Kansas City News Roundup
Here’s a quick look at some of the top stories making headlines in the Kansas City area:
Crime and Safety
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A man recently spotted his own stolen car near I-70 and Van Brunt. Auto thefts have seen a rise in Kansas City over the past several years, and 2024 is continuing the trend.
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Police are warning residents about a used car scam where online sellers, often found on Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist, deliver cars after receiving payment. However, they later return to steal the car, keeping both the vehicle and the payment.
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An investigation is ongoing following a suspected road rage shooting on I-29 near Vivion Road in the Northland.
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More than 100 people gathered at a Riverside car wash to remember victims of a recent crime spree in Platte County that began late last Thursday night. A vigil was held for a 12-year-old boy who was shot and killed in a night of violent crimes that devastated the Northland community.
Local Government and Politics
- Mayor Quinton Lucas has expressed uncertainty regarding his support for City Manager Brian Platt, a day after Platt was suspended.
Mayor Lucas says he is unsure if he supports city manager Brian Platt moving forward, one day after suspending the very man he helped hire.
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The KC Downtown Council has called for increased efforts to develop a downtown stadium, urging the city to collaborate with the Kansas City Royals and other political entities. The council believes this is especially important because Kansas is also trying to persuade the Royals to move across the state line.
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In a late Thursday evening session, Kansas City councilmembers approved a plan to transition animal control operations away from KC Pet Project.
Other News
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The search for 37-year-old Jordan Yust continues as Olathe Police lead the missing person investigation.
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Independence teachers have expressed concern about makeup days due to an unprecedented number of bad weather days this winter, leading to school cancellations in numbers not seen in years.
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Haskell University Women’s basketball team is scheduled to play Iowa Dordt.
