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    Today’s news

    Woman Charged After Shooting Ex-Boyfriend at McDonald's

    Jolie Koop allegedly tracked down her ex and his new girlfriend, shooting him in the chest before vandalizing the girlfriend's car.

    Man Sentenced to 2 Years in Chiefs Parade Shooting

    Plea deal highlights challenges of prosecuting under Missouri's self-defense laws

    Suspected Shooter Faces Serious Charges in Kansas City Funeral Incident

    Prosecutors say the suspect now faces up to 15 years in prison for unlawful weapon use and armed criminal action.

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    Apr. 16, 2026

    FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in North Florida

    KaShawn Nicola Roper was apprehended during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida.

    Apr. 16, 2026

    Woman on FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List Arrested in North Florida

    KaShawn Nicola Roper was apprehended during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida.

    Apr. 16, 2026

    FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in North Florida

    KaShawn Nicola Roper apprehended during traffic stop after $1 million reward offered

    Apr. 15, 2026

    Woman Added to FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitive List

    KaShawn Nicola Roper accused in 2020 Kansas City shooting that killed one person

    Apr. 15, 2026

    Kansas City Woman on FBI's Top 10 Most Wanted List Arrested in North Florida

    KaShawn Nicola Roper was apprehended during a traffic stop in High Springs, Florida after a $1 million reward was offered for her capture.

    Apr. 15, 2026

    Woman on FBI's Ten Most Wanted List Arrested Hours After Tip-Off in Florida

    KaShawn Nicola Roper was wanted for a 2020 fatal shooting in Missouri

    Apr. 12, 2026

    Large Juvenile Fight Breaks Out at Kansas City Walmart

    Police respond to reports of 20-30 youths gathering to fight, with mace deployed during the incident.

    Apr. 12, 2026

    Massive Brawl Erupts at Kansas City Walmart

    Police respond to fight involving around 30 people at store on Saturday evening.

    Apr. 12, 2026

    One dead after Saturday morning I-635 crash in KCK

    Kansas Highway Patrol says vehicle crossed centerline, struck barrier wall before hitting median head-on

    Apr. 12, 2026

    Large Disturbance Reported at Independence Walmart

    Police respond to incident involving around 30 people, no injuries reported
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