Kansas City Crime Scene: Robbery Aftermath, Booze Sting & Court Drama

More than a few worthwhile stories to consider right now as we check crime reporting, court cases and community outreach . . .

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Donutology, Bay Boy continue to recover after break-ins

Several businesses throughout Kansas City - in the West Plaza, West Bottoms, River Market and Brookside - were impacted by a string of break-ins a few weeks ago.

4 people taken to Kansas City hospitals after crash on rural Missouri highway

Three adults and one teenager were taken to area hospitals on Sunday after the teen didn't stop and hit another car.

Man charged with first-degree murder for stabbing death of Northland victim

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing homicide that happened over the weekend, court documents show.

Teen, 16, reaches plea deal in connection to May 2022 murder in Olathe park

A 16-year-old teen charged with murder in adult court pleaded guilty Monday to second degree murder and other charges in the May 2022 shooting death of a man in an Olathe park.

Sheriff's office sends 'kudos' to businesses that passed underage alcohol sting

The Clay County Sheriff's Office says over half the businesses it checked for selling alcohol to underage individuals failed.

Former Marion police chief at center of newspaper raid appears in court on felony obstruction charge

Former Marion, Kansas, Chief of Police Gideon Cody made his first appearance in a Kansas courtroom Monday.

Platte County predator sentenced to 19 years after child tells teacher

"This child predator was brought to justice because a brave child had the courage to tell a school teacher what was happening."

Lenexa police detective travels 2,500 miles to bring 2005 murder suspect to justice

For nearly two decades, Lenexa Police Det. James Rader looked at a picture of Maria Morfin-Rojas on an almost daily basis. He traveled to El Salvador last month to extradite her suspected killer.

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