Kansas City Crime Scene: Speed Trending, Person Of Interest & Gun Violence Testimony

Right now we share a great deal of EXCEPTIONAL local crime reporting that offers more deets on community outreach, street life, court cases and even political impact on crime & justice amid campaign 2024 election season. 

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Recognize him? Police release photo of a person of interest in a deadly shooting on Prospect

Detectives are interviewing witnesses to learn what led up to the shooting.

New study says Kansas City drivers are the second 'speediest' in the country

The top city was Portland, Ore., with 11.61 speed-related incidents per 1,000 drivers.

Residents in south Kansas City's Marlborough neighborhood work to reduce violence by listening to others

Community members in the Kansas City area are coming together in the pursuit of making where they call home a better place.

Who will be the next Jackson County Prosecutor?

Three Democrats are facing off in the 2024 Democratic primary for Jackson County Prosecutor, after Jean Peters Baker announced she would not run for re-election. We'll hear from two of the candidates about their stances on abortion, the death penalty and more.

Missouri released Sandra Hemme from prison, so she's spending time with her dying father

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey fought for nearly a month to keep Hemme behind bars, after her 1980 murder conviction was overturned in June. Almost from the moment she walked out of prison, she has been with her father in the hospital.

Man charged with murder in a shooting death during a gun sale

The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office charged a man with murder after a shooting death during a gun sale in Independence.

Missouri judge overturns Christopher Dunn's wrongful conviction after 30 years

Dunn was convicted of murder and assault in 1991, largely on the testimony of two boys who later recanted, saying they were coerced by police and prosecutors. But Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's office plans to appeal, which would likely block Dunn's release.

Kansas City woman convicted for supplying deadly drugs

A jury convicted Trina Golden of drug distribution that caused the death of another person.

20-year-old killed in KC road rage shooting loved soccer, sneakers. 'So much left to live'

Adrian Velez-Esparza was shot June 29 in his vehicle on Southwest Boulevard that then rolled into the La Bodega restaurant patio in KC.

Robert Courtney diluted thousands of prescriptions. How was he finally caught?

Robert Courtney admitted to diluting tens of thousands of doses, preying on the people who trusted him to help with their treatments.

Man is charged with murder in 2023 shooting near Swope Park golf course

Micah Wayne Gibson, 36, was charged with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Eric Allison, 53, in February 2023.

Expect large police presence in Overland Park during training exercise

Johnson County first responders are holding a hostile event training from July 22 to July 24

Lenexa police approve pay increases for officers

Salary increases for city employees were recently approved in Lenexa.

Teens testify on violence as Jackson County legislators look to form Office of Gun Violence Prevention

During Monday afternoon's Jackson County Legislature budget meeting legislators held a resolution in committee to support the formation of an Office of Gun Violence Prevention.

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