Kansas City Crime Scene: Standoff Postscript, Creepers & Community Outreach

Right now we look at rising crime, court cases, more community outreach and some deets shared regarding police action.

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Police respond to two stand-offs early Tuesday morning

Police in Overland Park and Kansas City are responding to stand-offs Tuesday morning.

Over 20 sue St. Thomas Aquinas, ex-teacher convicted of child sex crimes

A group of over 20 students and parents have now filed a sixth lawsuit against St. Thomas Aquinas High School and former teacher Joseph Heidesch.

Bond reduction denied for man accused of shooting and killing 18-year-old stepson in the Northland

The former Smithville teacher will remain in custody after a judge refused to reduce his bond.

Man accused of killing Staley High School student resigns from Smithville School District

The man accused of shooting and killing his stepson resigned from his role as an elementary teacher in the Smithville School District, according to court documents.

Kansas City man pleads guilty in connection to 2022 deadly shooting

Isaiah Thomas pleaded guilty Monday in Jackson County Circuit Court to voluntary manslaughter in connection to the 2022 homicide

Man stuck in Clay County jail with schizophrenia transferred to hospital after Star report

Derrick Williams, who was stuck in the Clay County Detention Center waiting to be placed in a hospital, was transferred to Fulton State Hospital just days after The Star highlighted his story.

KCK child has wheelchair taken from outside home before boarding school bus

Family of a little boy in Kansas City, Kansas are hoping whomever took his wheelchair will return it.

Blue Springs man charged with assault after allegedly stabbing man Friday in Independence

A Blue Springs man faces an assault charge after allegedly stabbing a man Friday in Independence.

Suspect in custody following police pursuit of stolen vehicle in Independence

Independence police say the pursuit involved a stolen vehicle.

Missouri Highway Patrol honors fallen trooper Corporal Michael Webster with blood drive

It's been 30 years since the tragic death of Corporal Michael Webster, a Missouri Highway Patrol who was hit and killed by a drunk driver in 1993.

Wife of man shot, killed in Independence crime spree speaks out

Tragedy struck Friday night in Independence, Missouri, after father of three Juavvion Bagsby was shot and killed protecting his wife and children.

Former Marine, Refugee On A Mission To Give Back

Hernandez has long been resourceful. At 11, Hernandez relocated to Kansas City as a political refugee. He came with his mother, sister, and stepfather, who served six years in a Cuban prison for fighting communism.

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