Kansas City Crime Scene: Hit & Run, Deadly Suburban Chase & Local Talking Points

In this post we collect more than a few local items related to often treacherous street life, court cases and community outreach.

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Truman Road Bridge Hit and Run Collision Marks Kansas City's 63rd Fatality of 2024 - Northeast News

Admin BREAKING: Saturday evening, Aug. 31, the Accident Investigation Section (AIS) of the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) - along with East Patrol Division (EPD) officers - were dispatched to the Truman Road Bridge overlooking Manchester on a confirmed hit and run fatality collision, according to a release from KCPD media unit.


Driver ejected from car, killed after speeding away from Prairie Village traffic stop

One person died after running from a traffic stop in Kansas and crashing their car into a tree in Missouri.


Teens hitting the road in Missouri face dangerous driving conditions, study finds - again

A report ranks Missouri one of the worst states in the country for teen driver safety, after looking at factors such as driving laws, crash rates, and distracted driving and texting laws.


Investigation opened after homeowner shoots man attempting to burglarize property

Police are investigating after a man who broke into a Lee's Summit home over the weekend and refused to leave was shot by the owner.


As KC's East Side grapples with crime, residents call for action. We must help them | Opinion

Prostitution, drugs, assault, shoplifting and civil disturbances around the Sun Fresh at 31st and Prospect Avenue hurt the quality of life.


'I feel very blessed': Mother of former KCPD officer shares son's organ donation experience

Former KCPD officer, Christopher Garcia, continued to save lives after his death through organ donation.


'Michael had a spark': Family, friends remember man killed at Kansas City, Missouri, gas station

Family and friends remember Michael Dehaan, a man shot to death during an armed robbery August 21 at a BP gas station in Kansas City, Missouri.

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