Kansas City Crime Scene: Chiefs Cope With Car Crime, Local Police Chases & Shootouts

Tonight we notice a bevy of local reporting on police action, standoffs and criminal complaints which might signal that we're getting back to the basics of local life following culture war arguments.

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Chiefs coach offers car to player after his was stolen

Chiefs defensive players are known to sport 'In Spags we Trust' t-shirts in support of Steve Spagnuolo.

Suspect detained after shooting at Johnson County Mental Health Facility building

An armed suspect is in custody following a significant police presence Thursday evening in Olathe.

Two taken into custody after shoot-out during chase with Independence Police

Two men were taken into custody after a late-night shoot-out with the Independence Police Department during a brief chase.

Kansas governor pardons five, commutes sentences for two in crimes involving drugs, sex, murder * Kansas Reflector

Gov. Laura Kelly granted clemency to six men and a woman who have "demonstrated their commitment to making amends," clearing criminal records for five and allowing the early release of two currently in state prisons.

Missouri reality TV star farmer pleads guilty to multi-million dollar crop insurance fraud

A Daviess County man whose family farming operation stars in a reality TV show pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to a multi-million dollar insurance fraud scheme.

Olathe PD: Person in custody following reports of alleged armed subject

Olathe police say one person is in custody following reports Thursday of an armed subject in a neighborhood.

Federal employee charged with child sex crimes after thousands of images found

An immigration employee for the federal government has been charged with child sex crimes after thousands of images and videos of child sexual abuse were found in his possession.

Judge orders release of footage from fatal police shootings KCK had sued to keep secret

The Star requested the case files from two KCKPD shootings that KCPD investigated, including body camera footage, under Missouri's Sunshine Law.

Lee's Summit man indicted for October bank robbery

A Lee's Summit man was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for robbing an Independence bank in October.

Overland Park bookstore owner shares how she was scammed out of thousands

Monarch Books and Gifts was recently scammed out of thousands of dollars. Now the owner wants to warn others and share the painful lessons she's learned.

KCK artist sells "wearable art" after talents helped him escape street violence

Adrian Maddox, founder of AMADD Designs, as a child used art as an escape, now his talent allows him to paint, create logos and clothing.

KCPD motorcycle officer injured in wreck receives send-off as recovery continues

A Kansas City, Missouri, police officer struck by a car last month while on his motorcycle received a send-off Monday morning as he continues his recovery and rehabilitation.

Reward offered: Thieves knock out internet, phone service across Kansas City

Investigators said the issue has been a problem for months and thieves have damaged lines across the metro.

Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in "The Wizard of Oz" is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels.

KCPD Hosts Faith & Blue Events

Faith and Blue works to create safer and stronger communities by engaging officers with residents through the connections of faith-based organizations.

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