

A Joplin man has been sentenced to prison for the armed robbery of a jewelry store in Kansas City.

U.S. attorney general's claim about KC highway shooter blindsided police

The attorney general's comments appeared to mark an extraordinary disconnect between the nation's top law enforcement official and local police agencies.

Lenexa police seek tips in 1986 homicide

An unsolved case from 40 years ago needs new leads, police say.

Kansas City highway shooting victim recalls injury, suspect still at-large

A victim in the Kansas City highway shootings that took place a week ago is sharing her story for the first time.

AI-generated "Highway Patrol notice" scam spreading, officials warn

The message claims the package had been "seized for inspection" by a so-called "VIP Delivery Transit Program."

Kansas City Police Department introduces new therapy dog, offering support to officers

The Kansas City Police Department has a new four-legged member of the squad. Here's how Gracie is helping officers.

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