Kansas City Crime Scene: Serial Killer Case & More Local Charges

Just for close readers, we share this quick peek at court reporting, ALLEGED misdeeds and all manner or community outreach . . . 

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Fredrick Scott trial day 7: Scott, victim worked same shift night before killing

Day seven of the Fredrick Scott trial began with testimony from a latent print examiner with the Kansas City Police Department Crime Lab.

Blue Springs police defend growing Flock camera network as residents seek more transparency

Chief says audits show no misuse as city's camera count grows to 164.

Chiefs rally shooter ordered to stay in federal custody on new weapons charges

A federal judge found Dominic Miller may pose a danger to the community and that no set of bond conditions can ensure he will return to court.

Kansas City man charged with arson after more than 30 fires at vacant apartment complex in east KCMO

A man faces burglary and arson charges in connection with a fire at a vacant apartment complex near East Ninth and Olive streets in Kansas City, Missouri.

1 dead, 1 in custody after shooting near Paseo Academy in Kansas City

Kansas City police investigating deadly shooting near Paseo Academy.

Man sentenced to 10 years after robbery, 110 mph chase across Northland

A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a liquor store robbery that led to a high-speed pursuit through the Northland.

Trial begins for 3 charged in death of Kansas City sports reporter

Prosecutors accuse Colbert, White and Anderson of operating a criminal enterprise that targeted tourists.

Independence Police asking for help identifying man in connection with sex offense investigation

The Independence Police Department is asking for help identifying a man who may have information about a sex offense.

Two suspects arrested, charged after two people killed in downtown KCK shooting

Two people are in custody following a shooting in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, over the weekend that left two people dead.

Remains found in submerged car linked to 2016 Leawood missing person case

Police said a vehicle recovered from a retention pond Saturday was associated with Jay Flekier, who was reported missing from his south Leawood home in 2016.

Gladstone names new police chief after nationwide search

The city of Gladstone has named a new police chief after a nationwide search. Kirt Yoder will assume his duties Sept. 28.

Up North Dispatch: How a gun and a traffic stop led to new Missouri law

After police pulled a gun on man who has autism, this new law aims to protect Missouri drivers with disabilities.

Independence Wins Records Case Over Ex-Chief Dustman's Pay

A Missouri judge just ruled Independence can keep the ex-police chief's pay deal under wraps - even though he's still collecting checks.

Johnson County plans first family safety center for survivors of violence in Kansas

Johnson County, Kansas, is planning the state's first family safety center to provide survivors of violence with centralized resources and support.

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