Kansas City Crime Scene: Lady Jogger Remains Investigated & Prospect For Peace

Lots of items to consider tonight as we share EXCEPTIONAL LOCAL CRIME REPORTING along with notes on court cases & community outreach.

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Discovery of female's remains near Jackson County park leads to death investigation

The Jackson County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a female's remains were found early on Wednesday morning near Little Blue Trace County Park

'You're killing the future': Woman pleads for violence to end near Prospect

After another shooting near Prospect Avenue, residents are saying it's time to start packing up.

Kansas City carjacking victim says he's grateful to be alive

Chas Coffman said it all started because he forgot to put his recycling out.

New scam claims to give senior citizens up to $200 cash through Evergy program

Evergy is warning customers not to give personal information to scammers claiming to offer senior citizens $200 cash through the Evergy Cares Kansas Fund.

Missouri man charged in 1993 slaying of woman after his DNA matched evidence, police say

A Missouri man has been charged in the 1993 rape and slaying of a young Indianapolis woman after his DNA matched evidence found at the crime scene and on the victim's body, authorities said.

Judge diverts from plea deal for rural Kansas prosecutor, sentences him to jail time * Kansas Reflector

A rural Kansas prosecutor apologized for his shortcomings and committing misdemeanor crimes before being escorted to jail Wednesday after years of investigation into allegations of more serious misconduct.

Kearney, Missouri police arrest suspect in shooting into homes

An 18-year-old from Riverside, Missouri, faces charges after allegedly shooting into two homes in Kearney.

Roeland Park man charged with first-degree murder scheduled to appear in court

A Roeland Park man is charged with first-degree murder that happened in Johnson County in July.

Shooting at KC gas station 'all still a bad dream' for family who lost dad, brother, son

The KC man was fatally shot at a BP gas station as his car was getting stolen in early August. Family said he had a heart for helping others.

New scam claims to give senior citizens up to $200 cash through Evergy program

Evergy is warning customers not to give personal information to scammers claiming to offer senior citizens $200 cash through the Evergy Cares Kansas Fund.

Mother's lawsuit over son's fatal stabbing at KC middle school dismissed by judge

Vicenta Guzman sued Kansas City Public Schools after her son, 14-year-old Manny Guzman, was fatally stabbed in his middle school bathroom. A Jackson County judge dismissed her case Wednesday.

Family waiting for answers after Northland parking lot crash left victim with brain injury

Bobby Brown suffered a traumatic brain injury after police say a driver in a Honda Accord was speeding and hit him at Hodge Park

Walking The Walk: Recruiter Enters New Arena

Before recently becoming a department recruiter, Walker spent years focused on helping at-risk teenagers. He, himself, said he had tough choices growing up in Kansas City, Kan., between doing the right thing or being in the streets and "doing the worst."

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