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Independence police identify pedestrian hit, killed by truck on US 40 Highway
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (KCTV) - Witnesses say a person who was hit and killed in Independence early Saturday morning may have been walking in the road. According to the Independence Police Department, the incident happened around 2 a.m. on July 20. A 2003 Ford F-150 was traveling east on US 40...
Traveler Shares Video of Disgusting Bed Bugs in a Missouri Motel
It may not be the greatest fear while traveling, but it's at least a top 5. A traveler just shared video of disgusting bed bugs they encountered when they stopped for the night at a Missouri motel. Since this is a YouTube short, there's not a lot of context for...
Prison for deadly Kansas crash while fleeing police
JOHNSON COUNTY —A Kansas City area man is going to prison for a deadly Kansas crash. Last week, Judge Christiina Gyllenborg sentenced 24-year-old Uconn Comemann of Grain Valley to 25-years in prison for a fatal crash while he was fleeing police, according to the Johnson County District Attorney's office.
KCPD reports Saturday evening homicide at 9th and Prospect
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- KCPD reports that around 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 officers were dispatched to a shooting at 9th and Prospect Avenue. When they arrived, they found a crime scene to the east at 9th and Chestnut Avenue.
Independence police: Family of 5-year-old found walking Monday identified
INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — UPDATE: The child's family has been found and he's home safe. Thank you to everyone who shared his information. ORIGINAL STORY: The Independence, Missouri, Police Department is asking for help to find the family of a 5-year-old boy found walking alone Monday morning. Officers were called...
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