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Crash blocks several lanes of I-35 at I-435 Thursday in Lenexa
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Traffic flow has been disrupted across multiple lanes of traffic Thursday afternoon on southbound Interstate 35 near College Boulevard in Lenexa. The cause of the traffic back-up is unknown at this time. This story will be updated as information becomes available. — If you have any...
Workers with disabilities can be paid less than the minimum wage. Some states want to end that.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — High-fives, fist-bumps and hugs come with the ice cream at the Golden Scoop. Tucked into a shopping center in suburban Kansas City, the shop employs 15 people with developmental disabilities. While customers first come for the sweet treats, many are drawn in by the Golden Scoop’s mission and friendly environment. “It […] The post Workers with disabilities can be paid less than the minimum wage. Some states want to end that. appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Homicide investigation opens after late-night shooting in KCK leaves 1 dead
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV) - Police have opened a homicide investigation after a late-night double-shooting in a Kansas City, Kan., left one dead and another in a nearby hospital. The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department says that just after 7:50 p.m. on Thursday, March 28, emergency crews were called to...
Police find man last seen near KC hospital believed to be in urgent need of care
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Police have found a man who was reported missing when he was last seen near Kansas City’s Truman Medical Center after an hours-long search. The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department asked the community on Thursday afternoon, March 28, to be extra vigilant for Marcus Engesser, 53, who has been reported missing and is in need of immediate medical attention.
Homicide: Police found 2 Kan. gunshot victims in a vehicle
WYANDOTTE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a deadly shooting. Just before 8p.m. Thursday, police responded to report of a shooting in the 3700 Block of State Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a media release. Officers found two men with gunshot wounds inside a vehicle. One man...
Man cuffed but not charged after Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally shooting sues congressman over online post
MISSION, Kan. (AP) — A man who was briefly handcuffed in the chaos that followed a deadly shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl rally is suing a Tennessee congressman who falsely accused him in social media posts of being one of the shooters and an immigrant in the country illegally.
KC man sentenced to 11 years in prison for cocaine trafficking
A Kansas City, Mo., man who boasted about having associates selling cocaine in several local bars and nightclubs was sentenced in federal court today for distributing cocaine. Manuel A. Contreras, 33, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Howard F. Sachs to 11 years and three months in federal prison without parole. The court also ordered Contreras to forfeit to the government $40,600, which represents the proceeds of his illegal cocaine trafficking.
'The Grappler' helping Lenexa police, Cass County Sheriff's Office in pursuits
A police stop during Thursday morning's commute in Lenexa highlights a tool becoming more familiar with area law enforcement. Lenexa police say officers used the Grappler device to stop a stolen vehicle near 87th Street and Interstate 35 around 6:30 a.m. Two suspects were taken into custody. "We think it...
New $2.3 billion KCMO budget includes pay increase for police, city employees
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Kansas City, Missouri’s, new $2.3 billion budget includes a 30% increase in salaries for those in the police department, 3.5% increases for non-union city employees and $5 million for World Cup preparations. City officials announced on Thursday, March 28, that the Kansas City Council...
79-year-old convicted of elder abuse after $55K stolen to pay Overland Park dentist
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (KCTV) - A 79-year-old man has been convicted of elder abuse after stealing $55,000 to pay a downpayment for services at an Overland Park dentist. Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson says that on Wednesday, March 27, Harry E. Madden, 79, pleaded no contest to attempted mistreatment of a dependent adult and theft and was found guilty on both counts.
Convicted murderer dies in Kansas prison
LANSING, Kan. (KAKE) - A 58-year-old convicted murder has died in a Kansas prison. The state Department of Corrections said Charles Roberson was found unresponsive in his cell at the Lansing Correctional Facility on Monday. Staff and EMS were unable to revive him. The cause of death is pending the...
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