Kansas City Crime Scene: Cold Cases & Community Vigil

There's a great deal of local crime reporting info to share even amid lower homicide stats so far this year.

Right now we check EXCEPTIONAL local reporting on the ongoing fight against crime along with ALLEGATIONS, police action and even more efforts at outreach. 

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KCPD, community groups walk deadliest streets in hopes of sparking change

Officers and community partners walked the deadliest streets to try and curb recent violence.

Man accused of shooting, killing woman Tuesday night in KCMO before triggering standoff with police

Jackson County prosecutors charged is accused of shooting and killing woman Tuesday night in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City, Kansas man receives 40-year sentence for 2020 fatal shooting

A Jackson County judge sentenced a Kansas City, Kansas man to 40 years in prison for a fatal shooting in Kansas City.

Court documents reveal accused murderer, rapist Timothy Haslett Jr. confessed to having additional victims

Court documents unsealed Tuesday revealed details investigators learned of during the ongoing criminal case of Timothy Haslett Jr.

Olathe man sentenced for child rape

An Olathe man has been sentenced for the rape of a child under 14.

Jury finds Johnson County man guilty of second-degree murder in crash with motorcyclist

A Johnson County jury found 38-year-old Ruben Rodriguez guilty of reckless second-degree murder in the death of Dade Smith in 2021 crash.

Information still pursued 1 year after Liberty business owner's hit-and-run death

Nearly a year after a Liberty, Missouri, business owner was hit and killed outside his truck, investigators continue to seek information about his killer.

City of Olathe takes action to cut down on fatal accidents

The city of Olathe hopes to reduce and eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries for all road users through a new safety action plan.

Is Johnson County tough enough on fentanyl? Opponent says Howe should charge more cases

Johnson County District Attorney Steve Howe faces Republican primary challenger David Greenwald, a prosecutor in Douglas County, who says more needs to be done on the fentanyl crisis.

Kansas City, Missouri, police ask for the public's help to find a missing man

Kansas City, Missouri, police want the public's help to find a missing man last seen two weeks ago in the city's Northeast area.

Organizers call for action within the community to stop violent trend

Local organizations believe you are the key to helping make sure you're safe walking on one of Kansas City's busiest roads as, yet another person is murdered near Prospect Avenue.

Kansas City, Kansas, police start new initiative to work with area pastors

Faith leaders are teaming up with police officers in Kansas City, Kansas to address gun violence in their area.

KC organization hosts vigil to highlight hundreds of unsolved homicides

Corey's Network, a nonprofit in Kansas City is shining a light on the city's unsolved homicides with vigils, both virtual and in-person, set to take place this weekend.

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