The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities says scammers are sending fake ‘gas leak’ texts. Save BPU’s official short code (80213) and verify alerts via bpu.com or 913‑573‑9190.

ICE arrested a man after federal agents seized his drone near Arrowhead Stadium during a World Cup match. The case comes amid dozens of drone seizures in Kansas City.

An 18-year-old was sentenced to 30 years in Clay County for an armed Waffle House robbery; prosecutors say the term will run alongside a 23-year sentence for a fatal shooting.

William R. Terreau, 61, was arraigned July 17 after a Platte County search warrant reportedly turned up meth and numerous glass smoking pipes; bond was set at $100,000.

A Springfield mother was charged after police found two 1‑year‑old twins and a 4‑month‑old unattended for nearly 24 hours; one twin suffered a closed‑head injury.

A man trapped in the holding tank beneath a portable toilet was freed by Kansas City firefighters after a viral rescue video circulated following a World Cup watch party pickup.

Crime incidents in Kansas City saw an overall decrease last week, with theft, assault and vandalism leading reported incidents, according to police data from SpotCrime.

Crime incidents in Kansas City saw an overall decrease last week, with theft, assault and vandalism leading reported incidents, according to police data from SpotCrime.

Crime incidents in Kansas City last week remained largely unchanged from the week before, with theft, assault and vandalism leading reported incidents, according to police data from SpotCrime.

Crime incidents in Kansas City saw an overall decrease last week, with theft, assault and burglary leading reported incidents, according to police data from SpotCrime.

Crime incidents in Kansas City saw an overall decrease last week, with theft, assault and vandalism leading reported incidents, according to police data from SpotCrime.