Kansas City Crime Scene: Creepers & Tow Truck Threatens Free Speech

We hope everyone made it through the day safe and for those of us who survived, we wanted to share news about local charges, cont'd creeper fear, court cases and just a bit of hope by way of community outreach.

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Kansas City tow truck driver charged with harassing KCTV5 journalists

Jackson County Prosecutors charged James Basham with two felony counts of first-degree harassment.


Lockdown lifted at Shawnee Mission South after police search campus

The Overland Park Police Department responded to Shawnee Mission South High School on Thursday morning after reports of a suspicious man on campus.


Prosecutors: Man who struck, killed pedestrian last September was allegedly speeding before crash

Jackson County prosecutors allege a man who struck and killed a woman riding a scooter last September was speeding just before the crash.


Trial for Kansas City Chiefs rally shooting suspect pushed to 2026

Young, shackled at the hands and feet, walked into a Jackson County courtroom as his family looked on. He faces four felony charges, including second-degree murder.


Man who shot, paralyzed victim over dolly could spend life behind bars

A Kansas City man could spend the rest of his life in prison after he allegedly shot and paralyzed a man over a dolly.


New OPPD survey system asks 911 callers to text department feedback

Overland Park police now send text surveys after service calls to gather community feedback and improve communication and policy.


Family holds vigil, urging police to do more months after Kansas City man killed

Thursday marked six months since 35-year-old Jonathan Rodgers was killed near the intersection of E. 6th Street and Monroe Avenue


AI helps prepare the first voice you hear after calling 911 in Johnson County

Johnson County dispatchers are now training with AI to simulate 911 calls, improve response skills, and help with call reviews.


Complaints against KC tow companies continue after charges filed

Another Kansas City resident is coming forward after their vehicle was illegally towed seven months ago.


Mom celebrates 30th birthday of late son, continues to fight for answers 9 years after homicide

It's been over eight years since Rhonda Herring last saw her son Brandon alive. While she continues to fight for answers, she makes time to celebrate his life.


183rd Entrant Officer Class Graduates

Before family and friends, the 183rd Entrant Officer Class graduated from the Regional Police Academy on April 10. Prior to the graduation, Chief Stacey Graves swore the officers in at police headquarters.

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