Kansas City Crime Scene: Crossroads Property Crime Spike Cont'd

This town's hipster enclave continues to struggle with break-ins as we check local police reports, court cases and community outreach.

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'Struggling to keep up': Crossroads business says it's been broken into 3 times in 6 months

Three Kansas City businesses reported break-ins overnight, one of which claims to have had three in the last six months.

Excelsior Springs police investigating after two men found dead

The Excelsior Springs Police Department says they're investigating an incident that left two men dead from "unnatural causes."

Kansas City detectives use unique necklace to link man to deadly July 4th shooting

Orlando Smith is charged with second-degree murder, other crimes in the death of Tykeedra Henderson.

Woman linked to Super Bowl reporter's death shouldn't have been free when he died, Louisiana AG says

Other men have accused the Louisiana woman linked to the death of a Super Bowl reporter of drugging and robbing them - and she shouldn't have been on probation when the reporter was found dead last month, the state's top prosecutor said.

Jury trial moved to metro for gang member accused of ordering jail attack

A jury trial is now set to be held in the Kansas City metro for an alleged gang member accused of ordering the attack of another inmate.

Group to 'clarify' report on IHOPKC sex abuse scandal after backlash over recommendations

The recommendations allow for the possibility of IHOPKC founder Mike Bickle returning to "informal" ministry, raising concerns among abuse survivors and former IHOPKC leaders.

'I'm here to encourage them': Program offers technology education to incarcerated women

Since 2019, the Center for Digital Inclusion has served more than 1,000 women through their technology education program, which includes Microsoft Office and coding.

Kansas bill aims to redefine child porn law to include AI

House Bill 2183 would expand on what is considered child pornography to include visual content that's digitally altered to look like a specific child.

Gov. Mike Kehoe says he'll sign legislation placing SLMPD under state control by end of March

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe said the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department will be placed under state control by the end of the month, as he plans to sign the legislation into law once the Missouri legislature returns from Spring Break.

Missouri, make it easier for people with convictions to get their lives back on track | Opinion

H.B. 953, the clean slate law, could help over 518,000 Missourians overcome criminal records, access better jobs, and boost economic well-being statewide.

Undersheriff: 'Positive scent trail' picked up in search for missing Jordan Yust

A search for a missing Olathe man continued Wednesday morning after crews found "a positive scent trail" for missing man Jordan Yust.

Former Platte County dispatcher sues sheriff's office for sex discrimination, retaliation

A former employee filed a lawsuit alleging the Platte County Sheriff's Office discriminated against her based on her sex & then retaliated.

Kids in teen program stop attack on Kansas City, Kansas, store manager

A manager at Hey Sugar Ice Cream and Candy Shop in Kansas City, Kansas, was attacked by teenagers on Wednesday afternoon.

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