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Scattered showers and storms possible Thursday night, severe risk increases Friday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Rain and thunderstorms are moving through the Kansas City metro area early Thursday evening. A high wind warning is in effect until 6 p.m. Thursday for Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Jackson, Ray Clinton, Platte, and Clay counties. Southeast winds of 40 to 50 mph with gusts up...
Independence woman facing drug charges in Ray County
RAY COUNTY — The Ray County prosecuting attorney has requested a $25,000 bond for an Independence woman accused of drug offenses. A probable cause statement says Jessica R. Arrington was allegedly in possession of pills, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia when a deputy made contact with her at the intersection of Daugherty Road and 118th Street April 2.
Kearney Man Arrested on Felony Warrant & Driving Pair in Lafayette County
Troopers report the arrest of a Kearney man on a felony warrant and driving charges Monday evening in Lafayette County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of 53-year-old Jeffrey R. Cosens around 5:55 Monday night on preliminary charges of driving while intoxicated and failure to drive in a single lane.
Braymer Pair Injured in Caldwell County Crash Tuesday Afternoon
Two Braymer residents suffered injuries in a Caldwell County crash Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 1:50 Tuesday afternoon on Route A, about four miles south of Breckenridge, as 27-year-old Shirley M. Perry drove southbound. Troopers say Perry became distracted by a one-year-old male...
Head-on crash on Route W near Lathrop sends two to hospital
A collision on Route W, approximately 5 miles southwest of Lathrop, resulted in injuries on Monday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at around 11:11 a.m. when a northbound 2015 Ford F150 lost control in a curve and crossed into the southbound lane, colliding head-on with a 2024 RAM 3500.
Troopers Arrest Turney Woman on Felony Tampering Charge Monday in Benton County
Troopers report the arrest of a Turney teen on a felony tampering charge Monday evening in Benton County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the arrest of 18-year-old Clarissa M. Kissire around 9:09 Monday night on a preliminary charge of felony tampering with a motor vehicle. Authorities booked Kissire into...
Two charged in Higginsville shots fired incident
LAFAYETTE COUNTY — Formal charges are filed against two of the suspects allegedly involved in a Higginsville shots fired incident last week. Eric D. Gray of Excelsior Springs is charged with unlawful use of a weapon, and Kourtney Pulley of Concordia is charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, according to online court records.
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