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Investigation underway after body found floating in Missouri River
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - An investigation is underway after a body was found floating in the Missouri River. A spokesperson for the Kansas City Fire Department said KCFD was called to the Missouri River at 6:20 p.m. Monday after receiving a call about a body floating in the river. When firefighters arrived at the riverfront boat ramp KCFD “quickly spotted” the body.
Man suspected of causing disturbance at Kansas City QuikTrip becomes stuck in large tree
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A man suspected of causing a disturbance at a gas station is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries after falling out of a tree in Kansas City. Officers with the Kansas City Police Department were called to a QuikTrip at 6551 East Front Street around 2:30 a.m. to investigate a man acting erratically inside the store.
1 dead in 3-vehicle collision, shutting down I-435
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - Just before 11 p.m. on Monday, July 15, Kansas City police responded to a three-vehicle crash on Interstate 435 and Bannister Road. Police said a blue Kawasaki motorcycle was speeding southbound on I-435 when it struck the right rear corner of a white Ford Edge, causing the Kawasaki driver to lose control.
Kansas City hospital incident: Man charged for shooting gun inside
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A man is charged after he allegedly assaulted a Kansas City hospital employee and tried to shoot two security guards and a police officer. Jackson County prosecutors charged Maikol Valdez with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. A probable cause statement shows an employee at...
Police: Staff member assaulted, gun fired inside KC hospital
KANSAS CITY—A suspect is in custody after a violent incident inside a Kansas City hospital. Just after 9p.m. Friday, police responded to a report of gunshots fired inside St. Luke's hospital, 4401 Wornall Road, according to Officer Alayna Gonzalez. Security was notified of a subject who entered the hospital...
Kan. couple hospitalized, 2 dead after I-70 head-on crash
JACKSON COUNTY, Mo. —Two people died and five others were injured in an accident just after 8:30p.m. Sunday in Jackson County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a 2013 Hyundai Elantra driven by Connor J. Souther, 20, Lexington, Missouri, was eastbound on Interstate 70 near the Blue Springs exit.
Former Kansas City police captain talks security before Trump assassination attempt
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — We've all seen the aftermath of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, but what about the moments that led up to the shooting?. That's one of the big questions from law enforcement experts like former Kansas City Police Department captain Mark Terman. Plus,...
KCPD detective awarded for saving baby’s life in hospital parking lot
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A young detective was awarded for taking life-saving action in a local hospital parking lot earlier in 2024. In February, Detective Lauren Montgomery Gist heard parents screaming as she had just wrapped up interviews at the University Health Truman Medical Center. Video footage shows her spring to action to help a choking baby who wasn’t breathing. The child had an object dislodged in their throat.
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