Kansas City Crime Scene: Deadly Gunfire In The Dotte, Suspect Pix & Violence Trends

Right now we take a quick glimpse at recent crime reporting, longstanding trends AND important followup . . .

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Man dies from injuries sustained in overnight shooting along Farrow Ave. in KCK

Police were dispatched to the 3700 block of Farrow Ave. just after 3:30 a.m. Sunday

Independence police seek help identifying suspect, vehicle tied to Saturday shooting

The Independence Police Department is seeking the public's help to identify a person of interest in a shooting Saturday.

Higher crime rates not deterring first-time home buyers

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A heat map from the Springfield Police Department shows there is a higher rate of crimes against persons on the northwest side of the city. OzarksFirst looked into whether these increased chances of being a victim of a crime are slowing down the pace of the housing market in the area.

Annual report shows drop in Kansas violent crimes

TOPEKA - Reports of burglary, murder and rape declined statewide in 2022, according to an annual report, though numbers have yet to return to pre-pandemic levels.

Suspect in KCK shooting taken into custody in San Antonio

A suspect apprehended in San Antonio awaits extradition to Wyandotte County after being charged in a fatal shooting in Kansas City, Kansas.

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The 10 Most Dangerous Cities In The US Were Ranked & The Midwest Is Not Looking Good

Whenever we're planning a trip to another country, we tend to look for any type of information and tips we can use to keep us safe and avoid dangerous or unwanted situations. But this should also be implemented when traveling domestically.

Kansas City Chiefs superfan 'ChiefsAholic' robbed banks, used proceeds to bet on team: Feds

Federal prosecutors allege a Kansas City Chiefs superfan known on social media as ChiefsAholic robbed banks throughout the Midwest and used some of the cash to bet his team would win Super Bowl LVII.

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