KC Crime Scene: Family Fun Night Gunplay & World Cup Crime Stats

Tonight we take a quick glimpse at summer problems on local streets and claims of success from local law enforcement officials along with reporting on police action, court cases and, of course, community outreach. 

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Juvenile taken into custody after weapon apprehended at Summit Waves 'Family Fun Night'

Private security hired at the water park that was on hand for Family Fun Night immediately responded to reports of a weapon possessed by a juvenile.

Kansas City's top law enforcement officials reflect on crime, execution of World Cup safety plan

At the first Board of Police Commissioners meeting post-World Cup festivities, crime and public safety in Kansas City, Missouri, took center stage.

Kansas City Northland streetlight banners costing taxpayers more than $16,000 now mostly missing

A majority of the 250 streetlight banners installed more than two years ago to promote Kansas City in the Northland have either fallen or blown away.

Folly Theater vandalism exceeds $600,000; alleged payoff claim 'shocking', CEO says

"At this point, that's hearsay." Folly Theater leadership reacts to the alleged $500 payout behind the vandalism in late October.

Mother mourns son fatally shot by KCKPD officer amid growing questions about mental health response

Bruce Charles Thomas, 24, was shot and killed by a KCKPD officer after he came at officers with a knife. His mother says she sought help for him before the shooting and is now demanding answers.

Kansas City teenager identified as victim in deadly shooting across state line

Police said the victim suffered multiple gunshot injuries before officers found him.

Man sentenced for running over person with truck after argument outside Independence bar

A man has been sentenced for hitting someone with his car after an argument and fight outside Rhinestone Cowgirls in Independence, Missouri, last year.

KC crime dropped during World Cup, officials say

Police, prosecutors call 45-day FIFA operation a law enforcement success.

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