Kansas City Crime Scene: Local Mexican Killed Over TV & Rep. Davids Fights Fentanyl

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Mexican immigrant mechanic killed by customer who claims shop stole his TV: police

A Kansas City man is facing charges of second-degree murder after a confrontation with a mechanic, an immigrant, at a shop he accused of stealing a television from his car.

Family speaks out after possible witness in Missouri kidnapping case found dead

Family says they believe she was more than a witness in a kidnapping and rape case out of Clay County.

Raytown, Missouri man sentenced to 24 years in prison after sexually assaulting a child

A Raytown, Missouri man has been sentenced to 24 years in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting a child.

Rep Davids, Kansas school leaders discuss 'fentanyl crisis' ahead of school year

As families prepare to send kids back to school, districts and area leaders are focused on fentanyl.

Missouri Among Most Violent States But Much Better than Arkansas

Well, there's bad news about violence in Missouri, but some consolation also. A brand new ranking has Missouri ranked among the most violent states for crimes against persons. The good news? At least Missouri isn't Arkansas.

Police shut down major Wichita road after finding suspicious device near abortion provider

Police say the device was found in the same area as the Trust Women clinic, which provides abortions and other care.

Lee's Summit police need help locating a truck involved in a hit-and-run motorcycle crash

The crash happened on Westbound US-50 between M-291 North and M-291 South

'We want closure': Family of Liberty hit-and-run victim pleads for person responsible to come forward

The family of 30-year-old John Paul Scheidecker is searching for answers as the person responsible for the death of their loved one has yet to come forward.

Jury convicts 25-year-old Kansas City man in 2021 deadly kidnapping

A Jackson County jury convicts a 25-year-old Kansas City man in the May 2021 kidnapping and killing of 52-year-old Gilberto Gutierrez.

Five-time felon sentenced; prosecutor worried he'll be paroled early

A five-time felon was sentenced to 18 years in prison on July 28 after holding an 18-year-old at knifepoint during a February 2021 incident.

Staying Safe: Try That in a Small Town

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