Kansas City Crime Scene: Rapid Gunfire, Squat Search & Carjacking

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Rapid gunfire sends neighbors and businesses next to Kansas City park ducking for cover

People in a Waldo neighborhood are nervous about their safety after a shooting Sunday night that sent dozens of people running for cover out and around Sunnyside Park.


Suspect in custody following armed carjacking in Excelsior Springs

A suspect is in custody following an armed carjacking Monday evening in Excelsior Springs.


Leawood carjacking, chase ends with suspect behind bars

Leawood and Kansas City police arrest a suspect accused of a carjacking and police chase.


Missouri death row inmate maintains innocence in killings, hours before execution

David Hosier, the Missouri inmate scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening for a 2009 double murder, is proclaiming his innocence to the very end while reflecting on what he says he's learned.


Woman alleges in lawsuit she was illegally searched after traffic stop in Ray County

A woman has filed a lawsuit against two Ray County deputies, Sheriff Scott Childers, the Ray County Sheriff's Office and the county, alleging she was illegally searched during a traffic stop.


Woman forced to squat naked in front of law enforcement sues Ray County Sheriff's Office

The woman was arrested for possession of methamphetamines following a traffic stop in 2022, according to a lawsuit. Charges were later dismissed.


KC man sentenced to 16 years in prison for meth conspiracy

A Kansas City man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for his role in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that distributed more than 20 kilograms of meth in the KC area.


MSHP: Teen fell asleep at the wheel before crash that killed OP woman, Colorado man in Warrensburg

Two teens were also taken by air ambulance to a Kansas City hospital


Woman celebrates conclusion of 8-year battle for justice in rape case

"The crime that occurred was difficult enough, but the way that the justice system and the police handled it was horrendous," Hirth said.


'I don't want any of my deputies hurt.' Cass County Sheriff changes tactics to stop cars

The Cass County Sheriff's office is using new technology called "the grappler" to stop car chases before they become more dangerous.


City of Overland Park seeks public input in search for next chief of police

The search is on for a new Chief of Police for the Overland Park Police Department, and the city is asking for public input.


Police ID victim in deadly shooting near KC Power & Light District

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