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Late Fire Destroys Paseo West Victorian Home
Northeast News Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) units responded to a reported structure fire at 613 Forest at 11:03 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1. On arrival, crews reported heavy fire… The post Late Fire Destroys Paseo West Victorian Home first appeared on Northeast News .
After ICE actions in western Kansas, communities and beef industry find it hard to recover
Immigration enforcement targeted western Kansas with sweeping actions over the last week, leaving people with and without legal status reeling. The beef industry that employs thousands in the area is working to get back on track.
Charges Filed in September 16 Homicide Near Truman Rd.
Northeast News BREAKING- Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson announced charges on Wednesday, Sept. 30 in a fatal shooting that took place near Truman Rd. earlier this month. Alejandro Guillen-Molino faces… The post Charges Filed in September 16 Homicide Near Truman Rd. first…
How one Kansas City woman escaped an abusive relationship
Violent crime is going down in Kansas City, but cases of domestic violence are rising. Domestic violence often happens behind closed doors, and in some cases abuse begins subtly and progressively gets more intense. We'll hear from a survivor about what it took for her to leave…
After ICE sweeps Kansas, schools warn families of detentions and a meatpacking plant delays shifts
After federal immigration enforcement action in western Kansas, a meatpacking plant delayed some shifts Wednesday and a school district warned that students may have had family members detained.
Kansas City's accused Indian Creek serial killer found guilty of first-degree murder in 4 deaths
A Jackson County jury found Fredrick Scott guilty of first-degree murder in four of six killings, capping a case that spanned nearly a decade. He was acquitted on two other counts. Scott faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Flock data from Kansas City, Kansas, got searched 1 million times in 6 months. Who’s looking?
A KCUR analysis of data collected from hundreds of automated license plate readers in the Kansas City area shows out-of-state police departments account for thousands of searches. Across the metro, people are demanding a stop to the unfettered collection of their information.
Raytown mourns 16-year-old student killed near high school. One suspect charged with murder
Hundreds of people attended a vigil honoring 16-year-old Joshua Lewis Jr., a student at Raytown High School who was shot and killed this week. His family says Joshua was "loved deeply," and launched a GoFundMe to help pay for funeral costs.
Truman Road Homicide, Late Wednesday Sept. 16
Northeast News On Wednesday, Sept. 16, just before 8:30 p.m., Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) officers were dispatched to the 3600 block of E.Truman Rd. Officers canvassed the area for… The post Truman Road Homicide, Late Wednesday Sept. 16 first appeared on Northeast News .
Missouri train ride led to KC-area measles case that’s exposed 250 people so far
It was the call Ray Dlugolecki had been dreading. And one he and other public health officials have been expecting. The assistant director at Jackson County Public Health learned on Sunday afternoon about a confirmed case of measles, not just in his agency’s jurisdiction, but in…