Kansas City Crime Scene: Gunfire, Car Crime & Second Chances

The fight against local crime gets tougher this Summer.

However, in this report we take a look at police keeping pace with local crooks on wheels and the traditional uptick in local shooting. 

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Neighbors share why there's hope for KCMO neighborhood despite deadly shooting

Neighbors are devastated to hear about Thursday morning's homicides, but they also wanted people to know there's still love in the neighborhood, even amidst tragedy.

Victim hospitalized with serious injuries, multiple suspects in custody after robbery in Overland Park

A victim was hospitalized and multiple suspects are in custody after a robbery in Overland Park on Wednesday, police said.

USPIS offering $150k for arrests in armed robbery of postal carriers

USPIS posted a bulletin about an armed robbery of a postal carrier that happened on May 29, in Midtown Kansas City at 39th and Warwick

Police identify man killed by speeding, possibly impaired, driver in Kansas City

Law enforcement officials have identified the man killed by a speeding and possibly impaired driver in Kansas City.

Vehicle torn in half after police chase ends in crash Tuesday in Independence, Highway Patrol involved

Independence Police said the Missouri State Highway Patrol was involved in the pursuit

Kansas City man arrested following lengthy police chase that began in Belton, ended in KC

The pursuit began when a Cass County deputy saw a driver committing a traffic violation near the intersection of Highway 58 and South Mullen Road in Belton, according to the sheriff's office.

Arraignment date set for man charged with murdering his wife in Independence hospital

Ronnie Wiggs, 76, is alleged to have fatally strangled his wife on May 3. His arraignment has been set for June 27.

Overland Park search for suspect accused of carjacking ride-share driver

Overland Park Police hope to make the community safer by finding a person accused of carjacking a ride-share driver Wednesday evening.

For second straight day, Cass County Sheriff's Office uses grappler to end police chase

For the second consecutive day, the Cass County Sheriff's Office deployed a grappler to halt a police chase.

Is it legal to 'brake check' a driver following you too closely? What Missouri law says

See what MO law says about suddenly applying brakes & following closely. Drivers can pay a fine or go to jail if actions cause a car crash.

'I got my life back': Platte County's DUI Treatment Court provides second chance for drunk drivers

Platte County's DUI Treatment Court program is an opportunity for a second chance. The 14-month program is aimed to help individuals who have been arrested while driving under the influence.

Man allegedly holds 2 women at gunpoint and ties them up after breaking into Blue Springs home

A 31-year-old man is in custody after allegedly breaking into a Blue Springs home and terrorizing two women early Monday morning.

After being kicked in the back on video, Independence woman's life has fallen apart | Opinion

A dispute with neighbor and former friend Danny Thomas over her dog Ham led to Terri Golding losing her home, possessions and vehicle.

Kansas City-area nonprofit shares warning after nearly being scammed

The founder of Midwest Animal ResQ says someone tried to scam them out of $1,000, posing as a reputable company.

Kansas City-area organizations, survivors bring awareness to gun violence, need for gun safety

Friday kicked off Wear Orange Weekend, which honors survivors of gun violence and brings awareness to the need for gun safety.

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