Kansas City Kansas Police

Because the Kansas City region mostly lacks reliable public transportation, people routinely drive without valid licenses. But that can mean court dates, escalating fines and bewildering encounters with law enforcement and legal bureaucracies

Lionel A. Womack, a former Kansas City, Kansas, Police detective, was shot and killed by a current officer Monday afternoon. Womack, 36, was fired last year for "numerous" policy and conduct violations.

An investigative report by the NPR Midwest Newsroom and KCUR reveals disturbing behavior by Kansas City, Kansas, police officers and detectives — but few were ever punished.

As a federal grand jury investigates Roger Golubski, a former KCKPD detective, FBI documents dating back to the 1990s reported police beat Black people routinely, were said to be involved in the drug trade and ignored the crack cocaine problem. One FBI effort was dubbed “Tarnished Star.”

For decades, the FBI has been looking into police misconduct in the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department. Even though the department routinely violated the civil rights of residents they were sworn to protect, there have been been few attempts at reforms.

First-time candidate Tyrone Garner defeated one-term incumbent David Alvey to win election as mayor of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas.

Mayor David Alvey seeks a second term and says he has guided the Unified Government responsibly during the pandemic. Challenger Tyrone Garner says the community demands tax relief, help for neglected neighborhoods and more engaged leadership.

Federal prosecutors have convened a grand jury investigation into former Kansas City, Kansas, police detective Roger Golubski. Golubski is accused of terrorizing Black women over the course of decades.

CNN is reporting, and Kansas City, Kansas, officials confirm, that federal prosecutors are investigating now-retired KCK police detective Roger Golubski. He partnered with the one-time police chief behind the museum effort.

The KCKPD finds itself being scrutinized on a number of fronts for allegations of misconduct, both past and present.

Incumbent Mayor David Alvey faces a challenge from four opponents. The top two vote-getters on Aug. 3 will move on to the Nov. 2 general election.

After nearly 30 years with the Kansas City, Missouri police department, Karl Oakman crosses the state line to become Chief Oakman.