Kansas City Crime Scene: More Threats, Jail Space & Cold Cases

More than a few items for review right now as we consider ongoing investigations, political action against the worsening crime wave and the long-term legacy of local crime. 

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List of Kansas City-area school districts investigating threats of 'violence' grows with 2 more Thursday

Two more Kansas City-area school districts alerted families they were investigating threats made against schools.

Former Kansas City Mayor, residents weigh in on how to find space to house criminals

The plan to rebuild a booking and holding center at the Kansas City Police Department headquarters has been brought to the city council.

Man charged in early Tuesday burglary of Walgreens in Waldo

A man faces felony charges in connection with a burglary of a Walgreens in the Waldo area early Tuesday morning, the Jackson County Prosecutor's Office announced Wednesday.

Property Damage: Couple files lawsuit against suspect in deadly officer shooting

An Independence couple sues accused killer Larry Acree for more than $25,000 in property damage following a shooting earlier this year.

Prosecutor wants testimony of Timothy Haslett Jr.'s alleged victim documented on video ahead of trial

The Clay County Prosecuting Attorney's office wants to use video to record testimony from a young woman who escaped from accused killer Timothy Haslett's home in October 2022.

Arkansas man pleads no contest in Shawnee attempted murder case

The victim told investigators a man walked into the liquor store as she worked and attacked her with a knife.

2 Kansas City area court cases face delays due to mental competency hearings

Experts point to long wait lists for mental health facilities and staffing shortages as factors in lengthy delays in court cases.

Woman files suit, says she was injured by bullet fragments during KC police training

Alijandra Rios, 28, alleges that she was injured in the head by flying bullet fragments during a KCPD training exercise in 2022, during which she says she was not provided protective headwear.

Lee's Summit neurologist pleads guilty to false federal tax returns

A Lee's Summit neurologist pleaded guilty in federal court to false tax returns, a spokesperson said Thursday.

Kansas City landlord found guilty of stabbing tenant to spend life behind bars

The Kansas City landlord who stabbed his tenant to death over a heating complaint will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Help for Kansas City abuse survivors was drastically slashed. Our leaders must act | Opinion

Congress cut victim services grants by $630 million, or 40%. The people the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault helps will suffer. | Opinion

KC Unsolved: Five years since Prairie Village mom Angela Green disappeared without a trace

In the years since Angela Green's disappearance, her case has received widespread media attention. Her family says they don't want to stop until they have answers.

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