Kansas City Crime Scene: Hit & Run, Gunfire & Suspected Creepers

For late night & early morning news junkies, we wanted to use this space to share info regarding 2024 rising violence along with a collection of stories concerning police action, local threats WITH JUST A FEW INSPIRING THROWN IN to keep us from losing hope.

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Pedestrian killed after hit-and-run in Kansas City, police say

One person died after a hit-and-run Wednesday in Kansas City, Missouri, police said. The incident happened near East 103rd Terrace and Blue Ridge Boulevard.


Kansas City's east side sees violent weekend with multiple homicides

Four people were shot and killed in Kansas City over the weekend after several incidents of gun violence.


Man charged in Nov. 8 deadly shooting in Kansas City, Kansas

A 25-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, man is in custody facing second-degree murder charges in connection to the Nov. 8 shooting death of Daniel Thurman.


Gunshots fired as Kansas City firetruck responds to call

An investigation has opened after a Kansas City firetruck came under gunfire while headed to a call near the Blue Hills neighborhood.


Police investigating after seeing uptick of car thefts in Raytown

RAYTOWN, Mo. - Police are investigating several vehicle thefts that were reported Monday morning in South Central Raytown. Raytown police said they're investigating four stolen vehicle ...


Overland Park police seek help identifying theft suspect

Overland Park police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect and vehicle involved in a theft.


Kansas City woman sentenced to prison for sending child pornography to incarcerated husband

A Kansas City woman was sentenced to 45 years in prison after she sent child pornography to her husband while he was in jail.


Kansas City man to face sentencing for fraudulently inflating tips at Applebee's

A former Applebee's employee has been found guilty of inflating tips to fraudulently increase his earnings.


Lee's Summit man charged in 40 shoplifting cases across the Kansas City metro area

A Lee's Summit man is charged with 15 counts related to more than 40 shoplifting incidents in and around the Kansas City metro.


Olathe Police searching for missing 16-year-old girl

Olathe PD claims that Jennifer Carranza-Urrutia was last seen on foot near the 14900 block of West 154th Street on November 2.


Native American jeweler uses designs to raise awareness of missing and murdered indigenous women

A jeweler in Kansas City is using her designs to tell the stories of Indigenous people and their way of life. Elizabeth Heule started her business, Orenda, to bring awareness to MMIW.


'Grateful for where I am': Olathe East High School shooting survivor finds new path

A former assistant principal at Olathe East High School reflects on the 2022 shooting and his journey since.


Byron Roberson will be the first Black sheriff in Johnson County history

Byron Roberson is the first Democrat in 96 years, and the first African American, to hold the office of Johnson County Sheriff. Chosen by voters in last week's election, Roberson succeeds the controversial sheriff Calvin Hayden, who had embraced far-right election conspiracies.


Holiday fundraiser ruined by Grinch who stole money meant for special education school

Police are looking for a Grinch who stole from a holiday scholarship fundraiser.

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