Missouri, Kansas City Police

Kansas City, Missouri, police want the public's help to find missing woman
Kansas City, Missouri, police want the public's help to find a missing woman last seen January 21st in the city's Midtown neighborhood.
Missouri controls Kansas City Police. Now Republicans want the same for St. Louis
The legislation heard in the Missouri legislature would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board, similar to the Civil War-era system that runs the Kansas City Police Department.
Police identify 18-year-old as victim of east Kansas City homicide
Kansas City police are investigating a fatal shooting that took the life of an 18-year-old Monday night. The Kansas City Police Department said a shooting that happened at 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 20 is being investigated as a homicide.
Keep local control of police, St. Louis mayor tells GOP lawmakers
Tishaura Jones warns lawmakers that a takeover would undermine city’s progress on crime. But Gov. Mike Kehoe and Republican lawmakers are pushing for state control.
Missouri lawmakers consider placing St. Louis City police department under state control
The mayor of the City of St. Louis called lawmakers from outside the city "disrespectful" for filing legislation to put the city's police department back under state control.
Missouri Republicans again push state control of St. Louis police department
The legislation heard in Senate and House committees would place the St. Louis police department under a governor-appointed board.
Missouri Republicans renew push to strip St. Louis of local police control
Mayor Tishaura Jones and police Chief Robert Tracy traveled to Jefferson City on Wednesday to testify against the idea.
Senators to discuss future control of St. Louis City police department
Missouri lawmakers will discuss putting the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department back under state control.
Kansas City, Kansas police investigating first homicide of 2025
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Around 2:30 Wednesday morning, Jan. 22, Kansas City, Kansas police responded to calls from a home ...
Former Kansas City, Kansas police officer, county sued over fatal shooting
A former Kansas City, Kansas, police officer is facing a lawsuit after fatally shooting John Anderton on Feb. 3, 2023, while ...
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Kansas City police rescue critically injured woman from apartment before standoff begins
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Police Department says one woman was critically injured on Tuesday in a shooting that turned into an hours-long standoff. Officers were called to ...
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Family of man killed by Kansas City, Kansas, officer files lawsuit alleging 'malicious' violence
John Anderton left a house on his bike after aiding two friends who overdosed. After a brief encounter with former Officer ...
New La Vista Police Chief discusses plan for the department six months into the position
LA VISTA, Neb. (WOWT) -La Vista Police Chief Mike Schofield is six months into his new role. He comes to the city after years of service with the Kansas City Police Department.
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Police investigating after man found shot in car in Kansas City
the Kansas City Police Department said. According to KCPD, just before 12:15 a.m., officers were patrolling the area of East 30th Street and Indiana Avenue, located a few blocks north of ...
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Department of Justice Ends Probe of Kansas City, MO, Fire Department
A Jan. 21 letter to Kansas City officials gave no indication if investigators found any wrongdoing by fire officers.
Judge rules Topeka police must release deadly shooting video
A federal judge has ruled the City of Topeka must release portions of video evidence collected during and after the police-shooting death of a Topeka man in 2022. Officers with the Topeka Police ...
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Kansas City police share more details in crash outside of Arrowhead on Saturday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Police have released more information regarding the crash outside of Arrowhead Stadium Saturday night after the Chiefs vs Texans game. According to KCPD, at about 7 p.m., a ...