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Marcus Caldwell, 36, died after a struggle with deputies south of Rushville. Prosecutors say the case is now closed.
A man was left in life-threatening condition after a severe cutting in Kansas City's Blue Hills area. Police searched nearby but did not locate a suspect.
David R. Thomas, 83, was found guilty of sexual battery against a girl under 18 in Leavenworth County.
Four Independence businesses were breached through brick and cinderblock, and Rapid Fire Arcade's owner turned down a fan-led fundraiser.
Burnis Williams pleaded no contest after home cameras allegedly caught him dropping a crying infant and shoving him into a bassinet.
Cora Davidson's BAC hit 0.169 after she crashed fleeing North Kansas City police.
Justin Ramirez, 44, spent a decade as a Johnson County deputy before his firing and arrest on a felony rape charge.
A caller spotted bones on the rocks near 4th and Beardsley in the West Bottoms. Police say identity and cause of death are still unknown.
Alejandro Guillen-Molina, 27, allegedly shot James Heberling after accusing him of stealing bikes. A witness says he heard six shots.
Detective Jason Findley had just clocked out when he spotted the flames. Seconds after he and Deputy Chase Blatt pulled the driver clear, the truck exploded.
Police were called to a shooting near 16th and Hardesty just after 3 a.m. Wednesday, September 30; no suspect has been identified yet.
Dogs, cats, horses, goats and chickens were found caged amid trash near Springfield. This is the property's third HSMO intervention since 2000.
A leashed dog with no owner in sight guided a Leawood officer half a block to a resident who couldn't get up.
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