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Kansas City airport among weekend security threats amid Democrat government shutdown

A bomb scare at Kansas City International Airport (KCI) Sunday isn’t considered an act of terror – though it comes amid others around the world that are. Read More

March 9, 2026
Kansas City
Kansas City funeral hit by drive-by shooting

Three people were injured Friday morning during a Kansas City funeral service for a homicide victim.  Officers responded to shots being fired around 11:15 a.m. Friday… Read More

February 27, 2026
Kansas City
Suspect in Kansas City nightclub murders charged previously in state, federal courts

A man arrested in the shooting deaths of two women and the wounding of two others at a Kansas City nightclub early Sunday has faced both state and federal criminal… Read More

February 19, 2026
Kansas City
KC police chief takes photo with political candidate after lower-ranking officer was ousted for being around politics

One of Kansas City’s top cops was forced out last year after his patrol car was used in a political ad – yet the current police chief this… Read More

December 7, 2023
Kansas City
Lawsuit alleges Kansas City mayor tried to ‘intimidate’ activist over a request for public documents from City Hall

A social justice activist is suing Kansas City for failing to provide public documents in a timely manner – and for what she called an intimidating phone call… Read More

August 31, 2023
2022 election
Missouri voters have the chance Nov. 8 to prevent another defunding of police in Kansas City – and they seem likely to, poll says

The mayor and city council voted to defund Kansas City police by some $42 million last year before a judge stopped them. This Nov. 8, Missouri voters are… Read More

October 4, 2022
Courts
KC mayor hires advocate for ‘unrepentant cop killer’ to sue state over required funding of police

A lawyer currently helping Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas sue Missouri over police funding is a former advocate for a high-profile cop killer. Read More

August 18, 2022
State Government
Dozens of officers recognized for courageous and dedicated acts of service at KCPD award ceremony

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Police Department recognized numerous officers at an award ceremony earlier this month to show appreciation for… Read More

December 21, 2021