
KC Serial Killer Trial Begins: Dueling Narratives Emerge
The trial of Fredrick Scott, accused of being the 'Indian Creek Trail' serial killer, has begun. Prosecutors point to DNA, while the defense cites mental health.
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The trial of Fredrick Scott, accused of being the 'Indian Creek Trail' serial killer, has begun. Prosecutors point to DNA, while the defense cites mental health.
Skeletal remains found in rural Missouri have been identified as Amber Simpson, a 41-year-old KC woman missing since May. KCPD has now opened a death investigation.
Flash flood warnings were issued for Kansas City today as heavy downpours caused Indian Creek to swell. Officials urge caution on roads tonight.
The wife of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy is in stable condition after being shot at the family's Virginia home. Their 27-year-old son has been arrested.
The Kansas City Girls Academy faces multiple lawsuits alleging systematic abuse, illegal strip searches, and forced labor, sparking local safety concerns.
An urgent search continues for a 12-year-old boy missing from Kansas City's South Blue Valley neighborhood since Tuesday. Authorities ask for public help.
Four people, including two teens, were injured in a shooting at Kansas City's MLK Jr. Park early Monday after police responded to a large gathering.
Four people, including two teens, were injured in an overnight shooting at KC's Martin Luther King Jr. Park after a large youth gathering turned violent.
A fatal I-70 crash Sunday marks KC's 38th traffic death of 2026. A man was killed after being struck by a car; police suspect impairment.
Kansas City faces a dangerous heatwave with indices near 110°F, prompting urgent calls for donations and safety measures for residents and World Cup visitors.
A South KC block is in shock after a second double homicide in 16 days claimed two more teenage lives, bringing the total to four dead this month.
Kansas City police are urgently seeking public help to find Suzann Page, a 67-year-old with dementia last seen Sunday. Here's how you can help.
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for Oscar Sanchez-Munoz, the suspect in a deadly KC highway shooting spree that left one dead and four injured.
A longtime KCFD firefighter with six DWI charges was sentenced to five years in prison, highlighting a pattern of the department retaining employees with serious offenses.
Jackson County will hold passports of non-U.S. citizens accused of serious felonies during the 2026 World Cup, a new policy balancing security with support.
A former Lee's Summit West High School math teacher, Seth Brummond, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for distributing child pornography.
Leavenworth police are urgently seeking public assistance in identifying a suspect after an attempted kidnapping of a juvenile girl last week.
A juvenile is in critical condition after a mini-bike crash in Kansas City's Northland, highlighting urgent questions about youth and vehicle safety.
Kansas City is experiencing a historic tornado season, shattering severe weather records with 244 warnings before its peak. Here's why and what's next.
A bomb threat at Loose Park this past weekend prompted a full closure and police investigation, raising urgent questions about public safety in KC's parks.
Kansas City's SAVE KC program reports a 40% homicide reduction among its targeted group, a major milestone for its focused deterrence strategy. #KCMO
A Kansas bill to reclassify extreme speeding as reckless driving has stalled in the legislature, leaving current civil penalties in place. Safety advocates in Kansas City worry the decision puts metro-area drivers at risk.
An Amazon driver involved in the death of a 4-year-old KC boy has been released, but the investigation is far from over. Here's what's next.
Overland Park Police launched a new real-time info center, using new tech and a $500K QuikTrip donation to boost safety ahead of the World Cup.
Independence taxpayers are on the hook for millions as lawsuits from police officers pile up. A new suit this week reveals deep cultural issues.