Kansas City, Kansas, police investigating 1st homicide of year
KANSAS CITY, Ks. — Kansas City, Kansas Police are investigating an overnight homicide. KCK Police confirm they are on the scene at Ruby Avenue and S. Valley Street. At this point, they have not confirmed how many people died or if there is any suspect information.
Missouri controls Kansas City Police. Now Republicans want the same for St. Louis
The legislation heard in the Missouri legislature would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board, similar to the Civil War-era system that runs the Kansas City Police Department.
Police find man shot to death in the yard of a southeast Kansas City home
A man was killed in a shooting in a residential neighborhood in southeast Kansas City Monday, police said.
Kansas City police say suspect in custody after shooting, standoff
Kansas City police say a man is in custody following a shooting that turned into a multi-hour standoff Tuesday morning.
Police identify 18-year-old as victim of east Kansas City homicide
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City police are investigating a fatal shooting that took the life of an 18-year-old Monday night. The Kansas City Police Department said a shooting that happened at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 is being investigated as a homicide. It happened in the area of 56th Street and Westridge Road.
Keep local control of police, St. Louis mayor tells GOP lawmakers
Tishaura Jones warns lawmakers that a takeover would undermine city’s progress on crime. But Gov. Mike Kehoe and Republican lawmakers are pushing for state control.
Missouri lawmakers consider placing St. Louis City police department under state control
The mayor of the City of St. Louis called lawmakers from outside the city "disrespectful" for filing legislation to put the city's police department back under state control.
Missouri Republicans again push state control of St. Louis police department
The legislation heard in Senate and House committees would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board.
Missouri Republicans renew push to strip St. Louis of local police control
Mayor Tishaura Jones and police Chief Robert Tracy traveled to Jefferson City on Wednesday to testify against the idea.
Senators to discuss future control of St. Louis City police department
Missouri lawmakers will discuss putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back under state control.
Former Kansas City, Kansas police officer, county sued over fatal shooting
A former Kansas City, Kansas, police officer is facing a lawsuit after fatally shooting John Anderton on Feb. 3, 2023, while ...
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Kansas City mayor proposes $1 million for off-duty officers to fight small-business property crimes
While Kansas City, Missouri, considers aid to small businesses plagued by thefts, break-ins and vandalism, the River Market ...
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Department of Justice Ends Probe of Kansas City, MO, Fire Department
A Jan. 21 letter to Kansas City officials gave no indication if investigators found any wrongdoing by fire officers.
Department of Justice closes investigation into Kansas City Fire Department
The Department of Justice has concluded its investigation into the Kansas City Fire Department's employment practices without further action.
Kansas City man acquitted of murder in grisly dismembered body case dies in shooting
A man found dead Tuesday in a Kansas City Northland double shooting had previously been acquitted of murder in a grisly 2019 ...
Kansas City man gets five years probation after pleading guilty to drug charge
A Kansas City man who once faced murder charges in connection to an August 2020 "drug deal gone bad," was sentenced to five ...