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Student-led protest in Olathe escalates into physical altercation; one taken into custody

The Olathe Police Department is investigating after a student protest on Friday turned into a physical disturbance.

Ex-Girlfriend Sues Chiefs' Rashee Rice for Assault

Chiefs wide receiver faces legal action from former partner

Shooting in Kansas City Leaves Teenager Dead, 5 Others Injured

Neighbors and community advocates call for action to address ongoing gun violence in the area.

Armed Man Shot and Killed After Entering Mar-a-Lago

Secret Service and local law enforcement responded to the security breach at Trump's Florida residence.

Chiefs Star Rashee Rice Accused of Repeated Assault by Ex-Girlfriend in Lawsuit

Dacoda Nichole Jones alleges Rice choked, strangled, and physically abused her during their relationship

Man Shot in Independence Neighborhood

Police investigating Friday night shooting that left victim in critical condition

Vigil Held After Deadly Shooting at Kansas City Nightclub

Community mourns loss of two women killed in attack on Southwest Boulevard

Kansas City Man Killed in Crash at Rockhurst University

34-year-old Sterling Roaf died after his vehicle struck a campus building, marking the city's 7th traffic fatality this year.

Two women killed in Kansas City nightclub shooting

Victims' families mourn loss as police search for suspects

Angry British Tourist Smashes Airport Kiosks in Violent Rampage

The man was arrested after damaging 10 check-in machines and other airport property in Hong Kong.

Suspect in Shawnee Shots-Fired Incident Barricades Self in Overland Park

Police are on the scene of a standoff with the suspect near W. 121st and Ballentine streets.

Violent Passenger Attacks Airport Kiosks in Rampage

The 35-year-old British tourist faces criminal charges after damaging 10 check-in machines at Hong Kong International Airport.

Two Women Killed, Two Injured in Kansas City Nightclub Shooting

Police investigating incident that occurred early Sunday morning at local venue

Man dies after truck launches into trees in Kansas City

The single-vehicle crash occurred on Saturday afternoon near the intersection of Martha Truman Road and Blue Ridge Road.

Former NFL Player Darron Lee Faces $50M Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Lee also charged with first-degree murder in separate criminal case

Kansas City man charged in homicide after victim named shooter

Documents show the suspect told police he was under the influence of PCP and didn't remember what happened.

Kansas Woman Sets Fire to Warehouse Linked to Potential ICE Detention Center

No injuries reported in the incident at the 900,000-square-foot facility in Kansas City.

Kansas City Woman Caught on Camera Hurling Racial Slurs at Elderly Neighbor

Neighbor's video of the incident goes viral, sparking outrage online

Northland Neighbor Charged in Fatal Shooting Remains Jailed on $5M Bond

Wife of slain dad says lower bond wouldn't keep neighborhood 'safe'

Man Dies After Shooting Near Kansas City Convenience Store

Police investigating homicide after victim found with severe head injuries