violent crime

KCMO Police Chief Discusses Violent Crime

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 +0000

With 61 people indicted last week on weapons and drug charges, Kansas City is making a statement.

A Look At What Triggers Murder-Suicides

Susan B. Wilson — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 22:44:52 +0000

Murder suicide is rare, but on the rise across the country. Missouri is in the top ten for women killed by intimate partners, and murder-suicide has increased in Kansas.

Dealing With Domestic Violence

Beth Lipoff and Brian Ellison — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 01:54:06 +0000

This weekend's news about the murder-suicide involving Jovan Belcher of the Kansas City Chiefs is bringing the ongoing discussion about domestic violence to the forefront.

New Strategies For Combating Crime In Kansas City

Susan B. Wilson — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:57:22 +0000

Kansas City has tried many programs to reduce violent crime. But despite them all, the first 5 months of 2012 have seen more violent crime than in many recent years.

Top Of The Morning News: Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Maria Carter — Wed, 16 May 2012 13:42:25 +0000

Kansas City shifts strategies on how to deal with violent crime. Missouri lawmakers take on everything from workers’ compensation to keeping the Jayhawk off of Missouri license plates. That and more from KCUR.