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Woman, 45, Vanished ‘On Foot’ Near Golf Course. She Was Found Dead About 30...

Amber Foster disappeared on the morning of Dec. 14 in Lexana, Kan., according to police
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MO Firefighter with Six DWIs Gets Five Years in Prison

Saying “enough is enough,” a Clay County judge on Tuesday revoked the probation of a longtime Kansas City firefighter who has had six DWI cases and sentenced him to five years in prison. Clay County Circuit Court Judge Shane Alexander said it was crystal clear that John Speer...
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‘This has got to stop,’: 164 crosses honor Kansas City area homicide victims

One hundred sixty-four crosses sit along Noland Road in Independence, each representing a person killed in Kansas City and surrounding areas this year - 132 in Kansas City alone.
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Kansas City Public Schools will soon open its first building in 30 years. It’s...

Kansas City Public Schools has placed the final steel beam on its first new school building in more than 30 years, marking the completion of the building’s structural framework. It’s a milestone moment for the district, which struggled for nearly 60 years to win voter support for higher property...
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Longtime sergeant raised alarm on fraud in KCPD. Retaliation followed, she says

Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a suggestion for a future story? Email our journalists at [email protected]. Have the latest Reality Checks delivered to your inbox with our free newsletter. A longtime police sergeant has filed a...
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Authorities Release Identity Of Stabbing Suspect Fatally Shot By Officers At Panasonic Battery Plant

Authorities have officially released the identity of the stabbing suspect who was shot and killed by law enforcement at the Panasonic battery plant in De Soto, Kansas. The violent incident unfolded during the late morning hours and resulted in one person critically injured and another dead. Law enforcement agencies...
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Leawood business owners express concerns about possible Royals stadium site

At Town Center Plaza, business owners say shifting plans and limited details have made it difficult to know what to expect.
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Person struck, run over by car at NE Pleasant Valley Road, N. Brighton Avenue

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person has life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in the Northland late Tuesday afternoon. Kansas City police officers responded to the incident around 4:20 p.m. at NE Pleasant Valley Road and North Brighton Avenue. Police say the victim was crossing N. Brighton...
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73-year-old man arrested in Kansas City for a 1999 murder in Adair County

MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A 73-year-old man was arrested on Monday in Kansas City, Kansas on a federal arrest warrant.
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KCPD identifies man shot to death Tuesday morning in east Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas City, Missouri, police released the name of the man found dead in a vehicle early Tuesday morning.

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