Kansas City Crime Scene: Car Scams, Convictions & Holiday Threats

Tonight, in the interest of public safety, we share a great deal of info on local misdeeds, tragic situations, court cases and ongoing threats.

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Putting the brakes on fakes: How counterfeit car parts could be safety hazard for KC drivers

It used to be counterfeit parts were limited to cosmetic items like hood ornaments and decals. Now, it involves safety components like airbags and even brakes.


Kansas City man sentenced in connection to 2019 child-sex crime

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced a Kansas City man was sentenced to prison today, November 8 in relation to a 2019 incident involving a child wandering naked around Brush Creek...


Grandview man indicted on multiple child sex crimes

A Grandview man has been indicted on multiple child sex crimes for the alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials.


Olathe PD: Warehouse employee found tied up during armed disturbance

Police in Olathe are following leads in connection to an armed disturbance Thursday night at a warehouse that left an employee injured.


Kansas City man sentenced to decades in prison for heroin conspiracy, illegal firearm possession

A 49-year-old Kansas City man has been sentenced in federal court for participating in a heroin conspiracy and illegally possessing firearms.


Former Shawnee middle school teacher, Kansas teacher of the year sentenced to prison for sex crimes

Keil Hileman was accused of having sexual relations with students


One charged in connection to fatal October shooting in Kansas City

One man has been charged in connection to a fatal shooting that stemmed from an argument in early October in East Kansas City.


Kansas City man sentenced to 35 years for statutory sodomy, assault

Gerald Smith, 34, was convicted of statutory sodomy in the first degree, assault in the first degree and endangering the welfare of a child after a 2019 incident.


Neighbors shocked by man's death after house fire followed standoff

A Kansas City police standoff with a suicidal man in the Northland turned into a deadly housefire Thursday night.


Kansas attorney disciplinary case touches on baseball, murder, religion - and ethics * Kansas Reflector

Kansas Supreme Court sanction of an attorney inspires dissent tied to professional baseball, courtroom disputes, family turmoil and professional ethics.


Independence Square welcomes back community piano for free public play

A new piano will soon return to Independence Square after vandals destroyed the previous one in May.


Warning: Scammers work to take spirit out of holiday travel

The scammers set up fake websites that make it look like emails are coming from TSA.

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