Kansas City Crime Scene: Cartel Blame Game, Terror Charge Plea & Bus Safety Outcry

Lots of info to consider in this post as we check local crime reporting, court case follow-up and more deets on local criminal life.

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Man found guilty of trafficking cocaine hidden in suitcase through Kansas City

A Huntington Park, California, man was found guilty at trial today of possessing approximately 2.6 pounds of cocaine with the intent to distribute

Kansas City drug trafficker: Mexican cartel made me do it

A Kansas City drug trafficker claims a Mexican cartel threatened him and his family if he didn't enter the drug trade. He's now in a Kansas prison.

Independence man pleads 'not guilty' to terror threat toward KC Ford plant

An Independence man pleaded 'not guilty' to a making a terrorist threat over the phone to Kansas City's Ford Assembly plant.

After toddler left alone in room with loaded handgun shoots himself, man gets 2 years probation

Andrew Orser left a child alone in his house with a loaded handgun nearby on the floor.

Federal judge sides with former Kansas Highway Patrol leader in sexual harassment case

The judge determined former KHP Superintendent Herman Jones had qualified immunity and that the employees' claims were not severe enough to warrant legal action.

Drug overdoses make up 19% of deaths in Missouri prison system this year as overall rate rises

The Missouri Department of Corrections stopped physical mail last July in an effort to reduce drugs getting into facilities. But many say that isn't working.

AG Kobach to announce ongoing initiative combating fentanyl in Kansas. Here are the basics. - Kansas Reflector

As the threat of fentanyl overdose deaths increases locally and nationally, Kansas officials are looking at different courses of action.

Family of KCK stabbing victim says she has long road to recovery

Stephanie Perez is one of two people believed to have been stabbed by the same man on Tuesday in the city's Argentine neighborhood.

To break stalemate on guns in Kansas and U.S., let's look at how we license and regulate vehicles - Kansas Reflector

Most of us drive cars or small trucks or motorcycles. To enjoy this privilege, we must do numerous things, some of which cost money.

Kansas City police searching for missing 42-year-old woman

Kansas City police are searching for a missing 42-year-old woman. Sarah Rabinowitz was last seen at about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday

'We can't keep putting our lives on the line': Kansas City bus drivers detail the safety risks they face

Violent passengers are a risk to bus driver safety, says ATU Local 1287, the union representing Kansas City drivers. What is the KCATA doing to protect them?

Kansas City officer injured in crash has 'long road to recovery,' department says

One of the Kansas City, Missouri, police officers who was injured in a crash overnight Sunday has a long road to recovery, the department said Thursday.

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