CRIME & SAFETY
Woman charged in hit-and-run death in Westwood dragged victim 160 feet
A 24-year-old woman charged in the hit-and-run death of a man at the University of Kansas Cancer Center in Westwood dragged the victim about 160 feet with her pickup truck, court documents state.
Fire department confirms fatal crash in Kansas City involving train, car
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Fire Department stated it was responding to a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a train. Fire officials stated the collision took place in the area of Blue Ridge Boulevard and Holmes Road just before 8 a.m. The fire department responded to...
1 injured in crash on 71 Highway near Bannister Road
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was critically injured following a crash on northbound 71 Highway near Bannister Road. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Kansas City police say the crash involved a blue Kenworth truck and a white Dodge Charger. The Kenworth was slowing for...
KCK police chief touts community activity for decrease in violent crime
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Violent crime is down in Kansas City, Kansas. KCKPD said cases are down 30 percent from this time last year. So far this year, there have been six homicides. Police chief Karl Oakman said the key to decreasing crime is being active. “We can’t sit...
Juvenile male in critical condition after shooting in KCMO
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A boy is in critical condition after a shooting near Central High School on Wednesday night. The Kansas City, Missouri Police Department said a juvenile male under 10 years old was shot in the 3300 block of Bales Ave. Wednesday night. The shooting happened just after 7 p.m.
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