Kansas City/ Community & Society
Published on December 19, 2019
Top Kansas City news: Justice Dept. to crack down on crime in city; Troost shops get $500K boostPhoto: Dean Hochman/Flickr

Here's the most recent top news you may have missed in Kansas City.

Justice Department to crack down on violent crime in Kansas City

The U.S. Justice Department will intensify federal law enforcement resources in Detroit, Albuquerque, Baltimore, Cleveland, Kansas City, Memphis and Milwaukee, all of which have violent crime rates high above the national average.

Read the full story on PBS NewsHour.

Police seek missing, endangered woman

Renita Thompson, 28, was last seen in the area of 93rd Street and Cleveland Avenue on Saturday.

Read the full story on KMBC.

How Metro Kansas City's representatives voted on impeachment

Reps. Emanuel Cleaver and Sharice Davids, both Democrats, voted "Yes" on both counts for impeachment. Republicans Sam Graves, Vicki Hartzler and Steve Watkins voted "No."

Read the full story on KCUR.

Family keeps up search for missing mother

One Kansas City family is spending the days leading up to Christmas not by shopping and celebrating, but by searching for their loved one — and for answers.

Read the full story on Fox 4 Kansas City.

Mayor allocates $500,000 to help storefronts along Troost Avenue

Business operators up and down Troost Avenue are excited by the prospect of a new coat of paint.

Read the full story on Fox 4 Kansas City.


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