A police officer has been charged with rape in connection with an alleged sexual assault in Jackson County, Missouri.

Christopher Wehunt, once a Johnson County communications technician, is headed to jail after a plea deal in a child exploitation case.

A child struck while trying to intervene instead dialed 911, leading Salina police to arrest William Ogozaly.

Jason Elmer Zwahlen, 45, was booked in Columbus on suspicion of drug possession and assaulting a law enforcement officer.

Mayor Quinton Lucas says the deal could bring in millions for a fund already credited with cutting shootings and homicides.

Alverez McCullough must forfeit $15,000 after selling fentanyl to confidential sources, court records show.

Mark Gridley, 60, was found dead in his Lawrence garage months before his January trial. No signs of foul play were reported.

Zachary Ray Odom was high on methadone, meth and amphetamine when he crossed the center line, prosecutors say.

Platte City’s board just tightened how police can use its license plate cameras — but a 250-signature petition shows the fight isn’t over.

A KCPD motorcycle officer is expected to be okay after a crash near Northeast 108th Street and Manchester Avenue.

Stanley Box called his Odessa apartment his little home lab. Investigators found live bombs and meth-making tools inside.

KBI says Jason Barrager was found dead at Elk Valley USD #283 in Longton with no obvious injuries. An autopsy is pending.

Adam Wayne Patton faces felony charges in Johnson County after a jail booking listing child pornography and drug counts.