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Doctor admits taking fentanyl from Kansas City area hospital
KANSAS CITY – An anesthesiologist at a Lee’s Summit, Missouri, hospital pleaded guilty in federal court last week to illegally taking fentanyl from the hospital, according to the United State's Attorney. Roman Peplinski, 37, of Kansas City waived his right to a grand jury and pleaded guilty before...
Brown tap water in Blue Springs? This is why.
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - Homeowners and residents voiced concerns after noticed brown water running from their faucets Monday morning. The concern was posted in a Blue Springs Facebook group and quickly gained the attention of other members. A spokesperson for the city explained the reason behind the visual change...
AI-enhanced camera technology leads to murder suspect’s arrest
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - Artificial intelligence helped police find an alleged suspect in a shooting that killed two people, according to authorities in Blue Springs, Missouri. According to charging documents, police used an AI-equipped camera system from Atlanta-based company Flock Safety to find a car allegedly involved in...
Independence police arrest suspect in deadly overnight shooting
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - A deadly shooting claimed the lift of one person overnight in Independence. Police arrested a suspect after responding to W. South and S. Woodland Ave. early Monday morning. They they arrived at the scene, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot injury. The man died at the scene, according to investigators.
Kansas man arrested, accused of stealing 41 guns
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - An Olathe man was arrested last week while crossing the border from Mexico back into the United States. A federal grand jury indicted 22-year-old Frank Guereca, accusing him of stealing 41 firearms from a gun store in Raytown, Missouri. Guereca made his initial court appearance on...
Residents prepare for possible incoming floods, officials encourage for several alert systems
PLEASANT HILL, Mo. (KCTV) - Officials are warning residents of the potential for flash flooding. Fire Chief Mark Lopez said since it’s been dry, he’s worried there’s a good chance some areas will flood. “We are a little concerned,” Lopez said. “As the weather begins to change,...
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