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 identify 18-year-old as victim of east Kansas City homicide
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.
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.
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 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.
Missouri lawmakers will once again consider state takeover of St. Louis police
The Missouri Senate will once again consider whether to place the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department under state control.
Kansas City, Kansas police investigating first homicide of 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Around 2:30 Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, Kansas City, Kansas police responded to calls from a home ...
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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Kansas City police say suspect in custody after shooting, standoff
According to the Kansas City Police Department, at about 10:15 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of East 26th Street and Montgall Avenue on reports of a shooting. However, after ...
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Kansas City police unveil new tactics to combat property crimes after string of break-ins
A PROMISE OF MORE PATROLS TO ADDRESS A SPIKE IN KANSAS CITY PROPERTY ... THESE CRIMES TONIGHT WITH THE DEPARTMENT’S NEW PLANS IN THE NEW YEAR. CITY LEADERS AND POLICE RECOGNIZE THERE IS A ...
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 ...
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Police investigating after man found shot in car in Kansas City
the Kansas City Police Department said. According to KCPD, just before 12:15 a.m., officers were patrolling the area of East 30th Street and Indiana Avenue, located a few blocks north of ...
Police take down alleged burglar after drone spots him hiding in Lawrence
Police in Lawrence were able to take down an alleged burglar after a drone pilot spotted him hiding in the bushes of a nearby home.